Question: Smith goggles - is Chromapop worth it?

[MrsPlow]

Looking at new goggles and trying to work out whether to get the standard lenses or fork out for the fancy new technology. Smith seems to be one of the better options on price around here.

Has anyone tried both the regular Smith goggles and the expensive ones with Chromapop? Most of the time we're skiing in low light - currently have some old goggles that have a yellow lense which is pretty good except in very flat light, so if I can improve on those that'd be great.

Also, wondering if the anti-fog in new goggles is better than it used to be? And do the expensive ones fog up less?

Thanks!

 

[MrsPlow]

Just seen @Albertan ski girl 's review of these lenses, which answers my questions about whether they're worth it.

 

[MaineSkiLady]

I'll throw a dissenting opinion into this. I read on another forum that, in terms of Chromapop in low light, the existing Smith Blue Sensor Mirror lens is still superior (at least to some). Guess it depends on one's eyes? I've had this experience with the Oakley upgraded Prizm. Rose Prizm is fine in partly cloudy, high-light, even sunny conditions. But once it's cloudy or low light...nope. Too dark. I do better with High Intensity Yellow or High Intensity Persimmon in low light. YMMV.

 

[skibetty]

I have not used the Chromapop lens but I have the Red Sol x-mirror for sunny days and the Blue Sensor Mirror for low light. When I purchased the goggles both lenses were included. I am happy with how the blue sensors perform. Much better than the rose ones that I had.

 

[Albertan ski girl]

I'll throw a dissenting opinion into this. I read on another forum that, in terms of Chromapop in low light, the existing Smith Blue Sensor Mirror lens is still superior (at least to some). Guess it depends on one's eyes? I've had this experience with the Oakley upgraded Prizm. Rose Prizm is fine in partly cloudy, high-light, even sunny conditions. But once it's cloudy or low light...nope. Too dark. I do better with High Intensity Yellow or High Intensity Persimmon in low light. YMMV.

Not a dissenting opinion In my review, I was pretty emphatic that the chromapop storm is not worth the money. i love my blue sensor mirror. however, i was blown away by the chromapop everyday.