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Bobby C
post Nov 17 2015, 05:39 PM

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QUOTE(Garena @ Oct 11 2015, 03:52 PM)
Yeah haha...i bought it and have been using for 1 month now. The retail price is RM105. Frankly speaking, I'm quite impressed by the build material. The lens is not actually glass, it's bendable and it's crystal clear. The len size is big hence able to give wide angle vision but in my opinion it's a bit too big because nowadays modern looking and good fitting goggles are designed with minimalistic form factor. Regarding the lens fog, the Amazon top reviewer said that it won't get fog which is not true. It does get fog and so do every other goggles. The silicone is watertight-fit, it can grip tightly to your eyes orbit even when you start off by diving into the pool from the platform, and the adjustable straps are designed in a convenient way for easy to adjust according to head size. Still too soon to judge whether the silicone is durable or will it easily wear off and rip apart, have to use at least up to 1 year and see.  Price wise it's cheaper than Speedo Fastskin3 Elite goggles which cost RM149. I had a bad experience with the Speedo Fastskin3 Elite googles due to the blur lens that caused by the anti-fog solution applied by factory which is hard to be wiped off without scratching the surface. All in all, Aqua Sphere does make good quality products, of course now still cannot compete with Speedo's/Arena's portfolio but eventually it will become the rising brand in the near future. smile.gif
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Got to agree with you on this.

I have both Aqua Sphere Kayenna and Speedo Fastskin. Kayenne bought 1.5 yrs ago while Speedo Fastskin bought early this year.

Kayenne anti fogging is much better than Speedo, last longer. Easily 6-9 mths. Waterproofing also better. Speedo only good in design and packaging. Quite disappointed with Speedo durability, got foggy after couple of use and water easily get into the goggle even when it is still new. Kayenne easy adjustable buckle is great, at least it wouldn't easily getting loosen after some time in the water, unlike Speedo.

I use them quite often, both fresh and salt water. Now hoping old Kayenne wearing off faster so can get a new goggle for cross Kapas swim next year wink.gif

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Bobby C
post Mar 31 2016, 06:39 PM

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QUOTE(Vincentccw @ Nov 17 2015, 05:55 PM)
Seems like there are a lot of good comments regarding the Kayenne goggles, really feel like getting one soon. Currently I'm using the Speedo vanquisher, strong strap with no leaks but the antifogging wear off after 1 to 2 use have to apply antifogging spray everytime I go to swim. Aside from the anti-fogging I think the vanquisher is the best goggles I have used so far, since everyone is recommending Kayenne, I might as well getting one. biggrin.gif
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Just found out recently the condition of Speedo googles compares with Aqua Sphere after 2 years usage.

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1 year old Speedo Aquapulse

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2 year old Aqua Sphere Kayenne.


Usage of Aqua Sphere easily more than x2 Speedo over the last 2 years, both saltwater and chlorinated pool.

In terms of durability, water tightness and anti-fogging, I'm convinced Aqua Sphere is a much better product compares with Speedo.

In terms of design & packaging, Speedo wins no doubt. thumbup.gif


ps:- the best and cheapest anti-fog still own saliva. Forget about those expensive anti fogging spray. Just spit and rinse with water. Own saliva so no yucky. wink.gif

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Bobby C
post Apr 3 2016, 12:03 AM

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QUOTE(tailingchuan @ Apr 1 2016, 04:28 PM)
Nice one Bobby,
The only reason why I got Speedo is the availabilty of its short sighted vision corrector.
I wonder if the other brands have it here I don't mind trying.
Regarding the anti fogging spray, i do get the anti fogging spray from arena and it works in for the open sea swim but not at the swimming pool. I wonder why.
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Hi Tai,
I actually wear contact lens for open water swim. Think lot of swimmers even national swimmers do tat. Try it out

Bobby C
post Apr 5 2016, 05:47 PM

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QUOTE(tailingchuan @ Apr 5 2016, 11:08 AM)
Maybe I could try that but i find wearing contact lens a little too tough...cannot get myself to touch the eyes shocking.gif
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Get those daily soft lenses. No worries of loss in the water. My degree not so high so used only when necessary esp in open water.

 

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