Sking/Snowboarding 09/10

can anyone spec me where to buy good but cheap goggles? id like the tint to be as close to the natural colour as possible. iv worn goggles/shades that where either too yellow or too blue and i dont like that.

thanks
 
The snow has stopped falling here - groomers are hard packed and lots of ice... still, not bad views...


(few pics from a short hike to the peak, not a soul in sight)
 
azamc said:
can anyone spec me where to buy good but cheap goggles? id like the tint to be as close to the natural colour as possible. iv worn goggles/shades that where either too yellow or too blue and i dont like that.

thanks
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You could look in TK Maxx - you might get lucky there.

I don't know what you mean by natural colour. The lens colour you use should depend on the conditions. If you're going skiing this time of year then a yellow lens is good.
 
can anyone spec me where to buy good but cheap goggles? id like the tint to be as close to the natural colour as possible. iv worn goggles/shades that where either too yellow or too blue and i dont like that.

thanks
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The different colours work in different types of light conditions.

You defo want dual layer anti fog ones tho ... here is something i found on the net ....



Lens Tints
When it comes to lens color, you are most definitely going to see a vast array of different tints. Each lens tint is designed for a specific snow and lighting condition. To help you determine what you will need we will go over the most commonly used tints, and the conditions they are designed for. Hopefully this will allow you to pick the tint or tints best for you. Keep in mind you may have more than one or two. Most goggles have removable lenses so that you can change them out as conditions change. If you ride in day and night conditions this will be especially important for you.

Color Variations

Amber

Amber and Brown lenses are among the most popular tint selections. They are best for medium light skiing as they help to filter out blue light. This will allow shadows in the snow to appear brighter, provide better contrast, and allow you to see upcoming moguls before you fly over them unexpectedly. If you do most of your skiing in slightly overcast or grey weather, an Amber lens is best suited for you.

Gold and Persimmon

Gold and Persimmon lenses act very similar to Amber lenses. Like an Amber lens, Gold and Persimmon lenses are suited for low to medium light conditions. However, Gold and Persimmon lenses perform slightly better in low-to-medium lighting because they provide better low light contrast. If you tend to ski in heavy overcast or snowy conditions, this lens is a logical selection.

Rose

Rose or Pink tint lenses work extremely well in flat light conditions. The Pink tint helps to enhance depth perception and sharpen features. Additionally, Rose or Pink tint lenses also work well for night skiing because the artificial lighting that exists on the slopes tends to be very flat. Unfortunately, this lens is not a good choice for an all-purpose lens because the Pink tint offers little to no protection in bright light conditions.

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Light Yellow

Yellow or Light Yellow lenses also work well in flat light conditions. The Yellow tint helps to enhance depth perception and sharpen features. This is especially helpful when conditions are overcast or stormy. Unlike Rose tints however, Yellow tints are not well suited for night skiing because they tend to be slightly dark.

Black or Grey

Black or Grey tint lenses are popular because they offer the best protection on bright sunny days. The darker tint will filter out most of the sunlight, which is perfect for the glare you get when the sun is reflecting off of the snow. If you live in the western U.S., you will see the majority of skiers and snowboarders wearing this tint because of the high number of sunny days. The only downside to a Black or Grey tinted lens is that it can be difficult to determine depth and terrain variances on overcast or dark days. This occurs because of the little light penetration that occurs with the dark lens.

Orange

Orange lenses are an ideal selection for an all around lens. Orange tinted lenses are perfect for medium to bright conditions, where they will perform the best. Orange lenses do not sacrifice as much visibility as Black or Grey lenses in lower light, and they tend to do a very good job of increasing contrast when it is sunny out. If you need one lens that can do it all, an Orange tint lens is never a bad choice.

Clear

Clear lenses, if you haven’t guessed yet, are best suited for extremely low lighting conditions. Clear lenses are designed strictly to allow maximum light penetration, giving contrast to dark areas on the snow and increasing overall visibility. If you do a large amount of your skiing at night, a clear lens is best for you. Many skiers and snowboarders will own a set of clear lenses as a secondary lens they can put in for very snowy conditions or night riding.



I got some yellow lens and when i took my gf skiing i took her down a black run because black looked like blue!! She did it tho but she gave me some right grief !
 
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Jokester said:
Everyone seems to wear those mirrored lens in the US these days.
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That's just because they look the best but they are obviously not the best for lower light conditions. What I do is use my persimmon lens on days with less light and switch to my mirrored ones on sunny days. :)
 
www.snowboardclub.co.uk - I stumbled across this little gem of a site.

£15 annual subscription and you get a free gift (Beanie for me).

Then you get a 10% off voucher for TSA and various codes for big sites like boardwise, 2 seasons e.t.c and also discounts in the indoor snowdomes e.t.c.

I signed up, bought board,boots & bindings from boardwise and saved £80 straight away for the sake of £15 joining fee!

Thought i'd share with you guys.
 
Hey guys/gals

Just thought I'd add to this thread, I'm off to La Plagne on the 2nd jan for a week and I can't friggin wait! First time going and really looking forward to it. Got quite a nice price too accom + flights + transfers + lift pass + luggage for under £450

Got any advice/ tips? also is anyone out there at the same time?
:D
Aero
 
Aero said:
Hey guys/gals

Just thought I'd add to this thread, I'm off to La Plagne on the 2nd jan for a week and I can't friggin wait! First time going and really looking forward to it. Got quite a nice price too accom + flights + transfers + lift pass + luggage for under £450

Got any advice/ tips? also is anyone out there at the same time?
:D
Aero
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First time skiing snowboarding or first time in la plagne?
 
Aero said:
Both I've spent a few nights at the snowdome just practicing my turns and messing around on the kicker but I've never been abroad for it.
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Well have fun! I've been to la plagne/les arcs quite a few times and the ski area is very good. :)
 
Got back from Val Thorens last night, after being stranded in Calais for 8 hours :mad:

Worth it though as the snow was fantastic for this early on, loads of fresh powder so I got a chance to try some more 'proper' off-piste than just a few feet away from the pistes (though not quite hiking up yet!)

And now I get home to find snow all over our village, so am off to make a kicker on the drive again :D
 
Got back from Les Arcs last night, also after enjoying a nice long wait for the ferry. Had a great week, the snow was good and had fun doing loads of off-piste.
 
Same as some of the guys further up, got stranded in Calais after being in Val d'Isere for a week, good conditions, but no powder unfortunately (a white out and snow later on the final day - darn)

Excellent week though. Went with Sussex
 
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