SWIMMING GEAR COLLECTION
1 RACING
The pinnacle of the Blade series for swimmers competing for 1/100 second Blade ZERO, the ultimate competitive swimming goggle with reduced drag and resistance.
Function V-shaped side arm which limits vibration with a wide and intergral structure
Project area cut by a further 5% from conventional Blade products
The V-shaped side arm secures the lens at top and bottom. Movement when swimming at high speed is restrained and flapping and upturning of the strap prevented.
The strap hole has been eliminated to integrate the side arm with the lens. This area has been reduced by a further 5% than the V-120 Blade, providing super low resistance and less drag.
• A V-shaped side arm has been developed to significantly limit drag when swimming at high speed. • The V-shaped side arm is integrated with the lens to reduce resistance. • Helps competitive swimmers achieve top performance.
V-125A • Super anti-fog treatment • V-shaped side arm reduces drag and secures fit • Adjustable split strap • 3 interchangeable nosepieces • UV Protection
AM Available in US only
GBL Available in Europe only
LV Available in Australia only
SK Not available in US
Not available in Europe
Not available in Australia
RACING 2 V-125AMR Mirrored • Super anti-fog treatment • V-shaped side arm reduces drag and secures fit • Adjustable split strap • 3 interchangeable nosepieces • UV Protection
AM/EM
C/DSL
DMV/DSL
GBL/BL
BL
C
BK/DSL
BK/OR
LV/P
SK/DSL
V-101A • Super anti-fog treatment • Hypoallergenic racing seal • Adjustable split strap • 3 interchangeable nosepieces • UV Protection
AB
BK
V-101AMR Mirrored • Super anti-fog treatment • Hypoallergenic racing seal • Adjustable split strap • 3 interchangeable nosepieces • UV Protection
AB/OR Available in US only
BK/BL Available in Europe only
Available in Australia only
Not available in US
C/OR Not available in Europe
Not available in Australia
3 RACING The “SHINARI” Design - Optimal Fit for Racing Explanation The joint areas connecting the lens and buckle are made of soft materials so the goggles fit snugly along the contour of the face. Instances of the strap twisting or flapping underwater causing resistance are drastically reduced.
Lens
Buckle
Choose from three different nose bridges
S
Nose bridges come in three sizes (S/M/L). Choose the perfect fit without sacrificing aesthetics. *The goggles are standard with a medium-sized nose bridge installed.
M L
Resistance reduction and ideal fit
putting on
Resistance is drastically reduced while maintaining ideal fit by employing the new cushion structure that buries the space between the face pad and lens when the goggles are worn.
not putting on
Conventional parts
■Gap
One-piece construction prevents leaks A one-piece lens and face-pad construction is utilized, preventing the face pad from losing contact with the skin - a cause of leaks.
Doesn’t easily slip off when diving into the water The cushion structure buries the space between the SHINARI structure and face pad to reduce water resistance, and thereby lower the possibility of the goggles slipping off when diving or turning in the water.
V-130A • Super anti-fog treatment • One-piece construction, hypoallergenic seal • Adjustable split strap • 3 interchangeable nosepieces • UV Protection
Available in US only
AB
BK
CBL
LV
P
R
SK
VO
Available in Europe only
Available in Australia only
Not available in US
Not available in Europe
Not available in Australia
RACING 4 V-130AMR Mirrored • Super anti-fog treatment • 1 piece construction, hypoallergenic seal • Adjustable split strap • 3 interchangeable nosepieces • UV Protection
AM/BR
CBL/EM
SK/BL
V-200A • Super anti-fog treatment • Hypoallergenic cushion seal • Adjustable split strap • Adjustable nosepiece • UV Protection
BBK
BL/C
LSL
MBL
V-200AMR Mirrored • Super anti-fog treatment • Hypoallergenic cushion seal • Adjustable split strap • Adjustable nosepiece • UV Protection
BK/BL Available in US only
CO/R Available in Europe only
Available in Australia only
Not available in US
Not available in Europe
Not available in Australia
5 FITNESS V-825A • Super anti-fog treatment • Soft, large cushion seal for superior comfort • E-Z Strap with Quick-Adjust buckle system • 3 interchangeable nosepieces • UV Protection
BK
BL
BR
CLB
CLB/EM
LV/P
FGR
LV
MV
V-825AMR Mirrored • Super anti-fog treatment • Soft, large cushion seal for superior comfort • E-Z Strap with Quick-Adjust buckle system • 3 interchangeable nosepieces • UV Protection
BK/BL
BR/Y
V-820A • Super anti-fog treatment • Soft, large cushion seal for superior comfort • E-Z Strap • One-piece construction • UV Protection
BK Available in US only
BL Available in Europe only
CLB Available in Australia only
LV Not available in US
Not available in Europe
Not available in Australia
FITNESS 6 V-500A • Super anti-fog treatment • Silicone split strap • 3 interchangeable nosepieces • UV Protection • Simple conversion to VC-510A corrective lens • VPS-500A replacement parts kit available Universal
BK
BL
CGR
CLB
PLV
VPS-500A In only 20 seconds the VIEW Lens system can be turned into goggles equipped with corrective lenses.
• Parts kit for V-500A goggles with corrective lenses • Material Strap: Silicone / Side clip Nose bridge: T.P.E. Strap Adjuster: Polycarbonate
This requires only an add-on assembly rather than a complete exchange of lenses, so the goggle does not need to be taken apart. In addition to greatly reducing the assembly time, these goggles are offered with corrective lenses at a lower price than our competitors.
BK The nose bridge is inserted through the lenses.
BL
The side clips are clipped onto the eye cups by applying light pressure.
VC-510A • Corrective Lenses for V-500A Platina Goggle or VPS-500A
Myopia
From -1.0 to -10.0 (a total of 16 diopters) • Increments of 0.5 (from -1.0 to -7.0) • Increments of 1.0 (from -8.0 to -10.0)
BL
From +1.0 to +6.0 (a total of 10 diopters) • +1.0, +1.5, +2.0, +2.5, +3.0, +3.5, +4.0, +4.5, +5.0, +6.0 • Materials Eye cup: Polycarbonate Face pad: Hypoallergenic T.P.E. seal
SK
Please check with your VIEW dealer or distributor for up-todate corrective lens options.
Available in US only
Available in Europe only
Available in Australia only
Hyperopia
SK
-1.0
BL
-1.0
SK
0.0
BL
0.0
SK
-1.5
BL
-1.5
SK
+1.0
BL
+1.0
SK
-2.0
BL
-2.0
SK
+1.5
BL
+1.5
SK
-2.5
BL
-2.5
SK
+2.0
BL
+2.0
SK
-3.0
BL
-3.0
SK
+2.5
BL
+2.5
SK
-3.5
BL
-3.5
SK
+3.0
BL
+3.0
SK
-4.0
BL
-4.0
SK
+3.5
BL
+3.5
SK
-4.5
BL
-4.5
SK
+4.0
BL
+4.0
SK
-5.0
BL
-5.0
SK
+4.5
BL
+4.5
SK
-5.5
BL
-5.5
SK
+5.0
BL
+5.0
SK
+6.0
BL
+6.0
SK
-6.0
BL
-6.0
SK
-6.5
BL
-6.5
SK
-7.0
BL
-7.0
SK
-8.0
BL
-8.0
SK
-9.0
BL
-9.0
SK
-10.0
BL
-10.0
Not available in US
Not available in Europe
Not available in Australia
7 FITNESS V-300A • Super anti-fog treatment • Soft cushion seal for superior comfort • E-Z Strap • One-piece construction • Silicone nosepiece • UV Protection
BK
BL
CLB
V-3A • Super anti-fog treatment • Cushion seal type face pad • Adjustable nosepiece • UV Protection • Simple conversion to VC-4A corrective lens
VC-4A • Corrective Lens for V-3A Liberator Goggle
BK
BL
• Super anti-fog treatment • UV Protection • Available in diopters: -2.0 to -7.0 in 0.5 increments (-2.0, -2.5, -3.0, -3.5, -4.0, -4.5, -5.0, -5.5, -6.0, -6.5, -7.0) • Materials Eye cup: Polycarbonate Face pad: Hypoallergenic T.P.E. seal
LSL
V-1000
SK
Please check with your VIEW dealer or distributor for up-to-date corrective lens options.
V-1000N
• Low-profile design for general watersports • Super Anti-Fog Treatment • 180 degree view • Hypoallergenic Silicone Skirt and Strap • Quick Fit Rear Buckle System • UV Protection • Soft Carrying Case for Travel and Storage • Narrow Skirt model available (V-1000N)
V-1000
BL Available in US only
V-1000N
BR/SL Available in Europe only
SK Available in Australia only
C Not available in US
LV/W Not available in Europe
Not available in Australia
FITNESS 8 Y-7207A • Super anti-fog treatment • Soft cushion seal for superior comfort • UV Protection • Universal Fit
ABC
BK
BLC
PC
BLC
SKC
BLC
LSL
Y-7104A • Super anti-fog treatment • Soft cushion seal for superior comfort • UV Protection • Universal Fit
ABC
BK
Y-7120A • Super anti-fog treatment • Soft cushion seal for superior comfort • Silicone strap and seal • E-Z Strap • UV Protection
BK Available in US only
BL Available in Europe only
Available in Australia only
Not available in US
Not available in Europe
Not available in Australia
9 YOUTH
V-400JA • Super anti-fog treatment • Soft cushion seal for superior comfort • One-piece flex frame • Easy-to-adjust strap • UV Protection
BK
BL
GR/BL
P
LG
LV
V-710JA • Super anti-fog treatment • Soft cushion seal for superior comfort • Interchangeable nosepieces • Easy-to-adjust strap • UV Protection
AM Available in US only
BL Available in Europe only
Available in Australia only
Not available in US
OR
P Not available in Europe
Not available in Australia
YOUT H 10 V-421JA • Super anti-fog treatment • Fun animated shaped goggle • Easy-to-adjust strap • UV Protection
P
SBL
P
V-720J • Super anti-fog treatment • Soft cushion seal for superior comfort • Interchangeable nosepieces • Easy-to-adjust strap • UV Protection
BK Available in US only
BL Available in Europe only
CLB Available in Australia only
P
PBL Not available in US
Not available in Europe
Not available in Australia
11 YOUTH
V-730JA • Super anti-fog treatment • Silicone strap and face seal • Easy-to-adjust 1-touch buckle adjustment • Flexible nosepiece • UV Protection
AM
BKR
BL
LGY
P
Y-7304JA • Super anti-fog treatment • Cushion seal type face pad • Easy-to-adjust strap • Flexible nosepiece • UV Protection
BK Available in US only
BLC Available in Europe only
PC Available in Australia only
Not available in US
Not available in Europe
Not available in Australia
ACCESSORIES 12 V-31A (Swim Cap) • Wrinkle free 100% silicone • One size fits all
BK
BL
NBL
W
FP
LV
VA-Towel 3 (Sports Towel)
EP-405A (Ear Plug)
TV-330A (Anti-Fog Treatment)
• Large sports towel - 90cm x 40cm • Absorbs up to 1.8x its own weight • Unique capillary drying action • Microfibre product (contains no chemicals or silicone)
• Three stage flange for total closure • Surgical grade silicone
• Non-irritating solution • Long lasting • High viscosity coat-on type
Available in US only
Available in Europe only
Available in Australia only
Not available in US
Not available in Europe
Not available in Australia
UNIVERSAL
RACING
13 TECHNOLOGY Lens Line-Up
CHILDREN
Clear lenses are ideal for indoor use and best for extremely low light conditions. Clear lenses are designed to allow maximum light penetration, giving contrast to dark areas and increasing overall visibility.
FITNESS
Clear
Green Green lenses filter some blue light and enhance contrast in low-light conditions. The green tint offers high contrast and is versatile indoors or outdoors.
Amber lenses are best for medium light and indoor training. Amber allows shadows to appear brighter, and provide better contrast. If you swim indoors or outdoors in slightly overcast or grey weather, an Amber lens is ideal.
Pink Pink lenses are ideal in flat light conditions and recommended for indoor use. The Pink tint helps to enhance depth perception and sharpen features. A pink lens offers little protection in bright light conditions.
Blue Blue lenses are ideal for indoor training or low light conditions. The blue tint offers high contrast while reducing glare from visible white light.
ACCESSORIES
Smoke lenses offer good protection on sunny days or during outdoor training. The smoke tint will filter out most of the light, cutting down on reflections and glare. A brown lens tint is similar to smoke but will allow more light penetration and can be a good alternative.
Amber
I N F O R M AT I O N
Smoke
Brown Brown lenses provide good contrast and best-suited for variable light conditions. Brown lenses are good general purpose lenses and like smoke lenses cut down on glare and reflections.
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TECHNOLOGY 14
History
With ISO 9001 certified design, engineering, testing and manufacturing facilities in Japan and Taiwan, Tabata operates under the most stringent quality standards available. Tabata’s global network includes facilities in Japan, Taiwan, Australia, Netherlands and the United States.
RACING
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Tabata Co., Ltd. is an international sporting goods manufacturer that designs, manufactures and markets a variety of leisure products under the TUSA, VIEW, Reef Tourer and Vitalshot trade names. The VIEW brand specializes exclusively in swimming goggles and equipment.
Falcon SW-550 goggle circa 1975
SCUBA/Swim mask circa 1959
Founded by Kazuo Tabata in Tokyo, Japan in 1952, Tabata is one of the oldest swimming and diving companies in the world. From the first handmade mask and goggles built in Mr. Tabata’s garage, Tabata products have always been constructed from the finest materials with an unparalleled commitment to quality and innovation. V-3 goggle with VC-4 Rx lenses circa 1991
UNIVERSAL
For over 55 years, Tabata has helped to shape the future of recreational sports and our dedicated team will continue to improve the swimming, scuba and watersports experience for future generations. Timeline
V-7 Nino Children's goggle circa 1994
1975 - Tabata first manufactured and sold the Falcon SW-550 goggle developed from knowledge gained from swimming masks. 1988 - Tabata began to sell products under the VIEW brand. The V-1 goggle was developed which employed a soft resin material for the face pad instead of the market’s standard sponge pad.
FITNESS
1991 - VIEW became the first brand in the world to develop innovations such as replaceable Rx lenses and “Fog Buster” lens treatment. 1994 - VIEW developed the first children’s specific goggles for ages 3-5. 2000+ - VIEW developed the revolutionary V-120 Blade, V-130 Shinari competition goggles and the V-820 Selene women’s specific fitness goggle.
VIEW manufacturing facility, Ibaraki branch
How to Choose VIEW Rx Lenses Eyesight and the SPH value Determining eyesight and SPH values.
0.3
0.2
Simple method for measuring your SPH value
0.1
Hold a book outstretched in your hands and move it towards your face. When your eyes can focus on the letters, stop and measure the distance (cm) from your eyes. Divide 100 by this distance, and you will get your nearsighted SPH value.
under 0.1
12.5cm 20cm
55cm
∞cm
-3.0
-2.0
-0
Strong
Weak
SPH values
33cm
-2.0
-2.5
-3.0
-3.5
-4.0
-4.5
-5.0
-5.5
-6.0
-6.5
-7.0
-7.5
-8.0
-9.0 -10.0
-8.0
-5.0
If the focus distance with the naked eye is 20cm, then the eye refraction rate is
100÷20=5
- 5.0
* A negative symbol is added for nearsightedness, so it is -5.0
* See your ophthalmologist or nearest optometrist to have your SPH values measured properly.
Why Do My Lenses Fog?
When goggles are worn, the outside of the lens is cooled by water while the inside is kept warm by body temperature. The difference in temperature arising from this causes droplets to form on the lens, so fine that they can hardly be seen by the naked eye. These droplets diffuse light, causing the fog. This is the same as when cold water is poured into a glass and droplets form on the outer surface.
Lens without anti-fogging Light diffusion (fogging)
Droplets on lens
I N F O R M AT I O N
The fog is caused by tiny droplets of water created by temperature differences.
Light (image) Lens
Eliminate fog to achieve a clear field of vision. The anti-fog lens creates an even film of water over the surface of the lens. This absorbs the droplets formed on the inner surface of the lens, eliminating the fog. Because a layer of water has formed, light is not diffused and the swimmer can see clearly through the lens. Based on the same principle, when the surface of the sea is calm, one can see clearly down underwater. If water stains or dirt from your hands get on to the inner surface of the lens, it could cause fogging. To avoid this, please wash the lens thoroughly with fresh water after each use.
ACCESSORIES
eyesight
CHILDREN
STEP 1: Test the sample lenses starting with the weakest SPH value, using the chart as a guide. STEP 2: Move your eyes around and choose one that does not cause discomfort.
Lens with water film anti-fogging Straight transmission of light
Water film (absorbs the droplets)
Light (image) Lens
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RACING FITNESS
TABATA USA, INC.
2380 Mira Mar Ave., Long Beach, CA 90815 U.S.A. T: 562-498-3708 F: 562-498-1390 (Country Code: 1) www.viewswimming.com
TABATA CO., LTD. JAPAN
1-3-17, Higashikomagata, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, Japan 130-0005 T: 03-3624-2816 F: 03-3623-9902 (Country Code: 81) www.tabata.jp
TABATA AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
4D James Ruse Business Park, 6 Boundary Road, Northmead, NSW 2152 T: (0)2-9890-4555 F: (0)2-9890-5222 (Country Code: 61) www.viewswim.com.au
T.E.C. (TABATA EUROPE CORPORATION) B.V.
Den Brielstraat 2b, 1055RV, Amsterdam, The Nederlands T: 020-58-11-280 F: 020-58-11-285 (Country Code: 31) www.tusa.nl
54-8 Hsutsogang, Nankang Vil., Tayuan Hsiang, Tao Yuan Hsien, Taiwan R.O.C. T: 03-386-5100 F: 03-386-5103 (Country Code: 886) www.tusa.nl
Š All rights are reserved. All models are subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to ensure that the information contained in this catalog is accurate at the time of printing. Designs, specifications, and colors are all subject to change without notice. 1208v06
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TABATA MFG. (TAIWAN) CO., LTD.