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[Closed] Are mtb goggles different to ski goggles?

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Having giggled at a teenager wearing a full face mtb helmet when skiing, I’m hesitant to make a similar ‘mistake’ by wearing my ski goggles for downhilling.

Are they that different? Anyone worn ski goggles to downhill?


 
Posted : 02/05/2017 1:17 pm
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single lenses vs dual lenses.

heavy tints vs clear. - I've almost never needed anything but a clear lens in the UK. gets dark in them woods...


 
Posted : 02/05/2017 1:19 pm
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I have used safety Google's from screw fix before. If they fit and are not too tinted (as above that would be my biggest concern) don't worry


 
Posted : 02/05/2017 1:27 pm
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I haven't used tinted to reduce light, however the persimmon.orange tinted lenses are bloody great for enhancing definition in low light.

Dual layer lenses are great in the winter with a DH lid, stops an awful lot of steaming up.


 
Posted : 02/05/2017 1:32 pm
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I've always used snow goggles but bought clear lenses for them (dual).


 
Posted : 02/05/2017 3:41 pm
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Good downhill goggles will have fixing points for tear offs, ski goggles don't


 
Posted : 02/05/2017 3:47 pm