Anyone tried using Ski goggles?

[dropzone_moron 0]

Hi all.

Newbie here. I made it past level 4 aff.
Instead of buying another set of eyewear. Has anyone tried using ski goggle for skydiving? Is that frown upon?

Thanks in advance,

[GravityGirl 0]

It's not frowned upon. But it's not very practicle either. Ski goggles are not very low profile. There is too much wind resistance. They can catch air and flip up.

Skydiving goggles are lower profile. They fit nice and snug against your face. There are lots of options with low price points.

Let me know if you want any help finding a pair that would be suitable for your face.

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[skybytch 273]

You can use whatever you'd like once you're off student status. Until then, use what your instructors tell you to use.

I wouldn't use ski goggles personally; not enough peripheral vision for my taste. Besides, skydiving goggles are cheap (most cost US$20 or less); I'd be less upset about losing a pair of $17 Flexi's than I would be about losing a pair of $40+ ski goggles.

[dropzone_moron 0]

GavityGirl - What do you recommend? I see many using jockey goggles. Should I follow the heard?

SkyBytch - Good advice.

[GravityGirl 0]

I wear Flex-Z goggles. The hard frame ones don't fit my tiny pin head!

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[GTAVercetti 0]

If you just want simple: Flex-Z or Sorz.

I like my Sorz: comforable and cheap. Same applies to Flex-Z

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[mik 2]

The other considerations might be comfort and closeness of fit.. have had jumps where the discomfort of new goggles gets in the way of the dive, and had another where the new but not so well fitting goggles came away from my eyes as I exited (first night jump. 14k, not enough time spent on the basics, a big lesson learned for the future).. not a huge problem on that jump and not much different to high speeds on a bike with eg sunglasses but not really ideal..

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[FrogNog 1]

Ski goggles are an option for glasses wearers, because some (edit) ski goggles will go over glasses. But they (especially the OtG goggles) are definitely bulky as people point out, which can lead to "flipping", and they significantly reduce peripheral vision. I could never truly see my handles while wearing them, for one thing.

That said, it still worked for me for some time, and I found them more comfortable in general than crushing my glasses against my face under a Kroops goggle. When I finally switched to a pair of prescription Barz I was so happy because I could see everywhere all at once.

If you don't wear glasses, nevermind.

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[KindredSpirit 0]

I did a few jumps with ski goggles but I realized I couldn't see my reserve handle with them on.
I now wear Sorz goggles.

"Kicking gravity's ass since 2003!"

[LemmingBoy 0]

Most of the ski goggles I have used are very well ventilated. When I point my tips downhill and haul ass, occasionally my eyes will be watering at the end of the run due to how much airflow went through the goggles.

I don't think teary eyes would help reading an altimeter.

[billvon 3,071]

I've made a few jumps with ski goggles, including a 30K one. They work OK. Visibility is somewhat restricted. They tend to blow off unless they're really tight.