 Poster: A snowHead
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Hey guys, do you know of anywhere where I can get Oakley Goggle Lenses?
The ones that came with them when i bought them were great for the sun, but I couldnt see any gradient changes, bumps or dips!
Was having to use my sunglasses most of the time then blotting my eyes when i got to the bottom!
Is it just my eye sight or can anyone recomend a good all lense that can cope with the sun and let me see the piste much more!
Thanks!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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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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korgscrew, You need a yellow lens to give you a chance to see in bad light.
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Oakley have outlets in many high streets now (except Liverpool which has just closed  ) Go to their website and use the store locator http://uk.oakley.com/
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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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| Jake43 wrote: |
| korgscrew, You need a yellow lens to give you a chance to see in bad light. |
Yeah, the lense i have in is yellow which worked great when it was foggy but the next day when the snow and sun was blinding i couldnt see the contours and had a few backseat moments! Also found out it had no sun protection!
Found this nice table courtesy of cad99uk http://www.freezeproshop.com/oakley-lens-guide.irs
Looks like i may need a VR28 Black Iridium according to the chart.
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korgscrew, I find the persimmon lens to be fine as an all round one, my contact lenses also have some UV protection though. I also have Black Iridium and clear lenses.
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I would recommend trying a few different lenses until you find the ones most suited to you. If you're looking for one lens for all conditions I think you'll end up compromising at either end of the light spectrum.
I am super sensitive to bright light and glare so have always worn polarized sunglasses when skiing on sunny days. This spring, I'll be giving the emerald iridium goggle lens a try - it has the lowest light transmission and highest protection index of all their goggle lenses. I ordered the lens from the Oakley site and it was delivered within 3 days. Found it really simple to change the lens - took about a minute.
For flat light, I have tried the VR50 iridium and the HI persimmon (both made for flat light/overcast conditions) but in the end I found that the polarized HI amber lens (made for medium to bright light) worked better for me in those conditions.
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As most people have said, a lens is an individuals' choice.
However; my Oakley goggles came with persimmon lenses which I found to be only really suitable for dull days. I decided put a blue irridium lens in about 5 years ago and have found this to be a good compromise, I have had plenty of weeks out of them in both flat light and bright sunshine and always found them to be just right. I very rarely wear sunglasses and have never felt compelled to put the persimmons back in.
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Peter_K, I like the blue iridium lens too, but only have them in my Radars, not my goggles. I've got a (very hard to find) hi-intensity fire lens in my O Frames, which is great - yellow base for contrast with an iridium coating to take off the worst of the glare, plus it looks cool 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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I have HI Yellows and Fire Iridium. They seem to cover both ends of the spectrum, but it's all down to personal taste.
Best pace to get them is on line.
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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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| bar shaker wrote: |
| I have HI Yellows and Fire Iridium..... |
This is the best combo by far 
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Does anybody know if it is possible to get reactive lenses for goggles? Similar to the prescription glasses you can get on the high street - The ones that are clear when it is darker out, and they darken up when the sun gets quite intense.
It seems like too good an idea for them to not be available. There must be a good reason.
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You know it makes sense.
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Peter_K, Yes you can. google light sensitve goggles or something similar. I was offered a pair when I bought my oakleys but they dont; appeal so I can't remember the brand but it would have been mainstream.
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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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| Peter_K wrote: |
Does anybody know if it is possible to get reactive lenses for goggles? Similar to the prescription glasses you can get on the high street - The ones that are clear when it is darker out, and they darken up when the sun gets quite intense.
It seems like too good an idea for them to not be available. There must be a good reason. |
Hmmmm I wouldn't get them if they did, I used to have them in my glasses.
A. They react to the slightest of sun light so would always be tinted.
B. I looked like complete idiot when walking in from the outside as they too ages to react back. I constantly tripped over stuff when walking inside. I took them off most of the time to reduce the embarrassment which didn't with the eyesight either!
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Poster: A snowHead
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aha - A quick google has shown that they are available, although I think I will steer clear as they seem to have a few problems which Korgscrew has summed up quite well.
I have another problem with Oakley lenses. My sunglasses are polarised, which means that sometimes when walking around in flipflops during summer I am not able to see certain puddles due to the way in which the light reflects off of them. I get wet feet.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Peter_K, only a very small number of Oakley goggles have polarised lenses. All my sunnies (not Oakleys) are polarized and I can't say I've ever experienced what you have  They do add a metallic blue/green/red sheen to highly reflective surfaces though.
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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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| Zero-G wrote: |
| I am super sensitive to bright light and glare so have always worn polarized sunglasses when skiing on sunny days. This spring, I'll be giving the emerald iridium goggle lens a try - it has the lowest light transmission and highest protection index of all their goggle lenses. |
Reporting back on the emerald iridium lens, which I have used for 5 weeks now in the blazing hot and sunny conditions in Chamonix:
This lens is the bomb! It is by far the best lens I have used in bright and glarey conditions. It eliminates glare completely and reduces the brightness to a natural, comfortable level - I never once scrunched up my eyes. It also give a natural blue cast to the light.
I am so impressed that I'm going to order several backup lenses for my goggles (just in case Oakley decides to stop making the lens), as well as a couple of pairs of sunglasses with these lenses - for hiking, climbing and surfing days.
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