滑雪初哥想買雪鏡

[ikitkit]

Dear all,

09年2月會跟Ryann去二世古滑雪, 初哥的我好想買一幅雪鏡出征, 所以請各位指教:

1. 邊到有多d款選擇?
2. 點樣選擇先知啱自己用?
3. 個團會(包括night ski), 鏡片顏色又點:confused:

thanks so much.....:)

[Mike]

2. 點樣選擇先知啱自己用?
3. 個團會(包括night ski), 鏡片顏色又點:confused:


First, need to know whether you need to wear spectacles when skiing, or do you wear contact lens. If you don't need to wear spectacles or you wear contact lens, then you can wear sunglasses or googles depends on the weather and your preference.
However, when you buy sunglasses, make sure they are good quality and preferably wrap-around. Never ever ski with glass lenses, always plastic.
Goggles are preferable when visibility is poor and for powder or serious mogul skiing. If you wear prescription glasses, look for special goggles and sunglasses that accommodate them.

When choosing a pair googles, the feel of the goggle foam on your face should be consistent all the way around the goggles, there shouldn't be any uncomfortable pressure points. There shouldn't be any gaps between your skin and the goggles where too much air could flow through, and dry out your eyes. However there should be air portals to let air flow through the skiing goggle to keep them fog-free. You should also look for double lenses which won't fog up on you easily.

As for colour of lens -
Clear lenses are best for extremely stormy conditions or for skiing at night.
Lemon, or yellow lenses are best for stormy conditions and overcast days, they increase contrast.
Vermillon or pink lenses increase contrast in most conditions. The lens with a silver gun mirror is ideal for most skiing conditions.
Citrus or orange lenses also increase contrast, and are great for bright days. Choose an option with a mirror for a darker lens for the brightest conditions.

You can also refer to the following:
http://www.hkssa.net/showthread.php?t=7949

[ikitkit]

thanks so much...;)

[Elfrida]

I will go Niseko for ski during Feb as well. I just rented googles last time but would like to buy one now (as I will stay there for 5 days this time!).

Any recommended place that I can buy googles in HK? seems not much available around... And, what is the price range? Is it possible to get one less than HK$500? (I just learn ski this time and not sure if I am able to continue... :D)

Thanks!!

[skyarrow]

唔好意思，小弟新手。
我見好多滑雪goggle入面望出黎都係橙色，其他顏色相對較少。其實想問下係咪橙色係最好的？其他我見過有Oakley深黑灰色，望出去好似舒服D，無咁剌眼，但是否無橙色咁好？

[hy]

Hope this help.

http://www.smithoptics.com/technology.html?category=4&id=12

[mattruislip]

In reply to skyarrow,

The colour on the lens helps to enhance contrast in different light conditions. Yellow lenses are best for really cloudy and snowy days. Orange and rose lenses are best of partly cloudy days. Blue and dark lenses are for sunny days but doesn't do much to boost contrast. Fire lenses are for really sunny days where there's no clouds. The silver/mirror coating is to decrease light transmission. Even on overcast days, the light levels will be higher than you might think since light intensity will generally be higher at high altitudes.

The most versatile lens is a mirrored orange/red lens. It cuts down transmission and enhance contrast.

[mattruislip]

Also, lens colours in the red end of the rainbow blocks out blue light which is easier on the eye as objects will appear 'warmer'.

[skyarrow]

hy, mattreislip, thank you very much. The information is very useful.
Actually, I am just a beginner in ski. I am looking for a new goggle and other related equipment for a ski trip on Jan of 2010. Still have to learn more before the trip. :)

[hy]

Skyarrow, hope you enjoy the sport. There is another posting on goggle, helmet and sock as well. Hope you find it useful as well. For clothing it is important to have water proof and air breathing properties. Be ready to dress in layers so that you can adjust for different temperature siutation during skiing day. Have fun.