bill@hpfcla.UUCP (09/18/85)
[edible line] >Can anyone give some advice on ski goggles? I am in the market for a pair >and the different color lenses have me confused. Some people swear by gray >lenses, while others like the amber colored ones. Then there are green lenses, >orange lenses, phototropic lenses, polarizing lenses, etc..... >Also, how do Bolle, Carrerra, Scott compare? Are any better made than the >others? >Thanks, >Mike Kaplan >Mitre Corp., MA You might pick up the September and October issues of Skiing magazine. They have been spending a lot of time reviewing new products and making recommendations (although not brand-name-specific) for the types of things to look for. Indeed, the September issue is called the Buyer's Guide for 1986. What has worked well for me has been the gold lense for Scott goggles. I've found it works the best to light up dull snow in flat light, and show me the contours. Also highly recommended is "rose" - I haven't spent much time in that color, but they seem ok, too. The green and amber lenses did NOT help much in flat light, at least not for me. The most important factor in lense choice is their ability to filter out infrared and ultraviolet light. You need to check specs on these abilities. Skiing magazine will be of help here - they post minimum spec requirements for safety. Incidentally, I've found that a pair of sunglasses in a gold or rose shade works very well for flat light when no storm is involved. The only time you really need goggles, after all, is when there's blowing snow or other non-desirable storm conditions. In other flat-light conditions which are otherwise free of bad weather, sunglasses of the proper shade work well. Try to find 'em on sale, though - the ones I've seen start at around $40. Bill Gates {ihnp4, ucbvax!hplabs}!hpfcla!bill-g Ft. Collins, CO
thomas@utah-gr.UUCP (Spencer W. Thomas) (09/26/85)
In article <23600008@hpfcms.UUCP> bill@hpfcla.UUCP writes: >The only time >you really need goggles, after all, is when there's blowing snow or other >non-desirable storm conditions. Or when you're skiing powder! Nothing more annoying than two eyes full of snow and a lost ski under 3 feet of loose powder snow. -- =Spencer ({ihnp4,decvax}!utah-cs!thomas, thomas@utah-cs.ARPA) "The difference between reality and unreality is that reality has so little to recommend it." -- Allan Sherman