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Glacier Glasses Recommendations
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27 May 2017 22:35 - 29 May 2017 11:29 #229686
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Hello All,
I am new to backcountry skiing & wondering if anyone can recommend a pair of glacier googles they like? I'm looking at investing in a pair? Thanks for your help & recommendations!
I am new to backcountry skiing & wondering if anyone can recommend a pair of glacier googles they like? I'm looking at investing in a pair? Thanks for your help & recommendations!
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28 May 2017 06:09 #229687
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Replied by Robie on topic Re: Glacier Google Recommendations
Sure ,
I'd stay away from the classic look glasses that have leather side shields(sweaty) .
I have prescriptions glacier glasses with a very minor 11% bi focal for reading altimeter and field repairs. Got them from Opticus. (Not related ) good folks and very helpful on the phone,
opticus.com/
I'd stay away from the classic look glasses that have leather side shields(sweaty) .
I have prescriptions glacier glasses with a very minor 11% bi focal for reading altimeter and field repairs. Got them from Opticus. (Not related ) good folks and very helpful on the phone,
opticus.com/
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28 May 2017 11:13 #229688
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Replied by river59 on topic Re: Glacier Google Recommendations
Stay away from goggles. They are way too warm for climbing -- sweat, fog, soggy foam.
I have been using Julbos for years, and don't have any complaints. The flexible stems allow you to fine tune fit and hook them comfortably around your ears for safe keeping. Most come with magnetic side shields, but I rarely use them because I am a sweaty pig.
I have been using Julbos for years, and don't have any complaints. The flexible stems allow you to fine tune fit and hook them comfortably around your ears for safe keeping. Most come with magnetic side shields, but I rarely use them because I am a sweaty pig.
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28 May 2017 12:29 #229689
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Replied by Randito on topic Re: Glacier Google Recommendations
In the '70s I got what is now sold as the Julbo Vermont. Worked great for decades. About 7 years ago got some Julbo Tenzing glasses, which also are working well and quite a bit lighter.
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28 May 2017 14:58 #229690
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Replied by Chuck C on topic Re: Glacier Google Recommendations
+1 for opticus. I sent them my Julbo Dolgan frames to get prescription Sierra lenses in. I swear they are better than my regular doctors office glasses.
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29 May 2017 11:08 #229693
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Replied by kjburt11 on topic Re: Glacier Google Recommendations
Thanks for your help! I have heard of Julbo but not Opticus. I appreciate it!
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29 May 2017 13:33 #229694
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Julbo Explorer +1. My absolute favorite lenses are 7Eye by Panoptx Sharp Copper lenses - they don't really make glacier glasses - but great lenses
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30 May 2017 11:23 #229696
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Ditto. Got my prescription Jublos on Opticus
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04 Jun 2017 05:06 #229707
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Get what looks the coolest.
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06 Jun 2017 14:27 #229730
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Julbo Tensing. Darkest you can get for the price. Also can survive a some serious face plants.
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