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Glasses fogging
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I had a friend that years ago had a little fan. I think it was Smith. I gave up the glasses and wear contacts, but that is not the solution for everyone. And I can't read a trail map without a pair readers, including the posted signs in the cafeteria over the soup buckets.
liquidfeet
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
^^This.
There's a gap between the bottom of your goggles and the bridge of your nose. When you breathe out, your exhaled moisture-filled air goes up into your goggles and causes fogging. That gap needs to be closed. When moisture no longer gets into the inside of your goggles, the fogging will disappear.
If you've got any old goggles sitting around that you won't use again, you can use scissors to cut off a piece of the foam at the bridge of the nose and glue it onto the goggles you are having difficulty with. This can fill the gap. Be sure the old foam is not disintegrating from age. You can tell by squeezing it with your fingers. If it acts normal, it's OK.
Use a flexible glue that works with polyurethane foam to keep the new piece in place. That's what I do. Here are two glues that should work. A thin skim coat should work.
Given the structure of my face, there has always been a gap at my nose when wearing goggles. I mostly use contacts but sometimes for a short ski day I'll wear my glasses. Rarely have fogging issues.
That said, when I found the FaceSaver the way I wear it fills the gap between my nose and the bottom of my goggles. Same for the FaceGlove, which I use some of the time after discovering it at Snowbound Expo a few years ago. FaceGlove is thinner than the FaceSaver, but still closes the gap.
That said, when I found the FaceSaver the way I wear it fills the gap between my nose and the bottom of my goggles. Same for the FaceGlove, which I use some of the time after discovering it at Snowbound Expo a few years ago. FaceGlove is thinner than the FaceSaver, but still closes the gap.
BlizzardBabe
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
FaceSaver/FaceGlove both work. Also, NEVER put your goggles up on your helmet if it is snowing/wet. Once that foam gets wet it is game over.
Ski CT
Certified Ski Diva
The goggles are not fogging, it's my glasses that fog. I can't use contacts because of my particular vision problem, divergence insufficiency. Need prisms in my glasses so I don't have double vision. Thanks.
My friend that had the fan on his goggles, literally had the bottom of coke bottles for his lens. I don't see this fan out there anymore.
Maybe @DebbieSue might know of something.
Maybe @DebbieSue might know of something.
Amazon.com: ESS Profile TurboFan Blk (740-0131) : Sports & Outdoors
Amazon.com: ESS Profile TurboFan Blk (740-0131) : Sports & Outdoors
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This is a link to Smith Turbofan goggles. I had a pair of these years ago and it seemed to help.
I just reread the description and these don't seem to be meant for skiing. But I'm certain that the pair I had was. Perhaps you could get in touch with Smith and check on it.
These are the ones I had:
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BlizzardBabe
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
One of my ski buddies has the same issue, i.e., his glasses fog. He uses a visor helmet and it solves the issue for him.
liquidfeet
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Anything that stops the influx of moist air will delete the fogging. Moisture is the culprit. Identify and attack the source of the moisture.
I've heard that some people have faces that sweat, thus creating moisture inside the goggle.
A fan inside the goggle should be able to remove that humidity as it's created.
I've heard that some people have faces that sweat, thus creating moisture inside the goggle.
A fan inside the goggle should be able to remove that humidity as it's created.
Ski CT
Certified Ski Diva
The Smith turbo fan goggles have been discontinued. If someone knows of another brand, please let me know. I am hesitant to go with the helmet with the visor, if air leaks in, then it kind of defeats the purpose for me, and expensive to find out. Thank you for all of your suggestions.
Not really…nothing medical here…just moisture and temperature differentials and how goggles fit your face. There are Asian fit goggles but I’m not sure what features are modified and if that includes bridge of nose which can be the culprit with fogging
Now that would be me. I get red-faced with any exertion, I think as a body cooling mechanism. This used to happen to me on swim team. If I’m warm while skiing,( I.e. bumps in almost any weather and cruising when it’s pushing 40F) my goggles fog in a horizontal line coming down from the top. I was advised this is warmth / moisture from the face. Once I learned this, I make sure helmet is vented, quarter zip down, buff down or off and jacket zip open to vent my chest neck, and face in those circumstances.
I run cold, not warm overall. In 50+ years of skiing I never use pit zips even if I have them. Face and goggles are the problem.
Verve
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Yep! You got this right - they're considered "low bridge fit" and work better for anyone with a less high arc to their nose bridge. You can kind of see the difference in the photo below - the right is the low bridge fit version of the same IO Mag Smith google. The difference is just more volume of foam at that point below the lens. A well stocked ski shop might have them for you to try.
I like @liquidfeet 's suggestion with adding more padding to your current goggles if that gap is indeed the culprit.
BlizzardBabe
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Yup. I sweat. My eyes sweat. My ears sweat. Back in the day we used to lick our goggles (swimming) to keep them from fogging, but it isn't really practical (or effective) to lick your glasses while skiing.
It might even be a little gross. 
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BlizzardBabe
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Over-the-glasses (OTG) ski goggles with active or enhanced venting help combat the double-fogging problem caused by wearing prescription frames underneath. Because your glasses trap extra heat and moisture, frames with robust perimeter, top/bottom, or mechanical venting systems work best. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Top Ventilated OTG Goggle Options
Julbo Lightyear OTG
$324.95
Julbo Eyewear& more
4.7
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Features an innovative SuperFlow Pro magnetic system that lets the lens pop forward slightly to dump heat and maximize airflow instantly, preventing fog during intense climbs or descents. (Around $320–$325) [1]
Top Ventilated OTG Goggle Options
Julbo Lightyear OTG
$324.95
Julbo Eyewear& more
4.7
(36)
Features an innovative SuperFlow Pro magnetic system that lets the lens pop forward slightly to dump heat and maximize airflow instantly, preventing fog during intense climbs or descents. (Around $320–$325) [1]
I tried wearing contacts but they just didn't work for me. I also tried prescription goggles but they didn't work either. I now use Old Schoolmate Frame Glasses & Antifogging. Since I have photogray glasses, I occasionally put my goggles on top of my helmet and ski with no goggles. I especially like riding the lift without goggles except on a very windy or snowy day.
Yes. I wear glasses under my goggles too &I can't put on contacts. @liquidfeet suggestions are on point. If you have a lot of room under the goggle at the nose try low-bridge goggles (used to be called Asian fit). Put a strip of Kleenex or toilet paper to absorb the moisture. Also put your goggles on inside where the temp of your glasses & the air in the goggles are the same.
FYI except for the 4D model all Smith's have an OTG notch
