Good High Speed Goggles
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Good High Speed Goggles
Our local Tennessee River Rally poker run is Saturday 7-22. I ran my boat today in poker run conditions (WFO) and even though I have a pair of excellent polarized prescription sunglasses, my eyes dried out and it became tough to see. My skin also flapped like a sheet on a cloths line. But at 58 there is no cure for that short of a face lift and there is no time.
Does anyone know of a good clear nonpolarized goggle that will fit over sunglasses that might help this situation? I'm not fond of helmets but it may have to happen. Thanks. Boat Safely. Quent
Does anyone know of a good clear nonpolarized goggle that will fit over sunglasses that might help this situation? I'm not fond of helmets but it may have to happen. Thanks. Boat Safely. Quent
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Re: Good High Speed Goggles
Wiley-X SG-1's. Polarized with arms or strap interchangable lens. I used them for 10 months in the desert they are awsome, and use them all the time boating.
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Re: Good High Speed Goggles
I agree with buying motorcycle sunglasses. I have several pair (all with foam to keep the air out)... cost is about $15-20 each and work great.
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I agree with the motorcycle shop. I bought some with a yellow tint to them and I swear it is almost like they are night vision lenses, I can see so much better just before it gets dark.
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I'm not sure if this is what you are looking for but I go to the local hardware store or builders supply and go tho the safety glasses display. There are some really nice wrap around, tight profile safety glasses that work great on a boat...most come in clear or tinted. Sorry- but it won't help with the floppy face but they should protect your eyes pretty well.
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Thanks for the information guys. I went to the local ski shop, (as in snow ski. Its 95 here today). They had there $55 Oakley ski goggles at half price. The goggles fit perfectly over my polarized sun glasses and the lens has a yellow tint. I ran over 100 mph yesterday afternoon and the things work great. My face still flopped but the eye problem is solved.
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I bought some windaways last month and attached to the top of my windshield frame. At 75 they have held up great and the customer service I recieved after a small problem was excellent. They did even more for me than I was hoping.
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