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JoonHo Posts : 205 ONLINE	Posted on Dec 18, 2008 For the past year that i've been riding, i never had contact lens and used my goggles over my glasses. Needless to say it was the most uncomfortable, useless, and irritating thing. So i invested in some contact lenses for riding (and other sports) but mostly riding, in the hopes that I would be able to ride glasses-free. I'm going on a long trip to killington in about a week for a few days and was wondering how well riding with contacts + goggles work. Is it comfortable? Do the contacts dry out quickly? any tips? do you guys end up using eyedrops? any info? Thanks a lot =]

victorvaughn Posts : 40 ONLINE	Posted on Dec 18, 2008 I've never had any problems riding with contacts. I do wear them all the time though.

xcky2002x Posts : 249 ONLINE	Posted on Dec 18, 2008 my eyes usually get irritate/dried out when i wear them during normal daily use. HOWEVER when i ride i never notice them drying out or anything. maybe its the nice fresh air or something.... but either way you shouldnt have any problems

brad687 Posts : 29 ONLINE	Posted on Dec 18, 2008 you'll be fine to wear them, i do, just some advice, always travel with at least one extra/spare set of contact lenses especialy if you don't bring glasses like me

MelbaToasted Posts : 1032 ONLINE	Posted on Dec 18, 2008 ride with a small bottle of contact lens rewetting solution in your pocket... that plus chapstick is essential riding gear
	YEAH RIGHT!

Extremo Posts : 306 ONLINE	Posted on Dec 18, 2008 Never had a contact dry out while riding. But I do wear goggles 100% of the time. But I have had them dry out playing baseball but usually only on dry, windy days.
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snurfer Posts : 375 ONLINE	Posted on Dec 18, 2008 I ride with contacts exclusively. Rode for 5 hours yesterday and they didn't bother me at all (had the rewetting drops just in case, but didn't need them) ...tried the over the glasses goggles (OTG) and they were HUGE. Felt like I was wearing an astronaut mask or something [Edited by snurfer on 12/18/2008 at 8:02 PM]
	Trust in TBT

Noslen34 Posts : 117 ONLINE	Posted on Dec 18, 2008 no issues what so ever when ridin with contacts, with or without goggles. Rode with them today and then drove home with them on... fyi i'm still wearin them as i type. ez

JoonHo Posts : 205 ONLINE	Posted on Dec 19, 2008 haha thanks for all your responses guys... looks like no one has a problem with it so i should be fine~

andrewstolcers Posts : 73 ONLINE	Posted on Dec 22, 2008 the reason they dont feel dry with goggles is because your body creates moisture that the goggles dont entirely vent out. youll be fine as long as you dont go riding without goggles in -10 with a -40 wind chill hauling down the hill then youll have to get and ice pick and remove your eyeballs
	anything you can do i can do switch

nismo80 Posts : 682 ONLINE	Posted on Dec 24, 2008 just wear goggles. mine might get dry on the way home after boardnig all day. so like said just keep some drops on you.
	"I'll nosepress your box if you lipslide my rail"

Mandingo15 Posts : 1149 OFFLINE	Posted on Dec 30, 2008 I have worn contacts for everything and snowboarding obviously. If you are used to wearing contacts you wont even notice.
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SnowyJunglist Posts : 263 ONLINE	Posted on Jan 12, 2009 semi permeable contacts prescription goggles over all, super cereal

facefull.o.snow Posts : 40 ONLINE	Posted on Jan 13, 2009 Posted by victorvaughn I've never had any problems riding with contacts. I do wear them all the time though. same here. Very useful, I couldn't stand riding with glasses under my goggles.
	I'd rather be snowboarding Skiers suck balls.(most of 'em.)

Anthem161 Posts : 13 ONLINE	Posted on Jan 13, 2009 I've never had any problems w/ glasses. In fact I feel much better w/ my contacts vs. glasses. No drying, sharper image. Glasses tend to fog up & scratch the inside of my goggles. If you use soft contacts make sure to look into the Acuvue 2 bi-weekly contacts.

v1ncan1ty Posts : 870 ONLINE	Posted on Jan 14, 2009 i got dailies.... Put them in the morning before i start... bring my glasses in my car.. shred all day with no issues, get to the car, peel them out Put glasses on, sooo comfy... :D the contacts are bomb. Here are my Contact.... DAILIES AquaComfort Plus 90 Pack features three moisturizing agents to provide comfort throughout the day. Triple Action Moisture has superior comfort upon insertion, excellent comfort during the day, and remains comfortable at end of the day.
	-:v1ncan1ty:- The powdah king ~ w00tness to all you llamaz ~

nitrorox21 Posts : 55 ONLINE	Posted on Jan 21, 2009 Yeah I've been riding with contacts for two years and goggles/no goggles I've never had any problems

joy_drop Posts : 11 OFFLINE	Posted on Mar 05, 2009 I too wear Dailies and I love them. I only wear contacts for sports, so these are the way to go. Unless you have a bad prescription I recommend these.
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