 Poster: A snowHead
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Am hoping people on here have a better understanding than me on this!
I prefer using wrap around sunglasses to goggles as it feels less restrictive, but I presume the lens concept is identical anyway.
I have some POC Crave glasses with Brown/Silver Mirror lenses, they serve me pretty well however they don't seem ideal for low light or cloudy conditions (if it makes a difference we've been in Nordic resorts over the last few years and likely to spend more time in the region in the coming years), particularly in the mornings.
So, I was hoping to get one (or more) lenses for different conditions, however the chart on the POC website: https://www.pocsports.com/products/crave-sparelens?variant=37885252239512 doesn't have a snow specific category (I guess they are mainly targeting mountain bikers).
Therefore I'm trying to work out if one of the violet lenses might be more suitable and if so which one?
Alternatively of course it may be that I have to switch back to more traditional goggles for low light conditions, but I wanted to see if anyone had any thoughts here!
Last edited by Poster: A snowHead on Mon 15-04-24 11:24; edited 1 time in total
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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That peacock has some amazing colours in it. Not sure what lenses it’s using. (Link doesn’t go to a colour chart)
Most low light lenses are yellow, or a pinky tone.
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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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That peacock has some amazing colours in it. Not sure what lenses it’s using. (Link doesn’t go to a colour chart)
Most low light lenses are yellow, or a pinky tone.
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@rogg, 
For those reading this, post my edit, for some reason I initially posted a link to a video of a peacock instead of the POC website!!!!
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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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@vjmehra, The only pair of sunglasses that POC list in their snow category are these ones: https://www.pocsports.com/collections/snow-eyewear-all-mountain/products/nivalis
Full glacier glasses may not be the worst idea anyway, depending on how much you value your eyes, but regardless of that have a look at which lenses they are selling with that model and see if any are also available in the frame you want.
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@vjmehra, if it's for low light then you want the highest contrast and highest VLT. From the choices in the link and the usage descriptions down the page, I think that would be the Violet 28.4 (no mirror) although it's implied that the brown/light mirror has a higher VLT but I can't see a specific number anywhere. It's not very well explained but I assume the 28.4 is the VLT level. Or else just get the clear lens.
I like brown lenses for everyday use, especially driving, but used to use pink lenses for skiing. In low light, most people think pink or amber/yellow are the best for contrast. I'm in the amber camp but that doesn't seem to be an option unfortunately.
Given that a spare lens is £90 and you're considering more than one, I think I'd just buy some ski specific polarized/photochromic sunglasses instead. Bolle make great lenses at very sensible prices and you'll find plenty of Bolle modulator/phantom lens advocates on this forum.
https://www.bolle.com/gb/sunglasses/technologies/phantom----photochromic-polarized/
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On that chart go LEFT (for high VLT) and as mentioned above - go for yellow or rose tint.
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@vjmehra, if you don't need to buy POC, there are a variety of nice looking photochromics around?
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Cool thank you for the insight everyone, will shop around over the summer!
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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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@vjmehra, the nose rim broke on my old skiing sunglasses last week and due to the highly varying conditions I made a rapid purchase in-resort and these have worked out well for me: Julbo Montebianco-2, Polarized and covered sunny days and low light days. They have removable side shields if you ever feel the need but left them on while driving home. Sorry, no expert but just thought I would share my experience.
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https://www.safetygoggles.co.uk/bolle-silex-silexpsj-yellow-safety-glasses.html
I've had a pair of these (older version) for years and can't fault them. They've served me well in Scotland, Italy and France. I only use them in very low light / snowy conditions and they turn the dreariest weather into a bright enjoyable experience where you see the lumps and bumps almost as if it were a sunny day.
They're not ski specific but I haven't experienced any eye strain or headaches.... Unlike certain decent brand low light goggles I've had.
They do a more goggle like version too for the outrageous price of £11 or £12 I think.
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