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Re: Eye Protection Goggles

Postby Slappysan » Sun Jun 24, 2018 7:05 pm

I tried out Spex as they are truly goggles http://a.co/jjHfzhE they aren't terrible but where I live with the water / air temp differential I still have fogging issues.

The make you look like a super dork too.

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Re: Eye Protection Goggles

Postby lindseym » Mon Jun 25, 2018 2:45 am

Yes, after trying so many different kinds of eye protection including various types of goggles I decided on the Lips https://www.lip-sunglasses.com/ ... specifically the Surge model since they are a bit cheaper and are extremely comfortable. They are more expensive but they have not come off yet and I have had some mean crashes. The only way not to lose glasses when you have decent spills is to have a neck wrap which Lip and Kurtis both have. If you are just a cruiser and not really worried too much about crashing then the goggles that people have recommended should work fine. Dont use RainEx on lenses. I recall someone posting on here before a better alternative which I can't recall off hand but there are much better water repellents out there.

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Re: Eye Protection Goggles

Postby Dave_5280 » Mon Jun 25, 2018 3:48 am

I use SeaSpecs and no fog treatment bought in a scuba diving shop for dive or snorkel masks.

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Re: Eye Protection Goggles

Postby JustAGirl » Mon Jun 25, 2018 1:21 pm

For me C-line; I need a little sense of aesthetics... for utilitarians SeaSpecs are probably unbeatable, but I was traumatized by them, my self-image has seldom suffered greater defeat

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Re: Eye Protection Goggles that can be used with helmet

Postby pebbles » Mon Jun 25, 2018 4:04 pm

I've been using Wiley-X for about ten years. My first ones were goggles that had detachable earpieces you could switch for a strap. My newer ones are sunglasses with removable gaskets. The strap has a neat system and I always get polarized.

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Re: Eye Protection Goggles that can be used with helmet

Postby jonhart » Mon Oct 01, 2018 12:11 am

Extreme Mobile uses can be a cause of allergic reactions at our body, It attacks directly our eyes. The eye is the very beautiful and sensitive part of our body so we should care more this organ, Most in case eye redness prime symptoms of infection and stress due to long sitting in front of mobile or laptop.

I am not eye specialist but still, I have some ideas which based on best eye research(https://www.healthline.com/health/eye-h ... 20-20-rule), May help to protect your eyes from infection and stress. Have you heard 20-20-20 eye rule?

The 20-20-20 rule was developed by eye specialist doctors as an easy way to relax and refocus your eyes periodically. In this formula, you have to take a break in every 20 min. from computer and mobile then look into the min. 20 feet distance away for 20 sec. It's easy for everybody but sometimes you forgot that's why another alternate here to apply eye relax tools (http://ergonomictrends.com/20-20-20-res ... alth-tool/) when you turn on your Mobile, PC or laptop.

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Re: Eye Protection Goggles that can be used with helmet

Postby darbrider » Mon Nov 05, 2018 7:03 pm

Tried a bunch of glasses and always ended up losing or ditching them, either because they get ripped off my face and get lost, or because they're too foggy or dark (polarized) and I can't see anything when riding, or because the vision just sucks and ruins my riding experience. I went looking for glasses that are impact-safe, splash/stain resistant, fog free or nearly so, floatable/visible in the water, with a wide and clear vision, that stay on my head through impact, and stay attached to me no matter what. I tried a bunch of models, the ones that work best for me are the Lip Typhoon (awesome Zeiss lenses but pricey) or Lip Surge (cheaper), and the decent yet affordable Speaspecs.
I've posted the whole story here.

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Re: Eye Protection Goggles that can be used with helmet

Postby iriejohn » Mon Nov 05, 2018 7:22 pm

darbrider wrote:
Mon Nov 05, 2018 7:03 pm
Tried a bunch of glasses and always ended up losing or ditching them, either because they get ripped off my face and get lost, or because they're too foggy or dark (polarized) and I can't see anything when riding, or because the vision just sucks and ruins my riding experience. I went looking for glasses that are impact-safe, splash/stain resistant, fog free or nearly so, floatable/visible in the water, with a wide and clear vision, that stay on my head through impact, and stay attached to me no matter what. I tried a bunch of models, the ones that work best for me are the Lip Typhoon (awesome Zeiss lenses but pricey) or Lip Surge (cheaper), and the decent yet affordable Speaspecs.
I've posted the whole story here.
From the above link wrote: I haven’t personally tested the Surge so I’m not sure exactly how they compare in terms of vision and comfort. They also come with impact/water/oil resistant lenses and the same safety cord and necklace as the Typhoons. Had I not be willing to pay the hefty price of the Typhoons I may have considered them.
I use Lip Surge sunglasses (which as said above are half the price of Lip Typhoons) and have absolutely no issues with them. :thumb:

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Re: Eye Protection Goggles that can be used with helmet

Postby Matteo V » Mon Nov 05, 2018 8:11 pm

darbrider wrote:
Mon Nov 05, 2018 7:03 pm
......they're too foggy or dark (polarized) and I can't see anything when riding, or because the vision just sucks and ruins my riding experience.
My take on polarized glasses is that they are not for kiting. Seems like they ruin my ability to read the wave. Even with snow goggles on the snow, I am trying to get away from polarized.

Funny, as I used to use ONLY polarized back in my fishing days.

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Re: Eye Protection Goggles that can be used with helmet

Postby iriejohn » Mon Nov 05, 2018 8:17 pm

Matteo V wrote:
Mon Nov 05, 2018 8:11 pm
darbrider wrote:
Mon Nov 05, 2018 7:03 pm
......they're too foggy or dark (polarized) and I can't see anything when riding, or because the vision just sucks and ruins my riding experience.
My take on polarized glasses is that they are not for kiting. Seems like they ruin my ability to read the wave. Even with snow goggles on the snow, I am trying to get away from polarized.

Funny, as I used to use ONLY polarized back in my fishing days.
By choice I use polarised sunglasses when kiting in bright sun and when skiing use polarised photochromic goggles (Zeal).


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