Surfing eye wear

[Fazza]

i have tried a few different ones and they all seem to be subject to a little bit of fogging.

I have used Sundogs in the past and they were ok but pretty pricey as well. The Fugglies aren't too bad and a good price, you can always use some of the anti-fogging spray.

The only thing i don't like about most of the goggles is if they have polarised lenses they make it really hard to judge the wave coming at you.

[indodreaming]

I have been thinking of giving sunnies for surfing a go, I've read they fog up more in cold water than warm, so might get a pair to test next indo trip.

This site http://http://www.wearsurfglasses.co...r-Surfing.htmlhas a bit of info, anyone tried any of the one they rate highly?

[Chris]

not sure you will ever be able to get a way from fogging??

[aurfalien]

Well, I will def find out and report back. Gonna wear these puppies in Ventura and Costa Rica.

I got my Kurtis's in the mail few days back, they sit an inch or so away from from my face due to the extensive padding. Hope that's enough to kill the fogging issue.

I hope the grey tint doesn't obscure on coming waves. Getting old can be great and crappy at the same time.

[indodreaming]

not sure you will ever be able to get a way from fogging??

Yeah you might be right, but you woud think in 2012 with all the things they can do now days, sunnies that ont fog up wouldn't be that hard.

[indodreaming]

not sure you will ever be able to get a way from fogging??

Yeah you might be right, but you woud think in 2012 with all the things they can do now days, sunnies that ont fog up wouldn't be that hard.

[Paolo]

I found a pair of Ocean Eyes polarized sunglasses that I use when I teach kitesurfing. They work really well and don't fog up because there is plenty of room between the frame and my face. they get a bit salted up at times though, have to wear croakies if I actually kite with them. I also have some that have foam around the frame that stick it close to my face. They sure do fog up if I put them on before going in the colder water, so perhaps putting them on after entering the water would help. Maybe of my students have had similar goggles that fog too and they eventually ask me to hold them during the lesson because they can't see. My suggestion is tackling the fogging issue, using desaturation solutions that you would apply to the inside of the lens. Or experiment with some cheaper sunglasses with a trick I heard of for keeping bathroom mirrors from fogging up. I believe you rub soap on the mirror, let it dry and then wash it off and it should be fog free for a couple weeks. I'm sure water will still pool sometimes on the lens but if might help the fogging issue.

[Slowman]

Yep those anti-fog solutions they sell for swimmers goggles are just diluted detergent. Same with the swimmers ear solutions - isopropyl alcohol and vinegar. Easy to make your own once you know the ingredients and much cheaper.

I used to smear dish washing detergent on my cycling glasses and rinse it off to stop them fogging up - it worked well for few days at a time. Salt and perspiration (more salt) overcome in the end.