Ski-ing and sunglasses

driver_problems · 10-02-2006, 09:48

Have just discovered I am going ski-ing in a few weeks

Never been before

I was looking for some recommendations (and advice in general on ski-ing) for some good sunglasses as I have an issue with light and eyes being sensitive etc

altis · 10-02-2006, 09:55

Ideally you'll have both sunglasses and goggles. You'll need goggles with a tinted lens for when it's cloudy and there is 'flat' light. Alternatively get goggles with interchangable lenses (v. expensive).

I have sensitive eyes too and use some Adidas sunglasses actually made by the people that did the visors for the Apollo spacesuits. The lens is called Space and cuts out 95% light. Try to get a frame that wraps around your face so that there's little if any light creeping in at the sides of the glasses.

driver_problems · 10-02-2006, 10:40

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Originally Posted by altis

Ideally you'll have both sunglasses and goggles. You'll need goggles with a tinted lens for when it's cloudy and there is 'flat' light. Alternatively get goggles with interchangable lenses (v. expensive).

I have sensitive eyes too and use some Adidas sunglasses actually made by the people that did the visors for the Apollo spacesuits. The lens is called Space and cuts out 95% light. Try to get a frame that wraps around your face so that there's little if any light creeping in at the sides of the glasses.

got any links for those glasses?

homealone · 10-02-2006, 10:55

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Originally Posted by driver_problems

got any links for those glasses?

http://www.vision3k.com/product.asp?dept%5Fid=1094

- scroll down for the 'space' lenses

altis · 10-02-2006, 11:01

http://www.adidas.com/eyewear/homesite/index.asp

They don't seem to do my model any more - what a surprise!

But they still do ones with the same lens. Look for Performance Sport glasses and Space lenses.

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Originally Posted by homealone

http://www.vision3k.com/product.asp?dept%5Fid=1094

- scroll down for the 'space' lenses

BLIMEY!

I thought mine were expensive at Ã‚Â£70 when I bought them at UMIST (Dept of Opthalmics)!

**Russ B** · 10-02-2006, 11:01

Sunglasses? Pah, Sunnies are for wimps - just close your eyes and use the Force

homealone · 10-02-2006, 11:04

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Originally Posted by altis

BLIMEY!

I thought mine were expensive at Ã‚Â£70 when I bought them at UMIST (Dept of Opthalmics)!

scary stuff, eh - the goggles are even more expensive

pedantic · 10-02-2006, 11:07

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Originally Posted by Russ D

just close your eyes and use the Force

Come to think of it Russ, with a good sun tan, you do have the look of Samuel L Jackson

Nugget · 10-02-2006, 11:13

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Originally Posted by pedantic

Come to think of it Russ, with a good sun tan, you do have the look of Samuel L Jackson

More of a Yoda, I'd have thought

altis · 10-02-2006, 11:20

I hate to spoil the fun but snowblindness is easy to get can be really serious. The sun is very strong up there since there is little muck to get in the way and then it bounce back off the snow at you. It catches out many, supposedly experienced, mountaineers. You don't want to end up like this:

http://www.pbase.com/beamsclan/image/42047205

homealone · 10-02-2006, 11:24

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Originally Posted by altis

I hate to spoil the fun but snowblindness is easy to get can be really serious. The sun is very strong up there since there is little muck to get in the way and then it bounce back off the snow at you. It catches out many, supposedly experienced, mountaineers. You don't want to end up like this:

http://www.pbase.com/beamsclan/image/42047205

ouch

the only time I ever went ski-ing I got such bad sunburn that my ears had blisters in them - luckily I did have proper goggles, so my eyes were ok, but I never expected the sun would be so strong when the temperature was below freezing.

BBKing · 10-02-2006, 11:27

Also when skiing you need to be able to read the mountain - snow conditions, ice patches, ruts, slopes etc. You can't do this when the sun's out and you're not wearing something that cuts down on the sun, as it looks flat and white - you're practically guaranteed a gutser. It also stops your eyes watering on the fast bits - tear blindness isn't a lot of fun either (particularly when wearing contact lenses which then float off your eyeballs and blow round into your eye sockets

).

Anyway, it gives me a headache, too much sun. Last couple of years I've just worn normal sunglasses, Ã‚Â£40 from Boots, IIRC. Worked fine. I've never been a fan of goggles, really.

altis · 10-02-2006, 11:37

Yep, slap on factor 40 every morning and, if like me you blow your nose a lot, take a little tube to top up your nose during the day.

Oh, an opportunity to show you my latest skiing holiday

(gloat)!!
http://www.warringtonbears.org.uk/lagrave/index.htm

If you don't want to spend too much then have a look round C&A and M&S. They do some good gear that is reasonably priced. If you really want to go mad then try Snow & Rock.

Paulie · 10-02-2006, 12:22

Whaver glasses you end up choosing, make sure you shake your head about to see if they fall off. If they do, they won`t be any good to you because you will fall over a lot.

I was Mr Wipeout when i tried snowboarding and wearing specs was a `mare. Got me some Oakley`s now.

altis · 10-02-2006, 12:59

I think this is what I've got:

http://www.gosportspex.com/AdidasSpo...sTheShield.asp

But mine seem slightly taller. Whatever, make sure you try them on and see that they fit properly.