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 2006-06-12 2:04 PM |
Extreme Veteran  347   Sturtevant, WI |  Subject: What are your favorite goggles?I've been using Speedo Junior Hydrospex goggles for a while now, and they've worked OK. (I juse junior goggles because I have, I believe, the world's smallest head...for an adult.) They leak on occasion, and they give me nasty bruises, but other than that, they're OK. I used a blue pair in my last tri, and it made finding those orange bouys really difficult. Apparently, the blue tinted lenses turn the bouys black! I didn't know that, and I was frantic for most of the race because I thought I was WAY off course! (I followed the people in front of me, thinking they were off course as well...I had no other choice!) Anyway, I found a pair of Aqua Sphere Seal XP goggles with tinted lenses (black, not blue). The seal seams to fit rather well. I'm thinking of buying them, but I wanted to see what you all thought first. Has anyone used the Aqua Sphere Seal XPs? If you've got other favorites, what are they? |
| 2006-06-12 2:15 PM in reply to: #451511 |
Champion 10471 Dallas, TX | Subject: RE: What are your favorite goggles? I have worn the Speedo Pro's for 15 years. They fit OUTSIDE of the eye socket, and have cushion around the edge... so they are very comfortable. |
| 2006-06-12 2:18 PM in reply to: #451511 |
Master 2946  Centennial, CO | Subject: RE: What are your favorite goggles? I use some speedo's in the pool but the aquaspheres work great for OWS. If they fit. Get'm |
| 2006-06-12 2:21 PM in reply to: #451511 |
| Pro 4040 | Subject: RE: What are your favorite goggles? Tyr Technoflex. I love these goggles. I tried others, but these rule. |
| 2006-06-12 2:23 PM in reply to: #451511 |
Resident Curmudgeon 25290 The Road Back Gold member | Subject: RE: What are your favorite goggles? Cheap-a$$ speedos, 3 for $12 at Sam's. I splurged on a pair of AquaSphere's Kaiman goggles, and they leaked like a sieve on me. |
| 2006-06-12 2:26 PM in reply to: #451511 |
| over a barrier | Subject: RE: What are your favorite goggles? "They leak on occasion, and they give me nasty bruises, but other than that, they're OK" I think that pretty much means they're NOT okay.... |
| 2006-06-12 2:34 PM in reply to: #451511 |
Champion 6962 Atlanta, Ga | Subject: RE: What are your favorite goggles? After going through 4 different types of goggles..Aqua Sphere's are the best!!! No leakage even after sliding a bit. I even paid full price...that says a lot!! |
| 2006-06-12 2:35 PM in reply to: #451511 |
| Member 120 | Subject: RE: What are your favorite goggles? Speedo Swedish racing googles. Low profile, not gasket, but they really are comfortable. |
| 2006-06-12 2:38 PM in reply to: #451511 |
Expert 658 San Diego | Subject: RE: What are your favorite goggles? Swede's. Hands down. |
| 2006-06-12 2:45 PM in reply to: #451511 |
Master 1254 Chesapeake, VA | Subject: RE: What are your favorite goggles? Another Aqua Sphere convert here! |
| 2006-06-12 4:15 PM in reply to: #451551 |
Extreme Veteran 347 Sturtevant, WI | Subject: RE: What are your favorite goggles? running2far - 2006-06-12 2:26 PM "They leak on occasion, and they give me nasty bruises, but other than that, they're OK" I think that pretty much means they're NOT okay.... OK, so my Speedos work on OCCASION...it's when they don't work that I get annoyed...hence me looking for new goggles. I think I'm gonna give those AquaSpheres a try. I had AquaSphere Kaiman goggles once, and they also leaked really badly. However, these Seal XP dealios I'm looking at seem to be a bit different. They have a MASSIVE seal on 'em. If those don't work, at least I've got LOTS of other options, thanks to you guys! |
| 2006-06-12 4:26 PM in reply to: #451511 |
Expert 1099 Orlando, FL | Subject: RE: What are your favorite goggles? I've got the Seal XPs and have used them on about 3-4 OWS. I love the visibility but am not sure yet about the fit. I keep getting little leaks on the XPs and I am still trying to work out if it is a positioning thing or not. I know this sounds weird, but I think when I smile (or open my mouth really wide to breathe) that I loosen the seal a bit over my cheekbone. I'm so unsure of them that I didn't use them in my last race. Maybe the store will let you try them on for a tight fit, and if they do, make sure you open and close your mouth a few times! LOL...seriously, I wish I had. Trying to decide whether or not I have $25 playtoy for my son! |
| 2006-06-12 4:32 PM in reply to: #451511 |
Expert 919 | Subject: RE: What are your favorite goggles? Personally like the AquaSphere Kaiman goggles, they fit nicely around my face. Little issues with leakage for me. |
| 2006-06-12 4:34 PM in reply to: #451511 |
Expert 1035 lake forest, California | Subject: RE: What are your favorite goggles? BEER goggles  |
| 2006-06-12 4:38 PM in reply to: #451511 |
Expert 1180 Iowa | Subject: RE: What are your favorite goggles? My favorite Goddess? Naturally, thegoddess. Oops, sorry you're asking about goggles. In that case Tyr Technoflex. For $9 you won't find a better goggle or value. |
| 2006-06-12 4:45 PM in reply to: #451511 |
Master 1728 Pulaski TN | Subject: RE: What are your favorite goggles? Whatevers the cheapest that fits and doesnt leak!! Currently all speedos are what I use. |
| 2006-06-12 5:05 PM in reply to: #451511 |
Champion 10668 Tacoma, Washington | Subject: Aqua Sphere Seal Mask APX The smaller one. I never thought I'd like them, but, well, I just decided to give them a try, and I can hinestly say they're more comfortable than any other goggle (mask?) I've tried. |
| 2006-06-12 5:39 PM in reply to: #451511 |
Master 1249 Lexington, Kentucky | Subject: RE: What are your favorite goggles? Tyr X-Sight. Very comfy, never leak. |
| 2006-06-12 5:44 PM in reply to: #451511 |
Extreme Veteran 455 Centennial, CO | Subject: RE: What are your favorite goggles? Aquasphere seal mask owner here - I've never had a problem with them leaking. I have this version:
http://www.aquasphereswim.com/products/seal_tinted.html
Good luck finding something that works for you.
Carrie |
| 2006-06-12 5:50 PM in reply to: #451511 |
Expert 1296 | Subject: RE: What are your favorite goggles? Origional Sweeds are the best hands down. Been using them since I was 11 years old and will never wear another kind. |
| 2006-06-12 6:08 PM in reply to: #451723 |
Elite 3020 Bay Area, CA | Subject: RE: What are your favorite goggles? christyr1978 - 2006-06-12 2:15 PM running2far - 2006-06-12 2:26 PM"They leak on occasion, and they give me nasty bruises, but other than that, they're OK"I think that pretty much means they're NOT okay.... OK, so my Speedos work on OCCASION...it's when they don't work that I get annoyed...hence me looking for new goggles. Any goggle that (a) gives you bruises and (b) leaks is NOT, repeat NOT okay. Ever. As far as goggles, Aquashere might be too big for you, they were for me. I have a pair of speedos now that I've had for a while and a pair of TYR goggles that fit well. When you are going goggle shopping, what you want to do is take the goggles out of the package and press the goggle portion gently onto your eye socket area as if you were going swimming. The ones that stay on and feel like they have a good seal WITHOUT using the straps is the best pair of goggles for you. I find that even within the brand there are certain goggles that will fit and ones that will not. For me, the smaller the goggle size the better I like the goggles and the better they fit. Edited by cadreamer 2006-06-12 6:09 PM |
| 2006-06-12 6:30 PM in reply to: #451511 |
Master 1641 Seattle, California | Subject: RE: What are your favorite goggles? AquaSphere's Kaiman's... it took me a while to find the right ones but I love these.... I also fall into the catagory of tinyheaded people |
| 2006-06-12 7:25 PM in reply to: #451874 |
| Elite 3650 Laurium, MI | Subject: RE: What are your favorite goggles? i swear by TYR race techs. super comfortable, super adjustable and their anti fog lasts a whole month |
| 2006-06-12 7:39 PM in reply to: #451822 |
Master 1558 Pensacola, Fl | Subject: RE: What are your favorite goggles? |
| 2006-06-12 8:37 PM in reply to: #451511 |
Regular 173 MD | Subject: RE: What are your favorite goggles? I've been using the Seal XPs.. small leaks now and then- I've also been trying to figure out exactly what causes it. I think it may happen when I occasionally exhale forcefully during a swim. The leaks haven't been bad enough to make me change brands/styles, and the visibility has been great. I'd recommend with only minor reservations. |
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