Barracuda Standard Fog Resistant Goggle Review

I used to use these, the Barracuda Standard, which are positive pressure goggles. Positive pressure means they seal out water without needing a vacuum and sucking up your skin. The positive pressure goggles are more comfortable and don't leave ugly rings, but they are tricky to adjust: you have to get the nose bridge set and the strap tightness just right or they leak. These come with different length nose bridges, which can be slid in or out to adjust. You can also trim the nose bridges with scissors. However, it takes a lot of fiddling and tweaking to create a good fit.

I've recently switched to the Barracuda Ultimate, which are are a middle product between the positive pressure Standard and a conventional suction goggle. Those have no adjustment except for the strap tightness, and they are easy to take on and off. They don't leak, and they are more comfortable then a suction goggle, but not as comfortable as the Standard.

I'd recommend the Ultimate for fitness swimmers who want a step up from a suction goggle and don't want to hassle with adjustments. If you swim for under an hour at a time, the Ultimate are great. For swims sessions over an hour, I'd suggest the Standard, as the extra comfort over a longer session makes up for the hassle of adjusting the fit.

Barracuda Standard Fog Resistant Goggle Feature

• Positive Pressure seal protects sensitive tissue around the eyes
• Adjustable nosepiece
• Fog resistant
• 100% UV protection

Barracuda Standard Fog Resistant Goggle Overview

Barracuda designs and manufactures quality aquatic products. The original BARRACUDA swim goggle, recognized all over the world. Designed for fitness swimmers, the Standard is large and comfortable, and offers leak-free comfort during any length swim. WHITE FOAM gaskets only.

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*** Product Information and Prices Stored: Sep 01, 2010 10:15:04