SKIQUATTRO
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what lens color (s) do you for various light conditions?
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Interesting topic. It just occurred to me last night that I desperately need clear lenses for my old goggles for night skiing. I normally prefer amber lenses for daytime skiing.SKIQUATTRO said:
awf170
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just don't use googles. It solves all of your problems. Plus it makes you look really cool :wink: Seriously though I use slightly tinted googles and there defiantly the best for flat light. If I'm not skiing glades or if it is not really cold I actually don't use googles though. For some reason it doesnt bother me to go full speed without anything covering my eyes.
BeanoNYC
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Wow 2000 posts, congrats Austin. I'm actually in the market for a good pair with interchangable lenses. I like to wear sunglasses if its not too cold or windy.
John84
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For flat light I have goggles with an amber lense. For bright days I have a pair of Oakleys that work fantastically on bluebird days.
kickstand
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for flat light, anything yellow seems to work wonders most of the time. I use Oakley A-Frames with high-intensity blue lenses (they are yellow in color, blue in name only). For bright light, I like the Oakley fire lenses. My sunglasses have them, but I don't have the interchangable lens for the goggles yet. They high-intensity blue works decent, too, just not as well as something made for bright light.
SKIQUATTRO
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seems right, yesterday at K i had a hardtime seeing depth (Smith's with a pinkish tint) I wear yellow glasses mtn biking and it helps alot. the light yesterday was flat...have to look for a pair of yellow tint goggles
NYDrew
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I just said it in another post. Zeal PPX lens. They modify their tint to accomodate lighting conditions. Pricey, but worth it.
I used to love sunglasses when ever possible, but they are very uncomfortable with my helmit.
For sunglasses I recommend Oakleys. Doesn't matter what model, all their lens's are rated up to 102.5mph impact and will protect your eyes against renegade ice chunks and all sortts of random stuff that your skiis kick up.
I used to love sunglasses when ever possible, but they are very uncomfortable with my helmit.
For sunglasses I recommend Oakleys. Doesn't matter what model, all their lens's are rated up to 102.5mph impact and will protect your eyes against renegade ice chunks and all sortts of random stuff that your skiis kick up.
BeanoNYC
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NYDrew said:
I did some research on the zeals because of your recommondation, Drew. I've found them as low as $112, but MSRP is $160. Cheaper than having three pairs of decent goggles, though.
RossiSkier
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Had a pair of blue lens but they were a catastrophe when it was snowing. Couldn't see the contrast of the hill well. Bought some green/yellow lens and now I can see the contour of the hill in any conditions.
Also, bought a little can of de-fogger. Best investment I ever made.
Also, bought a little can of de-fogger. Best investment I ever made.
riverc0il
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i used to not ski with goggles as austin does, but found a pair that i enjoyed the comfort and coloration of. it is amber in color. on beautiful blue bird days, i still prefer skiing without goggles on when not in the trees. i love seeing the natural color of the world as often as possible and almost always lift my goggles when on lifts and such. i also have a cheap pair of clear lens on another pair of goggles. those were great as well but the lens got pretty scratched up over the years.
NYDrew
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BeanoNYC said:
if you want them, they are only limited edition.While im sure zeal will start making them again because of their huge success, for now when they are gone, their gone.
Skiiboot
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Smith has some new goggles and lenses that I got to test for next year. They are worth looking at for next year
I'm trying to find a new pair of goggles that allow for swapping out the lenses. I have a $30 pair of Scott's that I bought on my first pow day. They don't fit well with my helmet and I need a new pair for night skiing this season. The Oakley A frames sound decent, don't appear as bulky as the Os, and have interchangeable lenses. I found a pair w/persimmon lens on overstock.com for $47.99. Before I buy, I have two questions:
Is the persimmon for a certain type of lighting?
Can anyone suggest another model or manufacturer that I should consider? I will look into the Smith's mentioned above.
Is the persimmon for a certain type of lighting?
Can anyone suggest another model or manufacturer that I should consider? I will look into the Smith's mentioned above.
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I have a pair of good googles for daytime use. I then just purchased a really cheap pair with clear lenses for night skiing. Changing lenses sounds like a hassle to me...
That was what I originally thought about swapping lenses. I saw the A frames for a decent price and then a clear replacement lenses for 20 bucks.
So how about the purpose of those persimmon lenses? The price is right but I don't want to get a lens that is meant for a certain lighting. I'm guessing that they are for normal, daytime use but want to be sure.
So how about the purpose of those persimmon lenses? The price is right but I don't want to get a lens that is meant for a certain lighting. I'm guessing that they are for normal, daytime use but want to be sure.
kbroderick
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Briko Thrama (er, I may have spelled that wrong)...best all-around lens I've ever looked through, and it kicks serious butt in flat light conditions (which would be "most of the time" for Eastern skiers).
Hawkshot99
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I like to have a few pairs of goggles to choose from. Swapping lenses sucks.
Have some silver mirror for the bright sunny days.
Permission for the overcast days
And a yellow pair for the night skiing.
I really dont like a clear lense for night skiing, or the day. They dont provide and help with making it easier to see depth, or the contour of the land.
Have some silver mirror for the bright sunny days.
Permission for the overcast days
And a yellow pair for the night skiing.
I really dont like a clear lense for night skiing, or the day. They dont provide and help with making it easier to see depth, or the contour of the land.
I was grilling the guy at my local shop about clear vs. yellow. He felt the same way as you. But then he also claimed that the iridium lenses on the A frames I had bought at another shop would work for night skiing too.
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