pditto 0 #1 March 31, 2004 I need some suggestions on a new pair of goggles. I wear soft contacts and have had them sucked right out of my eye in freefall with the goggles I have now. Looking to spend no more than $30. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #2 March 31, 2004 That happened to me. I had the worst landing of my life because I had no depth perception and flared WAY too high. What works best for me is the flexi goggles. The ones that are just flexible clear plastic, because they mold to your face and seal better than the ones that are hard, shaped plastic. if the little air holes are a problem, a little piece of duct tape or a hot glue gun will fix it right quick. they cost about $15. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #3 March 31, 2004 I believe Nightingail is refering to the Flex-Z goggles. Also nice are the FlexVision goggles. Super adjustable and seal so well I wear them over small glasses.... PM me if you need help finding them.....---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoink 321 #4 March 31, 2004 Nightingale is spot on... I've had exactly the same problem a couple of times with Sorz goggles. These sort it right out... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #5 March 31, 2004 the ones in the first picture you posted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #6 April 1, 2004 The best goggles for contact wearers are the cheaper ones fortunately. I wear contacts and have not had any problems with the Flexvision Goggles. They are not as comfy but they work. I make a little loop too tighten them up real good before exiting and loosen them up under canopy. In the past I have tried em all. Nothing really entirely seals out the wind like the Flexvision googles.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miami 0 #7 April 1, 2004 QuoteI need some suggestions on a new pair of goggles. I wear soft contacts and have had them sucked right out of my eye in freefall with the goggles I have now. Looking to spend no more than $30. Grateful Freds have been my goggle of choice for about the past nine years. They are a little softer than the Flexvision goggles, don't have that little edge that falls off and gets all sticky like the Flex-Z, mold perfectly to your face, last just about forever if you take halfway decent care of them...and it's all that for only 6 bucks! Sunshine factory has them in six different colors, I highly recommend them. Hope this helps...Miami Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fudd 0 #8 April 1, 2004 It's strange how som people loose their contact easy, and other not. I had to open my visir on my Z1 in freefall due to fogging. I still kept my contacts on... Guess I may be just lucky. Anyhow, I know there are differnt sizes and types of contacts. I would suggest to ask your optician if he/she might have a type of contacts that fit your eye better. If they have no other types to offer, go to another optician. This is not an uncommon problem. One girl I know got herself a Z1, and it solved her problems. There are only 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #9 April 1, 2004 I wear FLex-Zs. I find that my contacts want to pop out when I'm diving at a steep angle. So a little tape over the top vent holes works well. Also, after a while, you just learn to adjust your eyes to keep the darn things in. In fact, I remove my goggles under canopy. And I have a pretty fast moving parachute too. edited to remove advertising ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #10 April 1, 2004 FlexZ's for me. I have a proDytter mounted on them, and they last me around a year. (350 - 450 skydives) tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #11 April 1, 2004 Flex Z's are the way to go.. I loved my zorz until I lost them twice in two days during HD dives..i had them tightened as far as they would go and they still grabbed to much air once and pulled off once and let enough air in to pop a contact out on another dive... they Flex Zs might only last a hundred jumps or so, but they are cheap enough to replace easily when they do.... there is little worse than being taken out of a kickin dive by your own gear....____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garef001 0 #12 April 1, 2004 best solution ever LASER your eyes Thanasi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxmadmax 8 #13 April 1, 2004 The soft vinyl type work the best for me. Just make sure that the are snug so the air can't wick up on your eyes and cause tearing. I like the Flex-z brand. And I like to go very very fast. No problems. Just my 2 cents worth! Don't go away mad....just go away! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #14 April 1, 2004 Depends on the shape of your face. As JP said the flexvisions fit over my glasses nice and snug. Have you considered prescription goggles? example...http://www.prescription-goggles.com/search_results.asp?type=category&category=goggle&ims=0&iss=1&category_type=all&sport=skydiving-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rainman 0 #15 April 1, 2004 Quotebest solution ever LASER your eyes I prefer my night lenses over lasering anytime! Many people think it's an April Fool joke, but IMHO night lenses are the best thing since sliced bread! I wear contact lenses for at least six hours every night and my vision was better than 100% when I had my eyes tested yesterday. (I'm only a simple programmer, don't ask me how you can have more than 100%...) No glasses, no lenses, no problems during skydiving!!!!Rainman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #16 April 1, 2004 This year, I had to choose between LASIK and a rig. When I finish law school, I'll get LASIK. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 563 #17 April 1, 2004 QuoteQuotebest solution ever LASER your eyes I prefer my night lenses over lasering anytime! Many people think it's an April Fool joke, but IMHO night lenses are the best thing since sliced bread! I wear contact lenses for at least six hours every night and my vision was better than 100% when I had my eyes tested yesterday. (I'm only a simple programmer, don't ask me how you can have more than 100%...) No glasses, no lenses, no problems during skydiving!!!! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Yes, I noticed a similar affect back when I wore hard contact lenses. They were not a perfect fit and subtly changed the curvature of my corneas. It took two or three days for my eyes to re-adjust to wearing glasses (same prescription). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pditto 0 #18 April 1, 2004 Yup, no depth perception sucks! Happened to me at couchfreaks, the grass was alot taller than it looked with one good eye. hehe Thanks for all the suggestions. I think I'll be tryin the overall favorite Flex Z's. Lasik would be the best bet for sure, but I'll have to wait till next semester to use my fiancial aid for that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
