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With a suction
seal goggle, the goggle shape must allow the sponge or flange to be
pushed into the skin. The basic suction principle then takes over.
Since a suction goggle only matches the face partially, the facial
tissue must be pulled to the goggle to complete the seal. The
facial tissue is attracted to the goggle with negative pressure,
suction. There is very little tissue to move near the inner corner
of the eye, so if the goggle doesn't match fairly closely with the
general eye socket shape at this point, it won't develop a suction.
This general shape of the eye socket has been described by some as round
or oval. If the area has a narrow, rather acute angle around the
inner corner of the eye it's described as oval. If the angle is
broad it is generally described as round. After checking this area
of the goggle frame has to be wide enough to cover the depression
outside the outer corner. At this point, a soft sponge or flange
must at least be close to the skin all around the periphery of the
goggle. By compressing the sponge and pushing in on the frame, air
is pushed from beneath the goggle creating the necessary negative
pressure to keep the tissue pulled against the frame. This is why
coaches have told swimmers for years that for a goggle to work it has to
stick to their face with suction.
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For a long lasting seal
the sponge must be pulled 1/8 inch or more into the tissue. Otherwise the
seal tends to break each time the swimmer takes a breath, because the shape of
the tissue changes. This long lasting seal also leaves red rings, and
occasional swelling around the eyes by limiting blood flow and lymphatic return
around the eyes. Even with suction goggles the shape of the frame
determines the fit.
We have searched the
world for the best fitting, most comfortable suction seal goggles, and offer
them as our Barracuda Suction Seal swim goggles. Nosebridge adjustments
are less precise on suction seal goggles and some, like the Electra, have a
fixed nosebridge. These are great goggles for convenience. Overall
frame size is more critical on suction seal goggles, because of the areas at the
inner and outer corners of the eyes. If a goggle is too large, it tends to
lose the suction seal at the outer area of the eye and temporal area, especially
while taking a breath. If the frame is too broad, or too "tall" it won't
fit into the inner corner of the eye closely enough to cause suction. Too
small a frame either won't seal at all, or impinges on the field of vision.
Goggles meant for small face sizes are often referred to as "juniors".

Smoke
 
Blue/Blue
Mirrored
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Mermaid
This is the woman's Softtech goggle. Cat-eye styling and
ultra-soft seals make this goggle a winner in the water.
Recommended for: women's fitness and competitive swimming.
Price: $12.50
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Predator
Super Soft Positive
Pressure frame delivers total comfort and leak-proof performance.
Wide-angle, anti-fog lenses provide huge, crystal clear visual field.
Quick release strap clips provides hassle-free adjustment. Recommended
for competition and performance.
Price: $18.00
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Black/Smoke
 
Black/Amber
Clear

Laguna |

Mirrored

Blue/Blue
 
Clear
Smoke |
Hydrolux
Extreme styling and a Softtech seal make this
goggle hot. Low-drag and high-comfort combine in one goggle.
Recommended for: open water, fitness or recreational swimming
Price: $14.00
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Smoke
 
Blue
Clear |
Frenzy
A comfortable, high-performance pool goggle for kids. Its TPR
seal delivers a dependable, leak-proof fit.
Recommended for:
Competitive swimmers and
juniors.
Price: $5.50
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Ultraspeed
This goggle is built for competition
Adjustable nosebridge makes fitting a snap. Low-profile and comfortable, it
allows the competitor to focus on the race. Recommended for: Competitive pool swimming in a single lane only.
Price: $4.50
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