Another Crowbar/Splice Thread

tj.hall

tj.hall

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I live in the PNW where it is typically foggy and overcast.. and I am going to be buying some new goggles for next season. I have always worn Oakley's and really love their product, but I have a bit of a problem deciding what model/lens I should purchase.Dilemma Uno: I've always preferred crowbars to splices, but being that I have found deals where they are virtually the same price.. does NS have any preference? I'm definitely leaning more towards crowbars, but give me some good input!
Dilemma Dos: Living up in the PNW, the biggest challenge is the weather. I ski a bunch of park, but get out into the trees and such as often as the snow allows it. So my question is: should I go with pink iridium or black iridium? With pink, I'm thinking I would be fine most of the time, but I would be blind after a bluebird day. However black might pose a problem on the days with a bit sketchier weather.
+k for actual helpful input
 
1. get whichever goggle you prefer and fits your face better. i highly doubt that crowbars will ever be eliminated from Oakley's line, and even if they are there are SO many parts out there you would never have a problem replacing stuff.

2. preferably get pink or blue iridium. i guess black is fairly close to those, but in the trees in the afternoon during the winter months black iridium can get pretty damn dark.
 
when it comes to cloudy/snowy days, i like my H.I. intensity persimmon lens. it makes everything brighter (which actually kinda hurts on sunny days).

for days that will be cloudy and sunny, i like my gold iridium. it isnt quite as dark as the black and fire iridiums, so the light wont be as "flat", making it more versatile. plus nobody can see your eyes

i've heard good things about pink + blue, one of those will be my next lens purchase. the pink is supposed to be real good in low light, and it's hard to see your eyes

hope some of that helps
 
I ski with two pairs of goggles. One set with a fire/iridium lens, the other with a pink or hi-yellow. I always find myself wanting to change out goggles by lunch anyways, either because conditions in the PNW change so fast, or that I've taken a few tomahawks in pow and have soaked the padding around the lens, fogging, bleah.

Trust me, two pairs is the way to go, just keep them both around your rear view mirror back at the car.
 
i have had both splices and crowbars. i definately think that crowbars look nicer but splices are the most comfortable goggle ive ever had. the bigger nose allows you to sag more without pinching your nose. i would go for a yellow lense. i live in vancouver where it is usually rainy or foggy with some sun. the yellow is perfect for the shitty conditions and then is not too bright for a sunny day
 
Hi persimmon. Best lens ever. And as far as the splice/ crowbar debate, in my opinion the crowbars give you a larger view. The frame is behind the lens on the lower part where it looks like it would give you a wider view, so you actually get a smaller field of vision, at least for me.
 
Thanks for all the help!
The high permission lens.. is it mirrored (the "see through factor")? So for further discussion, the lenses I have to choose from are: high intensity yellow/permission, black/pink/gold iridium, regular permission, g30, vr50, and vr50 emerald.
 
Hi persimmon- not called hi permission fyi, is not mirrored. Its a really good lens for adapting to different changes in the light. However, if you are looking for an iridium lens (mirrored) I would definitely recommend pink iridium for what you are looking for. I ski at a really cloudy mountain as well, and I started using pink iridium lenses with my crowbars last year and noticed a big difference. Also, you won't really be that blinded on bluebird days, I use my pink iridium lens as my only lens and don't really notice it being an issue on really sunny days.
 
I live in the PNW as well and have cycled through so many different crowbar lenses. IMO the lens that has worked best for me is a tie between the G30 and Pink Iridium. Both can reflect sun fairly well and both can handle low light conditions very well-which is what your gonna be skiing 60-75% of the time anyways.
 
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