Competition nose clip

In competitions and events, it is often the slightest margins that determine the winners and losers. This is certainly true in competitive swimming, where optimizing everything to continually improve one's time is crucial. Therefore, a nose clip for competition can also help you perform better in the water.

The right gear for breaking records

Not everyone needs a competition nose clip, but those who do will find it an essential part of their gear. In competitions, it's about being 100% focused, so distractions or minor irritations that needlessly divert attention are not viable. Hence, competitive swimmers who are uncomfortable with water in their noses will greatly benefit from a competition nose clip.

It makes it easier to concentrate on breathing and heart rate when you don't have to actively prevent water from entering your nose. It may seem trivial, but it can be distracting enough that the final margins are missing in the end. 

Those who swim butterfly or backstroke, in particular, will benefit greatly from a competition nose clip, as water in the nose could disrupt their rhythm. The same applies to turns, where, during the rapid movement, one might forget to maintain pressure in the nose to prevent water from entering.

Which nose clip should you choose for the competition?

Although there's not much difference between nose clips, it's still about optimizing the margins - and this includes equipment. Consequently, you'll find that competition nose clips are a bit more refined than regular ones.

They are thus simpler, more durable, and streamlined to offer the least possible water resistance. This may seem an insignificant detail, but in principle, it's the same as not having a single hair out of place in the water. It's the small things that ultimately make a big difference.

One final thing you'll notice with competition nose clips is that they come with different types of pads. Some are hard, others soft. Each has its advantages and disadvantages, especially regarding the comfort of wearing them. The soft pads will feel comfortable but may feel loose on the nose.

Conversely, the hard ones will fit tighter around the nose, which can be uncomfortable and painful. Neither is better than the other - it's exclusively about what you feel most comfortable wearing.

Is all your competition gear in order? 

Here at Watery.ie, we have extensive experience with elite swimming and therefore understand the importance of optimizing wherever possible. That's why we have many product categories aimed at competitive swimmers. It's everything from competition swimsuits and trunks for kids and adults, to competition swim caps and goggles.

Although a competition nose clip can also be used for training, we would recommend having a regular nose clip for training sessions. Just so you don't wear out the competition one too much, causing it to become loose. It would be frustrating if it fell off during an event.

Buy your competition nose clip here at Watery.ie

You can find all the swimming gear you need to get fully tuned for the competition here at Watery.ie. So, you can be sure that we only have competition nose clips of the highest quality at the best price. If you have questions or need advice and guidance, our elite customer service team is ready to help you, so do not hesitate to contact us.

And when you shop with us, you also get:

• Free shipping on orders over €79
• 3-5 days delivery
• Our customer service is ready all weekdays from 7 AM to 9 PM, and 9 AM to 3 PM during weekends.

So, purchase your competition nose clip here with us at Watery.ie, and get ready for your next event.