Couloir Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 So, I've been using the same pair of sunglasses forever. Random brands...you name it. Before that I used several different pair of vintage Vuarnet. Great sunglasses by the way. And looking at their website, it seems they still have a significant presence, albeit mostly in Europe. I'm looking very seriously at Julbo. Specifically, either the Micropores or the Atlas...possibly the Drus. (Hey Dru ) For a good set of glasses, primarily used for alpine with potentially long periods of exposure on snow, what do you guys like? I realize there are a ton out there to choose from. I've looked at Smith, Oakley and a few of the other incumbents, but I keep coming back to Julbos. Thoughts? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshK Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 I have a pair of the cheapish julbo colorados. I like them and they are reasonably priced at $50. I have personally never seen an oakley or smith pair of glasses that had lenses nearly dark enough for extended snow use, but I do think I have somewhat sensitive eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Crash Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 I use my Maui Jim glasses everywhere (expensive). They are dark, but the most notable thing is that they are coated with anti glare whatever on both sides of the lens so even though I do not have side shields I am never bothered. drC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figger_Eight Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 I've been using Oakleys for years in the mountains and love them. The black iridium lens (the darkest ones) are plenty dark enough for extended periods in snow, even at altitude. I tried using glacier glasses for a bit, but sport wraps are soooo much more comfortable to wear - and you don't look like a big doofus. Julbos are great, but for some reason don't fit my face. Smiths have one lens thats dark enough, but it's of the mirrored blue variety. My $.02 cents at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurthicks Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Julbo Nomads I love them. cragging, work, Alaska, whatever. side shields are eaily removable too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armin Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 What about Julbo Nomad with the X4 lens? The lens adapts to changing light conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj001f Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Smiths have one lens thats dark enough, but it's of the mirrored blue variety. Smith has a bunch of lenses in the 12-15% VLT range, Black Iridium are 10% VLT. Julbo Arcs are 5% VLT. I've found for really bright days (spring, new snow, 12k') the 5% is useful, otherwise it's overkill. Sportwraps get nasty sweaty and are way more uncomfortable to wear on a long day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couloir Posted October 7, 2005 Author Share Posted October 7, 2005 Great info fellas. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodeo Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 I have a pair of the Julbo micropores and before I had the lenses swapped out for prescription lenses I used them enough to really like them. Wanting to see even better though, I had my vision doctor set me up with some semi-mirrored faces, amber gradiant lenses with a non-reflective coating on the inside and there wasn't much of a difference. Since I'm not one to wear contacts I end up carrying a pair of glasses for after sundown conditions, but with the weight of titanium frames and plastic lenses being what they are, they can go into my sunglass case while they're in use. Back to the original point though, the Julbos are worth buying in my opinion. (--Climb on,,,, Rodeo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TREETOAD Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 What about Julbo Nomad with the X4 lens? The lens adapts to changing light conditions. I have a pair and they definately do the job, It is hard to notice when they change shade. They are excellent on snow. I like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearup5000 Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 For a lower-than-oakely-price oakley style pair of sunglasses, I really like the adidas merlin's. THey fit my face a LOT better, the amber tint is good in many conditions, and it comes in small and large size frame options. They get lots of compliments too. $100 CDN at full retail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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