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Barracuda Suction Seal Goggles

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.

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".

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.

MirroredBlue/Blue

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.

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

MirroredBlue/Blue

Ultimate Softech seal combines with positive pressure frame to provides "The Ultimate" swimming experience.  Comfort, wide visual field and great styling are combined in this goggle. Recommended for: open water, fitness or recreational swimming

Frenzy A comfortable, high-performance pool goggle for kids. Its TPR seal delivers a dependable, leak-proof fit.   Recommended for: Competitive swimmers and juniors.

Jazz Small and low-profile, this goggle is great for competition and kids. Our Softech seal provides a comfortable leak-free fit.  Recommended for: Competitive and fitness swimmers.

Mirrored

Step Diotper: Pre-fabricated goggles made in spherical prescriptions only. Same power in both eyes only. Available in -1.00 steps (i.e. -1.00, -2.00, etc.) up to -8.00.  (see prescription information for how to determine the proper prescription) Made of CR-39 optical plastic.
Custom Made Prescription: Custom made goggle made in your exact prescription including astigmatism. Good for those with high astigmatism (-1.00 or above), those with powers over -8.00, those who want to pick lens material and color options, or those with different powers in each eye. Price varies depending upon prescription and options. Call or e-mail for an exact quote. Include what options you would like (i.e. polycarbonate, CR-39, mirror, etc.)

CR-39: Optically correct plastic for best visual clarity. More scratch resistant than polycarbonate
Fog Resistant: Polycarbonate lens with fog resistant coating.

Product Features

-Fog resistant polycarbonate and CR-39 optical grade lenses
-Prescriptions available in some styles
-100% UVA/UVB protection
-One Year Warranty
-Positive Pressure and suction seal goggles

Suction Seal Goggles

-Mermaid-
-Hydroz-
-Hydrolux-
-Jazz-
-Electra-
-XL2-
-Frenzy-
-Compy-
-Streak-
-Ultraspeed-

Barracuda Collections

-Positive Pressure Seal Goggles-

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Average shipping time: 1-3 days