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Flat Light Goggles...Options Please

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:09:53 GMT

We are having a fantastic time this week in Val D'Isere and Tignes...The Snow Dance has worked to perfection...and more...!

In our party we have a good mixture of strong itermediates and a couple of 3rd week skiers....Sunday was Bluesky but we are now in for a week of Grey skies and powder....LOTS.

What advice would you give for lens tints and good quality goggles as I think they will be very important over the next 4 days...Flat light seems to be the biggest problem and the girls have lost a bit of confidence...

Snowflakes as big as saucers falling at the moment...!

Gary

Re:Flat Light Goggles...Options Please

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:15:00 GMT

Been watching the webcams - very jealous.

To me goggles are vital and money should not be scrimped on these, far more important than sunglasses IMHO.
I have Oakley with Orange lenses which I find very good in flat and low light.
But ...
I do think it is what works for you.
I would get in the shop and try a load - look out the door to see what tint works for you, you'll get a good sense of the suitability by this. You'll certainly know which ones won't work.
For some reason I don't see very well through grey lenses but my son has grey and they work for him - we have swapped to see what the difference is/was and I was quite surprised.

Re:Flat Light Goggles...Options Please

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:17:15 GMT

My personal preference is for Oakley's with Persimmon lenses.

Some folks get on better with Rose pink or Yellow. I read recently that preference for lens colour will depend on your eye colour. No idea if this is true though.

The best bet is to go into a big store and try some on, to see if they make the outside look brighter. Aim for an improved definition and lighter scenery (does that make sense)? The "right" lens will make the outside look as though someone has turned on a spotlight )

Re:Flat Light Goggles...Options Please

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:24:26 GMT

Hi guys

I am also going to buy a new pair of goggles when I arrive in Austria this week. I have read a lot about the Smith Anthem goggles for ladies. anyone know about these? the lens tint recommended seemed to be the yellow one for flat light and others recommed the persimmon lens

all ideas appreciated

Still like those ones of Ian Wickhams though 8)

Re:Flat Light Goggles...Options Please

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:33:51 GMT

I've just found out I have persimmon lenses :thumbup:
Amazing ....
And there was me thinking they were orange.

Re:Flat Light Goggles...Options Please

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:39:23 GMT

What are persimmon?

Re:Flat Light Goggles...Options Please

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:44:39 GMT

Iceman wrote:What are persimmon?

persimmon is the edible fruit of a number of species of trees in the genus Diospyros in the ebony wood family (Ebenaceae).
Courtesy of Wikipedia.

Re:Flat Light Goggles...Options Please

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:29:40 GMT

OldAndy wrote:persimmon is the edible fruit of a number of species of trees in the genus Diospyros in the ebony wood family (Ebenaceae).
Courtesy of Wikipedia.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: ha bloody ha ;)

Re:Flat Light Goggles...Options Please

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:01:18 GMT

Gotta agree with the folks above - you can't go far wrong with a pair of oakleys with persimmon lenses in the flat.

Re:Flat Light Goggles...Options Please

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:30:29 GMT

brand snobs ;)

Re:Flat Light Goggles...Options Please

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:31:41 GMT

Follow Bandits advice or do what I do buy on line and moan about them later :wink:

Re:Flat Light Goggles...Options Please

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:13:28 GMT

Aye you can't get better than oakleys-bandit is correct, i have a duffed up pair with persimon lenses but a nice pair for sunny times!
I did get a pair of poc goggles for using in Scotland and found out they have great flat light lenses in them but don't exactly know which lens they have! Green tint if that helps!

Re:Flat Light Goggles...Options Please

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:44:36 GMT

Never wear goggles, prefer sunglasses, no matter what conditions. Worst is wet snow, when the sunnies come off, and I ski without.

The secret with flat light is to ski right beside the trees, where the light bounces off the trees on to the piste.

Re:Flat Light Goggles...Options Please

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:12:35 GMT

persimmons are orange coloured fruit also called Sharron Fruit. You'll find them at most local supermarkets. Deliciously sweet!

Re:Flat Light Goggles...Options Please

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:25:22 GMT

I prefer a clear lens for flat light. They are UV400 and still protect your eyes.

Re:Flat Light Goggles...Options Please

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:52:30 GMT

Persimmon won The Derby in 1896!

Re:Flat Light Goggles...Options Please

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:42:40 GMT

POC makes awesome goggles that are good for low-light and overcast conditions.

Re:Flat Light Goggles...Options Please

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:34:57 GMT

Either a clear lens or persimmon(orange) tint is the best for flat light. I've got a reflective lens this year which is near to useless in flat light conditions. But agree that its worth spending a bit of money on goggles as they can make a huge difference, had a few different brands over the years and my choices are ranked below:

1. Bolle
2. Oakley
3. Smith
4. Uvex

What brands does everyone else prefer?

Re:Flat Light Goggles...Options Please

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:37:58 GMT

Ive got a pair of Bolle Variables that work in pretty much all conditions.

Years ago (when I was a sunglasses only kind of guy, sans H-word) in Andorra we got caught in really bad visibility with falling snow/fog etc so I have a pair of Cebe's that were only about GBP20 with VERY yellow lenses that are naff all use unless it's that bad but, having been caught out once, I always carry them just in case!

Re:Flat Light Goggles...Options Please

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:36:16 GMT

Santa has brought me and early xmas present

Smith goggles with rosepink lenses
Brilliant! I have not had them off my face and that is from someone who puts goggles on as a last resort!

Lots of great snow here in scheffau fantastic skiing and no crowds

More snow forecast over next few days
Merry xmas to all j2skiiers and safe skiing