Just picked up some Magic5. The first scan was off so they remade them and sent me 3 new pairs.

So far I love them. No leaks, no raccoon eyes.

I have a small head so it is always a challenge

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Another vote for Magic 5. They don't leak and don't require a lot of pressure. I've had leaking problems with the typical big rubber gasket goggles. The small cup style goggles don't leak, but they require more pressure and the peripheral vision isn't great for open water swimming.

Never been able to use regular goggles. They always leaked

So I used this huge swimming masks

Got the magic 5 approx 2 years ago. Good to go. No leaks no problems.

Im surprised you have 1 set of goggles. What if they broke or were lost just prior to the race, Id be very nervous about that all the time.

In would recommend having multiple pairs and don't keep them all in the same place. Goggles are relatively cheap compared to the cost of all the other stuff we have so why have only one?

In my pool bag I have a pair of Form goggles which admittedly are expensive and a pair of xterra goggles for backups. The xterra fit and work well but aren't my favorite simply because they'er so big and ugly which is less important than the fact that they work well.

In my transition bag I have 2 pairs of TYR goggles. One smoked the other clear. I got these after I lost/broke 2 pairs of Roka goggles.

It turns out the TYR fit my face much better and I have less issues with them. The Roka goggles leaked and fogged up more easily.

You might have really liked your Rokas and might not like the TYR so I would suggest trying a few different ones on to find out what fits you most comfortably.

I would just buy the same ones if you like the fit. My goggles never make it past 6 months.

Speedo vanquisher 2.0. Goggles can’t make you faster.

Magic 5

They can make you slower!

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I’m not suggesting buying goggles that don’t fit.

a small "mom and pop" company out of austin texas called "pig and snake" make the most comfortable goggles ive ever worn and ive never had any leaking problems. they sell on amazon. price is very reasonable.

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[/quote][/quote]Im surprised you have 1 set of goggles. What if they broke or were lost just prior to the race, Id be very nervous about that all the time.

In would recommend having multiple pairs and don't keep them all in the same place. Goggles are relatively cheap compared to the cost of all the other stuff we have so why have only one?

In my pool bag I have a pair of Form goggles which admittedly are expensive and a pair of xterra goggles for backups. The xterra fit and work well but aren't my favorite simply because they'er so big and ugly which is less important than the fact that they work well.

In my transition bag I have 2 pairs of TYR goggles. One smoked the other clear. I got these after I lost/broke 2 pairs of Roka goggles.

It turns out the TYR fit my face much better and I have less issues with them. The Roka goggles leaked and fogged up more easily.

You might have really liked your Rokas and might not like the TYR so I would suggest trying a few different ones on to find out what fits you most comfortably.[/quote]
THANKS ALL!

And yes Motoarch, you nailed it. I was worried about my strap breaking before/during my swim at the 70.3 I just did. I looked into getting a 2nd strap for the Roka goggles but had no luck, owning two pair makes more sense especially considering the price vs a DNF. Im still somewhat new to this sport and greatly appreciate the feedback , its golden!

Another Magic 5 user, switched from the Rokas

Magic 5. no leaks, no pressure around eyes, exceptional customer service

Two pairs of the R1s (one for use, one as an emergency backup).

You could try other goggles and find something else that works (find a store with a wide selection that allows tryons), or just go with what you already know fits you.

Bonus, you now have spare parts from the first pair (ex. if a strap breaks).

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Speedos are shit especially any that have a tint, the mirror ones are the worst. They use a tinted film and that scratches and flakes really easily. The $70 Fastskin Elites I had for racing early had the tint flake even though I rinsed them after each race and kept them in a case. I've now been training and racing in Arena Cobra Ultras and they're great. Not sure why Speedo use a film and they don't, but their goggles are bullet proof. No scratches and no flaking. They're not cheap, but worth the price. I also train in Malmsen Swedish which are good although I could imagine them not fitting a few people.

Zone3 Vapour. I switched to these from the Rokas and am glad I did. They fit me better and the anti-glare coatings on the outside of the lenses last much longer.

The best goggles I have ever used the past 50 years are the Visio View goggles- had a very sturdy adjustable comfortable nosepiece, fit snug but not overly tight, and a long lasting strap- and economical about $15-$18 Sadly to say I can't find them anymore. I tried Roka- good vision at first until the nosepiece started to split, my second pair of Rokas lasted exactly one OWS and the frame seperated. I now go with the Sporti $5.95 goggle from swim outlet. I can buy 4 or 5 at a time but my first pair is still ok after over a year. And I always carry an extra pair as insurance from Murphy's Law .

I was thinking the same thing. I think I have at least 2 pairs in my swim bag and another couple pairs at home still in the package.

TYR Tracer. Rokas never fit my face. I have been very pleased with TYR.

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