goggle lense tint for Seattle, Washington area - Snowboarding Forum

11-08-2008, 06:05 PM

So i have decided on the oakley a-frames, but im not sure whether i shud get the hi yellow, hi persimmon, or pink iridium. i dont really board at night cuz crystal mountain doesnt have that option, but crystal is really cloudy and very rarely has sun. so wud hi yellow be good? thnx for ur input

11-08-2008, 06:19 PM

i actually bought some of the hi yellows for nighttime shreds, i would imagine that even under cloudy conditions you would want to reduce some of that snow glare, i'd recommend go with somewhat of a darker tint

legallyillegal · 11-08-2008, 06:54 PM

VR50 Emerald Iridium.

Oakley claims 30% VLT, but they also claim Blue Iridium (a VR28 base) to be 30%... so something's off.

A little pricey, but will hold up as a very good all-day lens for the PNW.

Pink Iridium might be a little too clear for your liking (it's more of an all-purpose flat-to-twilight-to-night lens).

HI lens are primarily for night riding.

wrathfuldeity · 11-09-2008, 02:36 AM

The majority that I see are smith sensor mirror and what I use and they work fairly well, don't know what the oakly equalivent.

legallyillegal · 11-09-2008, 05:42 AM

Oakley equivalent would be Pink Iridium or HIPersimmon.

11-10-2008, 03:21 PM

Not a whole lot of sunny days up here I'm afraid. I'd suggest going with the light yellows. (I love the Smith Sensor Mirror)
And they should all be 100% UV blocking anyway, so even on the sunny days your eyes are safe.

Triple8Sol · 11-27-2008, 09:19 PM

I use some sort of iridium/ionized/mirror lenses when it's bright, but regular old persimmon when it's not. Def need to find something better for those overcast low-light days....which is ALL the time in the NW

Biggs · 11-27-2008, 10:01 PM

I posted this in another thread, hopefully it helps you guys out some with your lens choices

Quote:

Courtesy of CBSSportsStore.com

A mirror coating on the lens won't affect the color through which you are looking. For example, a pink lens may have a silver or blue mirror coating, but it is still a pink lens and will filter light accordingly.

* Clear lenses are best for extremely stormy conditions or for riding at night
* Lemon (yellow) lenses are best for stormy conditions and overcast days. They increase contrast and brighten up the landscape
* Vermillon (pink) lenses increase contrast in most conditions. This lens with a silver mirror is ideal for most riding conditions
* Citrus (orange) lenses also increase contrast and are great for bright days. Choose an option with a mirror to get a darker lens for the brightest conditions
* Purple lenses are good in low-light conditions such as overcast and snowy days, because they bring out shadows and contours in flat light
* Modulator or photochromic lenses change from a light pink/orange to a dark pink/orange depending upon the light conditions. They are a very light, high-contrast color for stormy weather and dark enough for the brightest days
* Polarized goggle lenses can cut the glare that reflects from snow or ice

11-08-2008, 06:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
TeriyakiTerror Guest Posts: n/a	goggle lense tint for Seattle, Washington area So i have decided on the oakley a-frames, but im not sure whether i shud get the hi yellow, hi persimmon, or pink iridium. i dont really board at night cuz crystal mountain doesnt have that option, but crystal is really cloudy and very rarely has sun. so wud hi yellow be good? thnx for ur input

11-08-2008, 06:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
legallyillegal -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: fuck Snowboarding Posts: 4,446	VR50 Emerald Iridium. Oakley claims 30% VLT, but they also claim Blue Iridium (a VR28 base) to be 30%... so something's off. A little pricey, but will hold up as a very good all-day lens for the PNW. Pink Iridium might be a little too clear for your liking (it's more of an all-purpose flat-to-twilight-to-night lens). HI lens are primarily for night riding. __________________ THERE ARE SPECIFIC REASONS AS TO WHY I AM MORE LOCAL THAN YOU GOD IS DONUT

11-09-2008, 02:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
wrathfuldeity Resident poet Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bham Posts: 2,699	The majority that I see are smith sensor mirror and what I use and they work fairly well, don't know what the oakly equalivent. __________________

11-09-2008, 05:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
legallyillegal -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: fuck Snowboarding Posts: 4,446	Oakley equivalent would be Pink Iridium or HIPersimmon. __________________ THERE ARE SPECIFIC REASONS AS TO WHY I AM MORE LOCAL THAN YOU GOD IS DONUT

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11-08-2008, 06:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
lowpro35 Guest Posts: n/a	i actually bought some of the hi yellows for nighttime shreds, i would imagine that even under cloudy conditions you would want to reduce some of that snow glare, i'd recommend go with somewhat of a darker tint

11-10-2008, 03:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
Oh SoS Guest Posts: n/a	Not a whole lot of sunny days up here I'm afraid. I'd suggest going with the light yellows. (I love the Smith Sensor Mirror) And they should all be 100% UV blocking anyway, so even on the sunny days your eyes are safe.

11-27-2008, 09:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
Triple8Sol Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 3,686 Blog Entries: 1	I use some sort of iridium/ionized/mirror lenses when it's bright, but regular old persimmon when it's not. Def need to find something better for those overcast low-light days....which is ALL the time in the NW