Swim goggles - any recommendations?

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#298601 30-Jun-2022 14:11

I've just started pubic pool swimming to see if it might be a good low impact exercise for me.

The goggles I have don't seem to work very well, they fog up pretty quickly, are not that comfortable, and don't seem to have a great field of vision (TYR brand)

Does anyone recommend any particular googles that I can buy here in NZ?

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#2936514 30-Jun-2022 14:35

Not sure if you are in Auckland. If you are then T3 is a chain of specialist stores for this type of thing. You pay a bit more but will get expert advice and something that works.

This from 20 years involved with competitive swimming.

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#2936526 30-Jun-2022 14:56

I've just started pubic pool swimming to see if it might be a good low impact exercise for me.

The goggles I have don't seem to work very well, they fog up pretty quickly

i think goggles are not the right thing to wear in pubic pools

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#2936531 30-Jun-2022 15:05

Batman:

i think goggles are not the right thing to wear in pubic pools

Whats your preference? mask and snorkel?

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#2936539 30-Jun-2022 15:43

Scott3:

Batman:

i think goggles are not the right thing to wear in pubic pools

Whats your preference? mask and snorkel?

Well something made of rubber is always a good start.

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#2936566 30-Jun-2022 16:39

You need to highlight the predictive text faux pas if you want your joke to have its maximum impact.

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#2936572 30-Jun-2022 16:53

i thought i'd wait and see what happens. oh well

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#2936689 30-Jun-2022 21:09

Dingbatt:

Not sure if you are in Auckland. If you are then T3 is a chain of specialist stores for this type of thing. You pay a bit more but will get expert advice and something that works.

This from 20 years involved with competitive swimming.

Thanks, i'll pop in tomorrow.

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#2936756 30-Jun-2022 22:16

Dingbatt:

You need to highlight the predictive text faux pas if you want your joke to have its maximum impact.

Ah, I see it now...

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#2936901 1-Jul-2022 10:53

Batman:

I've just started pubic pool swimming to see if it might be a good low impact exercise for me.

The goggles I have don't seem to work very well, they fog up pretty quickly

i think goggles are not the right thing to wear in pubic pools

I'd rather people wear things that cover stuff more than a pair of goggles would. A pair of togs is a good start.