fog in the gogs
dunedog
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A simple question really but having trawled 20 pages of threads I couldn't find any previous info. How do you stop goggles steaming up especially in open water? I have bought aquasphere antifog and spray it liberally before rinsing and using the goggles but after 500m or so the fog begins and whilst dunking them works for another 100m it seems to become a ever decreasing cycle. I used to use spit in scuba diving but this can draw a range of responses in the pool (and didn't work either). Need to get this sorted for Wimbleball in 4 weeks or may have quite a zigzag swim.
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Spray the spray liberaly on the insdie of the goggle - wipe/clean the inside with a cloth - use a dry teatowel to wipe dry the inside of the goggle (no rinsing with water. Avoid getting water on the inside of my goggle at all costs...
The best solotion is regular replacent of the goggles as the more small scratcj on the inside the less fog resistant they get.
There was an article in 220 a few months ago about the anti-fog possibilities. I remember the funniest one they wrote: cut a potatoe in half and rub the inside of the goggles wth it. Rince, and you have a cheap anti-fog solution. (not sure if it works with mashed potatoes as well??[8|][;)]).
How have you used your potato today??
No, really; true story man.
No seriously, an old trick from my motorcycling days, put a SMALL spot of fairy liquid(other brands of washing up liquid are available) onto a bit of bog paper and rub it into the inside of your lenses. Enentually it goes clear and smear free and hey presto fog free lenses. Please noe the SMALL spot recomendation as too much and when you flush your goggles the world does go a bit bubbly.
I also tried bob heathes anti fog, not good made my eyes water.
Actually, we always used to take half a spud when we went snorkelling when I was a lad. Rub on the inside of your mask and dry it off. Brilliant. Can't see any way to get half a potato into my goggles, though?
Aquasphere works fine for me, although really cold water will defeat it. In this case, I just wait for a few more minutes until the fog droplets get big enough to run off the lenses.
Fairy liquid? I have a funny mental picture of the whole swim pack stopping after the first 100m and screaming 'Ahhh, my eyes!' - seriously, that stuff would STING.[:(]
Replace goggles regularly, too. Not just good for anti-fog properties, but you should do this to stop chances of dirt and bacteria build-up. Good excuse to satisfy the tri shopping urges that we all get, too, without breaking the bank.
I forgot to mention... this is triathlon so please make sure you use the fastest potato available - any red variety will do.
I use Aquaspheres and they always fog up after 25-30 lengths. Last night I put a spot of fairy (lime and tea tree variety!!) onto a piece of kitchen roll and rubbed it gently onto the lens. Left it over night and it was superb!
Absolutley no sign of fog for the whole session. Think the secret was to keep them dry before the swim so that I didn't get an eye full of foam.
Thanks for the tip.
Rick Kiddle says to use the spray, then dunk and rinse in the water. But the extra bit I didnt know was to splash your face first to cool it down. This brings the temp or water outside and face inside the goggles closer together and reduces fogging. Seemed to work when I tried it at Liquid Leisure this weekend
Now thats a great tip!!!
(oh yes ,britspin, nice advice[image]http://forum.220magazine.com/micons/m6.gif[/image],well done lad)
one small drop on the goggles, rub it in with finger, rinse the goggles in the water once - ready to go.