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Aqua Sphere Kayenne review
- Price Paid:$23.99
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User rating:(4.7)
- Would buy again from this company: Yes
- Used product for: 2 months
- # of logged workouts:
"I've used the Aquasphere Seal XP, some of the cheaper low-end Speedos, the Speedo Vanquisher series, and now these. Hands down the best goggle I've tried so far. "tigerbike97
Ease of use
Straight forward, they do what they are supposed to do.
Quality of Construction
Like other aquasphere products, these appear to be well made. The logo on the lens seems to come off quickly, but I don't see this as a big deal or a reason to downgrade them, as it really has no effect on the goggle itself.
Fit
This was a big factor for me, as I have a medium to narrow face, so some goggles simply do not work for me.I found the fit to be excellent and leak-proof.
Comfort
By far the best I've used so far, but I'm still holding out for the "perfect" goggle. The last pair of Speedos I used created a great deal of pressure on the eye sockets. These seem to require much less pressure in order to seal, which is a welcome change.
Adjustability
Aquaspheres system for adjusting the goggles is one of the best I've used. Simple, intuitive, and they hold the position you put them in.
Durability
I have not had them long enough to say for sure, but so far so good. I swim with them at least 3 times a week.
Value
Not the cheapest goggle out there, but I believe you get what you pay for.
Appearance
High marks here. One of the best looking goggles out there in my opinion. When you try them on and your wife says, "wow, you look like a superhero.." well, what else needs to be said.
Customer Service
Top Notch. I emailed customer service about a question I had (see weaknesses) and I received a prompt and complete reply.
Performance
I've used these in the pool, as well as a race in open water. The field of vision they afford is the best I've seen. They did not leak, for, or move. I could not be more pleased with the performance.
Strengths
Low profile frames reduce drag. Anti fog coating built in seems to actually work. Incredible field of vision, perfect for open water swims. I could hardly tell I was wearing goggles. Aesthetics are top of the line.
Weakness
I noticed in the pool that my vision seemed a little blurry. I read a chronograph under water in order to time laps, and with these on I had trouble making out the numbers. When I emailed customer service, they told me that for a small percentage of the population, the combination of the curved lenses and the natural magnification of the water results in blurred vision to lesser or greater degrees. Out of the water vision is flawless, it only occurs under water. For an open water application this is a total non-issue. I don't really notice it in the pool that much anymore, and the issue has not been significant enough to make me want to switch to a different set of goggles.
- 25 people use
- 263 workouts logged
- 358.92 miles / 225.35 hours logged
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Ease of installation
What I like about the aquasphere goggles is the fact they have a single strap, which is less fussy than some of the brands that use a double. Adjustment is very easy, and can be done while wearing the goggles.