Form VS Holoswim goggles?

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Anyone actually tried both?

No subscription for holoswim and lower initial cost

But how do they compare?

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a set for $99, or get two for $160…almost worth getting just to try out

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Interesting… I have a pair of the FORM goggles. They are okay and I like the information while I swim but the goggles leak sometimes, give me really bad goggle eyes and seem particularly heavy.

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Tbh a very good product would be a dumber swim goggle that I can click a button at T-minus 1 or 2 seconds from the start and shows me nothing more than a timer. Super helpful for longer sets.

I don’t need a head pitch score.
I don’t need a breathing percentage rate.
I don’t need auto start/stop.
HR is nice.
Bluetooth upload is nice.

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In my N=1 experience, there is no comparison. It’s like driving a Ferrari vs. a Chinese copy of a Ferrari.
Looking at a broader picture, you have numerous professional athletes, swimming coaches etc. using and recommending Form swim goggles, while the only people who use and promote Holoswim goggles are the influencers who are paid to do it.

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There was an aftermarket timer (stopwatch) you could attach (suction cup) to your goggles to get a HUD. Unfortunately Google bought it out for the IP while developing google glass and killed it.

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What is your HPS? :slight_smile:

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How long did you try each of the 2 goggles?

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It’s actually messed up and I don’t know if it’s just my goggles or if I have a messed up face. It consistently tells me I should be looking like 10ft down the pool.

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So what you’re really saying is you want one that actually “Works” not that you dont want to know what it is…

I personally have a secret crush with the googles. I think they are one of the best kept secrets for 80% of triathletes.
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Hahaha yeah you got me there.

I do agree that the Form goggles are a massive aid. The individual length timing isn’t perfect, but getting real time feedback on a 50/100m basis is huge. Try something different with your hand entry, see right away the HR and pace difference. It’s not perfect but over the span of a normal swim it’s valuable data.

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