Nootca 11 Goggles Review
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The Nootca 11’s are Nootca’s “mid-range” offering in their lineup. Its style is a mix of Swedish goggles as well as more “modern” fixed goggles.
Packaging:
The Nootca 11’s come in a very nice white box with short descriptions on its different features. The packaging is very minimal yet protective of its contents. Inside the box written on the underside of the tab of the compartment is a detailed description on how to use the goggles as well as how to protect them from wear and tear.
Finally we get to the goggles. They’re nicely cupped inside a cardboard holder and underneath are 3 pairs of varying nose piece sizes as well as a small cloth bag that’s used to keep the goggles safe when not in use.
Function:
The goggles have two straps with an adjustable back piece that you can customize to your to three different styles. The eye seals on each eyepiece are considerably smaller compared to some other goggles, but in my opinion they are far more comfortable.
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Picture courtesy of Nootca again.
I picked the brown lenses which according to Nootca
Bright to Low light, overcast conditions - One of the best overall tints for bright or cloudy, hazy overcast days. The brown tint scatters blue light, increasing contrast and sharpening colors with minimal distortion. Great choice for open-water and backstroke
Here are some shots of the tint of the goggles. If I had an underwater camera I would have taken some shots of it underwater but unfortunately I do not.
I’ve written this review after about 2 weeks of use in the pool, and in open water swimming both with competitions and training. They’re very comfortable to use and offer great clarity. Several cons that I’ve discovered are that there is no anti-fogging solution already pre-applied like several goggles that I had before. Additionally I’ve found no matter how tight I’ve made the goggles they can still sometimes leak very slightly after a dive (it could be the way that I dive I know) but it’s still worth mentioning anyway.
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Cons:
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Product link
Picture courtesy of Nootca
The Nootca 11’s are Nootca’s “mid-range” offering in their lineup. Its style is a mix of Swedish goggles as well as more “modern” fixed goggles.
Packaging:
The Nootca 11’s come in a very nice white box with short descriptions on its different features. The packaging is very minimal yet protective of its contents. Inside the box written on the underside of the tab of the compartment is a detailed description on how to use the goggles as well as how to protect them from wear and tear.
Finally we get to the goggles. They’re nicely cupped inside a cardboard holder and underneath are 3 pairs of varying nose piece sizes as well as a small cloth bag that’s used to keep the goggles safe when not in use.
Function:
The goggles have two straps with an adjustable back piece that you can customize to your to three different styles. The eye seals on each eyepiece are considerably smaller compared to some other goggles, but in my opinion they are far more comfortable.
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* Picture courtesy of Nootca again.
I picked the brown lenses which according to Nootca
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Brown tint: Bright to Low light, overcast conditions - One of the best overall tints for bright or cloudy, hazy overcast days. The brown tint scatters blue light, increasing contrast and sharpening colors with minimal distortion. Great choice for open-water and backstroke
Here are some shots of the tint of the goggles. If I had an underwater camera I would have taken some shots of it underwater but unfortunately I do not.
I’ve written this review after about 2 weeks of use in the pool, and in open water swimming both with competitions and training. They’re very comfortable to use and offer great clarity. Several cons that I’ve discovered are that there is no anti-fogging solution already pre-applied like several goggles that I had before. Additionally I’ve found no matter how tight I’ve made the goggles they can still sometimes leak very slightly after a dive (it could be the way that I dive I know) but it’s still worth mentioning anyway.
Pros:
- l Great vision clarity
- l Fits great with minimal pain/strain on the eyes
- l Changeable back-strap and nose piece
Cons:
- l No anti-fogging solution pre-applied (need to DIY)
- l Brown tint is not suitable for darker environments
- l May not fit larger faces
- l Can leak after a dive
Additional Links:
- Nootca's Blog and Twitter
- How to adjust the backstrap: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqubvGy_eF4
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