Okay, before you read too much into this post, I am in need for some recommendations for goggles. Apparently I have the most jacked up face/head in the human world and for the life of me I can’t find a pair of goggles that fit and don’t leak.
I have tried numerous goggles and nothing is working and I have my first race on Sunday. I have had the most success with the Tyr Socket Rocket but I have to have them so tight that it becomes painful and they leave a big dent in my nose. I even resorted to the Aquasphere Seal XP, which kind of works but water still gets in around the bridge of the nose. I think my problem is a small nose/bridge of nose as well as a petite female face.
Forgive me if I tell you something that you know. But, if you’re having problems with goggles and seal masks leaking - it may be that you have them too tight. You mentioned something about having them so tight that it hurts. That is the problem.
Most goggles and seal masks work better when they’re just tight enough to hold them to your head. So, loosen them up and see how they work. Example, I have a seal mask. I can put it on my face, push it in so that it creates a suction, and have it stay there without the strap being around my head.
The problem may not be the shape/size of your noggin.
Same problem. Try kid’s goggles like speedo’s hydro-something junior or the small version of the Aquasphere Kaimen, and don’t cinch them up so tightly.
I have tried loosening the straps but they still leak. When I put the Seal mask on my face without the straps on my head, it holds in place but I can feel where it’s not sealing around the bridge of my nose. I am going to play with it more to see if maybe it’s just a matter of finding the exact pressure from the straps. Very frustrating though. Thanks for your help.
Have the same frustrating issue. If it stays on during a practice, I have goggle face for the next 24 hours. I use the kiddy seal mask. Even the small regular goggles won’t work due to narrow face structure.
B - I keep telling myself that if I found comfortable goggles, I just might swim more than twice a year.
Either swedes, or a woman-specific model. I have a small head, and the only goggles besides swedes that don’t leak for me so far are Speedo women’s “Vanquisher” goggles.
check out the kids googles. not the ones with frogs on them but the competition goggles. kids have small heads and no nose bridge at all. my daughter uses the speedo hydrospex juniors.
It has been my theory that people with above average looks find it difficult to find swim goggles that fit because most swim goggles are made for people with below average looks. Therefore, it is difficult for beautiful people like you and I to find goggles that fit. I recommend Barracuda Swim Goggles.
Aquasphere Kaiman youth size, as has been mentioned.
Socket Rockets are great. Try loosening them up a bit. If they are old, the silicone may be worn out. Get a new pair. Also, try a little moisturizer on the silicon to make sure it is forming a good seal on your face. A little lubrication on the gaskets can help with seal and comfort…
I have had trouble with leaky goggles for years. Last year I bought a pair of speedo goggles and they have been great. Sometimes it is as simple as pressing the goggles on your face to create the necessary suction. Also look to see whether the material around the eye piece is even, especially towards your nose. You will be surprised how uneven this is from goggle to goggle of the same brand.
I had the same problem and someone at my local swim shop suggested smaller ones, so I tries some Speedo Aqua Racers and i have not had a leak in training or in an open water race. I don’t have them any tighter then usual either. I highly recommend them.
My daughter got some Caymans (sp?), Man are they comfy. I have serious goggle fit problems and these are great. If only they had corrective lenses. Damn! Back to my Views