Hey guys just wanted to see how others feel about the goggle over or under swim cap debate. I’m leaning towards under as the swim portion of races I’ve heard can get a bit hairy at time. Figured the extra tension surrounding them will help keep them in place. That being said I’ve been watching Kona races of old (2011, 2012, 2013) and notice that most of the professional field have them on top of their caps.
What is the ST opinion on this? Is it more of a personal preference or are their pros/cons to each approach I’m not considering?
I always put them under that cap. I have heard stories about people having their caps ripped off their heads during races, thus if you have your goggles over the cap, say goodbye to them. If you have the goggles under the cap and your lose it, at least your goggles have a decent chances of staying on your head.
As for keeping them clean, never had a problem either. Good luck!
I always swim with goggles under cap. The grip of the cap helps the strap stay put, and it feels more secure. Never had a problem adjusting them, which isn’t very often with swedes and Nootca goggles.
Huh, this is the exact same reason I put the goggles over my cap for races. I can peel both cap and goggles at the same time with 1 hand while the goggles are magically stored inside the cap.
Does anybody wear silicone dome caps to their races? I was planning on wearing one beneath my latex event cap as I’m not partial to how latex caps feel. Is this a good idea or will it just add to the time in transition?
I always put them under that cap. I have heard stories about people having their caps ripped off their heads during races, thus if you have your goggles over the cap, say goodbye to them. If you have the goggles under the cap and your lose it, at least your goggles have a decent chances of staying on your head.
As for keeping them clean, never had a problem either. Good luck!
Most of the time they get “Ripped” off or “accidentally” fall off it is in warm water and “losing” the cap provides a significant cooling benefit!
I find the opposite - goggle straps slide down over my hair, but the cap is more sticky and keeps them in place. Sometimes (especially if cold) I wear two caps in races, then the goggle strap goes over the first one, and under the 2nd.