piusthedrcarve Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 Last few rides, I rode in flat light and didn't like it at all. Relaxed lower body as much as I could but sudden rises/falls (although I rode the trail many times) were not enjoyable. What color of lens are best for flat light? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big canuck Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 Oakley high intensity yellow. Best one I've tried by far K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 Amber is good, I used to use some race goggles called "Psycho" , they were a light rose color and they were excellent. Keep in mind no color will actually increase the light, it will however improve the contrast, which in turn helps definition and dept perception. Try losing part of your retina! Not good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 Check out goggles and lenses at Habervision.com you can order replacement lenses of different colors. I use clear for poor light or night riding but they also offer optic orange or vermillion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokkis Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 Oakley high intensity yellow.Best one I've tried by far K Looks that they changed that for this year to more orange :( But old one is also my favourite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwavedave Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 I bought a few different replacement lenses for my old goggles from this place: http://store.prolens.com/snow-goggle-replacement-lenses-c32.aspx They have a large selection with charts that rate light transmission. The "blue sensor mirror" lenses for the Smith goggles work best for flat light. Has a blue mirror finish over a rose tinted lens that seems to produce contrast between the two. Better than plain amber or yellow and as good or better than clear in some conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piusthedrcarve Posted December 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 Thank you all for suggestions. I think the flat light problem started when I wear Transition (photochromic) glasses. I use OTG goggles with dark lens. The photochromic lens gets darken/ cleared by amount of UV light hits the lens. So theorically, if my goggles eliminate 100% of UV light, my transition glasses should not darken. But i noticed otherwise. I just ordered a pair of persimmon colored lens. I will try those next time and will try non-transition glasses too. Again, thanks for suggestions. I am looking for the yellow lens from Oakley but it seems not offered for L frame tho. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 smith sensor are the best I've used:biggthump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 at some point, you just have to pull out the beer goggles... (indoors, while seated of course, not operating heavy carving machinery) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarrettDN Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 I third the Sensor by Smith. I have used Red and Blue Sensor. Both are excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allee Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Another vote for the Smith blue sensor mirror. And their Ignitor mirror is also pretty good in the gloom - and a great lens if you want something a little more versatile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMU Alpine Boarder Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 I'm another happy consumer that's using the Smith Blue Sensor Mirror lens... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flow243 Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 I'm another happy consumer that's using the Smith Blue Sensor Mirror lens... Smith Sensor Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSSage Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 I use either a rose lens or a yellow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 I've got Oakley Airbrakes with the HI Yellow, VR50 Pink, Blue Iridium, and Dark grey lenses to cover any condition. The HI yellows are too much during flat days, but the VR50 pinks are very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shred Gruumer Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 What the hell ...use a fricken clear lens...duh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwavedave Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) Hopefully Shred got out riding today. Still, while a clear lens seems the logical choice, and sometimes is good enough, the treated lenses are often better for bringing out the contrast. I have Smith and Dragon goggles, each with multiple lenses. Lately, I have preferred the Dragon "yellow-blue ionized" lenses for flat light. They're very similar to the blue sensor, but a little better (brighter) in heavy flat light conditions. I still find some conditions frustrating, so I ordered some pink lenses. Mimi said pink was the best she's tried, as have others in this thread. My old knees can't suck up invisible terrain like they used to. Edited January 2, 2014 by bigwavedave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmathieu Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Late last year I discovered the Julbo Revolution Photochromic lens, the lenses cut the fog and easily add contrast and depth. I've tried the Oakley Ambers and the Briko Amber lenses, without question the Julbo is hands down the best. Down side $180!! worth every dime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thump Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 just got a set of scott night amplifiers, work awesome. pretty cheap too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Gogges - New Gear Trends from SKI magazine http://www.skinet.com/ski/article/lens-tech-dominates-2014?brn=ski&src=email&date=012714&lnk=image Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neanderthal Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 After a bad experience with contact lenses I use only perscription lenses and this is a bit limiting for goggles. What works well for me are Kaenon amber 35 lenses! polarized and just the right contrast they are amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Buggs Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 I have trouble forking out $150 for something that probably wont last the season cause of scratches or cracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonPablo Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 at some point, you just have to pull out the beer goggles... (indoors, while seated of course, not operating heavy carving machinery) I bought these this year, Electric Pat Moore model "Beer Goggles" they say Moore Beer on the inside of the strap. Top white half is the head and bottom half is a crispy colored beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tufty Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 I'd always sworn by Amber or Pink for flat light, but then I got given a pair of Loubsol Xx Lights after repairing a friend's macbook. They're the closest damn thing to X-Ray Specs you'll ever come to. Completely unreal in flat light. Even fog isn't a problem. I'm sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chouinard Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 Any new recommendations? Unable to source the Loubsol’s recommended above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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