 Poster: A snowHead
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I've always thought that polarised lenses would be a bad idea for skiing, add they would filter out some of the light waves, and possibly make the definition of the landscape a bit weird.
An optician I asked agreed with me, however I've seen some goggles advertised with polarised lenses, so am I talking rubbish?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@t40ora, You can certainly get polarized goggles. I tried some Jublo Orbiter with polarized lenses, they were too small for me, but I didn't notice any unusual optical effects.
I suspect that polarized lenses work best in bright conditions as the light loss that results from the polarization would be beneficial.
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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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Polarised lenses really just block light at a certain polarisation. The main effect I'd expect you'll get is deeper blue skies at certain angles on sunny days and less reflected light from the snow. Nothing too detrimental that I can think.
I'd be surprised if they affected the definition of the landscape. Can you explain a bit more?
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The main downside of Polarized lenses is that they may make icy patches harder to recognize (by cutting the glare).
Some people swear by them, whereas others think that it is extra money for little benefit, as the snow reflects light at a myriad of different angles, thus greatly mitigating the polarizing effect (which only works on a certain plane).
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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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I think the last post makes sense, in terms of what the optician meant. I know about the single plane thing, so this kinda gels.
I've some sports glasses I use due shooting that have one set of polarised lenses. I'll give them a try, against ordinary ones, when we go back out on March.
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@t40ora, buy some Persol sunglasses. Make sure the ones you buy are Chromatic lenses. Job done!
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I have the Zeal goggles which are photochromic and polarised and having had various Oakley lenses from persimmon to fire iridium and some weird brown lens I bought once which is midway between the two.
I'd say the lenses in the Zeals are the best I've ever had as they just seem to feel right in all conditions.
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I have the Zeal goggles which are photochromic and polarised and having had various Oakley lenses from persimmon to fire iridium and some weird brown lens I bought once which is midway between the two.
I'd say the lenses in the Zeals are the best I've ever had as they just seem to feel right in all conditions. |
Me too. Have used Zeal polarised photochromic goggles for years, wouldn't change them! Got some Zeal Fargo's now which fit great. There's no noticeable visual distortion and no need to change lenses, what's not to like?
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Oakley prism is much better than polarised imo. Have skied Oakley polarised for years and this year bought Prism goggles......much improved clarity.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Another vote for Oakley Prizm...with Prizm Rose being the most versatile.
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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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I've got the sapphire lens, with pink for fog/ bad visibility, works well.
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