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Which night lens?

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#1 · (Edited)
I picked up a pair of Smith Phenoms from Sierrasnowboards for $33. It came with the RC36 lens, so now I need a night lens. Which lens should I get, Clear(84%VLT), Yellow(68%VLT), Sensor Mirror(70%VLT), or Gold Mirror(70%VLT)?

I was thinking to go with clear, but I want a lens that will be good on those low light snowy days too.
 
#2 ·
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I have mirror lenses and I love them. I like that they reduce glare and they even out the light when it is dark. It can be weird because shadows are lighter and it makes it a little harder to see where some dips are, but it really highlights the really dark places. I have never used another lens though, so I can't comment on anything else.
 
#11 ·
I found this while searching around for a comprehensive list of 'what color lens is good for what weather?' -- hope it helps someone out.

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
Cheers!
 
#13 ·
Biggs, awesome find! That info should definitely be in a sticky. I wish I'd had that when I first got my goggles.

And I have lots of trouble with my goggles making me feel like I'm on an LSD trip when the snow starts getting wet. Only solution was to dry them off completely and that only lasts about 10 minutes. I love my goggles, but if it isn't a bright and sunny day, they give me issues.
 
#14 ·
i havent seen the sensor mirror, but its light rating is the same as the gold mirror and i can tell you that they are not good whatsoever at night unless you enjoy wearing sunglasses at night. i have a pair of spy soldiers, tan w/ gold mirror lens and a cheapy pair for spy zeds i think with a persimmon lens which are my night goggles..persimmon and hiy yellow are both really solid night lens'
 
#15 ·
The spy and smith lenses are not the same. Smith's gold and sensor mirror are for flat light conditions. I think the closest spy lens that can compare is the blue spectra or yellow-blue spectra. Neither of these have a gold mirror coating.

I think I will go with a clear lens.
 
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