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Best Swim Goggles For Open Water Swimmers

Best Swim Goggles For Open Water Swimmers

Have you ever been kicked, nudged, slapped or poked in the eye while swimming alongside other participants in a triathlon or an open water swim race? Consequently, have you experienced your swim goggles being dislodged or destroyed at any point of the swim leg, causing you to slow down or completely stop? These all-too-familiar scenarios affect both seasoned and newbie triathletes as well as marathon swimmers as they weave through a swimming pack in open sea.

My participation at the 2016 Swim Junkie Open Water Swim Challenge in Caramoan Island Philippines made me realize that when swimming a 7-kilometer distance in open water, swim goggles is LIFE. I was aware of having to deal with leg cramps, jellyfish sting and sheer exhaustion, but what worried me the most was whether my goggles would fail me! Hence, my ever-ready “girl scout” spirit had me tucking an extra pair under my swimsuit – just in case.

Triathletes and long-distance swimmers know that swim goggles play a significant role in their race performance and goals. Here are 5 favorite brands and why these are relied on for long training and actual races:


1. SPEED0


2. TYR Nest Pro


3. Aqua Sphere Kayenne


4. ZOGGS Predator


5. ABOVE

As swim brands continuously offer a wide variety of goggles in the market, it is deemed prudent to choose your “ultimate pair” by taking into account personal recommendations and product reviews. When still in doubt, stick to the basic considerations such as fit, visual clarity, price and style.


Nancy Chu's bio:

Sunsational Swim Instructor in San Diego, CA

Hi. I'm teacher Nancy, a former varsity swimmer, triathlete and dragon boat rower who graduated with an Economics degree from De La Salle University in Manila, Philippines. I completed the US Swim School Association's Infant Toddler Instructor Education Course and taught swimming to kids ages 2 to 10 yrs old. My lifelong passion for water sports and my love of children ultimately make this a dream job. My goal: To teach swimming as a fun physical activity and a life skill.

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