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Best Flat light lenses for Smith goggles

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Connor_Sullivan
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I currently have a Red Sol-X and the Blue sensor lens. Although the blue lens definitely helps Im curious if theres a better option. Also Im curious if the Chroma-pop lenses will be good for flat light/ Will be released across the I/O line
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Feb 8 2016 8:50AM
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jca
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the yellow sensor lets in 5% more light so it would be a little bit better. If you already have a blue sensor i'd say you're set for flat/low light situations.
Feb 8 2016 9:11AM
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jca
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actually, which goggle do you have? Some of the different lens shapes have different amounts of light transmission with the same tint.

this link might help ya
http://www.smithoptics.com/ca/Root/Men's/Accessories/Lenses/c/1350

Regardless, I've found the blue sensor lens to work super well in flat light conditions with several pair of goggles. I hate them when it's bright out though.
Feb 8 2016 9:22AM
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Connor_Sullivan
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jcaactually, which goggle do you have? Some of the different lens shapes have different amounts of light transmission with the same tint.

this link might help ya
http://www.smithoptics.com/ca/Root/Men's/Accessories/Lenses/c/1350

Regardless, I've found the blue sensor lens to work super well in flat light conditions with several pair of goggles. I hate them when it's bright out though.


I have I/O7's, but off of your other point where you hate blue sensor in bright light that is why I'm considering getting the photochromic lenses
Feb 8 2016 9:29AM
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jca
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Connor_SullivanI have I/O7's, but off of your other point where you hate blue sensor in bright light that is why I'm considering getting the photochromic lenses


I've never had photochromic lenses but I think they would be awesome as an everyday lens. Probably not quite as good at the extreme ranges of super flat or super bright situations than 2 dedicated lenses. I'd love to try them out though.
Feb 8 2016 11:32AM
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Mr.Penguin
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Black out! I use it 97% of the time, on the crazy flat days I pull out the yellow sensor.
Feb 8 2016 4:11PM
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TreewellMagnet
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I use the photo chromic red. Don't usually need to change it out all day. Only thing that sucks is that is scratches easily
Feb 8 2016 7:15PM
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japanada
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im a clear lens guy.
Feb 8 2016 11:14PM
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