Glacier Glasses Recommendations

kjburt11
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27 May 2017 22:35 - 29 May 2017 11:29 #229686 by kjburt11

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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!

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28 May 2017 06:09 #229687 by Robie

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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/

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28 May 2017 11:13 #229688 by river59

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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.

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28 May 2017 12:29 #229689 by Randito

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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 by Chuck C

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+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 by kjburt11

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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 by Blizz Mountain

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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 by Chamois

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Ditto. Got my prescription Jublos on Opticus

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04 Jun 2017 05:06 #229707 by Pete_H

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Get what looks the coolest.

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06 Jun 2017 14:27 #229730 by OregonDead

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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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