blueseventy Element Goggle — open water swim goggles
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blueseventy Element Goggle Review for Open Water

Triathlon Open Water Pool Training Outdoor Swimming Fitness Swimming Clear Smoke Mirrored Medium Face Secure Race Fit
Our Open Water Verdict:

Best crossover option for triathletes who want one goggle for pool training and occasional open-water sessions. With an open-water score of 78/100, these goggles offer excellent visibility (80/100) and a reliable seal (82/100). They are also a strong choice for racing and triathlon (80/100).

For very bright water or rough conditions, compare with a wider-view or polarized open-water model.
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Who Should Buy This?

  • Combines open-water comfort cues with a lower-drag socket-style feel
  • Durable build for swimmers who split time between pool training and outdoor sessions
  • Soft silicone gasket improves comfort compared with very hard racing frames
  • Useful crossover option for triathletes who train indoors and race outdoors
  • Simple profile may appeal to swimmers who dislike large masks
  • Suits Medium Face face shape
  • Suits Secure Race Fit face shape

Who Should Skip It?

  • You need maximum panoramic vision
  • You often struggle to sight buoys and prefer a mask-style goggle
  • You want a dedicated polarized open-water goggle
  • Field of view is not as wide as mask-style open-water goggles
  • Less specialized for bright sun than polarized-only models
  • Not the top pick for swimmers who mainly need buoy sighting in rough water
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Best Open-Water Conditions

  • Triathlon / Race Day: Secure fit designed to withstand accidental contact during mass race starts.
  • Open Water: A versatile choice across oceans, lakes, and rivers for buoy sighting.
  • Pool Training
  • Outdoor Swimming: Suitable for sun, wind, and varying outdoor light.
  • Fitness Swimming

Lens Recommendation for Open Water

  • Clear lens: Best for low light, overcast days, early morning, or evening swims.
  • Smoke lens: Versatile tint for general outdoor use in moderate sunlight.
  • Mirrored lens: Reflects intense sun — ideal for bright, sunny ocean or lake swims.

Score Breakdown

Open Water
78/100
Good
Visibility
80/100
Very Good
Seal in Waves
82/100
Very Good
Comfort (Long Swims)
80/100
Very Good
Anti-fog
80/100
Very Good
Triathlon
80/100
Very Good
Durability
84/100
Very Good
Racing
58/100
Limited
Beginner Friendly
70/100
Good

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