Sunglass/goggles question.
 

OK, I saw in one of my older Powerboating mags an advertisement for sunglasses that "Double" (add a foam backed frame) as goggles. Anyone try these or have a good recommendation for a particular brand? I don't want to look like some dork with mammoth bug goggles on my face but it would be nice to keep the eyes clear on those long hard runs. I usually wear Maui Jims but the wind still gets around them and starts the eyes watering.

I found these and think they were the ones but wanted to see if anyone else had tried them or can make a suggestion.


Guard-Dogs

I have 2 pairs of the guard dogs.The lenses are clear when its cloudy or dark.Dark when its sunny.Comfortable foam to keep the wind out.Rather pricey but i like mine because they look good and are not big & bulky.They come in a fancy case.I believe mine were close to $130.00 a pair.The foam is removable and you can wear them as sunglasses.

I went back and searched for threads about this and found another where it seemed everyone recommended the Guard Dogs. I think I am going to order a pair. I appreciate the input!

I use the "Purebreds" made by Guard Dogs. They keep the wind out of your eyes. My boat has very little wind protection. I got the combo pack with the clear and smoke lenses, and case for $55.

I take them off when I am not running and put on lighter sun glasses.

I have the Guard Dogs; Sidecars model. They are great!

sun/safety glasses
 

Take a look at the... A-Bombs... Bombers.. their safety rated, snug, very light, extra rubber for comfort and they float. We just joined this web site 2/04.
John [email protected]

Hey Bomber,
You should post a link so everyone can see your line of products.:cool:

SS

We have a pair.. they work well!!! Also have a set of the Barz Goggles and they work well two!!!:) :)

I've got a pair of Guard Dogs. There do work great. I've got smoked and clear lenses. The foam pops off in a second for wearing when I'm not running fast. From the front you can barely see the foam, so the look like normal sunglasses.

If I ever loose them I'll have to try the Boomers.

ebay has cheap plastic watersports goggles for around $6.99

I got 6 pair in adult and youth sizes. They have different styles, some weird, some cool.

For boats my "old style" Oakley wraps do a fine job.
For jetskis, I use those ebay goggles (they float).

I ride my bike with PanOptixs, they are great at highway speeds. Foam cushion and they adjust for day and night riding. I have not tried them on the boat, but I am sure they would be great. You can usually get last years models on Ebay for a 1/3 off of list price.


Jan

Jan,
I just did a search on ebay for "PanOptixs"... no luck.

Check out the Swap-it and the Blast designs that Zeal Optics has. They were a sponsor of ours back in the racing days. Not well known, but they really make a great product and stand behind it.

Zeal Optics

My mistake on spelling. PANOPTX

The VARIA PLUS lens are the day/night lens. I have a copper lens in one pair and it is not to bad at night, but not as good as my pair with the Vari Lens

Jan


PANOPTX EBAY

I have probably tried a dozen different goggles, sports sunglasses, etc. Most worked well enough but were either severly expensive or suffered from some other deficiency. The BEST solution I found about a year ago were a pair of plastic protective glasses sold at Home Depot for $7. They make them with clear, polarized, and colored lenses. I am not talking about the dorky looking ones that are square on the corners. There are others which are more streamlined. They have a semi-goggle appearance but not quite that bad. Since they are "protective eyewear" they wrap around your face minimizing exposure to your eyes. Obviously, minimizing exposure from debris also minimizes exposure from wind. I bought five of them for $35. You lose them - no big deal. You break them - no big deal. They are extremely comfortable, work better than anything else I have tried, and cost the least. If you doubt this - spend the $7 to try it.

I find that if you tie a bandana around your head, over your eyes it will keep out both the wind and excess sunlight. I recommend removing the bandana for close in manuevers.

I use the wrap around Oakley's and they're great for keeping the wind out. For night running I bought the snazzy clear carpenters goggles at Home Depot...

I checked on the Guard Dogs last summer, but realized if I pay anything over $20 for a pair glasses/goggles they'll last about a week before i either lose them or break them. The cheap ones seem to hang around for years....:cool:

I bought some bombers and they work great and are much less than gaurd dogs. I don't remember the web site though.

I just close my eyes :crazy: