windcatcher 0 #1 September 3, 2004 Hey guys, I was just wondering if instead of goggles, I could just jump with sunglasses and a retaining strap. Since I have contacts, should I just be wearing only goggles, or can I still wear sunglasses? Sarah Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #2 September 3, 2004 With just sunglasses you would probably endup loosing your contacts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivegirl 0 #3 September 3, 2004 I wear contacts and jump with sunglasses and have never had a problem....Pink Mafia Sis #26 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #4 September 3, 2004 Just buy goggles that are tinted, that way you are covered and won't risk losing a contact. Landing with no depth perception after losing a contact would be not good! Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #5 September 3, 2004 QuoteLanding with no depth perception after losing a contact would be not good! I've done it a dozen times, including once at night. It's really not that tough. Losing contacts, even disposables, is expensive and annoying, though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #6 September 3, 2004 I have met a lot of Contact wearers who use sunglasses wit h out issue. But as an instructor I would prefer you to have clear goggles so I can see your eyes when we jump. Once your off student status all the choices are your's. Many compititors and instructors prefer clear lens' for the same eye contact reasons. But sunglasses do come in handy at the begining or end of the jump day due to the attitude of the sun. Talk to the folks you jump with and in the end due what makes you feel comfortable and safe. MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #7 September 3, 2004 QuoteI've done it a dozen times, including once at night. It's really not that tough. Losing contacts, even disposables, is expensive and annoying, though. That depends on the prescription. When i lose a contact, i'm pretty much blind. Both times i landed and pounded in due to not being able to see anything other than large blurry shapes. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #8 September 3, 2004 Can you get perscription sunglasses? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #9 September 4, 2004 A fellow student 2 months back lost a contact in freefall. With her vision affected, she landed way off and into a ditch, breaking or badly bruising the heel. Prescription sunglasses seems like a much better idea, or carrying a spare set of glasses on your flight suit. How well or poorly you see with one or no contacts is the key. And of course, always have backup eyewear in the car to drive home! Are certain sunglasses very bad or good for jumping? My clear goggles are ok, but I'm not thrilled with em. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #10 September 4, 2004 Quote Are certain sunglasses very bad or good for jumping? My clear goggles are ok, but I'm not thrilled with em. I have a pair of wrap sunnies that are CRAP for skydiving. They work teriffic on my motor bike but your head is in a different orientation in freefall, so the relative wind will come from below your chin. I've found that if I don't have a good seal on the bottom of my specs, my eyes water up before I hit terminal, and I'm basically fucked until under canopy. I cant see shit. The only time i did it, i ended up dumping high, like 8000 (last load out and I signaled the others with me) I won't be trying that again with those spec, that's for cetain.You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #11 September 4, 2004 Another vote for prescription sunglasses here. However for regular sunglasses, Oakley makes some of the best, especially in terms of optical clarity, which explains their pricetag. Personally, I jump with a pair of Oakley Minutes made out of O-matter (high-strength ABS) with polycarbonate lenses. Whether I am doing RW, freefly, or birdman they just don't let air in enough to bother me. I rarely wear contacts, but when I have jumped in them, I've never had a problem. I'm on my 2nd pair in almost 4 years, they're damn tough glasses, and even though I abuse them they have just a couple of small scratches on the lenses. Lots of people have good luck with Gatorz. Whatever you choose, stay away from glass lenses and get shatter-proof.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shark 0 #12 September 4, 2004 What ever you decide on, please consult with your instructor. Shark (AFF-I and contact wearer) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vipersrath 0 #13 September 4, 2004 Check out Wiley-X eyeware (www.wileyx.com) while you are surfing, I bought a pair of Wiley-X SG-1s and have used them for the last 10 jumps. Rock solid and I have contacts. They do offer prescription lens options, I believe. Just another good option to consider. I should note that my instructors asked me not to use them until I was doing my AFF clear and pull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kris 0 #14 September 4, 2004 QuoteWhat ever you decide on, please consult with your instructor. D'oh! Good catch, Shark. I missed that part. Until my students get their A-license it's clear goggles only for them.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Bugs 0 #15 September 4, 2004 QuoteAnother vote for prescription sunglasses here. However for regular sunglasses, Oakley makes some of the best, especially in terms of optical clarity, which explains their pricetag. You can get Oakley as prescription as well! - I jump a pair of "Minute" prescription. They have a really nice field of view.-- david.olrik.dk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mattjw916 2 #16 September 7, 2004 I jumped without goggles, no sunglasses, and my contacts were fine. YMMV NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Cornjumper 0 #17 September 8, 2004 I'm a vote for prescription goggles, I was too worried about loosing a contact so I went with the goggles from sportrx.com I made around 100 jumps with mine (and even used my benefits from work to pay for them!) and they worked great every time. I kept them until I started corneal refractive therapy and I now use a regular pair of $10 goggles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #18 September 8, 2004 QuoteMany compititors and instructors prefer clear lens' for the same eye contact reasons. I'm with you on that. I hate jumping with some one that has sunglasses on. I can't tell where they are looking. A perfect example of that is when I was on a big way. I exited my AC and was approaching the formation. I looked to the side, as I needed to wait for a few jumpers from another AC to get in front of me and get to their slots. I could see one jumper approaching the formation, and he had on sunglasses. Did he see me? Where was he looking? I had no idea. I found out fast that he wasn't looking in my direction, as he "bumped" me on the way by. I suggest not getting into the habit of wearing sunglasses. I'll wear mine when I walk out to the plane, and even wear them on the ride up to altitude. But then I take them off and slip them in my jumpsuit. When I land, they are right were I left them, and I put them back on for the walk in.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skyhighkiy 0 #19 September 8, 2004 But sunglasses do come in handy at the begining or end of the jump day due to the attitude of the sun.Quote HEED THIS WARNING I made a sunset jump w/ tinted goggles on one time....the light was fine when we left the ground, but after our 20 minute climb (in a c-182) it was way too dark to be wearing anything tinted. couldn't pull the goggles off because I was afraid to take the helmet off at the time (13 jumps) and the goggles were way too tight came in to a downwind landing, luckily the wind wasn't blowing too hard moral of the story, be careful when you choose to wear tinted, and if it's even hinting towards sunset, bring clears/sunglasses BE THE BUDDHA! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kris 0 #20 September 8, 2004 QuoteI suggest not getting into the habit of wearing sunglasses. I'll wear mine when I walk out to the plane, and even wear them on the ride up to altitude. But then I take them off and slip them in my jumpsuit. When I land, they are right were I left them, and I put them back on for the walk in. I wish I could do that Mar, but my eyes are incredibly light sensitive. Tinted goggles and sunglasses aren't an option for me, they're a requirement, even on a lot of cloudy days. I'm just a squinty, watery-eyed messican without them.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkydiveNFlorida 0 #21 September 8, 2004 QuoteHey guys, I was just wondering if instead of goggles, I could just jump with sunglasses and a retaining strap. Since I have contacts, should I just be wearing only goggles, or can I still wear sunglasses? Sarah I was wearing contacts for a while (gave it up). Anyhow, after 8 months of jumping, I finally lost one. It made landing a bit of a project because I had one eye with corrective lens, and one w/o. It really screws up depth perception. I wear sunglasses, so your choice. I didn't hesitate to continue wearing them after that... now I just gave up contacts and use my super-focusing ability Angela. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpergirl 0 #22 September 8, 2004 I have contacts and was having some problems with them before... and I have a full face helmet. I have never jumped with just sunglasses, so I don't have anything to compare it to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dresherr 0 #23 September 9, 2004 QuoteA fellow student 2 months back lost a contact in freefall. With her vision affected, she landed way off and into a ditch, breaking or badly bruising the heel. With that bad of eyesight she should carry a spare magnifying glass Good Times! -Richy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GAskygirl 31 #24 September 9, 2004 So very true. But on the up side of that... if you take the tinted glasses off under canopy, when you're worried about it being too dark for you to land comfortably, suddenly there's all kinds of light! I've had good luck with these (https://www.square1.com/Manufacturers/Square1/cat210.html#TorsanG103) with my contacts. I don't use them often; usually I stick to my Oxygn for contact reasons (both those in my eyes and that you get from knees during fast 4-way). Blue Skies! -=Christy=- D-21464 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tspillers 0 #25 September 9, 2004 I'm with you Kris. I had someone talk me into wearing sunglasses many years ago (not skydiving) because of 'harmful UV's', blah, blah, blah.... Now my eyes are so sensitive, I have to have sunglasses. I don't wear contacts, so my sunglasses/goggles are Gatorz. If it is sunset load, I just take them off under canopy if I think it will be a dusk landing. Some people with contacts jump Gatorz (I seel them to a couple) but there is a chance of some airflow there. I am not totally useless, I can be used as a bad example. 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 Go To Topic Listing
Kris 0 #14 September 4, 2004 QuoteWhat ever you decide on, please consult with your instructor. D'oh! Good catch, Shark. I missed that part. Until my students get their A-license it's clear goggles only for them.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bugs 0 #15 September 4, 2004 QuoteAnother vote for prescription sunglasses here. However for regular sunglasses, Oakley makes some of the best, especially in terms of optical clarity, which explains their pricetag. You can get Oakley as prescription as well! - I jump a pair of "Minute" prescription. They have a really nice field of view.-- david.olrik.dk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattjw916 2 #16 September 7, 2004 I jumped without goggles, no sunglasses, and my contacts were fine. YMMV NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornjumper 0 #17 September 8, 2004 I'm a vote for prescription goggles, I was too worried about loosing a contact so I went with the goggles from sportrx.com I made around 100 jumps with mine (and even used my benefits from work to pay for them!) and they worked great every time. I kept them until I started corneal refractive therapy and I now use a regular pair of $10 goggles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #18 September 8, 2004 QuoteMany compititors and instructors prefer clear lens' for the same eye contact reasons. I'm with you on that. I hate jumping with some one that has sunglasses on. I can't tell where they are looking. A perfect example of that is when I was on a big way. I exited my AC and was approaching the formation. I looked to the side, as I needed to wait for a few jumpers from another AC to get in front of me and get to their slots. I could see one jumper approaching the formation, and he had on sunglasses. Did he see me? Where was he looking? I had no idea. I found out fast that he wasn't looking in my direction, as he "bumped" me on the way by. I suggest not getting into the habit of wearing sunglasses. I'll wear mine when I walk out to the plane, and even wear them on the ride up to altitude. But then I take them off and slip them in my jumpsuit. When I land, they are right were I left them, and I put them back on for the walk in.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyhighkiy 0 #19 September 8, 2004 But sunglasses do come in handy at the begining or end of the jump day due to the attitude of the sun.Quote HEED THIS WARNING I made a sunset jump w/ tinted goggles on one time....the light was fine when we left the ground, but after our 20 minute climb (in a c-182) it was way too dark to be wearing anything tinted. couldn't pull the goggles off because I was afraid to take the helmet off at the time (13 jumps) and the goggles were way too tight came in to a downwind landing, luckily the wind wasn't blowing too hard moral of the story, be careful when you choose to wear tinted, and if it's even hinting towards sunset, bring clears/sunglasses BE THE BUDDHA! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kris 0 #20 September 8, 2004 QuoteI suggest not getting into the habit of wearing sunglasses. I'll wear mine when I walk out to the plane, and even wear them on the ride up to altitude. But then I take them off and slip them in my jumpsuit. When I land, they are right were I left them, and I put them back on for the walk in. I wish I could do that Mar, but my eyes are incredibly light sensitive. Tinted goggles and sunglasses aren't an option for me, they're a requirement, even on a lot of cloudy days. I'm just a squinty, watery-eyed messican without them.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkydiveNFlorida 0 #21 September 8, 2004 QuoteHey guys, I was just wondering if instead of goggles, I could just jump with sunglasses and a retaining strap. Since I have contacts, should I just be wearing only goggles, or can I still wear sunglasses? Sarah I was wearing contacts for a while (gave it up). Anyhow, after 8 months of jumping, I finally lost one. It made landing a bit of a project because I had one eye with corrective lens, and one w/o. It really screws up depth perception. I wear sunglasses, so your choice. I didn't hesitate to continue wearing them after that... now I just gave up contacts and use my super-focusing ability Angela. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpergirl 0 #22 September 8, 2004 I have contacts and was having some problems with them before... and I have a full face helmet. I have never jumped with just sunglasses, so I don't have anything to compare it to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dresherr 0 #23 September 9, 2004 QuoteA fellow student 2 months back lost a contact in freefall. With her vision affected, she landed way off and into a ditch, breaking or badly bruising the heel. With that bad of eyesight she should carry a spare magnifying glass Good Times! -Richy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GAskygirl 31 #24 September 9, 2004 So very true. But on the up side of that... if you take the tinted glasses off under canopy, when you're worried about it being too dark for you to land comfortably, suddenly there's all kinds of light! I've had good luck with these (https://www.square1.com/Manufacturers/Square1/cat210.html#TorsanG103) with my contacts. I don't use them often; usually I stick to my Oxygn for contact reasons (both those in my eyes and that you get from knees during fast 4-way). Blue Skies! -=Christy=- D-21464 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tspillers 0 #25 September 9, 2004 I'm with you Kris. I had someone talk me into wearing sunglasses many years ago (not skydiving) because of 'harmful UV's', blah, blah, blah.... Now my eyes are so sensitive, I have to have sunglasses. I don't wear contacts, so my sunglasses/goggles are Gatorz. If it is sunset load, I just take them off under canopy if I think it will be a dusk landing. Some people with contacts jump Gatorz (I seel them to a couple) but there is a chance of some airflow there. I am not totally useless, I can be used as a bad example. 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
Kris 0 #20 September 8, 2004 QuoteI suggest not getting into the habit of wearing sunglasses. I'll wear mine when I walk out to the plane, and even wear them on the ride up to altitude. But then I take them off and slip them in my jumpsuit. When I land, they are right were I left them, and I put them back on for the walk in. I wish I could do that Mar, but my eyes are incredibly light sensitive. Tinted goggles and sunglasses aren't an option for me, they're a requirement, even on a lot of cloudy days. I'm just a squinty, watery-eyed messican without them.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveNFlorida 0 #21 September 8, 2004 QuoteHey guys, I was just wondering if instead of goggles, I could just jump with sunglasses and a retaining strap. Since I have contacts, should I just be wearing only goggles, or can I still wear sunglasses? Sarah I was wearing contacts for a while (gave it up). Anyhow, after 8 months of jumping, I finally lost one. It made landing a bit of a project because I had one eye with corrective lens, and one w/o. It really screws up depth perception. I wear sunglasses, so your choice. I didn't hesitate to continue wearing them after that... now I just gave up contacts and use my super-focusing ability Angela. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #22 September 8, 2004 I have contacts and was having some problems with them before... and I have a full face helmet. I have never jumped with just sunglasses, so I don't have anything to compare it to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dresherr 0 #23 September 9, 2004 QuoteA fellow student 2 months back lost a contact in freefall. With her vision affected, she landed way off and into a ditch, breaking or badly bruising the heel. With that bad of eyesight she should carry a spare magnifying glass Good Times! -Richy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GAskygirl 31 #24 September 9, 2004 So very true. But on the up side of that... if you take the tinted glasses off under canopy, when you're worried about it being too dark for you to land comfortably, suddenly there's all kinds of light! I've had good luck with these (https://www.square1.com/Manufacturers/Square1/cat210.html#TorsanG103) with my contacts. I don't use them often; usually I stick to my Oxygn for contact reasons (both those in my eyes and that you get from knees during fast 4-way). Blue Skies! -=Christy=- D-21464 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tspillers 0 #25 September 9, 2004 I'm with you Kris. I had someone talk me into wearing sunglasses many years ago (not skydiving) because of 'harmful UV's', blah, blah, blah.... Now my eyes are so sensitive, I have to have sunglasses. I don't wear contacts, so my sunglasses/goggles are Gatorz. If it is sunset load, I just take them off under canopy if I think it will be a dusk landing. Some people with contacts jump Gatorz (I seel them to a couple) but there is a chance of some airflow there. I am not totally useless, I can be used as a bad example. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
