Goggles for low light conditions ...

[Volkl carve]

I intend purchasing another pair of goggles this year to complement my Carrera Kimeriks - Polar C Rose lens. A fantastic goggle in general conditions.

However in real low light conditions, honestly I could hardly see at times Admittedly this wasn't too far from a whiteout, however other people had more clarity. In general though in low light, I find they don't provide the definition you need.

Any comparisons with the Carrera Kimerik Yellow lens in low light conditions or any can anyone recommend a low light lens goggle ?

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[kort]

+1 and I both bought the Oakley A Frame with high intensity yellow lens whilst overseas and they worked incredibly well in flat light/low light conditions.....Prior to this I had a pair of Arnette goggles with yellow lens and I can safely say the Oakley Lenses kicked a$$ over the Arnette ones

[SA]

I've used both the rose and yellow for Kimeriks.

Yellow is a bit better in really flat light, but the rose really isn't far behind. I wouldn't bother carrying both around.

[Volkl carve]

I've been checking forum sites and two goggle lenses predominantly mentioned are the Oakley High Intensity lens and the Smith sensor mirror lens ! The HI Yellow are mainly only for low light conditions, whilst the sensor mirrors are more versatile.

As weather conditions are quite variable in the mountains, I would prefer another pair of goggles unless they were designed to change lenses quickly. Besides I don't think the Kimerik polarised lens which reduces glare - in Yellow would make that much difference - thanks SA. Given at the moment I only ski a few weeks a year, if you have low visibility days, that can significantly reduce how much skiing you do !

I have at least two to contemplate now, any other low light lens recommendations appreciated.

Cheers

[skichic]

I use a polarised lens...dunno what colour or brand or nuffin off hand. But the polarisation helps with definition in low light. Can't see the camera screen though!

[John Deere]

I have a yellow lens in my old Smith Triads (5 years old and still going strong....Smiths rock!)

Works as well as any lens in low light!

[kort]

Originally posted by Volkl carve:

As weather conditions are quite variable in the mountains, I would prefer another pair of goggles unless they were designed to change lenses quickly.

Personally I wouldn't bother having just one frame and different lenses - when you are on the mountain could you seriously be bothered trying to change lenses? They are so dam fiddly and you end up with finger prints all over the lens (As well as getting cold hands). I carry 2 sets of goggles - much easier to swap!

[SA]

^Tell me one of them isn't arcteryx [img]tongue.gif[/img]

[Paul Oberin]

I have one set of goggles, it has the best bad light lens for use in whiteout conditions, I have also used the same set of goggles in bright sunlight using the same lens.
In my work I get to test almost all goggles with all lens combinations, and have been able to test most of them in horrific weather, some of them were very poor even though more expensive.
New product comes out all the time, but right now what I have is the best I have found to date.

[Volkl carve]

Yeah agreed the lens swapping is not really a viable alternative when your skiing ! Really convenient to be able to swap when you want too and be able to ski in virtually all conditions.

Thanks for the advice, some good suggestions.