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Sunglasses/goggles:
Protect your eyes with 100% UV protection;
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Goggles
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Yellow
lens- Low light overcast days (flat light): brightening the
landscape
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Dark
lens for Sunny days
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Polarized lens feature. A polarized
lens provides clearer view of the terrain by reducing glare |
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Some people
prefer Mirrored lens feature
so as to hide their eyes. Typically silver or gold. |
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Double
lens
or air-lock for anti fogging |
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Style/coordination
is important consideration these days
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Interchangeable
lens
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Try on goggles
for fit make sure foam fits face.
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Comfortable
fit on face between the frame and the wearer's face
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Foam padding should be ultra-soft seal
with skin and hypoallergenic |
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Easily
adjustable straps
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Ample
Venting
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Good
Peripheral vision
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Strap
fit
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Some goggles are made to fit over glasses.
Openings
in the foam for eyeglass earpieces
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If
competing: Nose bridge guard (extra protection from dodging slalom
gates)
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Lens
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Needed
for Changing weather and sun conditions (variable lighting)
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Look
for Distortion free
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Look
for Visual clarity
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Want
true color perception (true color)
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Should
lack of any point of distractions on lens or goggle
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Look
for anti-fog lens, No-fog coating on inside
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Should
be scratch resistant
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Should
be Flexible
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Some
want Phototropic-coated (darken with brighter light) feature
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High
impact lens such as polycarbonate lens
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Hint:
blot the lens with lens cloth, not rub otherwise it can rub off
the interior anti-fog coating
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Hint:
don't change chilled lens; they may crack
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Socks
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Wool
and silk in the high moisture toe and heel zones
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Smooth
snug fit
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No
pressure points. A flat stitch is important at all seems.
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No
bunching at toes and heels
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Strength
and resiliency that cushions
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Soft
padding on the shin area
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Hold
shape
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No
itch
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No
shrink
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Ball-of-foot
shear zone reduces sock-to-footbed abrasion.
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Soft
feel of cotton but not the cold factor of cotton
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Gloves
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Most
important is Fit and Comfort
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Match
your need: Warm
days/Cold Days
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Consider
Insulation type: crushing or matting loses insulation
effectiveness.
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Down
or Primaloft (synthetic) for very cold temps.
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Some
like a Pocket for heater-pack
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Nice
to have Heat-regulating system
(cools hands if too hot)
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Want
good finger movements
and dexterity
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Glove
flex with making of fist
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Want
"No constriction"
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Want
Protection from abrasion and weather
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Consider
the type of Fabric material
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Leather vs synthetic
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Soft leather for minimum break-in time
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Leather at the palms
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Leather at extended covering to two fingers for
enhanced pole grip
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Nylon denier can give clue to quality.
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Does
it have water breathable membrane
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Soft
Brushed polyester lining which acts as a wicking agent
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Micro fiber
linings wick moisture away from skin and they're softer than basic
polyesters and feel more comfortable
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Gore-tex
is an insulation and water-proof/breathable inserts.
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Treatment
(water-resistant)
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Scotch
guard -treated to increase water and soiling resistance
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Check
for Durability (pull on it)
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Make
sure good Stitching especially at finger and tips
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Reinforce
stitching at key areas
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Seam-saver
and overstitching of leather over the back of the thumb for extra
strength.
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Convenience
of putting on (zipper or Velcro wrist cuffs)
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Pre-curved
finger box to reduce fatigue
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Mittens
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For
people with perpetually cold hands
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