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Goggles or OTG Goggles??

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 12:43:34 GMT

I've had the same ski goggles for about 9 years, I have no idea if they were over the glasses goggles or not and I can't tell by looking at them...
I'm going skiing for the fist time in ages soon and am going to treat myself to a new pair.

Now, my question is - I do have contacts, but I don't wear them very often (they're disposables). I'm not sure whether to buy whatever goggles I want and trust the contacts will be comfy all day, or get OTG goggles in case I have to take the contacts out - which seems sensible but a bit OTT!

What does everyone else think??

Re:Goggles or OTG Goggles??

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 13:43:16 GMT

I think only you know if your contact lenses will be comfy enough to wear all day.
I wear both glasses and lenses, but would (personally) never wear glasses to ski - because I have the choice.

Re:Goggles or OTG Goggles??

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 17:11:40 GMT

I wear those special goggles made to go over your glasses (OTG goggles).

I would have thought, if you want to know which sort your old goggles are, you'd just have to (very carefully) try putting them on over your glasses. My OTG goggles stick out more than the ordinary sort, leaving enough room for the glasses.

In my opinion, the big drawback to the OTG type is that, because they stick out, I can't see my skis when I'm ski-ing because my field of vision is quite restricted by the goggles. But I have, finally, got used to them now. Buying a helmet helped quite a bit because the helmet helps to keep the goggles in positon (it's got a fixing point at the back) and when I'm not using them my ordinary glasses act as sun glasses (because they're reactolites) and I can put my goggles up on my helmet.

I would have thought you'd be more comfortable with contact lenses and sun glasses. But if you decide to go for the OTG's I would suggest trying them on in the shop, and seeing if you can manage with the restricted field of vision, rather than buying them on the internet.

Ally

Re:Goggles or OTG Goggles??

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 17:45:15 GMT

AllyG wrote:I wear those special goggles made to go over your glasses (OTG goggles).

I would have thought, if you want to know which sort your old goggles are, you'd just have to (very carefully) try putting them on over your glasses. My OTG goggles stick out more than the ordinary sort, leaving enough room for the glasses.

In my opinion, the big drawback to the OTG type is that, because they stick out, I can't see my skis when I'm ski-ing because my field of vision is quite restricted by the goggles. But I have, finally, got used to them now. Buying a helmet helped quite a bit because the helmet helps to keep the goggles in positon (it's got a fixing point at the back) and when I'm not using them my ordinary glasses act as sun glasses (because they're reactolites) and I can put my goggles up on my helmet.

I would have thought you'd be more comfortable with contact lenses and sun glasses. But if you decide to go for the OTG's I would suggest trying them on in the shop, and seeing if you can manage with the restricted field of vision, rather than buying them on the internet.

Ally

Use longer skis. :lol: :lol:

Re:Goggles or OTG Goggles??

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 18:13:20 GMT

OTG goggles, carry a spare pair of specs and a spare pair of lenses.

Off topic....

AllyG, you really don't need to see your skis when you are skiing. They are on the end of your boots, where you left them. Try looking forwards and adapting to the slope ahead of you. :D

Re:Goggles or OTG Goggles??

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 18:19:13 GMT

I have all options as i am a true fuss pot.

Contacts and sunglasses are my preferred option but i always carry my glasses in my bag in case the contacts drive me mad. Normally i am ok for about 8 hrs in lenses but after that they really start to itch.

So i go out with my contacts and sunglasses but by normal goggles are in my pocket. In my rucksack is my glasses and my OTG goggles.

My biggest worry is falling and breaking my glasses as they cost me about GBP500 so i mainly wear my contacts.

Re:Goggles or OTG Goggles??

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 20:06:42 GMT

Contacts & sunnies - must confess to having had my eyes lasered in 94 so no contacts these days.

I don't like skiing in goggles & certainly wouldn't have worn googles and specs. Sunnies like Oakley Flak Jackets have water repellant lenses so unless your are an uber racer I can't see the need for goggles.

Re:Goggles or OTG Goggles??

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 09:32:38 GMT

I wear contacts permanently, and haven't even got a pair of up to date glasses any more :shock:

Quick suggestion. If you find your lenses become uncomfortable after a day's wear, try the ones you can leave in for a month. They're designed to literally be worn for a month, sleeping in them too. They let in a much higher % of oxygen to your eyes, which (I think) should help with the discomfort. I've worn lenses for years, and am very familiar with that 'picking' feeling you get when the lenses get 'tired'. I'd recommend the monthly ones to anybody to try though.

I'm not suggesting you start wearing these lenses permanently. However, they may help a great deal if you are looking to be able to wear contacts for a full day on the slopes without discomfort. I bet you can buy a single pair from your optician which you can use on your hols, taking them out after skiing each day if you wish. You could try them out at home beforehand to see how they work for you over the course of a day.

An alternative (or addition if you prefer) is to buy little phials of saline solution to take with you on a day's skiing so you can swill your eye out if it does become uncomfortable.

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Re:Goggles or OTG Goggles??

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:22:42 GMT

Personally i wear normal glasses all the time but find no matter what the weather is that sun glasses are good enough on their own, haven't ever really worn googles as i find they steam up too much even with an anti-fog system. As long as you wear a hat and facial balaclava then you will be warm enough and won't cost as much....

Re:Goggles or OTG Goggles??

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:53:35 GMT

I find I need to wear goggles when the light is 'flat' and I can't see the dips and bumps. My sunglasses don't work very well in those conditions. Plus, the goggles are better in a blizzard.

Bandit - I can ski okay now without having to see my skis, but I wasn't very good at ski-ing when I first started to wear the OTG goggles, and it was very off-putting. I suppose it was something like losing the use of one eye (except that I could still see in 3-D) and I had to learn to manage like that.

Ally

Re:Goggles or OTG Goggles??

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:56:05 GMT

Perhaps your sunglasses are too dark?

Having worn glasses since childhood until I had my eyes lasered (16 years ago) I found being able to ditch my glasses a joy & find that wearing sunnies a nuicance and goggles even worse.
I do have a pair of goggles - photochromic ones but I've never worn them - beautiful weather in Cormayeur last year & my daughter decided that fitted better than hers with her new helmet!

Naturally even a stubborn twit like me wouldn't ski without eye protection.

Re:Goggles or OTG Goggles??

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:24:57 GMT

just a thought, but it's worth bearing in mind, that even with goggles over glasses, that glass lens, and metal frames still pose a risk of injury. This might be worse if not wearing a helmet, as the helmet does take the brunt, in the event of a face place. I've seen a couple of people, with cut up faces from metal frame sunglasses.

Re:Goggles or OTG Goggles??

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:28:26 GMT

Trencher wrote:just a thought, but it's worth bearing in mind, that even with goggles over glasses, that glass lens, and metal frames still pose a risk of injury. This might be worse if not wearing a helmet, as the helmet does take the brunt, in the event of a face place. I've seen a couple of people, with cut up faces from metal frame sunglasses.

Yup, I am a goggles wearer that has smashed a pair of specs into my face. Lenses remained intact, specs frames broke into several pieces. I had face planted, got a bruised face and so a nice Swiss optician made me a new pair overnight using the lenses.

I'd love to go back into contacts, but it's not working out for me currently.

Re:Goggles or OTG Goggles??

Sat, 27 Nov 2010 11:18:02 GMT

you can tell a goggle is OTG if it has indents in the side of the frame to relieve pressure from your face when you wear glasses under the goggles. I'll suggest to check 2 options (on top of contact lenses): sunglasses/goggles traverse and prescription optical insert that becomes one with the goggle.