How to Adjust the Bridge on Swim Goggles With an Allen Wrench

Leaking goggles are an irritation for casual swimmers, but can be the difference between winning and losing for serious competitors. A common cause of leaks in swimming goggles is an incorrectly fitted nose bridge, a result of the popular one-size-fits-all nose bridges on most goggles. However, some swimming equipment manufacturers have developed a nose bridge that can be adjusted with an Allen wrench.

Instructions

    • 1

      Put the goggles on to check how the nose bridge feels. Note whether it feels to tight or loose against your nose. Take the goggles off and lay them on a table or flat surface.

    • 2

      Insert the head of the Allen wrench into the hole on the underside of the nose bridge. This hole will be the same shape as the head of the wrench. Turn the Allen wrench anti-clockwise if the nose bridge was too tight. If it was too loose, turn the Allen wrench clockwise to shorten the length of the nose bridge.

    • 3

      Put the goggles on and check them in the water. Submerge your head and see if any water leaks into the lens of your goggles. Tighten the nose bridge further if there is water leaking into the lens.