I'm sick of looking stoned and even ending sessions early due to painful eyes from sun-cream, sea spray, sun and wind so I'm going to start seriously looking at protection. Also worried about the constant exposure and sun burn.

I borrowed a cheap pair of sunnys a few months back for several sessions and I was happy with them until I lost them after a crash. Water on the lenses didn't even bother me.

This weekend, I'm going pull my snowboard goggles out of the bag and try them, possibly with my snowboard helmet as well (it has a removable liner). Anyone ever tried snow goggles?

They'll definitely stay on the head, especially if coupled with the helmet and I'm also interested in the much bigger area they cover - my temples, forehead and half my nose will be protected from the sun.

Helmet it is then.

Kamikuza said..

UnderMyUmbrella said..

They'll definitely stay on the head

With the helmet, yes, but just a strap is fine until you git backwards and the water rips the strap off your head.

Helmet it is then.

SetAdrift said..
A lot of snowboard goggles have an anti-fog coating on the inside that is very sensitive. I suspect that most models (certainly Oakleys) will respond to salt water VERY badly. I wouldn't take them into the water.

Cheap Bunnings sunglasses for me, with shoelace strap attaching them to my wetsuit or similar for when they fall off.

My googles are old and were second or even third hand to start with. Won't care about trashing them any further. I think I'll also try some cheapies from Bunnings, cheers.

geordieboy said..





By far the best I've had tried all safety speck types and lost loads

where did you get them? and for how much?

Cheers.

UV Wraps with neoprene strap thru hat & can tie wetty cord to it (3 years & still got em)....$30 from ya local hardware store, including strap.

Polarised, impact & shatter resistant (a Cali mate wore ones that weren't & ended up gouging his face = expensive plastic surgery, lucky he didn't lose an eye).

Use the stuff in the photo...or...A divers/snorkelers mask trick just spit on it rub around & dunk in sea water = no fog...works on snowboard googles when desperate in a white out too.

coastflyer said..

HighzaKite said..
hey noob I found some on ebay just under $30 incl postage don't know if it you can get them much cheaper, but from UK, so might take a few weeks to arrive

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/181392350151

Any safety products store sell these, as well as Bunnings. They work really well, but make sure you get the Polarized version.

www.beyondsafety.com.au/bolle-safety-tracker-2-goggles.html

while polarised is my preference esp for driving, I forgot to check this. but some say polarised make the waves/chop difficult to see

EternalNoob said..

geordieboy said..





By far the best I've had tried all safety speck types and lost loads

where did you get them? and for how much?

Cheers.

They are work glasse Bolle most safety stores have them but not sure how much got mine ofrom the riggers on site

stoolz said..
lol $240 wtf type of fool would pay that for glasses that will scratch up just a quick as the 5$ safety types. I didn't think SA had any of the criminal class.

Photochromatic, hydrophobic... most likely UV A/B-blocking, clarity and quality of the lens: that's where the money goes, dopey. Your $5 safety types may not even block UV which I thought was kind of the point of sunglasses.

I think $240 is excessive, but I'll pay more than $5 for glasses that will save my eyes, not get gunked or fogged up and block my view after a few minutes.

Kamikuza said..

stoolz said..
lol $240 wtf type of fool would pay that for glasses that will scratch up just a quick as the 5$ safety types. I didn't think SA had any of the criminal class.

Photochromatic, hydrophobic... most likely UV A/B-blocking, clarity and quality of the lens: that's where the money goes, dopey. Your $5 safety types may not even block UV which I thought was kind of the point of sunglasses.

I think $240 is excessive, but I'll pay more than $5 for glasses that will save my eyes, not get gunked or fogged up and block my view after a few minutes.

who's the dopey monkey if you lose a pair of $240 glasses in the drink.

psychojoe said..

Kamikuza said..

stoolz said..
lol $240 wtf type of fool would pay that for glasses that will scratch up just a quick as the 5$ safety types. I didn't think SA had any of the criminal class.

Photochromatic, hydrophobic... most likely UV A/B-blocking, clarity and quality of the lens: that's where the money goes, dopey. Your $5 safety types may not even block UV which I thought was kind of the point of sunglasses.

I think $240 is excessive, but I'll pay more than $5 for glasses that will save my eyes, not get gunked or fogged up and block my view after a few minutes.

even at $5, every pair of sunnies sold in australia must have high uva and uvb protection as mandated by law since 2001

Do safety glasses fall under that definition?

Kamikuza said..

HighzaKite said..

Kamikuza said..

stoolz said..
lol $240 wtf type of fool would pay that for glasses that will scratch up just a quick as the 5$ safety types. I didn't think SA had any of the criminal class.

Photochromatic, hydrophobic... most likely UV A/B-blocking, clarity and quality of the lens: that's where the money goes, dopey. Your $5 safety types may not even block UV which I thought was kind of the point of sunglasses.

I think $240 is excessive, but I'll pay more than $5 for glasses that will save my eyes, not get gunked or fogged up and block my view after a few minutes.

who's the dopey monkey if you lose a pair of $240 glasses in the drink.

Who's the dopey monkey if you don't lose them?

the dopey ape that spends $200 more than needed on safety glasses because it doesn't know any better

So, I decided that since I wipe-out much lass than I used to that I would procure some prescription sunnies. Yes costly, but for a change I'd like to be able to see any potential obstacles (such a sea rescue craft or downwind paddlers) before having to take evasive action.

I'd hate to see this cash sink to the bottom. From what I can think of, my options are as follows:
1. Leash: Elasticated band around neck with a lanyard to the specs.
2. Wear helmet over specs. I don't always wear the helmet though.

What other options have you lot dreamed up?

Dave

The 720-armour site has a web store now, so I grabbed some replacement lenses for my old Sharks.

OMG they're so good after all the other glasses I've tried! Best shape, nice big view, perfect fit. Lenses are the best at anti-fog and on a par with other lenses hydrophobic level.

Happy to be back using them again. No, I won't lend them to you.

Does spit work? Use it in goggles, but never used sunnies so can't say

shi thouse said..
Rain X has its standard application, however this is only suitable for glass applications. Apparently (as the Rain X website advertises), they make a plastic appropriate solution...do you think I can find it anywhere in Australia?? Maybe a motor bike shop sells it, what do people put on their helmet shields to make it hydrophobic?

Rain-X I don't ride in the rain anymore, but when I did, I used stuff formulated for plastic (polycarbonate) which I tried on cheap sunnies last week... Made a horrible mess, damaged the plastic Car shops should sell anti-fog wipes -- try them?

100% better off buying quality lenses in the first place, for me re. hassles vs results...