 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi all,
Only got into skiing last season but am now totally obsessed - I'm going 3 times this season!
I'm after investing in a pair of goggles (just borrowed some last season), nothing too expensive, around £40 perhaps. It's going to be an Xmas present from someone to me 
Any recommendations? I'm a little confused on the best lense colour to buy - I'm no fashionista so not too bothered what they look like/what the brand is - just want them to be good at what they do!
Cheers,
Chris
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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5 pairs of LIDL googles then you can have any combination of style, lens etc.
Personally I always tend to go orange or gold/gold lite on lens & avoid mirrored stuff. Others will have other views.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Thanks fatbob - what makes you go for orange lenses? Do these provide any specific advantages over the other types?
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Some bargains to be had on flea bay..  . I just bought myself a pair of Bolle Gravity at 30quid but have a RRP of 70, so there is definately some bargains on there. I would go for a higher spec 2nd hand than a cheaper pair. Salomon are also good brand along with normally Oakleys, but these can be a bit pricey..
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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chopkins13, look on the Oakley website. It explains rhe different lens colours and there is a section where you can test the effects
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Are Sinner goggles recommended?
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Good brands: Anon, Dragon, Smith, VZ.
Bolle, Uvex look pony.
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It depends on when you're going to wear the googles too - I wear sunglasses in good conditions, so only use goggles in low light or poorer conditions. Consequently I have a yellow lens as it lets more light in (high VTL). Obviously if you're wearing them all the time, you may want a more versatile lens that will work in most conditions (or a google that has interchangable lenses).
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Handy Turnip - good point on the sunglasses, especially as one of my trips this year will be in late March when hopefully it will be a tad warmer! Think I'm coming round to the idea of some yellow/orange/gold lense goggles - I can see the sense in that though.
Are there any other features I need to be thinking about? I don't wear glasses, but do wear a helmet - I'm a bit of a 'warm' person, so fogging up can be an issue
Any other thoughts?
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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beequin - that's a good site i've not come across before - thanks for the recommendation
Fenoit - not sure I can pull off the pink goggles look (or that I even want to try!)
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i've picked up Dr Zipe last season £45 and I got given a free spare lens  don't know if the offer on the free lenses is still on but it might be worth a look http://www.rivingtonalpine.co.uk
i got a pink low light lens which is great in flat light and a cat3 mirrored lens for the sunny days........
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You know it makes sense.
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Some on sportpursuit right now - Electric, really good bran, I've a couple of pairs and they're running out at about £40 for EG2 s. Well worth a look.
(If you're joining/buying maybe use my introduction/pimping link? http://www.sportpursuit.com/join/rogg_29e698)
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Hi Chris,
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| nothing too expensive, around £40 perhaps. It's going to be an Xmas present from someone to me |
£40! For goggles!  Tch, must be made of money ... 
Risking repeating myself, many of the posted makes also sell the same goggles and lenses for (particularly off-road) motorcycling. And, while at this time of year, the ski equipment retailers are rubbing their hands every time they use on-line banking, it's a quiet time for motorcycle equipment retailers. Last time I bought goggles, I checked the makers' websites, picked an off-road motorcycling equipment supplier and scored the same pair of Oakleys for £14 that, at the time, would've cost me the aforementioned £40 from a ski equipment retailer. 
Hth.
Regards,
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