Colin Posted October 11, 2006 Posted October 11, 2006 For many alpine climbs I have debated whether to bring sunglasses or goggles, and on many routes I have even brought both. This seems unnecessary however, and I think the solution is somewhat of a glasses/goggles hybrid. In almost all of the old alpine-climbing photos, the climbers are wearing just such goggles (one lens per eye, elastic around the head), but they have almost completely disappeared. I have seen them a couple times in ski-shops in Europe, but never in the US. Anyone use them? Anyone know a place around Seattle that sells them? Quote
John Frieh Posted October 11, 2006 Posted October 11, 2006 http://www.amazon.com/Bugz-Classicz/dp/B0002XKJ92 http://www.bugzusa.com.au/pages/bugz.html You could always use a pair of arabian goggles Quote
DanielHarro Posted October 11, 2006 Posted October 11, 2006 Colin- Check these out (bottom of the page) I used these glasses for nodic raceing and they work grear for high aerobic activity including biking and work really well in the cold snow and what not, they have interchangable lenses, good warrenty, and you can convert them from glasses into more hybrid gogle type while keeping low profile. Look on ebay for good deals. Just an idea... http://www.rudyprojectusa.com/products/sunglasses/styles/ekynox.htm Quote
DanielHarro Posted October 11, 2006 Posted October 11, 2006 John - have you used those bugz things?? Do they fog up? I know the Rudy Projects have good ventilation, but sometime nothing works... I hope this helps colin. Oh and I used those glasses in a race in Faibanks AK at -30 below and they did not shatter. good times... Quote
John Frieh Posted October 11, 2006 Posted October 11, 2006 We sold them at McKenkie Outfitters when I worked there years ago... I prefer a true set of goggles as paired with a bavaclava you cover all exposed skin where as with those you'd have some showing... Quote
Figger_Eight Posted October 11, 2006 Posted October 11, 2006 Julbo has something pretty close coming out next year. I couldn't find a picture of them on the web, but I saw them at the show. Too bad they don't fit me Quote
Colin Posted October 11, 2006 Author Posted October 11, 2006 Thanks for those suggestions, guys. Those Bugz are about what I was thinking. Anyone know a place to check them out in person around Seattle? Quote
John Frieh Posted October 11, 2006 Posted October 11, 2006 Just email or call Bugz and ask them if they have any dealers in your area that stock the model you want. They should know... I had to do the same thing with Kayland last winter. bugz@bugzusa.com.au Also if memory serves me here I believe Liberty Mtn USA or Climb High distributed a company that offered something like that... I never saw them in stock... only in the catalog. Might be worth a look though. Quote
fenderfour Posted October 11, 2006 Posted October 11, 2006 Go to a motorcycle shop and get some goggles for a whopping $15. Bobster Goggles I've been using them for a couple of years now. They fog up about the same as a pair of glacier glasses with sideshields, but they protect from the wind much better. I've also seen these at GI Joes. Quote
wfinley Posted October 11, 2006 Posted October 11, 2006 A friend of mine who XC ski races religiously wears those goggle things. He loves them for days when it's really cold or snowing. Quote
selkirk Posted October 11, 2006 Posted October 11, 2006 I've got a pair of the Rudy Ekynox Sk and love them. Nicest thing is that you can get prescription inserts for them They dont' provide a total face seal like some glacier glasses, but it's pretty good, and I've dragged them successfully up a couple minor local glaciers. Quote
jmace Posted October 18, 2006 Posted October 18, 2006 In almost all of the old alpine-climbing photos, the climbers are wearing just such goggles (one lens per eye, elastic around the head), ya I usem, lovem, my friend sent me a few pairs from Switzerland from an army surplus store, he paid 5 swiss francs each. Came in the original tin about the size of a small egg. THey are not elastic band but just a simple string that you tie aroudn your head. THe only thing about them is the metal, so during electrical storms I have had them buzz on my head..little weird, but its all I use, no fog problem as the metal casing is perferated and the edges are coated in felt for comfort. Maybe try an army surplus store obviously the mountain division type stuff. Cheers Quote
dbconlin Posted October 23, 2006 Posted October 23, 2006 (edited) Panoptix at Sierra Trading Post Edited October 23, 2006 by dbconlin Quote
mccallboater Posted October 26, 2006 Posted October 26, 2006 I wear perscription trifocal glasses. My work puts me on top of radio towers all winter long, knocking off rime ice in miserable weather. The only goggle/glass setup that works without fogging is my glasses paired with my Smith Turbofan goggles. Not light or cheap but lifesavers on several occasions. It's a bitch not being able to see in a blizzard. I occasionally have seen them pop up cheap on Sierra Trading Post, but not now unfortunately. I paid $80 for mine there about 6 years ago. Quote
DanielHarro Posted October 31, 2006 Posted October 31, 2006 colin- Just came across this today, I saw them on ebay for like 25 bucks, something to look into!! http://gearflogger.typepad.com/weblog/eyewear/index.html Quote
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