RandomLemming 0 #1 February 22, 2006 Thanks to a lot of people who replied about my glasses frame post, I've been looking at all of my options. I was just wondering if adidas goggles are suitable for skydiving. I've found a set at http://www.adidas.com/eyewear/catalogue/index.asp?pFilter=category&pValue=sc_6&strCountry_adidascom=com&strBrand_adidascom=performance specifically the yodai model that takes a regular glasses insert. My only worry is that this goggle is a little big and might get really tugged at while doing things like backloops. Can anyone please advise me if this would be a suitable goggle for jumping ? If not, I guess it's just wait for SportRx to be able to deliver :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #2 February 22, 2006 Quotehttp://www.adidas.com/eyewear/catalogue/index.asp?pFilter=category&pValue=sc_6&strCountry_adidascom=com&strBrand_adidascom=performance Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gus 1 #3 February 22, 2006 I jump a pair of Adidas Elevation with prescription inserts and I love them. No problems at all. Pic here. GusOutpatientsOnline.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdfreefly 1 #4 February 22, 2006 The ones you listed are for snowboarding. The field of view in those things is seriously limited. I certainly wouldn't recomend that for a new jumper. Why not order these? Methane Freefly - got stink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #5 February 22, 2006 I've used these clear flex goggles over the last year also. Those snowboard goggles look like they could catch something (air, a hand, or other snag) and take your glasses with them."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandomLemming 0 #6 February 22, 2006 QuoteThe ones you listed are for snowboarding. The field of view in those things is seriously limited. I certainly wouldn't recomend that for a new jumper. Why not order these? What are those, and do they come in a prescription option ? If they are, they would be ideal :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandomLemming 0 #7 February 22, 2006 Say what ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leapdog 0 #8 February 22, 2006 Quote What are those, and do they come in a prescription option ? If they are, they would be ideal :) My father uses these and he just put lenses from a pair of prescription glasses in which the frame broke in there. Gunnery Sergeant of Marines "I would like it if I were challenged mentally at my job and not feel like I'm mentally challenged." - Co-worker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #9 February 22, 2006 These seem to be working for our perscription customers so far: http://www.iseattlecommerce.com/merchant/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=GG&Category_Code=Wiley+X Wiley X SG1. In my opinion, snowboard goggles are not low profile enough for skdiving. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #10 February 22, 2006 I hate over-the-glasses goggles. Used kroops for my first 50 jumps or so, then got a full face that I've used ever since, except for 2 tandems. Now I'm about to get into camera flying and was pretty much forced into an open face helmet (Bonehead Helmets, are you listening? WTF? There's a giant market for full face camera helmets and nobody is making them anymore. Get on that already!) I tried a pair of those flex-z goggles once for one tandem, and really liked them a lot more than the kroops. Much more comfortable and much lower profile. I just didn't know what brand they were at the time. So recently I went and bought a pair of flex-z's and another pair of flexvisions (both from square1). I figured 2 pairs are a good idea since I'm bound to forget goggles every once in a while after not using them in 600 jumps... The flexvision goggles are a flat piece of soft plastic... folds easily so I stuck them in a jumpsuit pocket as backups. Not very comfortable and much much bigger than the flex-z's (they pretty much cover my entire forehead). But both types seem much better than my old "kroops for the blind." Never tried prescription goggles... looked into sport RX but they only take such low prescriptions that ya might as well go without glasses anyway and save yourself all that money. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandomLemming 0 #11 February 22, 2006 Thanks for the pointer. I'll see if I can find those in the Uk :) At the moment, it looks like I may have found some adidas climacool goggles that look a little bit more suitable. I'm going to try a pair tomorrow, and to find out if they do them in clear lenses. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markj 0 #12 February 22, 2006 I know someone who used these for a while and they worked fine. They come with arms for when using as glasses but also come with a strap. http://www.vision3k.com/product.asp?dept_id=1081 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #13 February 22, 2006 Nike also makes a pair of wrap around goggles/sunglases for perscription. Pretty spendy, but quite nice. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uponone 0 #14 February 22, 2006 Also check out http://www.panoptx.com/html/va_motor.htm I use them for skydiving and riding motorcycles. Edited to add: I use the Velocity CV's for freeflying and they work better than any glass/goggle i've used and they look good too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandomLemming 0 #15 February 22, 2006 I've just been looking at the Elevation: http://www.sportspectacles.co.uk/AdidasElevationClimaCool.asp I'm not sure I can tell the difference between it and the Evil Eye, but I have found an optician that I will be visiting tomorrow to check these out. Hopefully this will do the trick - now to just find some half way decent sunglasses and I'm done. The only problem is that now that I've solved my glasses problem, what do I do for the next 21 days until ground school starts? :D Thanks all! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #16 February 23, 2006 QuoteSay what ? Just making the link clicky for you bro Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gus 1 #17 February 23, 2006 QuoteI've just been looking at the Elevation.....I'm not sure I can tell the difference between it and the Evil Eye I tried both on and the Evil Eye don't have the foam/rubber liner around the bottom of the glasses, only across the top. GusOutpatientsOnline.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandomLemming 0 #18 February 23, 2006 Ah ,thanks - I didn't even notice that :) What I should have done was find another page with the product seeing as that flash mess wouldn't let me direct link: ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandomLemming 0 #19 February 23, 2006 You don't have a link or a model for the Nike at all do you ? I had a look at a couple of items today. The Adidas elevation looks like it _might_ work, but the insert is quite small. Also, my prescription is pretty bad, so it's going to be a bit of a wait and see job. I wouldn't mind looking at other options in the meantime :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #20 February 23, 2006 You're welcome. Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #21 February 23, 2006 QuoteThese seem to be working for our prescription customers so far: http://www.iseattlecommerce.com/merchant/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=GG&Category_Code=Wiley+X Wiley X SG1. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> What type of material/metal/plastic are Wiley X frames made of? Specifically, will they tolerate students "lovingly" slamming my head into the door frame? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites EricaH 0 #22 February 23, 2006 QuoteThe only problem is that now that I've solved my glasses problem, what do I do for the next 21 days until ground school starts? Not to be a downer, but I believe you have to use clear goggles until you're off student status, or at least for a while. But that could've been just a dz policy, not a USPA one. Something to look into, you may end up having to wear the giant plastic goggles over your regular glasses for a while. There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GravityGirl 0 #23 February 23, 2006 The Wiley X are made of a plastic composite. They are very rugged. My nephew is special ops and wore them in Iraq. He said they were good. They have a good warranty also. From their web site: "Designed for jump missions, close-quarter combat, urban warfare or just looking good in your downtime." Our local ParaRescue Team also uses them. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RandomLemming 0 #24 February 23, 2006 The Adidas Elevation's have a clear lens option. The optician seemed pretty confused as to why I wanted it, but I have made sure to order it :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RandomLemming 0 #25 February 23, 2006 QuoteThese seem to be working for our perscription customers so far: http://www.iseattlecommerce.com/merchant/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=GG&Category_Code=Wiley+X Wiley X SG1. In my opinion, snowboard goggles are not low profile enough for skdiving. Sorry to bug you again, but I don't see anything on that page about these being able to take a prescription. Have I missed something somewhere ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
EricaH 0 #22 February 23, 2006 QuoteThe only problem is that now that I've solved my glasses problem, what do I do for the next 21 days until ground school starts? Not to be a downer, but I believe you have to use clear goggles until you're off student status, or at least for a while. But that could've been just a dz policy, not a USPA one. Something to look into, you may end up having to wear the giant plastic goggles over your regular glasses for a while. There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #23 February 23, 2006 The Wiley X are made of a plastic composite. They are very rugged. My nephew is special ops and wore them in Iraq. He said they were good. They have a good warranty also. From their web site: "Designed for jump missions, close-quarter combat, urban warfare or just looking good in your downtime." Our local ParaRescue Team also uses them. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandomLemming 0 #24 February 23, 2006 The Adidas Elevation's have a clear lens option. The optician seemed pretty confused as to why I wanted it, but I have made sure to order it :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandomLemming 0 #25 February 23, 2006 QuoteThese seem to be working for our perscription customers so far: http://www.iseattlecommerce.com/merchant/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=GG&Category_Code=Wiley+X Wiley X SG1. In my opinion, snowboard goggles are not low profile enough for skdiving. Sorry to bug you again, but I don't see anything on that page about these being able to take a prescription. Have I missed something somewhere ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
