Jalien 0 #1 July 8, 2012 I'm thinking of getting these goggles: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLIMBING-SKY-DIVING-PARACHUTING-HAND-GLIDING-GOGGLES-/200495386223?pt=UK_SportingGoods_OtherSports&hash=item2eae74ce6f Anyone tried them for skydiving? Any info on fit, and wind seal? Are they well made? Thanks for looking Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #2 July 8, 2012 I got some goggles like those. I like my goggles tight, and the elastic on these went bad after only 2 jumps. So I will not be buying these again. Like a more regular skydiving goggle, they will provide a good seal provided your face fits them. ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamUK 3 #3 July 8, 2012 I use these with no problem. They also come with a strap that goes around your head: http://www.screwfix.com/p/bolle-eyewear-yellow-lens-tracker-safety-specs/21579 also available in clear lens http://www.screwfix.com/p/bolle-eyewear-clear-lens-tracker-safety-specs/43500 And save yourself 20 quid! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #4 July 8, 2012 QuoteI'm thinking of getting these goggles: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLIMBING-SKY-DIVING-PARACHUTING-HAND-GLIDING-GOGGLES-/200495386223?pt=UK_SportingGoods_OtherSports&hash=item2eae74ce6f Anyone tried them for skydiving? Any info on fit, and wind seal? Are they well made? Thanks for looking I dunno how comfy that plastic strap retainer/adjuster doohickey would be under a tight helmet...I've seen smaller fishing bobbers on tuna lines. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ParaHog 0 #5 July 8, 2012 Quote: "The frames are made from TR-90 a material that Dixon use in their military rang." Who is Dixon? What is "military rang"? And what really is "TR-90"? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #6 July 9, 2012 On ebay sellers through any use they kind think of in the description to get more hits. IMHO these are not skydiving googles. Neither is the second example in the thread. I guess Kroop googles are just not cool enough at $8. And of course they aren't skydiving googles either. They're horse racing googles. I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoogeyMan 0 #7 July 9, 2012 +1....... Soft goggles without the hard lens or frames that can become a sharp or hard object that is jammed into your eye are the way to go. Kroops have been jumped by thousands for decades. I have no financial interest in Kroops. But I do like to see folks be safe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #8 July 9, 2012 Quote On ebay sellers through any use they kind think of in the description to get more hits. IMHO these are not skydiving googles. Neither is the second example in the thread. I guess Kroop googles are just not cool enough at $8. And of course they aren't skydiving googles either. They're horse racing googles. Terry this IS the 21st century...it's not about working good, it's all about LOOKING good! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #9 July 9, 2012 QuoteQuote: "The frames are made from TR-90 a material that Dixon use in their military rang." Who is Dixon? What is "military rang"? And what really is "TR-90"? http://www.emsgrivory.com/mytools/datenblaetter/datenblaetter/grilamid_tr/TR_90_E.pdf Still working on Dixon and "military rang". Sparky It seems you can pay a lot more for the same thing. http://www.ussportseyewear.com/product.php/121/rx-extreme-sports-goggles-sunglasses-prescriptionMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #10 July 9, 2012 Quote Quote "The frames are made from TR-90 a material that Dixon use in their military rang." Who is Dixon? What is "military rang"? And what really is "TR-90"? http://www.emsgrivory.com/mytools/datenblaetter/datenblaetter/grilamid_tr/TR_90_E.pdf Quote: "Grilamid TR grades are transparent thermoplastic polyamides based on aliphatic and cycloaliphatic blocks."Oh, well that explains everything! I think I'll just go with "plastic". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #11 July 9, 2012 Quote Quote Quote "The frames are made from TR-90 a material that Dixon use in their military rang." Who is Dixon? What is "military rang"? And what really is "TR-90"? http://www.emsgrivory.com/mytools/datenblaetter/datenblaetter/grilamid_tr/TR_90_E.pdf Quote: "Grilamid TR grades are transparent thermoplastic polyamides based on aliphatic and cycloaliphatic blocks."Oh, well that explains everything! I think I'll just go with "plastic". John, you are so 80's. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joellercoaster 6 #12 July 9, 2012 QuoteWhat is "military rang"? I was more worried trying to figure out how the goggles might save you if you tried to go 'hand gliding'.-- "I'll tell you how all skydivers are judged, . They are judged by the laws of physics." - kkeenan "You jump out, pull the string and either live or die. What's there to be good at? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ctrph8 0 #13 July 9, 2012 I was thinking that Hand Gliding was when you drove fast with your arm out the window and making airplane noises... In which case the goggles would be perfect. QuoteQuoteWhat is "military rang"? I was more worried trying to figure out how the goggles might save you if you tried to go 'hand gliding'. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jalien 0 #14 July 9, 2012 damn right it's about looking good! thanks all for your inputs, may give them a miss... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
