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LindsD Aug 2020 8:35pm, 28 Aug 2020 40,186 posts	Quote Pin LindsD Must remember a hat on Mon
Mother T Aug 2020 9:47am, 29 Aug 2020 1,506 posts	Quote Pin Mother T 1st swim in 6 weeks....back in the water, what’s not to hate. Caversham lakes is pretty alright. No session, just swimming after being on a bike too long😁
D2 Aug 2020 11:23am, 29 Aug 2020 11,823 posts	Quote Pin D2 I am new to swimming and have never worn goggles but think they may help me. I've looked on line and tried to understand the reviews and "best 10" etc but there are so many!! I will be using them in the outdoor pool hopefully all winter and need something that will give me confidence...... so mainly I suppose, not leaking and comfortable. Can anyone help please or is it just a matter of try a few and see what I like?
Angus Clydesdale Aug 2020 11:31am, 29 Aug 2020 19,453 posts	Quote Pin Angus Clydesdale Goggle-fit can be a wee bit “horses for courses”, but many have some adjustment at the bridge of the nose and this is probably the most overlooked issue of fit. For outdoors swimming I bought a pair of Zoggs Predators many years ago. They aren’t adjustable at the nose, but they fit me well and I’ve now got 3 pairs (including the original pair). They are medium-large sized eye-sockets, so they’re very comfy as they sit around your eye as opposed to in the eye (like some of the racing goggles). I would steer clear of the large “mask” style goggles unless you really like them. I find they can interfere with breathing.
D2 Aug 2020 11:44am, 29 Aug 2020 11,824 posts	Quote Pin D2 Thanks AC Secondary question.......nose clips?
Angus Clydesdale Aug 2020 12:15pm, 29 Aug 2020 19,454 posts	Quote Pin Angus Clydesdale Definitely not. Learn to breath properly!
Angus Clydesdale Aug 2020 12:16pm, 29 Aug 2020 19,455 posts	Quote Pin Angus Clydesdale breathe
D2 Aug 2020 1:06pm, 29 Aug 2020 11,825 posts	Quote Pin D2 Message received and understood!
Angus Clydesdale Aug 2020 1:18pm, 29 Aug 2020 19,461 posts	Quote Pin Angus Clydesdale
GlennR Aug 2020 2:16pm, 29 Aug 2020 52,340 posts	Quote Pin GlennR I will defer to Angus of course, but for me breathing out gently through the nose not only stops water getting in, it also helps keep breathing steady.