Swedish goggles

Swedish Goggles are a popular type of swimming goggles worn by many competitive swimmers. The most outstanding feature of these goggles is their cheap price, (usually around $4.00 or less) and lack of a gasket or seal around the eye-cup, found on more traditional goggles. They come in various colors including blue, green, red, amber, and pink. Many companies also manufacture metallic or mirrored Swedish goggles, although these usually cost more than the regular versions (up to $11.00).

A picture of various pairs of "swedish" style goggles by Malmstens. Note the different nose pieces and the lack of a traditional seal around the eye.

Also common among Swedish goggles, is that they are purchased un-assembled, giving users extreme flexibility in design and fit. Usually supplied with each goggle set are: two eye-cups, one long (around 36") latex rubber strip (long enough to be a double head strap), and one piece of string and plastic/rubber tube for a nose piece.

There are many variations in goggle assembly, i.e. some people choose to use only a single head strap, some choose to cut a small piece of latex from the head strap and use that instead of the string nose piece.

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Assembly

• Thread nose string through the first lens using the small hole located at the side of the lens.
• Slide the blue nose cover over both ends of the nose string.
• Thread one end of the nose string through the remaining lens and tie with a knot.
• By sliding the string, you should be able to hide the knot inside the blue nose cover.
• To attach the rubber strap, push each end of the rubber strap through the opening on the edge of the lens. Pull equal lengths through the lens hole, so that you can tie the strap in a knot.
• The rubber strap now acts as a double headband. If you find you need to tighten further you can untie the shorten up the length. Once you reach a comfortable length you can cut off any extra of the rubber strap.
• Some swimmers use a small section of the rubber strap in place of the nose string and blue nose cover.
• Using about 1 inches of the rubber strap thread the ends through the string holes. The rubber strap will stay secure without having to tie a knot.
• Some swimmers buy two sets of different colors and mix lenses when making one complete pair.

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