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 2015-09-03 1:53 PM |
 256  |  Subject: Life expectancyI seem to be getting thru pairs of swim goggles. Its the same issue, leaking right lens. I've not been buying particularly cheap and I've used Zoggs and Speedos. Is this usual? |
| 2015-09-03 2:17 PM in reply to: Shakeybear |
1300 | Subject: RE: Life expectancy How often do you go through them? The fact it's the same side seems odd. I haven't trashed a pair of goggles for leaking in a long time. Probably since switching to Swedes in HS. It used to be the foam gasket on older goggles that would leak. Swedes seal right to your eye socket and the speedos (speed sockets) I wear now have a harder plastic gasket seal which haven't leaked on me. I might go through 2-3 pairs a year if I'm just wearing the speedos. That's more from the lens fogging and getting scratched. Swedes seems to last a few years if I don't loose or give them away. |
| 2015-09-03 3:12 PM in reply to: Goggles Pizzano |
Regular 1161 Hamilton, IL | Subject: RE: Life expectancy Originally posted by Goggles Pizzano How often do you go through them? The fact it's the same side seems odd. I haven't trashed a pair of goggles for leaking in a long time. Probably since switching to Swedes in HS. It used to be the foam gasket on older goggles that would leak. Swedes seal right to your eye socket and the speedos (speed sockets) I wear now have a harder plastic gasket seal which haven't leaked on me. I might go through 2-3 pairs a year if I'm just wearing the speedos. That's more from the lens fogging and getting scratched. Swedes seems to last a few years if I don't loose or give them away. I heard this on every single post of goggles when I started looking on the forum, but I dismissed it because foam gaskets and suction cups over the eyeballs are what I've used since an early age for playing in water. It's what scuba divers use on their big face masks, and if they leak you just crank those suckers tighter. SO, they surely are the best of the best! right? Then I bought some TYR Socket Rockets because they were dirt cheap and I wanted to see what the fuss was all about. They last longer and work better (for me) and at a fraction of the cost. I can have multiple colors and mirrored finishes and even then come out ahead money-wise. every once in a while my nose strap will snap and i grab some of the extra headstrap and cut a little piece off, and bam, that's fixed, too! (I always opt for rubber instead of solid string nose-piece) I'll never go back. As far as problems with sealing on ANY goggles, though, I have found that before I get in the pool. Soap and water to the eye socket area helps tremendously. While a slick oily finish may seem like a great surface to stick to, this hasn't been true for me. Always does the trick for my son (on swim team) and wife (triathlete) too, so I'm thinking it must be a "thing" even though I don't read about it here much. another thing I noticed on my wife's goggles is that the rubber gets cloudy, presumably from water deposits and skin gunk. I figured that was deterioration of the rubber until I took an old toothbrush and some Dawn to the rubber. Suddenly it was crystal clear again and helped make a better seal (she said). Also worked great for getting eye makeup out of the lense crevasses, too. |
| 2015-09-03 3:26 PM in reply to: Danno77 |
Pro 15655  | Subject: RE: Life expectancy Speedo polarized speed sockets. Rnse and dry after use and don't leave them in a bag in s hot car all day. Near daily use, chlorine and fresh water, starting year 2. They are pricey.....you can find them for about 40.00 if you search around. GREAT for open water swims.
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| 2015-09-03 3:38 PM in reply to: Goggles Pizzano |
| 256 | Subject: RE: Life expectancy Originally posted by Goggles Pizzano How often do you go through them? The fact it's the same side seems odd. I haven't trashed a pair of goggles for leaking in a long time. Probably since switching to Swedes in HS. It used to be the foam gasket on older goggles that would leak. Swedes seal right to your eye socket and the speedos (speed sockets) I wear now have a harder plastic gasket seal which haven't leaked on me. I might go through 2-3 pairs a year if I'm just wearing the speedos. That's more from the lens fogging and getting scratched. Swedes seems to last a few years if I don't loose or give them away. I've used 4pairs in 8 months of swimming. I'm new to the discipline, and put it down to wear and tear - I swim twice a week. But it just started to seem excessive. |
| 2015-09-03 4:25 PM in reply to: Shakeybear |
| 1300 | Subject: RE: Life expectancy Originally posted by Shakeybear That seems like a lot. Maybe it's the way you're taking them on and off. Originally posted by Goggles Pizzano I've used 4pairs in 8 months of swimming. I'm new to the discipline, and put it down to wear and tear - I swim twice a week. But it just started to seem excessive.How often do you go through them? The fact it's the same side seems odd. I haven't trashed a pair of goggles for leaking in a long time. Probably since switching to Swedes in HS. It used to be the foam gasket on older goggles that would leak. Swedes seal right to your eye socket and the speedos (speed sockets) I wear now have a harder plastic gasket seal which haven't leaked on me. I might go through 2-3 pairs a year if I'm just wearing the speedos. That's more from the lens fogging and getting scratched. Swedes seems to last a few years if I don't loose or give them away. |
| 2015-09-03 4:27 PM in reply to: Left Brain |
| 1300 | Subject: RE: Life expectancy Originally posted by Left Brain I get the regular speed sockets for around 20 on sale at swimoutlet. 40 is a hit for goggles !Speedo polarized speed sockets. Rnse and dry after use and don't leave them in a bag in s hot car all day. Near daily use, chlorine and fresh water, starting year 2. They are pricey.....you can find them for about 40.00 if you search around. GREAT for open water swims.
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| 2015-09-04 6:51 AM in reply to: Goggles Pizzano |
Member 1748 Exton, PA | Subject: RE: Life expectancy Swedes!! Online they are about $3 a pair. I usually lose them before they wear out or cloud up. Just lost a pair in the surf last weekend, I was using them for about a year. |
| 2015-09-04 8:03 AM in reply to: Shakeybear |
Champion 7036 Sarasota, FL | Subject: RE: Life expectancy I thought this thread was going to be about something else, then again I'm 62.... As far as goggles go, I've been using TYR Stealth polarized goggles and they have held up pretty well. Was recently reminded by our head coach that our swim team is sponsored by Speedo and was encouraged to switch to Speedo goggles, particularly when swimming in meets. Guess I'll have to try some out. Mark |
| 2015-09-04 10:38 AM in reply to: RedCorvette |
| 256 | Subject: RE: Life expectancy New Zoggs purchased today. I hope Mrs Bear never finds out what I spend on this sport!!! |
| 2015-09-04 10:41 AM in reply to: Shakeybear |
Regular 1161 Hamilton, IL | Subject: RE: Life expectancy Originally posted by Shakeybear New Zoggs purchased today. I hope Mrs Bear never finds out what I spend on this sport!!! I just got Mrs. into the sport and now she doesn't complain! Costs two times as much and planning can be hard, BUT oh well! |
| 2015-09-04 11:06 AM in reply to: Shakeybear |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: Life expectancy Originally posted by Shakeybear New Zoggs purchased today. I hope Mrs Bear never finds out what I spend on this sport!!! When you hit 5 figures in one year, and it starts with a 2, call me and we'll talk...no, I'm not kidding. It doesn't always start with a 2, but it's ALWAYS 5 figures. |
| 2015-09-04 12:00 PM in reply to: 0 |
| Master 5557 , California | Subject: RE: Life expectancy Tyr has always fit my eyes better than Speedo... I can have that problem with a new pair of Speedo goggles on day 1. (And I'm not against Speedo... some people may be the opposite). But try another brand and see what works. Indoor I use Tyr Tracer, outdoor the Spec Ops 2.0 is IMO the most comfortable for distance racing, by far. Wear and tear... the Tracer I'll replace every couple seasons. Spec Ops I don't use as often so it's more a matter of when I lose them. Oh btw, avoid socket rockets outdoors... it's not fun to get smacked in the face with those on. Edited by spudone 2015-09-04 12:03 PM |
| 2015-09-04 12:34 PM in reply to: Left Brain |
Member 1748 Exton, PA | Subject: RE: Life expectancy Originally posted by Left Brain Originally posted by Shakeybear New Zoggs purchased today. I hope Mrs Bear never finds out what I spend on this sport!!! When you hit 5 figures in one year, and it starts with a 2, call me and we'll talk...no, I'm not kidding. It doesn't always start with a 2, but it's ALWAYS 5 figures. Will you adopt me! |
| 2015-09-04 12:41 PM in reply to: 0 |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: Life expectancy Originally posted by mike761 Originally posted by Left Brain Will you adopt me! Originally posted by Shakeybear New Zoggs purchased today. I hope Mrs Bear never finds out what I spend on this sport!!! When you hit 5 figures in one year, and it starts with a 2, call me and we'll talk...no, I'm not kidding. It doesn't always start with a 2, but it's ALWAYS 5 figures. No, you're not fast enough. I'd still have to pay for your college. Edited by Left Brain 2015-09-04 12:42 PM |
| 2015-09-04 3:49 PM in reply to: 0 |
| 538 Brooklyn, New York | Subject: RE: Life expectancy Originally posted by Left Brain Speedo polarized speed sockets. Rnse and dry after use and don't leave them in a bag in s hot car all day. Near daily use, chlorine and fresh water, starting year 2. They are pricey.....you can find them for about 40.00 if you search around. GREAT for open water swims.
Goodness I should've been using these all summer OW swims Been fussing with leaky 16mo. old Aquasphere Kaiman's for a while now Edited by TJHammer 2015-09-04 3:50 PM |
| 2015-09-04 4:48 PM in reply to: Left Brain |
| 256 | Subject: RE: Life expectancy Originally posted by Left Brain Originally posted by Shakeybear New Zoggs purchased today. I hope Mrs Bear never finds out what I spend on this sport!!! When you hit 5 figures in one year, and it starts with a 2, call me and we'll talk...no, I'm not kidding. It doesn't always start with a 2, but it's ALWAYS 5 figures. To be very honest I've picked up more than just a couple of pairs of Zoggs this last 8 months, but you win. |
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