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straightedgeteen
Apr 4, 2003, 4:25 PM
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Hey what are the best sunglasses for climbing? i had some oakley a frames but they were stolen. any way what do you wear and what kind are the best?????
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paulv7
Apr 4, 2003, 4:34 PM
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I got a cheap pair from REI when I was out in CO. They work just fine and if I lose/break them its no big deal
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wildtrail
Apr 4, 2003, 4:55 PM
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I use my Julbo glasses. Best lenses you can put on your eyes.
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mtnjohn
Apr 4, 2003, 5:03 PM
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BLUE BLOCKERS!
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gretchino
Apr 4, 2003, 5:11 PM
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Sunglasses annoy me...the less I have to worry about on my face, the better I climb (so I say... :P )
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cloudbreak
Apr 4, 2003, 5:37 PM
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"What are the best sunglasses for climbing" .......doood! You ask a grip of questions, non-stop, all the time......BUT this one tops the stup list!!! Hands down!!!
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koko
Apr 4, 2003, 7:09 PM
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i dont like wearing sunglasses when climbing because they get in the way and block peripheral vision. but hey, thats just me.
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wildtrail
Apr 4, 2003, 7:15 PM
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In reply to: "What are the best sunglasses for climbing" .......doood! You ask a grip of questions, non-stop, all the time......BUT this one tops the stup list!!! Hands down!!!
Why does everyone always get down on others for asking questions around here? Maybe his slew of questions has a purpose.
#1 He's using a question for its intended purpose. To obtain information.
#2 He's just trying to have a conversation.
I would think #1, but #2 is possible.
Really, do we need to flame everyone one for asking questions? Well, maybe shoe questions... :D
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cloudbreak
Apr 4, 2003, 7:25 PM
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Stephen, my flaming point, as harsh as it may have been, was that are there really sunglasses that are the "best" for climbing. I mean come on!
There was another thread way back about somebody asking what was the best vehicle for climbing. If you read the thread, you would've seen that pretty much anybody that posted said that what they drive is ample to get them to the crag.
Is there really a "better" vehicle, pair of sunglasses, pants, shirt, underwear, hairstyle, etc.., that is better for climbing?
I hate sounding like a dick, but.....
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staticbuz
Apr 4, 2003, 7:30 PM
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actually cloudbreak.. I hear that Thong underwear really helps women get up the rock...
-Static-
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cloudbreak
Apr 4, 2003, 7:32 PM
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LOL! Can't argue with that!
It's a G thing....ain't it?
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talons05
Apr 4, 2003, 7:47 PM
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Wait a minute... Who's doing the getting up?
Anyways, I must say that it's better to have a cheap pair for cragging, so if you break them it's no big deal. In the mountains though, get a good pair, like CEBE or Julbo.
A.W.
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straightedgeteen
Apr 4, 2003, 8:06 PM
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In reply to: "What are the best sunglasses for climbing" .......doood! You ask a grip of questions, non-stop, all the time......BUT this one tops the stup list!!! Hands down!!!
Like i said my oakleys were stolen and i wanna buy a new pair thats what im asking what people have/ like so i dont buy crap
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curt
Apr 4, 2003, 8:12 PM
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I have a pair of Smith (the guys that make really good ski goggles) sunglasses that work well for climbing. They are light and curve around the side enough that they don't obstruct your peripheral vision too much. They seem comparable to Oakley to me--but quite a bit less expensive.
I usually only wear them climbing at higher altitudes though, where I am concerned about sunburning my corneas--as in the Tetons.
Curt
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wildtrail
Apr 4, 2003, 9:23 PM
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In reply to: Stephen, my flaming point, as harsh as it may have been, was that are there really sunglasses that are the "best" for climbing. I mean come on! There was another thread way back about somebody asking what was the best vehicle for climbing. If you read the thread, you would've seen that pretty much anybody that posted said that what they drive is ample to get them to the crag. Is there really a "better" vehicle, pair of sunglasses, pants, shirt, underwear, hairstyle, etc.., that is better for climbing? I hate sounding like a dick, but.....
True, and that's cool. I'm not trying to blame anything on you as you've always been cool here.
It's just that, though your point that there isn't a perfect pair, I think who better to ask than your fellow climber? That's all. Even if it is repetative (except for shoes :D )
There is a thread on this site to cover everything. Sometimes, and I am probably just a retard, it is hard to find. I've done forum searches and turned up nadda before. That's all.
Steve
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dekenstructor1
Apr 4, 2003, 9:27 PM
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i also have smith glasses
polarized
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direland
Jan 26, 2010, 4:46 AM
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You are a dick, or at least you're doing a good impersonation of a dick. I've never said that on a forum before but there's a first time for everything. The question is actually a really good one - different lens colours make quite a large difference in depth perception and contrast, particularly in low light or dull light conditions. This translates into generally being able to see better on the rock, for example being able to discern difficult to see features in the rock more easily. Try it yourself.
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nkane
Jan 26, 2010, 5:28 AM
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direland wrote: You are a dick, or at least you're doing a good impersonation of a dick. I've never said that on a forum before but there's a first time for everything. The question is actually a really good one - different lens colours make quite a large difference in depth perception and contrast, particularly in low light or dull light conditions. This translates into generally being able to see better on the rock, for example being able to discern difficult to see features in the rock more easily. Try it yourself.
Huh? Blast from the past?
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karmiclimber
Jan 26, 2010, 5:47 AM
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I'm a huge fan of Native sunglasses. Smith is good too. If you are going to wear nice sunglasses climbing- get a lanyard thingie for them. Otherwise, get the cheap ones- ala chillies from Rei.
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curt
Jan 26, 2010, 5:52 AM
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Well, hopefully by now, the poor guy has found some acceptable shades.
Curt
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scottek67
Jan 26, 2010, 7:32 AM
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[quote "curt"]I have a pair of Smith (the guys that make really good ski goggles) sunglasses that work well for climbing. They are light and curve around the side enough that they don't obstruct your peripheral vision too much. They seem comparable to Oakley to me--but quite a bit less expensive.
I usually only wear them climbing at higher altitudes though, where I am concerned about sunburning my corneas--as in the Tetons.
Curt[/quote]
now that's old school, Curt. but Smith still rocks!
and now here's new school...
[url]http://tinyurl.com/ya2cage[/url]
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Bats
Jan 26, 2010, 1:39 PM
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The $0.99 sunglasses...so if I break them, oops, oh well. But I agree with the majority on here about climbing with sunglasses, I don't like to do it, even if they are cheap. 
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AntinJ
Jan 26, 2010, 1:55 PM
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Smith Interlock Spoiler:
Awesome shades with 3 interchangeable lenses (Black, Purple, Clear). Great for Ice/Alpine climbing.
If you do a little shopping around you can find them for well under $100.
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Fenst
Jan 26, 2010, 6:18 PM
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I've had the smith proof and the smith method both polarized brown. The methods are sitting somewhere in pirates cove Summersville Lake, WV. I lost them while DWS or Deep water bouldering. They fell right off my face when I "fell" in. They are at the south end of the cove if any body wants them.
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cloudbreak
Jan 26, 2010, 6:28 PM
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direland wrote: You are a dick, or at least you're doing a good impersonation of a dick. I've never said that on a forum before but there's a first time for everything.
And your a dumb ass for bringing a 7 year old thread back to life.
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