i have a few sets of moto-X goggles.
i have been peeking at "snow" goggles and do not notice any differences other than foam type/density of face seal. doesn't look as though the "snow" goggles have more/less or different venting 'system'.

*also, if i were to pick up a set of "snow" goggles, how is 'amber' better than 'vermilion(red)', or vise versa?
thanks,
Paul

i have a pair of oakley googles one for snow and one for dirt

my dirt are clear lenses, and also can add the rip off lense also can add a nose guard too.

my snow lense is darker, probably so i dont get snow blind.

i think either one will work fine.

You might want to consider mirrored lenses to cut down on glare and the intensity of the sun if you're riding with the sun in the powerzone.

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Originally posted by revpaul i have a few sets of moto-X goggles. i have been peeking at "snow" goggles and do not notice any differences other than foam type/density of face seal. doesn't look as though the "snow" goggles have more/less or different venting 'system'. *also, if i were to pick up a set of "snow" goggles, how is 'amber' better than 'vermilion(red)', or vise versa? thanks, Paul

i've been using tinted wrap-around safety glasses for kiting. light weight and readily available. might have to break down and get a set of snow goggles. problem is figuring out what's over-priced hype and what's good bang for buck product.
Paul

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Originally posted by revpaul i have a few sets of moto-X goggles. i have been peeking at "snow" goggles and do not notice any differences other than foam type/density of face seal. doesn't look as though the "snow" goggles have more/less or different venting 'system'. *also, if i were to pick up a set of "snow" goggles, how is 'amber' better than 'vermilion(red)', or vise versa? thanks,

Overall snow and moto-x will be similar, and both are meant to reduce fogging even though the source of fogging varies between the too.

Some snow goggles might take a little extra care in keeping parts that conduct cold away from exposed skin. In either case, you might want to check the fit of the goggle and how it fits the cut outs on any helmet you might consider using.

Here's some guide lines on lens tints:

In low light and fog, yellow, gold and amber lenses filter out blue light, emphasizing shadows in the snow so you can see bumps better. They also work well in moderate light.

Rose lenses are excellent on low-light gray days. And they're fun to wear.

Grey lenses cut sunlight, but provide the truest color rendition.

When buying goggles, you might want to see what other lenses are available and how easy they are to swap out (without scratching) at the field (in case you have a long day).

Polarized lenses will cut glare. There are cases where this will actually reduce the available light and not just glare (hence a second lens set).

Double gradients (more layers of iconel that make the lens darker at the top and bottom for sun/snow glare) are nice, but hard to find in goggles.

If you are bored or want to see what some of the tints will do in various scenarios, check out the nice little applet at the Oakley site (http://oakley.com/innovation/optical_superiority/lens_tints). You can flip through their different lens families (top tabs) and tints (radio buttons on the bottom) and see how it effects your view on the world. On the photochromatic lenses, a slider is provided to simulate the phases the lens can be under different light conditions.

If you are trying to save some bucks, keep an eye on the www.SierraTradingPost.com. They get in Oakley, Smith, Uvex, Bolle, and a couple of other brands of goggles at very deep discounts.

Hope that helps.

ATB,
Sam

awesome... thanks so much Sam.
wow, what a helpful reply to a pretty vague question.
Paul

scott googles are pretty sweet too ... and less expensive than Oakley

www.scottusa.com .. check the MTB section

maybye the steezyest googles are grenades

they have a mirored lenses and flexibol:dunno:

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Originally posted by ripsessionkites scott googles are pretty sweet too ... and less expensive than Oakley www.scottusa.com .. check the MTB section

i have a set of Scott and two Oakley. i will take a look at their lens selection but me thinks an inexpensive set of snow goggles may be the way to go here. availability wise and i have no idea what model(s) i have. maybe one size fits all?

Paul

For snow goggles, there have been a lot of what seem like really good deals on tramdock.com they range in price from 20 to 55 dollars, it says theyre marked down a lot. I dont really shop for them so I dont know how much they actually cost.

i had a look at scott and oakley web sites. nice applets to see what tints effect. i doubt i could find a lens for my three yr old goggles. i'll shop around for a snow set (or two). thanks for everyones help.
Paul

depending on your Oakley model ... you can change out the lense. its not cheap $50 to $100 a replacement lense

if you need a deal on googles, Sport Chek should be clearing out soon of there winter goodies.

also waiting on www.whisleymilitia.com / steepandcheap / tramdock would be another bet. however i will warn you now, its older stock. i ordered a pair of Oakley from whiskelymilitia.com and on the bar code it had the stock date, and it wasnt listed on the 2009 oakley website. it was still genuine oakley just a 2007 model.

thnx Rip,
i'm going to check out local Sport Mart/Check soon and the on-line stuff too