What lens? (for Smith I/O Replacement Goggle Lens)

**pureantigravity** · 03-22-2016, 12:13 PM

Blackcomb.

The light goes flat and the snow starts blowing across the arctic martian landscape.

What lens?

Something that really takes away the flat light.
This would be the 'Spank's Ladder Zone lens' that does OK in shadows and does well to bring some 3D vision back into a steep chopped up powder landscape.

You know what lens it is.

Please share.

**Lindahl** · 03-22-2016, 01:25 PM

Yellow (or Yellow Sensor or Blue Sensor for more versatility)

**skuff** · 03-22-2016, 01:39 PM

Yellow sensor mirror improved my vision during some cloudy/foggy days compared to the blue sensor mirror.

**t-the-east** · 03-22-2016, 03:03 PM

If the sun comes out even for a second and I'm using the blue or yellow sensor, my retinas are scorched. Disclaimer- i wear shades all day every day

**uglymoney** · 03-22-2016, 03:13 PM

Red Sensor for me. I can't wear it in then sun at all.

**GeezerSteve** · 03-22-2016, 03:20 PM

Sensor Mirror works best for me in flat light

**old goat** · 03-22-2016, 06:10 PM

I use the blue sensor mirror--it's what came with the goggles. It's ok but if you get water droplets on the outside they are blue. If I were buying lens alone I'd try the yellow or red sensor mirrors

**matt** · 03-22-2016, 11:06 PM

having had nearly all of the I/O lenses I would say the new yellow sensor is far better than any other in storm skiing or low light situations. But you have to be sure the sun is not going to come out or plan to swap lenses because they are unbearable when the sun is out (for me at least). I think the blue sensor is marginally better for days when the sun may pop out. I use the red sensor in variable light days when it could be lower light or times of sun shine. Blackout or green sol-x for sunny days.

**snapt** · 03-22-2016, 11:44 PM

Yellow Sensor Mirror x3, perfect for the Targhee Fog, haven't found anything better.

**undertow2** · 03-23-2016, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by matt

having had nearly all of the I/O lenses I would say the new yellow sensor is far better than any other in storm skiing or low light situations. But you have to be sure the sun is not going to come out or plan to swap lenses because they are unbearable when the sun is out (for me at least). I think the blue sensor is marginally better for days when the sun may pop out. I use the red sensor in variable light days when it could be lower light or times of sun shine. Blackout or green sol-x for sunny days.

^^^^This is spot on and my exact thoughts... My yellow sensors are the absolute shit in low light, stormy conditions or night skiing... If there is a chance at all of the sun coming out the yellow is unbearable... If the light conditions are ngoing to vary than I will grab either my red or blue sensor...

**Rob Stokes** · 03-23-2016, 08:58 AM

I ski Blackcomb 4+ days a week.

I have

- blackouts (cool as fuck but never use as it's never sunny)

-red sol-x (apparently a bright light lenses but work for me well in middle-bright)

-yellow sensor (awesome lens for low light days, not good for mixed days though)

**GeezerSteve** · 03-23-2016, 09:03 AM

Does Smith currently make a Yellow Sensor lens? This would suggest not: http://www.evo.com/smith-goggle-lens...int-guide.aspx

**undertow2** · 03-23-2016, 09:09 AM

Originally Posted by Big Steve

Does Smith currently make a Yellow Sensor lens? This would suggest not: http://www.evo.com/smith-goggle-lens...int-guide.aspx

http://www.smithoptics.com/us/Root/M...enses/p/IO7AZ2

This for the I/O, but they offer the yellow sensor in the I/O 7 and X...

**GeezerSteve** · 03-23-2016, 09:15 AM

Ah, I see

**gregL** · 03-23-2016, 12:02 PM

Yellow Sensor Mirror is relatively new and the evo guide needs updating. The YSM is probably the best of the Smith offerings for foggy Whistler conditions (or wait until next season and go Oakley with the PRIZM Hot Pink) which was excellent in the Blackcomb fog the week before last.

**matt** · 03-23-2016, 08:21 PM

I think yellow sensor is new this year and I believe is only offered as a replacement lens. It will be interesting to see if the Chromapop lens next year an improvement again or if it's just a rebranded blue sensor. Maybe. Someone saw at the show or has a pair already.

**nickwm21** · 03-23-2016, 08:26 PM

The plain yellow from the Dr Bob is great too

**Lindahl** · 03-23-2016, 10:25 PM

Not sure I understand the point of the yellow sensor over just plain yellow? Both suck in sun. Blue Sensor is my go to since we often get sunbreaks even during storm cycles. And I ski a lot of trees anyway.

**Mustonen** · 03-24-2016, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by Lindahl

Not sure I understand the point of the yellow sensor over just plain yellow? Both suck in sun. Blue Sensor is my go to since we often get sunbreaks even during storm cycles. And I ski a lot of trees anyway.

I came here because I saw Lindahl posted, and I was going to be a smart ass and post something hopelessly pedantic in response to his post.

But I can't fucking top that shit. "I don't like what you like. Instead I like something basically the same, but about 5% different, because it's way better that way."

I never met a sensor mirror I didn't like, and I ski a lot of flat light in addition to night skiing. I'm going to try chromapop next year, cuz shiny.

**capulin overdrive** · 03-24-2016, 05:19 PM

Smith Sensor are for real.

Try before you buy with the Oakley Prizm! Very disappointed with them.

**Lindahl** · 03-24-2016, 05:21 PM

Huh? Blue Sensor does do a lot better when sun gets mixed in. Nothing new there. If I was in the PNW, I'd probably dig the yellow (sensor?) more. Go choke on a chode.

**Mustonen** · 03-24-2016, 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by Lindahl

Huh? Blue Sensor does do a lot better when sun gets mixed in. Nothing new there. If I was in the PNW, I'd probably dig the yellow (sensor?) more. Go choke on a chode.

The guy is literally talking about what lens for THE PNW WHEN THE LIGHT IS FLAT (not sunny). And you're over here splitting hairs about the lens you prefer in the trees when there's some sun. Do you even hear (read) yourself, for chrissakes?

**gaijin** · 03-24-2016, 06:27 PM

Slight thread drift-- but you guys obviously have the experience...

Anyone have any problems with their I/O lens' inner surface having what looks like debris, dirt, or a failing coating? It's super subtle, but it's almost as if the inner surface is eroding on both my lenses which were new this year.

When wearing them it's like looking through a dirty lens. Not noticeable when actually skiing. When looking at them from a foot away it's like looking at fine sandpaper.

**Lindahl** · 03-24-2016, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by Mustonen

The guy is literally talking about what lens for THE PNW WHEN THE LIGHT IS FLAT (not sunny). And you're over here splitting hairs about the lens you prefer in the trees when there's some sun. Do you even hear (read) yourself, for chrissakes?

Moron. That reply was to continue other dialog. Here was my recommendation for him, much earlier in the thread:

Yellow (or Yellow Sensor or Blue Sensor for more versatility)

**Lindahl** · 03-24-2016, 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by gaijin

Slight thread drift-- but you guys obviously have the experience...

Anyone have any problems with their I/O lens' inner surface having what looks like debris, dirt, or a failing coating? It's super subtle, but it's almost as if the inner surface is eroding on both my lenses which were new this year.

When wearing them it's like looking through a dirty lens. Not noticeable when actually skiing. When looking at them from a foot away it's like looking at fine sandpaper.

I've had issues with them delamming in the past like that. Took longer than a year though IIRC. Smith will probably warranty them? Mine were scratched to hell anyway so I just replaced them myself.