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• The Apnea Goggles are a fragile product ,
manufactured with many delicate components. Special care
must be taken when using and transporting them. Please
carry the goggles in the provided Protective Case ,
or an even sturdier container, at all times.
• Always keep the goggles around your head
or neck immediately before or after use. Never leave
the goggles on the floor or other surfaces where they might
be damaged.
• Do not expose the goggles directly to very
high or low temperatures for long periods of
time, as this may cause a decrease in the lenses' performance.
The materials and glue used to assemble the goggles are
of the highest quality, but they may fail under extreme
temperatures. If using the goggles under these conditions,
please check the integrity of the components before using
the goggles.
• The goggles must be cleaned of salt water immediately after
use. Salt deposits in the goggles may scratch or otherwise
damage the lenses and silicone components. We recommend
rinsing the goggles with fresh water right after use, and,
as soon as possible they should be filled with saline solution
or contact lens solution and allowed to sit like this for
3-4 hours. Afterwards, the goggles should be properly dried
and stored. Do not use a blow drier to
dry the lenses!
• The performance of the goggles will change
according to the separation from the eyes .
First, you should fill up the goggles with water or saline
solution and then perform the following adjustments on
land. With your hands, move the goggles until each lens
is positioned exactly over the corresponding eye. Then
try moving the lenses in and out and farther/closer from
the eyes until you find a position where your vision is
at its best. Adjust the nose-bridge and the strap on the
goggles at this point to keep this ideal position. If you
will wear the goggles' strap over a hood when diving (see
below), then perform the adjustments with the hood on.
• The goggles will tend to retain small
air bubbles inside , which will make underwater
vision uncomfortable and inefficient. Eliminate these
bubbles by always filling up the goggles completely before
diving. If bubbles are present, you can gently tap on
the surface of the goggle to dislodge the bubbles and
make them float up to the top of the goggle where they
should not interfere with your vision. If the problem
still persists underwater, then quickly "open" the goggles
and refill them while shaking them gently to eliminate
bubbles.
• The ideal liquid to fill the goggles with
is saline solution (or contact lens solution),
as it will not bother the eyes. You can carry a bottle
and fill up the goggles before diving. In the absence of
saline, salt water is the next best liquid in terms of
vision though it might irritate the eyes. If your eyes
are fairly resistant to salt water, then we recommend it
before using fresh water, which should be the last option
as it contains chlorine and other chemicals far worse than
salt. Keep in mind that some degree of eye irritation
will always occur , specially if using the goggles
for long times, so a bit of "red eyes" at the end of the
dive should be expected. Carrying some eye drops to use
afterwards is always recommended.
• Changes in depth perception will
always occur when using the goggles, so for example, the
line or bottom plate or safety divers might look closer
than they actually are. This has been greatly reduced with
the new lenses but it is still a factor, and divers should
adapt to this change before using the goggles on deep or
demanding dives. One great way to get used to this is by
wearing the goggles on land and walking around (preferably
inside a house or confined space) and practicing until
your brain makes the adjustments. Likewise, while diving,
some warm up should be done with the goggles before going
for "the dive" and this can be the warm-up dives you usually
perform or some time floating on the surface with the goggles
on.
• Always wear the goggles' strap inside
the hood if your suit has one. This provides
an extra level of protection as the strap is not exposed
to contact with other objects. Also, since the hood is
made of neoprene, no mater how thin, it will compress
at depth therefore making the goggles somewhat loose
on your face, which may result in impaired vision, discomfort
or the goggles even slipping off the face when hoods
thicker than 5 mm are being used.
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