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A question on Goggles

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MeshesOpt
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Hello, I’m new to the world of snow skiing and had a question on goggles. I’ve looked briefly through the threads on here, other websites and forums.. I can’t seem to find an answer to my question, unless I’m missing it. I wear glasses and need OTG goggles.. but it seems goggles each have their own tint meant for different types of sun/ light.. I don’t want to change the lens out of the goggles ( unless that is the only option) and I Def. Don’t want to buy more than one pair of good goggles. Do they make a pair of goggles for all weather conditions/ lighting? Or what shade do you recommend buying? Thank you in advance for help.
Nov 4 2018 6:54PM
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Rum_Ham
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Changing lenses is definitely worth it. Skiing flat light with bright light lenses is sketch imo. There are trade offs to every lense and being able to swap bases on conditions is a huge advantage.

I’ve heard good things about Smith’s turbo fan goggles
Nov 4 2018 9:14PM
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f100prerunner
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Many higher quality goggles come with a second pair of lenses, just make sure before purchasing
Nov 5 2018 1:53AM
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HypeBeast
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Yes, most goggles have a lens that is made for most light conditions. The other 30% of the time when it's super bright or very dim, they won't be optimal, but still they'll be good enough. The intended use of the lens tint is usually specified in the description.

Having two lens would be preferred but if you're only able to get one lens, I'd say choose a lens meant for overcast skies.
Nov 5 2018 2:27AM
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tfsh
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Anon m3 are designed to be worn with or without glasses, come with 2 lenses and a face mask. Love those gogs
Nov 5 2018 8:22AM
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.Asain-Skiier
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Maybe get a pair with hi yellow? I think that is one of the more versatile lenses you can get.
Nov 5 2018 9:24AM
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ThaLorax
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The smith I/OX is glasses compatible and very easy to change lenses. It also comes in an option that has a photochromatic lense that changes with ambient light conditions, so you can use one lense for most conditions. Also, with Smith, you can order Rx lenses

All Oakley's are glasses compatible (supposedly)

**This post was edited on Nov 5th 2018 at 9:14:21pm
Nov 5 2018 9:13PM
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albinoboy
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Spy has the option to make prescription lenses but either the bravo or the legacy also would work if you just wanted to wear glasses
Nov 5 2018 9:41PM
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JoeF2661
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Quit reading so much into ski technology. Get out there like your grandpa was in a pair of sunglasses and 220s climbing glaciers.
Nov 5 2018 10:54PM
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