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2009-07-17 1:42 PM

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Subject: goggles for big nosed people?
I'm sure I'm not the only person with this problem. I have a big nose and am getting tired (and wasting money) constantly buying new goggles trying to find ones that fit well that can also perform.  It seems that the center bridge of goggles are always a hard plastic that cuts into my nose.

Here's some of the ones I've tried:
Aqua Sphere Seal XP - http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/products/sealxp_clr_trans.html
These were incredibly comfortable, but they seemed to catch a lot of water when I'd go for a breadth and basically splash the water into my mouth.  So I can't use goggles this big, I need ones that are more competition style.

Speedo Speed Socket - http://www.speedousa.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3106833&vi... />
Blueseventy Nero RZR -http://www.blueseventy.com/products/detail/nero_rzr/

They often come with the different nose piece inserts of different sizes, but they all do the same thing, even their largest size.

Has anyone had a similar situation and have found a pair that is similar to the Speedo or Blueseventy in style, but actually fits us big nosed people?


2009-07-17 1:44 PM
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Subject: RE: goggles for big nosed people?
just realized I probably should have put this in the gear talk stuff, is there moderator in here that will move it for me?
2009-07-17 1:48 PM
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Subject: RE: goggles for big nosed people?
I use swedish goggles but instead of using the supplied nose piece, I cut a piece of the strap off the end and run it between the eyecups - instant soft nose piece.  The black pair below shows what I mean.



Edited by axteraa 2009-07-17 1:53 PM
2009-07-19 10:17 AM
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Subject: RE: goggles for big nosed people?
Axteraa, thanks, I gave that a try and it worked perfectly.  I was worried that the strap would come out, but it held without a problem.  You just made every swim session of mine 100x more enjoyable.
2009-07-19 1:35 PM
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Subject: RE: goggles for big nosed people?
Glad to hear it!  Smile
2009-07-19 1:44 PM
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Subject: RE: goggles for big nosed people?
Nice cheap fix!  If that stops working, my suggestion would be Sable.  They come with 3 different sized nose pieces that you can change out.


2009-07-19 3:21 PM
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Subject: RE: goggles for big nosed people?
Swedish goggles are definitely the way to go.  I've been a swimmer all my life, and switched to them in High School when I had a problem with goggles coming off after the start.  They are also really cheap, and come in all kinds of great sizes
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