login
Best goggles for large headed swimmer
-
No new posts
 2012-05-01 12:54 PM |
Expert  1051   Bradenton, Florida |  Subject: Best goggles for large headed swimmerI have been using the Aqua Sphere Seal XP goggles for the last 2 seasons, but keep getting leaks during long swims. They are fine up to about 800 yards, then they start to collect water in the left side so when I breath (yea, yea, I know I should be breathing bilaterally) my left eye gets water in it. During my last OLY I had to roll onto my back 3 times to empty out the saltwater. Any suggestions for those of us with large/wide faces? This is what I am currently using:
Edited by cwpeters 2012-05-01 12:55 PM |
| 2012-05-01 2:04 PM in reply to: #4184006 |
Regular 110 SE Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Best goggles for large headed swimmer How big a head are we talking about? I have a fairly big head (size 7 5/8) and have had good luck with Aqua Sphere, specifically the Kaiman and Kayenne. |
| 2012-05-01 2:06 PM in reply to: #4184006 |
| 7 | Subject: RE: Best goggles for large headed swimmer This is like saddles...trial and error ad infinitum... One piece goggles have a softer seal all around the face...two things come to mind: if there's already some age on the goggles as sun and chlorine gradually get the silicon stiff and therefore the seal is not the same. Try to push the goggles towards your eyes and try to create a slight negative pressure inside that will pull the goggles towards your face (as long as the seal is working it'll keep water out). When the seal is in good working order the googles should keep on your face without using the strap. (This is the same test used for scuba masks). My vote is for the old an classic two piece goggles. There is still work in finding the right shape for them but there is less area for sealing and the shape of the face doesn't matter much (only thing to really adjust is the nose bridge). Good luck |
| 2012-05-01 4:26 PM in reply to: #4184238 |
Pro 9391  Omaha, NE | Subject: RE: Best goggles for large headed swimmer TRG695 - 2012-05-01 2:04 PM How big a head are we talking about? I have a fairly big head (size 7 5/8) and have had good luck with Aqua Sphere, specifically the Kaiman and Kayenne. ditto, i've got a big ole melon and the kayenne's fit me very well. I can never get the nose piece wide enough on the speedo type goggles. |
| 2012-05-01 4:35 PM in reply to: #4184661 |
Elite 5145 Cleveland | Subject: RE: Best goggles for large headed swimmer tuwood - 2012-05-01 5:26 PM TRG695 - 2012-05-01 2:04 PM How big a head are we talking about? I have a fairly big head (size 7 5/8) and have had good luck with Aqua Sphere, specifically the Kaiman and Kayenne. ditto, i've got a big ole melon and the kayenne's fit me very well. I can never get the nose piece wide enough on the speedo type goggles. Ditto x2. LOVE the Kayenne's. My noggin is about the same size as above, and have the same nose piece issue with Speedo types, but the AquaSphere's just rock. Super clear, no leaks, love the quick adjust buttons for the straps. |
| 2012-05-01 5:19 PM in reply to: #4184238 |
Expert 1051 Bradenton, Florida | Subject: RE: Best goggles for large headed swimmer TRG695 - 2012-05-01 3:04 PM How big a head are we talking about? I have a fairly big head (size 7 5/8) and have had good luck with Aqua Sphere, specifically the Kaiman and Kayenne. Exact same size head, so look like I'm off to find a pair of Kayennes. Thanks everyone. |
| 2012-05-01 5:41 PM in reply to: #4184755 |
Elite 5145 Cleveland | Subject: RE: Best goggles for large headed swimmer |
| 2023-05-09 2:33 PM in reply to: 0 |
| 1 | Subject: RE: Best goggles for large headed swimmer Hey, maybe try a pair of TheMagic5 goggles. You scan your face in their app and they produce a customized pair of goggles for your face. Basically there's supposed to be no leaks, no more raccoon eyes and you can wear them comfortably. Edited by Philip Moldovanu 2023-05-09 2:33 PM |
| 2023-09-10 8:13 PM in reply to: TRG695 |
Regular 589 Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Best goggles for large headed swimmer Originally posted by TRG695 How big a head are we talking about? I have a fairly big head (size 7 5/8) and have had good luck with Aqua Sphere, specifically the Kaiman and Kayenne. Love the Aquaspheres I actually moved to the Aquasphere Vista - it's larger than goggles, but I have had great seals / no fogging over dozens of races |
| 2023-10-04 10:02 AM in reply to: Swimbikeron |
Master 2210 Columbus, OhioCoaching member | Subject: RE: Best goggles for large headed swimmer The Magic 5 custom makes the goggles to fit your head, based on a 3D scan from your phone. They are about $50. I have a smaller-than-average head and have always had trouble with the eye sockets not fitting on almost all goggles, and these have been great for me. themagic5.com |
| 2024-03-07 2:33 PM in reply to: alicefoeller |
| 5 | Subject: RE: Best goggles for large headed swimmer +1 on the Magic5 Swim Goggles. This review on the swim goggles does a great job of explaining the ordering process and what to expect from the goggles. https://www.yourswimlog.com/magic5-swim-goggles-review/ (They won’t arrive overnight, unlike if you order a set of goggles from Amazon Prime, for example.) Other swim goggles that are great for my fellow larger-headed swim friends include: Speedo Biofuse 2.0 – The Biofuse has great peripheral vision, an extra large gasket skirt that doesn’t leave marks on your face after swimming, and they look great. FINIS Hayden Goggles—More of a high-performance swim goggle, the Hayden goggles were developed with a Canadian swimming Olympian (Brent Hayden, famously big—headed). They have a mirrored lens, a wide gasket, and different-sized nose pieces for a custom fit. |
|
|
|
View profile
Add to friends
Go to training log
Go to race log
Send a message
View album
CONNECT WITH FACEBOOK