Surfriding Eyewear

[PowersportComposites]

What does everyone use to keep salt water out of their eyes? After 5 mins of riding my eyes are so red and sore that it takes just about everything I have to keep them open, let alone focus on doing something cool....

 

[GrantWarden]

You could use some large style swim goggles but you should be alright if you get some Visine soothing eyedrops.

 

[Balduccimoto]

Idk I think your eyes get used to it after a while. I also wear contacts and it has never bothered me. I think there's something called seaspecs you can use if you insist on getting some eye protection.

 

[WAB]

Maybe it was actually spray-on sunblock that was running into your eyes? That alcohol burns like a mofo!

 

[teddy]

I wear full face goggles, snorkel and ear plugs. If im riding alone ill bring fins also.

 

[JamesG]

I would wear Bomber Eyewear (they float) with any kind of rope attached to wrap around your head. Otherwise you will lose them. After a few months of wearing them, your eyes will begin to adjust to the salt water and you won't need or want any glasses or goggles.

Plus, the glasses can impair vision. They can also make it harder to distinguish wave height and shape because the glare is reduced.

 

[Balduccimoto]

You'll also end up looking like this guy

 

[Balduccimoto]

I wear full face goggles, snorkel and ear plugs. If im riding alone ill bring fins also.

he also wears arm floaties for extra flotation. a life vest just isnt enough for all that epic gear.

 

[Sospikey]

I sometimes use my Smith goggles, especially when I am on my X2. I picked these up to keep my googles on:
http://www.gogglegrip.com/watercraft/
They actually work!

 

[Dfan1]

Smith goggles are kinda big, but probably work the best

 

[Mr Bojangles]

I wear a pair of the bomber glasses, its more for just keeping the spray out of my face. The have foam to keep them to your face and they float, but I use them with my helmet so that keeps them on

 

[NISMOtuner]

One idea that helps block out some water but isn't water sealed is to use the sunglasses that motorcycle riders wear. The have the foam around the lenses so it blocks out a good bit of water but not fully so they dont feel hot or look stupid. I use them on the lake and they work pretty well...

 

[Idok]

no eyewear

quit being a sissy


and yes, that is my professional opinion.

 

[PowersportComposites]

I think it was actually sunscreen in my eyes causing the problems

 

[slamb33]

that makes more sense than salt, I run all day with contacts in the salt and am okay until its time to drive home, then its time to switch to glasses