Seeing Straight: Choosing Your Next Pair Of Goggles
- By Shaun Guest
- Published Apr 9, 2012
- Updated Dec 17, 2012 at 4:02 PM UTC
I want: A clear view
The swim mask design is the best option for navigating thick fog, choppy waves, rough currents or any other rough water condition. Masks take up a lot of room on the face, but their wide field of view can help create a sense of comfort in open water. If the mask seems too extreme, many companies, such as BlueSeventy and Tyr, make open-water-specific goggles with enhanced peripheral vision.
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