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Mikaya
Since 10 Sep 2008
25 Posts
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Wed Aug 26, 15 7:25 am eye protection |
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Does anyone have any ideas about eye protection that won't limit your vision on the water? I have tried various sunglasses that were polarised and prevented me from being able to see the surface of the water clearly (they are designed to see THROUGH the water and I don't want that!).
I have also tried swimming goggles, since splash seems to be one of the main problems for me, makes my eyes really red. But they get fogged up.
Any ideas welcome! Thanks, Mikaya |
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mcfly777
Since 10 Mar 2014
8 Posts
Kook
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Wed Aug 26, 15 7:48 am |
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I have been using the Tifosi Tyrant 2.0. I specifically ordered non-polarized lenses, and it comes with 3 lens sets anyway. It is very open so the air flows around it and won't fog up. Better in fresh water as it is not so sticky as salt water so the water will come off much more cleanly.
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Matt V
Since 26 Oct 2014
462 Posts
Summer- OR Coast, Winter - My van near good snow
Explosive Diarrhea
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Wed Aug 26, 15 8:20 am |
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I use safety glasses that you get at a construction supply store. Specifically, Checklite Cl112 for sun and the gold mirrored "Indoor/outdoor" (Cl119) for overcast skies. Either way, they usually cost me under a $1.50 each so when they get scratched, I just toss em. Just a note - the Cl119 mirrored seem to scratch super quick while floating around in the car. The Cl112's are pretty bombproof and do not scratch very quickly.
http://www.mcrsafety.com/safety-equipment/glasses/cl112
http://www.mcrsafety.com/safety-equipment/glasses/cl119
I use a small drill bit with a handle to hand drill the earpiece and insert a piece of 1/8 bungee cord into them, making a strap. If the hole is drilled small enough, then the bungee strap is adjustable. If too loose, then it will slip through to the knot. The key is to fray the bungee cord covering so you have something to pull on through the hole with a pair of pliers to get the bungee into the hole.
The secret to any eye wear on occasional immersion sports like kiteboarding, windsurfing, and SUP, is that you will need to manage the sunscreen that gets on them. When you go out with fresh sunscreen on your face, it will coat the glasses each immersion. But the excess sunscreen usually washes off and after about 4-6 immersions, then the glasses stop getting coated. At that time, I come in and pull a little paper towel out of my sand encrusted kite bag on the beach and wipe the glasses off. While I am in, I hydrate a bit more, and then head back out. After the first wipe, you really do not need to wipe again that session. _________________ MSN has temporarily removed commenting on our websites while we explore better ways for you to engage in discussion on the issues you care about. |
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Jonpnw
Since 22 Jul 2010
1323 Posts
Pacific Northwest
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Dern
Since 11 Jul 2010
544 Posts
Vancouver, WA
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eric
Since 13 Jan 2006
1804 Posts
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Wed Aug 26, 15 9:29 am |
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I buy the yellow/orange safety glasses at Home Depot as well. I use electrical tape to attach a cord. Full ghetto, but works well and they are cheap when scratched or lost. |
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Ho-Toe
Since 30 Apr 2014
231 Posts
pissed-off science guy like Bill Nye
CO2 quantifier & upwelling specialist
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Wed Aug 26, 15 10:04 am another even lower-tech idea: |
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Have you tried squinting?
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cosmodog
Since 06 Oct 2005
201 Posts
Stoked
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Wed Aug 26, 15 10:04 am |
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Safety glasses from Home Depot (Holmes brand black w/ yellow trim). I use heat shrink and small bungees to make the strap. Dip the ends of the bungee in contact cement before using heat shrink to make sure it stays together. |
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Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
2062 Posts
PNW
Bigfoot
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Wed Aug 26, 15 11:18 am Lens coating to combat fogging? |
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Currently using a plastic polarized sunglasses made by Nike;dark gray lens color. I usually use a little soap and water before each use as my sunscreen always seems to get on the inside portion of my lens. I use a cheap store purchases croakies and attach a string from my wetsuit for added loss protection.
The one thing that I would love to get is some kind of spray to put on the lens to avoid the fogging that transpires when the water and air temp variance is so large.
ANY suggestions?
Also like the Homely and Desperate (Home Depot disposable options. If I ever go that route (highly likely as glasses always seem to get lost, broken or and damaged) I want to get a lens color that is more cheery than gray. I wish I could find the old Vuarnet yellow lens color somewhere.
I also use a baseball hat or sunhat. |
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blowhard
Since 26 Dec 2005
2025 Posts
Windward
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Wed Aug 26, 15 1:11 pm Re: Lens coating to combat fogging? |
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Sasquatch wrote: | Currently using a plastic polarized sunglasses made by Nike;dark gray lens color. I usually use a little soap and water before each use as my sunscreen always seems to get on the inside portion of my lens. I use a cheap store purchases croakies and attach a string from my wetsuit for added loss protection.
The one thing that I would love to get is some kind of spray to put on the lens to avoid the fogging that transpires when the water and air temp variance is so large.
ANY suggestions?
Also like the Homely and Desperate (Home Depot disposable options. If I ever go that route (highly likely as glasses always seem to get lost, broken or and damaged) I want to get a lens color that is more cheery than gray. I wish I could find the old Vuarnet yellow lens color somewhere.
I also use a baseball hat or sunhat. |
Spit still works, Or the is some stuff for dive masks (which is probably spit) |
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Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
2062 Posts
PNW
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Wed Aug 26, 15 1:16 pm Re: Lens coating to combat fogging? |
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blowhard wrote: | Sasquatch wrote: | Currently using a plastic polarized sunglasses made by Nike;dark gray lens color. I usually use a little soap and water before each use as my sunscreen always seems to get on the inside portion of my lens. I use a cheap store purchases croakies and attach a string from my wetsuit for added loss protection.
The one thing that I would love to get is some kind of spray to put on the lens to avoid the fogging that transpires when the water and air temp variance is so large.
ANY suggestions?
Also like the Homely and Desperate (Home Depot disposable options. If I ever go that route (highly likely as glasses always seem to get lost, broken or and damaged) I want to get a lens color that is more cheery than gray. I wish I could find the old Vuarnet yellow lens color somewhere.
I also use a baseball hat or sunhat. |
Spit still works, Or the is some stuff for dive masks (which is probably spit) |
Yes split can work. When I go scuba diving, I use toothpaste as it smells good and really helps with the fogging on the inside portion of the mask.
I guess I be adding a small tube of tooth paste in my ancillary gear bag. . .lip balm, sun screen, h20, kite repair tape, rubbing alcohol, knife, extra beer. |
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ShiverMeTimbers
Since 26 Feb 2013
381 Posts
Gig Harbor
Obsessed
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Wed Aug 26, 15 2:14 pm |
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I wear cheap polarized shades, "Peppers" brand from REI, and I can see everything fine. |
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mbevo
Since 22 Apr 2015
39 Posts
Portland
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<Wolverine>
Since 07 Jul 2013
71 Posts
PDX
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aaron1
Since 15 Jul 2015
10 Posts
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deminimis
Since 15 Jul 2014
326 Posts
On the Rocks
Obsessed
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Sat Aug 29, 15 6:08 am |
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Ditto! Been using Barz surf goggles for a few years now after a pair of inverts (eyelids flipping underneath themselves due to face planting while wakeboarding). They look like Riddick's glasses, but they are the best eyeprotection I've ever used. Get them with a script or regular lens. I'd be lost without them now. |
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
4907 Posts
Portland
Unstrapped
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Sat Aug 29, 15 7:11 am |
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Polarized Zeal Optics (seam to hold up better than seaspecs - but like the sea spec strap -so I cannabalize the scratched ones)
You really want polarized Magoo _________________ Go Deep!
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