PHOTOCHROMATIC GOGGLES: I thought I’d share my goggle story with y’all. Last Spring, after much deliberation, I purchased a pair of expensive photochromatic goggles (I live in northern 🇨🇦 where everything is expensive🤣). Let me just say… these goggles are totally worth every penny (even tho’ we no longer have the penny here in 🇨🇦). I can wear these goggles in all daylight conditions because they adapt to the ambient brightness. They came in a hard case and I take really good care of them. The info that came with the goggles had two pieces of info that surprised me: 1) Do not use any anti-fog, saliva, or cleaners on these goggles. (Happy to say that I have never wiped them with anything and they have never fogged up.) 2) They have a shelf life of one year. WHAT??? Supposedly they last for one year (8 hours of swimming per week). This was very upsetting to me after paying such a hefty price, and this info was NOT in the product description on the website… BUT I loved these goggles so much that I didn’t want to send them back. Good news: they are still as good as the day they arrived in the mail. They don’t fog up and they adapt beautifully to all daylight conditions. I don’t use them in pools and I can’t swim in the winter (🥶🧊❄️). These goggles see 6 months of very frequent use. I store them in the case, and I don’t use anti-fog, saliva, or anything on them other than tap water. They are AWESOME… one of the best swim gear purchases I have ever made!! Tbh, sometimes I think products come with a “CYA policy” just so they don’t have to honour any type or warranty. Anyways… I’ll sum this up by saying that I love my photochromatic goggles 😃. Rachel, what a lovely looking stream in the background behind you. I’ll bet you had a swim there after filming?? Great video, thanks for the helpful info. 🌎💦Ⓜ️ary🏊♀️🇨🇦
I just love a clear pair of goggles, they really make it so interesting looking at what's going on below the water. I'm pleased to hear your expensive ones do the trick! I try not to touch the inside of my goggles until the anti-fog has failed, then it's over to the magic defog goo! Enjoy hanging in nature Mary, I love when I hear about which animals have been accompanying you! 🏊😀
Nice summary Rachel. I have experimented with many types of goggles and what works best for me is an Aqua Sphere mask, indoors and outdoors. A dot of baby shampoo rubbed inside each lense and then flushed out is a very effective form of de-fogging.
The aquasphere ones are great for getting a good look at the under water world. I prefer normal goggles in the pool and when I'm training - goggles for all occasions!
Hi Dave, I did hop in for a swim, but it can be rather shallow in places. It's a chalk stream and therefore very clear on a dry day, with goggles on it's like swimming in a nature documentary!
Thank you, Rachel! Interesting was that I can work with defog. Thanks to you I ordered the dhb goggles today, from GB only. Not much money (on sales) so I decided to take the risk. Will give it to a local swim club, if not fitting. I also own the big mask goggles using them for autumn or spring swims in colder water. I liked your decision for the nice 'shooting location' on the bridge 😍
@@EverydayAthleteRach Just confirmed today- the dhb goggles are super for me! Thanks, Rachel! Completely watertight and very comfy! I am recently preparing for a SwimRun, will wear them in this competition!
Great and very useful video. I've been using arena cobra core tinted goggles since 2019. The vision is really great and they never leak, the anti fog worked for weeks with a minimum of two long salt water swims. Since then I've been using arena instant anti fog spray which you don't have to rinse off and I've never had any problems with fogging after that. These goggles are great for outdoor swimming in the summer. But in winter they are too dark on bleak days and the same goes for most indoor swimming pools. I've bought some fairly cheap clear goggles for winter swimming but so far I've found nothing that compares with the cobra core goggles. If anyone has any recommendations, I'd be glad to hear them as I wear contact lenses and swimming without goggles isn't an option. Oh, and spending a little more on good part of goggles is definitely worth while, if you treat them well, they suit your purpose and you've chosen a good fit.
Love it when I find a pair of goggles which work, my current faves are the DHB Fury from Wiggles, and right now they're in the sale for £9. My most expensive pair are uncomfy on me and suck my eyes out of my sockets! 🏊😀
Hi Rachel I’m just wondering where you bought the mask goggles from because I’m really interested in buying that exact mask because it looks really good for outdoor swimming!
For me the strongest anti fog layer lasted for about 20 swims. Usually it goes away after 1-2 swims. The easiest solution is saliva, spit into the goggles before every swim, rub it around and it is guaranteed that there will be no fogging at all during the swim. It is an old scuba diver trick. I consider anti fog layers as a marketing mumbo-jumbo. Regarding the size, big mask type goggles are usable only for outdoor, they have so much friction that they simply release at the push off from the wall in the pool. I really prefer the small racing goggles both for indoor and outdoor, they give great field of vision, extremely comfortable, and if they fit your face, they do not leak at all.
Saliva works well enough, yes. But the anti fog spray gives you a clearer vision than saliva does. It's like swimming with brand-new goggles (provided they aren't scratched, of course).
I didn't find that the spitting technique worked for me, but I know some people swear by it. The anti-fog liquid that I use is fabulous and make for a really clear view. 🏊😀
Please help me: I’m not a professional swimmer all I’m interested is getting goggles for viewing fish in tropical sunny climates. Would polarized lenses or clear one be the best option for that? Which would help me see the best underwater
I don’t know I use polarised to deal with the sparkle and dazzle of the water on the surface. Maybe beat asking this question on a diving channel or shop.
Thank you for the advice! I just tried to replace my first swim goggles since I started this adventure and ended up with really unsuitable goggles... anyone want some goggles that could suck your eyeballs out of your sockets and yet somehow leak continuously? Back to the drawing board.
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PHOTOCHROMATIC GOGGLES: I thought I’d share my goggle story with y’all. Last Spring, after much deliberation, I purchased a pair of expensive photochromatic goggles (I live in northern 🇨🇦 where everything is expensive🤣). Let me just say… these goggles are totally worth every penny (even tho’ we no longer have the penny here in 🇨🇦). I can wear these goggles in all daylight conditions because they adapt to the ambient brightness. They came in a hard case and I take really good care of them. The info that came with the goggles had two pieces of info that surprised me: 1) Do not use any anti-fog, saliva, or cleaners on these goggles. (Happy to say that I have never wiped them with anything and they have never fogged up.) 2) They have a shelf life of one year. WHAT??? Supposedly they last for one year (8 hours of swimming per week). This was very upsetting to me after paying such a hefty price, and this info was NOT in the product description on the website… BUT I loved these goggles so much that I didn’t want to send them back. Good news: they are still as good as the day they arrived in the mail. They don’t fog up and they adapt beautifully to all daylight conditions. I don’t use them in pools and I can’t swim in the winter (🥶🧊❄️). These goggles see 6 months of very frequent use. I store them in the case, and I don’t use anti-fog, saliva, or anything on them other than tap water. They are AWESOME… one of the best swim gear purchases I have ever made!! Tbh, sometimes I think products come with a “CYA policy” just so they don’t have to honour any type or warranty. Anyways… I’ll sum this up by saying that I love my photochromatic goggles 😃. Rachel, what a lovely looking stream in the background behind you. I’ll bet you had a swim there after filming?? Great video, thanks for the helpful info. 🌎💦Ⓜ️ary🏊♀️🇨🇦
I just love a clear pair of goggles, they really make it so interesting looking at what's going on below the water. I'm pleased to hear your expensive ones do the trick! I try not to touch the inside of my goggles until the anti-fog has failed, then it's over to the magic defog goo! Enjoy hanging in nature Mary, I love when I hear about which animals have been accompanying you! 🏊😀
Nice summary Rachel. I have experimented with many types of goggles and what works best for me is an Aqua Sphere mask, indoors and outdoors. A dot of baby shampoo rubbed inside each lense and then flushed out is a very effective form of de-fogging.
The aquasphere ones are great for getting a good look at the under water world. I prefer normal goggles in the pool and when I'm training - goggles for all occasions!
Great video Rachel, thanks. The river behind you looks a lovely spot for a swim.
Hi Dave, I did hop in for a swim, but it can be rather shallow in places. It's a chalk stream and therefore very clear on a dry day, with goggles on it's like swimming in a nature documentary!
@@EverydayAthleteRach sounds great. I love a bit of exploring in rivers. Looking forward to your next video already. ATB.
Another fantastic, informative video. Thank you!
Thank you, Rachel! Interesting was that I can work with defog. Thanks to you I ordered the dhb goggles today, from GB only. Not much money (on sales) so I decided to take the risk. Will give it to a local swim club, if not fitting.
I also own the big mask goggles using them for autumn or spring swims in colder water.
I liked your decision for the nice 'shooting location' on the bridge 😍
I hope they fit nicely, I find them very comfy. Good luck 🏊😀
@@EverydayAthleteRach Just confirmed today- the dhb goggles are super for me! Thanks, Rachel! Completely watertight and very comfy! I am recently preparing for a SwimRun, will wear them in this competition!
@@begun65vdal5 that’s brilliant news! So pleased they fit. Good luck with the event!
Thank you Rachel, always great info and relaxing to watch videos 👍
You are so welcome! 🏊😀
Great and very useful video. I've been using arena cobra core tinted goggles since 2019. The vision is really great and they never leak, the anti fog worked for weeks with a minimum of two long salt water swims. Since then I've been using arena instant anti fog spray which you don't have to rinse off and I've never had any problems with fogging after that. These goggles are great for outdoor swimming in the summer. But in winter they are too dark on bleak days and the same goes for most indoor swimming pools. I've bought some fairly cheap clear goggles for winter swimming but so far I've found nothing that compares with the cobra core goggles. If anyone has any recommendations, I'd be glad to hear them as I wear contact lenses and swimming without goggles isn't an option.
Oh, and spending a little more on good part of goggles is definitely worth while, if you treat them well, they suit your purpose and you've chosen a good fit.
Love it when I find a pair of goggles which work, my current faves are the DHB Fury from Wiggles, and right now they're in the sale for £9. My most expensive pair are uncomfy on me and suck my eyes out of my sockets! 🏊😀
@@EverydayAthleteRach Yes, the right fit is most important. It's hard to concentrate on swimming when you are in pain because of ill-fitting goggles.
Nice tips & info. Go 🏊♀️
Thanks for watching!
Thank you! Great video
Glad you liked it!
Hi Rachel I’m just wondering where you bought the mask goggles from because I’m really interested in buying that exact mask because it looks really good for outdoor swimming!
Hi there, the links for where I bought the Aquasphere mask is listed in the description of the video :)
Thanks Rach good video. Would the larger goggles help with sinus freeze, they look as though they would cover the vital area
They might well do, I haven't suffered with that. They are pretty comfy so worth a go I reckon. 🏊😀
For me the strongest anti fog layer lasted for about 20 swims. Usually it goes away after 1-2 swims. The easiest solution is saliva, spit into the goggles before every swim, rub it around and it is guaranteed that there will be no fogging at all during the swim. It is an old scuba diver trick. I consider anti fog layers as a marketing mumbo-jumbo.
Regarding the size, big mask type goggles are usable only for outdoor, they have so much friction that they simply release at the push off from the wall in the pool. I really prefer the small racing goggles both for indoor and outdoor, they give great field of vision, extremely comfortable, and if they fit your face, they do not leak at all.
Saliva works well enough, yes. But the anti fog spray gives you a clearer vision than saliva does. It's like swimming with brand-new goggles (provided they aren't scratched, of course).
I didn't find that the spitting technique worked for me, but I know some people swear by it. The anti-fog liquid that I use is fabulous and make for a really clear view. 🏊😀
Cheers, Rach.
My pleasure 🏊😀
Please help me: I’m not a professional swimmer all I’m interested is getting goggles for viewing fish in tropical sunny climates. Would polarized lenses or clear one be the best option for that? Which would help me see the best underwater
I don’t know I use polarised to deal with the sparkle and dazzle of the water on the surface. Maybe beat asking this question on a diving channel or shop.
@@EverydayAthleteRach thanks for the reply I ended up going to a local shop and they recommended clear for this ! Thank you
Thank you for the advice! I just tried to replace my first swim goggles since I started this adventure and ended up with really unsuitable goggles... anyone want some goggles that could suck your eyeballs out of your sockets and yet somehow leak continuously? Back to the drawing board.
They sound awful, I too have an expensive pair which do that. Good luck on the search 🏊😀