Which Goggle lens color is the best with flat light?

[Boston Bulldog]

I'm looking to upgrade over my cheapie Scott goggles I've had forever, mostly due to the fact that they suck in flat light. They have black lenses which don't seem to be ideal.

I'm looking for a cheap goggle ( under $50) that deals with flat light well. Suggestions would be great, but I'm also trying to find out which lens color is the best.

 

[Tin]

Oakley Ambush on Ebay. Can get them cheap, paid $39 for mine.. I love just good old orange.

 

[xwhaler]

I have the Smith Stance goggles and very happy with them. They came with a blue/purple tint I use in all,conditions and an Amber lens I haven't yet tried. Got them on evo outlet for around $40


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[legalskier]

The Smith lenses that are best in low light are the Red Sensor Mirror, the Sensor Mirror and the Gold Sensor Mirror:
http://www.levelninesports.com/Smith-Optics-Goggle-Lenses
Choose a lens by trying them at a shop, then pick the frame that the lens will go in (depending on factors like fit and cost):
http://www.smithoptics.com/products/#/Snow+Goggles/Snow+Goggles+View+All/
I have the Regulator with an RC36 lens (which an AZer recommended several years ago)- a versatile combo that works very well in all conditions. Got it on sale too.

 

[jimmywilson69]

I have the Smith Sensor Lense for Flat light and it works really well. MyWife prefers a straight old clear lense (have them for night skiing in PA) over Yellow which is supposed to be good in flat light. I haven't tried her yellow lense yet to see if I agree.

 

[JimG.]

HI Persimmon lens by Oakley, I have the Crowbar frame.

 

[mulva]

HI Persimmon lens by Oakley, I have the Crowbar frame.

Hey, I was gonna say that! Get something with changeable lenses if you can swing it.

Oakley Lens Tint Guide:

Bright and Sunny Conditions

Black Iridium - 18% VLT
Black Rose Iridium - 17% VLT
Emerald Iridium - 11% VLT
Gold Iridium - 20% VLT
Fire Iridium - 16% VLT
Grey Polarized - 21% VLT
VR28 Polarized - 14% VLT
Dark Gray- 17% VLT
Fire Iridium Polarized - 16% VLT

Mixed Sun and Clouds

G30 Iridium* - 22% VLT
Blue Iridium - 30% VLT
VR28 - 28% VLT
High Intensity Amber Polarized - 25% VLT
Rose - 34% VLT
VR50 Pink Iridium - 41% VLT

Overcast and Cloudy

Persimmon - 62% VLT
High Intensity Persimmon - 63% VLT
High Intensity Amber Polarized - 28% VLT
Pink Iridium - 57% VLT

Foggy or Blizzard

Yellow - 64% VLT
High Intensity Yellow - 81% VLT
Clear - 90% VLT

* VLT (Visible Light Transmission) The percentage of available light allowed to reach* the eye.

 

[jimmywilson69]

Hey, I was gonna say that! Get something with changeable lenses if you can swing it.

+1

I'll never ownn goggles that can't be interchanged ever again.

 

[drjeff]

Hey, I was gonna say that! Get something with changeable lenses if you can swing it.

Oakley Lens Tint Guide:

Bright and Sunny Conditions

Black Iridium - 18% VLT
Black Rose Iridium - 17% VLT
Emerald Iridium - 11% VLT
Gold Iridium - 20% VLT
Fire Iridium - 16% VLT
Grey Polarized - 21% VLT
VR28 Polarized - 14% VLT
Dark Gray- 17% VLT
Fire Iridium Polarized - 16% VLT

Mixed Sun and Clouds

G30 Iridium* - 22% VLT
Blue Iridium - 30% VLT
VR28 - 28% VLT
High Intensity Amber Polarized - 25% VLT
Rose - 34% VLT
VR50 Pink Iridium - 41% VLT

Overcast and Cloudy

Persimmon - 62% VLT
High Intensity Persimmon - 63% VLT
High Intensity Amber Polarized - 28% VLT
Pink Iridium - 57% VLT

Foggy or Blizzard

Yellow - 64% VLT
High Intensity Yellow - 81% VLT
Clear - 90% VLT

* VLT (Visible Light Transmission) The percentage of available light allowed to reach* the eye.

This is the lens that I use for flat light/non sunny days - I've had it now for about 5 seasons and love it! Works great for my eyes at creating definition in flat lift conditions

 

[Shredder of Gnar]

HI Persimmon lens by Oakley, I have the Crowbar frame.

+1 Have same lense and same frame, great for any conditions

 

[JimG.]

This is the lens that I use for flat light/non sunny days - I've had it now for about 5 seasons and love it! Works great for my eyes at creating definition in flat lift conditions

Yeah, I heard the HI Yellow is the absolute best for extreme flat light.

 

[HowieT2]

Yellow is the best for flat light. The yellow increases the contrast whereas the clear and other colors just let the light in. The percentage of light transmitted is not the only factor. I had a pair of yellow lenses for sunglasses and I would use them to drive at night.

 

[deadheadskier]

I've pretty much always skied with yellow lenses. I've tried multiple other color lenses over the years, but always end up going back to yellow because I find the color the best in flat light. Even on sunny days it's what I wear in case the weather changes and I encounter flat light.

 

[Bumpsis]

I would also agree that yellow may be the best choice for flat light. Don't have yellow lense goggles but I do use yellow glasses for sprig skiing in flat light conditions and it's great.
For goggles, I find that orange seems to be a good choice for a wide range of light conditions, including flat light.

 

[xwhaler]

Used my RC36 Amber lenses yesterday at Wildcat. Worked out well in mostly sunny with occasional passing clouds

 

[gostan]

Great review of the Smith lenses . I go with blue sensor mirror in the flat light.

http://blistergearreview.com/gear-reviews/smith-goggle-lens-guide

 

[Nick]

Is that for the I O? I need some good flat light lensed for mine.