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06 February 2013, 12:16
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Eye protection
Just interested to know what others use for eye protection other than sunglasses when going for a blast in the boat. I've got a decent pair of sunglasses with a removable gasket and head strap but they're really uncomfortable round my eyes when I've had them on for more than half an hour but they have to be reasonably snug fitting to keep out water. I'm sure I've seen some folk wearing ski goggles or similar! Anyone got any suggestions as to what sort of goggles are best.
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06 February 2013, 12:23
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Country: UK - England
Town: Ashton-under-Lyne Lancs
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Originally Posted by pow2gran
Just interested to know what others use for eye protection other than sunglasses when going for a blast in the boat. I've got a decent pair of sunglasses with a removable gasket and head strap but they're really uncomfortable round my eyes when I've had them on for more than half an hour but they have to be reasonably snug fitting to keep out water. I'm sure I've seen some folk wearing ski goggles or similar! Anyone got any suggestions as to what sort of goggles are best.
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06 February 2013, 12:46
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Make: Avon Searider 4M
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In summer i use proper Sunglasses, in winter ski goggles.
Though, I'm getting myself some face protection too soon, because goggles aren't really much use in the rain.
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06 February 2013, 13:05
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Country: UK - England
Town: Lancs
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I just use some bloc safety glasses. They work well, and are nice and cheap.
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06 February 2013, 13:18
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Country: UK - England
Town: Wirral & Caernarfon
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Gecko's for me, sunglasses ok when weather good, but I suffer when it's cold, my eyes really swell up with the cold wind 
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06 February 2013, 13:20
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Town: Glasgow
Boat name: Thunder
Make: Halmatic Arctic 22
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Goggles in spray and rain, Rainex them to disperse the water.
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06 February 2013, 13:23
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Gecko's for me, sunglasses ok when weather good, but I suffer when it's cold, my eyes really swell up with the cold wind |
It's called old age!!
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06 February 2013, 16:32
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Town: livingston
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Make: valiant
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Eye Protection
I have used a pair of Aldi ski goggles for 2 years without fogging. No need for an expensive pair. Add a russian furry cap and you are protected against wind noise, cold, rain.
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06 February 2013, 17:28
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Town: Wirral & Caernarfon
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It's called old age!!
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thanks for the reminder Billy 
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07 February 2013, 07:48
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Town: South Yorks
Boat name: Black Pig
Make: Ribcraft
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I should have known
Personally I wear a pair of polarised sunglasses on a floaty neckcord.
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07 February 2013, 07:54
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Country: USA
Town: NorCal
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I have had to reach down, grab my scuba mask, and put it on a few times. Usually during a very wet ride, or when it is raining hard.
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07 February 2013, 09:13
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Boat name: Wildheart
Make: Humber/Delta Seasafe
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Ceibe (or however you spell it!) saftey glasses - they are sufficiently "wraparound" to keep the rain out the eyeballs, but not so tight that they fog up. Tried a few different pairs, but these ones do the job nicely.
I found Ski goggles started to irritate my face once the foam seals had become nicely salinated.....
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