Bunnings sunnies. $13 - tinted, UV protected, shatter proof safety glasses. You'll get different makes and models, depending on store and batch. Some of them look quite fashionable too.

Make sure you get ones that don't have a frame (ie: a mounded frame) as the frame causes blind spots.

Polarizing safety glasses (I like to see what I'm about to hit)

Never go out without sunglasses, someone told me it can lead to cataract more easily when getting older.

I wear snow googles for windsurfing. I tried swimming googles before, and the straps will make you painful if you windsurf for the whole day.

I tried normal sunglasses before, but there is no anti-fog, and there is no straps

I found snow googles the best. Its large area protects more UV from the sun, and offer protection to the eyes on impact. During high speed, you don't know what might get you into your eyes if you fall into the water

All good info, thanks. Now tell me, how do you go about the lenses fogging, and water droplets? Saying, "Don't fall off" is not an option.

PhilSWR said..
All good info, thanks. Now tell me, how do you go about the lenses fogging, and water droplets? Saying, "Don't fall off" is not an option.

Ummmm, no idea, I thought that was just part and parcel. The old Oakley Water Jackets used to come with hydrophobic solution you could rub on, lasted about an hr then the water drops would finally stay there and it was a pain having to put it on when you were in a rush to get out on the water. It was probably just a bottle of Metho and they had a fancy name for it. The new Oakely Racing Jackets have little holes cut out around the edges to combat fogging and water rinsing but I find they still fog (in winter) but once you get moving they clear. I find the lighter lenses stay clearer for longer with the salt crystals than the darker lenses. They also come with a strap so they are secure on your head. Also good for bike riding and snow skiing with their little anti fog vents.

Beaglebuddy said..
Snow goggles! never thought to try that, looks interesting, please tell us more, what are the problems? do they fill up with water?

They do fill with water, if you don't want to fill with water, you are looking for swimming googles,
in my opinion, makes your head painful because of the over-tightening straps. The straps for snow googles are very comfortable

One good thing about swimming googles is some of them come with prescriptions for people who has short sight

I use tinted safety glasses,(cheap ,no tears if lost) and drill a series of small holes along the top and bottom of the lenses -no fogging! -rubber retaining strap from Cape Patterson Mitre 10, -very relaxed eyes after a day of sunshine and salt water spray- no problemo

Rain ex - makes the water form droplets and a flick of the head or hand will get rid of them..Not sure where I bought mine?

I have been using Bolle Marine editions for a couple of years when its sunny. They have that hydrophobic stuff on the lenses and the water beads straight off. They don't fog up and come with a head strap that floats.