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chelskigirl — GMT

:roll:Im off on my first ski holiday to Bardonecchia, new snow is forcast, which is better - ski goggles or ski sunglasses. Thanks :?:

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Dave Mac — GMT

You need goggles for when it is snowing. Some folk wear goggles all the time. However, when the sun is shining, you need good quality sun glasses, or else you run the risk of getting really sore eyes. I note this is your first ski trip, so reckon speed is unlikely to be a factor. As you speed up, cold air whips behind the glasses, and may cause tears, that block your vision. For this reason, try and get wrap round sunglasses. Yes I know there are other things that cause tears on your first ski trip.......

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colemangavin — GMT

Hi I have to disagree (sorry). Goggles all the way for me. Also, depending on how much money you spend, they can also protect your eyes. They offer much better vision too IMHO. They will also be more robust than sun glasses, so less likely to break should you stack it :oops:

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Rossfra8 — GMT

You are both wrong hilariously enough. Take both, carry both on you, try both! Whatever YOU prefer-use it. Is your father Roman?

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chelskigirl — GMT

Thanks guys for your help....will it be cheaper to buy here or at resort :?: Has anyone been to Bardonnechia...what did you think :?: -)

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Rossfra8 — GMT

Buy here, and if you are wearing a helmet make sure goggles and glasses fit with it. I'd buy here incase resort selection is limited-whats the budget?

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bandit — GMT

chelskigirl wrote:

Has anyone been to Bardonnechia...what did you think :?: -)

My very first ski trip way back in :shock:..well quite a while ago. I loved it, totally hooked. Good teacher helped. I thought the resort was good for my skill level.

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chelskigirl — GMT

If Roman was my father, he'd buy me the resort. :lol: So how much should I pay for a half decent pair of goggles or glasses. :roll: :)

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Dave Mac — GMT

Rossfrae, I ain't wrong. Read it again, I explain why you need both. I carry both. I certainly wasnae explicit, but if you are smart enough tae find your way to that Canada place...... implicit might spring to mind. I'm dreaming of a white January, February, March, April, well til 6th April. Starting in France in 10 hours, ending in Niederau April 6th. Wee break in Feb, cause its awfy crowded.

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FatKatSki — GMT

Hi There Off to Bardonecchia myself tomorrow, its a great little resort. We went last year at the same time and conditions were pretty dire, but have heard that conditions are great there now and they are forecasting varying amounts of snow for most of next week. I have only ever needed glasses to ski in so far, only my 3rd time this year, but will be taking goggles as well. Have a great holiday and if we happen to bump into each other hope its in the bar and not on the slopes. FatKAt

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Hirsty — GMT

There is a good pack you can buy from TK Maxx which is a piar of goggle and a pair of wrap around sunnies for about £20. I can't remember the brand name but it looked like a decent starter pack.

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Hirsty — GMT

Wait a second - it was Sinner which isn't too bad a brand.

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ellistine — GMT

I would say if you were going to be buying goggles then choose some with interchangable lenses. That way you can have the orange low-vis lenses for when it's a bit chicken-soup out there and switch to mirrored for them luvvysunny 8) days. Obviously you don't have to get mirrored lenses immediately. Perhaps get the googles for this trip and a mirror lense for your next! I started wearing my goggles all the time this season. My eyes tend to 'squirt' when the wind gets up and I've just got sunglasses on. They can easily squirt all the way to the inside of the glasses which makes a bit of a mess!

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freezywater — GMT

ellistine wrote:

. My eyes tend to 'squirt' when the wind gets up and I've just got sunglasses on. They can easily squirt all the way to the inside of the glasses which makes a bit of a mess!

Have you been to the doctor's about this :?: Personally I will always wear sunglasses whenever the conditions allow as I prefer the better field of vision they offer, that said, I ALWAYS have my goggles with me as you can never tell what the weather's going to do and it is not fun trying to pick your way down the hill in the middle of snowstorm :-o (sorry if that sounded a bit 'Scott of Antarctic but you get the picture)

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ellistine — GMT

I also think that when wearing goggles with my helmet it looks less like some great bowling ball attached to my shoulders than when I'm wearing the helmet with sunglasses. That's probably the reason.

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bandit — GMT

Dave Mac wrote:

Wee break in Feb.

I had read that Scots' skiers were a hardy bunch, but that's going some :mrgreen: :shock:

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Rossfra8 — GMT

Apologies Dave Mac. My bad.

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Trencher — GMT

Tinted safety glasses work well, are cheap, 100% UV, and won't damage you face if you fall. I've seen some nasty damage caused by wearing the wrong kind of sun glasses during a fall. http://www.safetystock.co.uk/Safety_Glasses_2/ Trencher

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freezywater — GMT

great link, thanks Trencher, just what I've been looking for, although not for skiing, think I'll stick to the Oakleys after paying all that dosh for them, but will certainly be of use for the workshop. My current safety glasses must have come out of the ark :!:

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ellistine — GMT

Trencher wrote:

Tinted safety glasses work well, are cheap, 100% UV, and won't damage you face if you fall. I've seen some nasty damage caused by wearing the wrong kind of sun glasses during a fall. http://www.safetystock.co.uk/Safety_Glasses_2/ Trencher

Blimey they're cheap! Just shows how much we're being ripped of by Oakley and the likes. I expect Oakleys are a bit better quality but probably not much. Having said all that, I am on about my 6th pair of Oakley sunnies 8)

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Tony_H — GMT

Well, thanks to TK Maxx, I will be sporting new goggles and glasses this season, both North Face, and both ridiculous bargains, as per usual. I used to always stick to glasses, but got fed up with them steaming up when I adjusted my boots, and also had a couple of really cold days in Sauze when goggles were required, and I used goggles much more since. You do feel a lot warmer in goggles, but I agree with matey - take both out with you, because you can always find a need for one or the other during the day.

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stubbsy — GMT

I definitely agree with the "both goggles AND glasses" advice. A few weeks ago I was in the Tchibo franchise of a local Savacentre (Leeds White Rose) and they were selling wraparound sports glasses with interchangeable lenses for half price - less than a fiver! If I remember rightly they were grey, mirrored and yellow. I wish I'd got a couple of pairs. There's no sign of them on Tchibo's website. Anyone know if they've got any left? Cheers, Stubbsy

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Freeski-Daz — GMT

Well I have Spy Zed Goggles Pop3 design. But I'm looking for a new pair of sunglasses for skiing. Any ideas?

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DaveW — GMT

Trencher wrote:

Tinted safety glasses work well, are cheap, 100% UV, and won't damage you face if you fall. I've seen some nasty damage caused by wearing the wrong kind of sun glasses during a fall. http://www.safetystock.co.uk/Safety_Glasses_2/ Trencher

I've just done a week in Andorra and tested Trencher's (see Posting 314 dated 05 01 08) Bolle pink (yes pink!) tinted safety glasses recommendation. Incredible performance in any light conditions. Well up to my Ray Ban 'Glacier' costing £squillions. Don't worry that the tint is faint..it's fully UV rated. At a tenner incl postage, for Bolle it's a steal. Well done that man! Dave W

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82ross — GMT

DaveW wrote:

Trencher wrote:

Tinted safety glasses work well, are cheap, 100% UV, and won't damage you face if you fall. I've seen some nasty damage caused by wearing the wrong kind of sun glasses during a fall. http://www.safetystock.co.uk/Safety_Glasses_2/ Trencher
I've just done a week in Andorra and tested Trencher's (see Posting 314 dated 05 01 08) Bolle pink (yes pink!) tinted safety glasses recommendation. Incredible performance in any light conditions. Well up to my Ray Ban 'Glacier' costing £squillions. Don't worry that the tint is faint..it's fully UV rated. At a tenner incl postage, for Bolle it's a steal. Well done that man! Dave W

http://www.safetystock.co.uk/Safety_Glasses_2/Bolle_Contour_Tinted_Lens_Lightweight_Safety_Spectacle_576_147/ Is this the one you tried Dave? Gonna get a range of glasses and goggles this year and see what tints shapes etc i prefer. At this price these should deffo be involved.

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DaveW — GMT

82Ross I tested Bolle contour tinted lens lighyweight safety spectacle. Code Ref: 'CONTESP'. I got 2-prs incl postage for 20.75 as I recall. If they don't do it 4 U I'll send U my Ray Bans! (only kidding)

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iLoveSkiing — GMT

Dave W, About those Bolle safety glasses, they have a very light tint so did you squint it sunny conditions?

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DaveW — GMT

To Iloveskiing, No, no squinting at all. Reflective or direct sunlight dealt with A1. Only thought since is that as they are smallish lenses the female skiiers may be concerned about crows-feet (oops!) expression-lines around the wider areas? But being an old-git, I always say any woman over 35 without expression lines is probably miserable anyway. Now, where was that door! Dave W

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Tony_H — GMT

Blimey, this has all get a bit technical. I got a pair of North Face goggles for £25 in TK Maxx, and picked them because they have orange tinted uv lenses reflective on the outside, perfect for almost all conditions. I also got a pair of North Face sunglasses for £20 in the same place, to wear in the bright sun. Both were perfect, and I did no squinting. Quite what specifics each lens has, I dont know and I dont really care to be honest. I think its possible to over do some things, possibly?

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ellistine — GMT

I don't have a problem with changing my goggle lenses three times a day )

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Tony_H — GMT

ellistine wrote:

I don't have a problem with changing my goggle lenses three times a day )

Neither did I when you did, because you didnt take all day about it, unlike your Mrs when adjusting her boots!!!!!!

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ellistine — GMT

Yeah, special feet!

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luckey — GMT

Sunglasses are good for sunny and warm days when you dont need a muffler to keep your face from freexing off... but if you wear glasses and muffler, you wont be able to see a thing! Ive always skied with sunglasses, until recently a realllly cvold day in vail, and i couldnt see a thing with them coz they kept fogging up with my neck muffler,... i also wear contact lenses and those started to fly out the corners of my eyes too then i tried goggles and they were sooo much better. So Id say glasses for sunny days, goggles for snowing or very cold days./.

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deadkenny — GMT

If you wear a helmet (and I strongly recommend it), then Goggles all the way. They look the part with a helmet and are easy to slip onto the helmet when you take a break, and they attach to the back of the helmet so hard to lose them. Can always whip out sunglasses from a pocket too. I have two pairs, one with a sunny day reflective lens that's very clear, and another dull day lens. I don't rate Oakley and the like. Over price brand snobbery if you ask me (and that's considering I'm a sucker for brands!). As mentioned, the safety glass stuff is pretty much identical, just not as trendy and a fraction of the price. However your standard Scott or Bolle will do fine. Best prices in the US though. Note with Scott I believe they do free replacement lenses if you pop into a ski shop and ask. Not sure on the criteria for replacing them though.

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82ross — GMT

iLoveSkiing wrote:

Dave W, About those Bolle safety glasses, they have a very light tint so did you squint it sunny conditions?

Looking at the bollé-safety website looks like they make a shaded version of the contour. Cant for the life of me find a seller with them though. EDIT: Looks like theres loads on ebay dunno why i didnt look on there last night duh!: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200197813200 I bought a pair of the contour esp's. Got them delivered yesterday. First impressions is I really like them but unsure how they would hold up in very sunny conditions with my eyes. They are very light, very flexible and very very comfortable. They hardly disturb your vision at all! Might get hold of a pair of bolle axis shaded an see how they compare. http://www.graniteworkwear.co.uk/p/p-Bolle_Axis_Smoke_safety_glasses-51.aspx http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bolle-Axis-Safety-Cycling-Sunglasses-Smoke-Lens_W0QQitemZ200197728367QQihZ010QQcategoryZ141084QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1713.m153.l1262 http://www.bolle-safety.com/

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iLoveSkiing — GMT

DaveW, I have sunnys which are 'designed' for sport but they're not impact resistant so I might get a pair of Bolles. 82ross, Thanks for the link. I think I'll get the pink tint just to be different.

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caron-a — GMT

I'm going to have to give these a go. I can't see a thing out of my (half decent) goggles. :hunf:

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tino_11 — GMT

I use both every day.... Pair of Adidas Burna Googles (Matt Black) for when I'm pushing it or bad conditions http://www.gosportsspex.co.uk/Adidas_Burna_Goggle.asp ana a pair of Oakley Polarized Half-Jacket XLJ Array for cruising and good weather http://oakley.com/pd/3300 Can't break either pair, and believe me being on my head on a mountain at 9.30am with a hangover is a hell of a raod test.

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ellistine — GMT

The last few holidays I've worn goggles the whole time. On one run on the last trip I still had my Oakley sun glasses on from a late lunch and couldn't see a darned thing - my eyes were streaming. It's odd because I always used to ski in sun glasses. Not sure what point I'm trying to make here but there you go.