Okay, I'm thinking about snowboarding. Do I have to wear goggles AND my glasses at the same time? 'Cause I don't have contacts or anything. Please help!
2006-09-09 11:12:03 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Winter Sports
I had this same problem when I started snowboarding. I did manage to find goggles that fit over my glasses, and most people wear smaller glasses today anyway, so that shouldn't be a problem in the least. The problem lies in fogging.
To prevent your glasses from fogging up inside your goggles, and they will, get either a defogging cloth and wipe them just before you start up the chairlift, or get the spray solution. Both work, but you may have to do it more than once per day.
Two years ago I finally got contacts. It's just so much easier for me during the snowboarding season. If you decide to do that, be sure to tell the optometrist that you want them for being outdoors in winter. He/she will go over options with you to prevent your contacts and/or eyes from drying out.
2006-09-11 02:19:16 · answer #1 · answered by Dewhitewolf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to wear goggles, but it will help with your glasses fogging up!
Almost all brands of goggles make an eyeglass specific model. These tend to be a little wider so to fit around the frames. Depending on your glasses, some regular models will even work (I know that Oakley frames, such as the A-Frame, will work with some type of glasses). Make sure that you try on a bunch of different styles so that you find one that fits and is comfortable.
2006-09-10 19:44:45 · answer #2 · answered by smsherrick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smith Sport Optics sells a Goggle called the OTG (over the goggle) just for folks with glasses. They range around $45. Check out your local shop for details.
2006-09-09 18:24:08 · answer #3 · answered by Mike C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think I remember seeing special goggles that go over your glasses in the sports store.You will need goggles tho. Have fun snowboarding- I fell *a lot* at first, but it was fun!!!
2006-09-09 18:17:43 · answer #4 · answered by SnowGirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom had glasses before she got laser eye surgery, she just wore her goggles over her glasses. I often ski in sunglasses because I don't like my goggles but they are required for racing. I also just pull my goggles down over my sunglasses because if I took them off and put them in a pocket I'd end up breaking them or something hitting gates.
2006-09-10 16:49:45 · answer #5 · answered by SkiBabe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do sell special goggles that fit around goggles. I used to use them before I got contacts.
You would have to go to a snow shop to buy them...not Walmart or the like.
2006-09-10 13:06:06 · answer #6 · answered by powhound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wear goggles over your glasses. thats what i did before i got contacts
2006-09-10 12:43:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go to your local ski shop, and check out their goggles to see if they fit over your glasses.
2006-09-09 23:45:27 · answer #8 · answered by prestavalve 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are sport goggles that u can get ur Rx on them so u dont have to damage ur own glasses...
2006-09-09 18:14:35 · answer #9 · answered by ξℓ Çђαηφσ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they sell big goggles to go over glasses
2006-09-09 18:14:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋