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You have a choice when buying Oakley goggles. Prizm lenses or Standard lenses. If you opt for standard lenses, it is wise to make sure you have the right lenses for the weather. Standard Oakley goggle lenses offer a high range of impact and shatter resistance. Furthermore they provide a high optical experience. However the range of lighting they are effective is in narrower than a Prizm lens. Therefore, grabbing two lenses to switch between on the slopes will ensure you are covered for all weathers and lighting conditions. The following guide runs through lenses that are effective in low light, medium light and bright/blue bird light.
Low Light
The following lens colors are best for low light conditions. These Oakley standard goggle lens color help lift the little light available to help increase vision. Our top tip is to use Hi Yellow in flat light conditions. You may have heard of the term "flat light when skiing. This is where you can't judge the terrain due to the lighting conditions.
Lens Color
Ideal Conditions
VLT(%)
Clear
Night Time
90
Hi Yellow
White Out - Snow - Overcast
78
Permission
White Out - Snow - Overcast
62
Medium Light
The following lens colors are best for medium light conditions. These Oakley standard goggle lens color strives in mid level lighting. In overcast conditions to brighter conditions, these are the lenses to choose. They provide the right level of contrast throughout the changing conditions.
Lens Color
Ideal Conditions
VLT(%)
Black Iridium
Partly Cloudy - Sun
18
Fire Iridium
Partly Cloudy - Sun
14
Bright Light
The Dark Grey lens is best for bright light conditions. This Oakley standard goggle lens color has the lowest Visible Light Transmission. Therefore it will allow the least amount of light to pass though. Thus leaving you with great protection from bright sunlight. However, due to the low LVT, these shouldn't be worn where there is little to no light. This is dangerous and not recommended.
