Goggles for ribbing

two stroke mick · 28 December 2009, 20:22

who uses goggles for ribbing and if so what do you recommend?
TSM

Channel Ribs · 28 December 2009, 20:56

Get a pair of "tactical" goggles from Viper, they are not too pricey and come with a range of tints (or not). Expect to pay less than 15 quid.

Chris · 28 December 2009, 20:58

Oakley H20 on eBay

These work for me

Petrov · 28 December 2009, 22:26

I use the Revision Locust, they are fantastic in all weathers.

http://www.revisioneyewear.com/eyegear.html

9D280 · 29 December 2009, 09:11

I got fed up with goggles steaming up, and now use the CEBE wraparound safety glasses as sold by the bucketload from all good tool hire shops!

s*d all use in the sunshine, but up here that isn't usually a problem!

Worth trying out a few different makes, as some will fit your face better than others

Julie · 29 December 2009, 10:18

Squash glasses are good too, as they don't cover all your face, and still keep the wind out of your eyes.....

Hightower · 29 December 2009, 12:33

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Originally Posted by 9D280

I got fed up with goggles steaming up, and now use the CEBE wraparound safety glasses as sold by the bucketload from all good tool hire shops!

s*d all use in the sunshine, but up here that isn't usually a problem!

Worth trying out a few different makes, as some will fit your face better than others

Earlier in the year I was working for a company that did lots of TIG welding. They had a large selection of Safety glasses, some were mildly tinted ones but from the outside they're mirrored and look rather good. These are also grade one and wraparound so keep most of the wind out and stop insects from landing in your eye

, they also damp down the glare from the Sun but don't adversly affect vision when it gets rather overcast in the winter. You'd want to change to clear glasses at night however.

C2 RIBS · 29 December 2009, 13:04

As well as having Gecko helmet with the visor, I also use ski googles I bought at one of the boat shows last year from Eye Level Optical-http://www.eyeleveloptical.co.uk/
01233 750254
This site appears to still being built but the goggles are great and very comfy, might even be at this London show

Updates- just checked and from show site it looks like they will be at the show http://www.londonboatshow.com/2010/e...evel%20Optical

9D280 · 29 December 2009, 13:13

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Originally Posted by Hightower

These are also grade one and .......and stop insects from landing in your eye

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Just how big are the insects round your part of the world?

Being vaguely serious again, they sound like a tinted version of what I use- keeps what needs to stay out out, & still lets you see. Unfortunately up here it's usually rain rather than insects that cause the problems......

Lewy · 29 December 2009, 15:16

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Originally Posted by Chris

Oakley H20 on eBay

These work for me

yup me too

Hightower · 29 December 2009, 15:18

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Originally Posted by 9D280

Just how big are the insects round your part of the world?

I hit a Bee at 35 knotts whilst out in the Summer and it bloody hurt! Granted it wasn't in the eye but was on the cheek, so pretty close. It fell down and onto the Console. I'm also pleased to report that once it had headbutted me it flew off again

Channel Ribs · 29 December 2009, 15:42

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Originally Posted by Hightower

I hit a Bee at 35 knotts whilst out in the Summer and it bloody hurt! Granted it wasn't in the eye but was on the cheek, so pretty close. It fell down and onto the Console. I'm also pleased to report that once it had headbutted me it flew off again

Good job these beasties do not fly backwards!

Flying cuttlefish anyone?

alystra · 30 December 2009, 10:19

I got mine from www.axminster.co.uk Uvex Ultra Vision Safety Goggles and Face Shield. (310225 and 310224). They're quite comfortable with the face shield attached. The shield hasn't blown off yet (25-30knts) and works well. Also got Uvex Ultra Comfort Safety Goggles (310226). They are really comfortable.

The Comfort don't steam up, the Vision, with the face shield clear as soon as I get under way and once warm don't steam up.

Both types fit over my glasses. I'm very pleased with both sets.

Maximus · 30 December 2009, 11:00

I have used both goggles and the Phace off mask [which I got from JK] IMO When its rough and [or] cold the Phace off wins out,as it covers the whole face and water just flows off[instead of down your neck].They do come with tinted lenses too,I found it a good idea to drill some holes in the mouth piece[as specified] to stop it fogging when you are wrapped right up.

Leapy · 30 December 2009, 11:35

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Originally Posted by Chris

Oakley H20 on eBay

These work for me

The dogs....

C2 RIBS · 30 December 2009, 17:26

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Originally Posted by Chris

Oakley H20 on eBay

These work for me

TSM, I looked at these also and they are good and can be found cheaper than e bay at present

Bam Bam · 30 December 2009, 18:05

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Originally Posted by C2 RIBS

TSM, I looked at these also and they are good and can be found cheaper than e bay at present

Where are they cheaper cheaper than ebay, I fancy a pair if they are comfy and light?

C2 RIBS · 30 December 2009, 18:11

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Originally Posted by Bam Bam

Where are they cheaper cheaper than ebay, I fancy a pair if they are comfy and light?

try this
http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productD...productID=5947

The Grocer · 30 December 2009, 23:33

I've been using these:

<http://www.screwfix.com/prods/28278/Workwear-PPE/Protective-Clothing/Eye-Protection/Pulsafe-Sperian-Amber-Lens-Safety-Specs>

with tolerable results.

And if anyone would like to try some out, there's a pair somewhere between Wee Cumbrae and Bute...

(Don't put lightweight items on top of liferaft casing when doing 25 kts groundspeed into 25 kts of wind. Just a hint.)

tonymac · 31 December 2009, 10:42

I bought a few pairs of ski goggles (cheap) and use them. They go over my glasses great. The extra pairs are for guests on the boat or when mine take wings !!

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