Glasses for the pool

For those who decided to go swimming, it is very important to choose the right glasses for swimming in the pool. It depends on how comfortable you will train. Therefore, many who first encountered this issue are interested in how to choose glasses for the pool? In fact, there is nothing complicated.

Choosing glasses for swimming in the pool

The choice of points largely depends on what exactly they are needed for. Depending on this, they are divided into three groups:

1. Points for competitions , or starting. Very narrow and light, have a minimum resistance to water, which is important at a high speed swimmer. But for normal workouts, they are uncomfortable to use because of the lack of a wide rubber gasket, which provides additional protection of the eyes from water.
2. Points for training . They differ in larger sizes than competitive models. Swim in them is much more convenient due to the elastic rubber gasket, which gently adjoins the head. On some models there is a coating that protects from fogging the windows from the inside. Also, some glasses contain lenses designed for people with poor eyesight.
3. Glasses for open water . These models have large glass and a wide gasket.

Depending on the material from which the sealant is made on the glasses, they are divided into:

1. Glasses with silicone sealant . Such material is used in most training models. Silicone tightly encircles the face and ensures good tightness.
2. Glasses with a seal of thermoplastic rubber . Characteristic for startup models. A tight fit to the face is provided by the strap, which must be tightened more than on models with silicone.
3. Glasses with a sealant made of spongy neoprene . The material is hypoallergenic, almost does not leave traces around the eyes, but differs less in the degree of adherence.

When selecting glasses, the following recommendations should be adhered to:

• when buying you need to try on your glasses and check whether they will stick to the eye cavities without fixing the elastic band. To do this, they are leant against the eyes and released. If the glasses do not fall off, it means that they stick well, and will not let the water flow when immersed;
• The elastic is put on the head and checked how it will be fixed;
• Put on the glasses a little bit forward, checking in this way, will not they press and cause discomfort.

Following this simple advice, and given your individual characteristics, you can easily pick up for yourself the best glasses for swimming in the pool.