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tmleadr03
11-10-2013, 18:38
I wear glasses and am looking for something for wearing over my glasses. Been a few yeas and I am going to try to get back into skiing this year.
sniper7
11-10-2013, 18:50
you could go to a ski shop and try some on, just an idea tough
tmleadr03
11-10-2013, 18:54
you could go to a ski shop and try some on, just an idea tough

I was at REI today picking up a helmet and goggles for my daughter. The selection was crap. Wanted to see what others had used. Didn't end up with time to hit a dedicated ski shop.

ETA: and sadly due to work schedule and my daughters schedule I will not be able to hit one up all week either.
COcz
11-10-2013, 18:57
For over glasses just try on as many as you can find. Wearing both sounds very uncomfortable to me. I know that prescription goggles are made. Not sure how it works.

If you don't have a helmet then I would consider getting one. Head injuries happen.
funkymonkey1111
11-10-2013, 18:59
You can get prescription setups with Smith goggles.

http://www.smithoptics.com/products/#/Snow+Goggles/Over+The+Glass+OTG/
tmleadr03
11-10-2013, 18:59
For over glasses just try on as many as you can find. Wearing both sounds very uncomfortable to me.I know that prescription goggles are made. Not sure how it works.

The three they had at REI were the suck. Pressed the glasses slightly which distorted the image through my prescription.

I could suck it up for one time with just my prescription sunglasses but goggles are better for comfort for long term.
sniper7
11-10-2013, 20:23
just saw these exact things in the sportsmans guide magazine I got. I'm sure the website will show them. they were overtop riding goggles.
funkymonkey1111
11-10-2013, 22:23
too bad you missed the ski expo this weekend--you could've tried on just about every pair of goggle imaginable.
Rabid
11-11-2013, 01:38
My dad has an older pair of one like these and loves them. Get one with the fan so your glasses do not fog up.
http://www.smithoptics.com/products/#/Snow+Goggles/Over+The+Glass+OTG/ (http://www.smithoptics.com/products/#/Snow+Goggles/Over+The+Glass+OTG/)
spyder
11-11-2013, 08:06
Here ya go, a list of goggle manufacturers that make over-the-glasses goggles:
http://www.skis.com/OTG-goggles/cp-2,default,pg.html
def90
11-11-2013, 08:42
Go to Christies, Colorado Ski/Golf or Boulder Ski Deals.. They all have a ton of goggles. Try them all on, there is a huge range of shapes and sizes. Look into the prescription goggles as well. If you are getting a helmet be sure to have your helmet on while trying the goggles on. Goggles and goggles+helmets are not one size fits all types of things, some work much better than others and some don't work together at all.
HoneyBadger
11-11-2013, 08:56
I found a pair of $40 Scott goggles that fit right over my glasses with no issue. As others have said, go somewhere with a big selection and try everything on until you find one that works for you.

FWIW, I found mine at Sports Authority. You might be able to get away cheaper (and happier) by not going to a big ski store or an expensive store like REI.

edit: or better yet, find something you like at a store, then buy its rom Amazon. Their return policy is excellent and you can almost certainly find a better price than any local store.
Metalhed
11-11-2013, 15:31
Check out Sports Optical on 44th and Tennyson
Bret is the owner and has many options for all types of sports
CO Hugh
11-11-2013, 18:32
Sports authority outlet at Bowles and Wordsworth. Also check craig's list there is a second hand ski shop off of Arapaho and Jordan.

Sams and Costco sometimes have both helmets and goggles. Sierra trading post too.