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I just can't see when I'm foiling

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Created by nerdycross Tuesday, 23 Jun 2026
nerdycross
336 posts
Tuesday , 23 Jun 2026 1:41AM
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I'm falling apart as I'm getting older and now can't see too well when out on foil I have been thinking H2O trailblazer glasses with prescription lenses has anyone had experience of them.

BullroarerTook
316 posts
Tuesday , 23 Jun 2026 3:52AM
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Contacts out of the question?

aeroegnr
1777 posts
Tuesday , 23 Jun 2026 8:19AM
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I've worn contacts the whole time, for 6 years, and they fit surprisingly well. Eating it in shorebreak, crashing at my intermediate sub 30kt speeds, they've stayed where they should be.

Subsonic
WA, 3426 posts
Tuesday , 23 Jun 2026 10:30AM
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I wear contacts all the time as well, and like aero says, I’ve never had an issue with losing them. I have even opened eyes underwater when I’ve really had to and they stayed put, but probably a bit of luck on that one.


But if you’re not into the idea of contacts I think prescription sunnies are the only other real way to go. I did wear them right back when learning, but as I got better I found there really wasn’t enough water flushing them and was ending up with a different variety of sight impairment.

Mark _australia
WA, 23709 posts
Tuesday , 23 Jun 2026 12:09PM
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Go kiting it’s kind of expected you’re sight impaired 😉

nerdycross
336 posts
Tuesday , 23 Jun 2026 1:40PM
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BullroarerTook said..
Contacts out of the question?


Unfortunately I can't use contacts

Gorgo
VIC, 5127 posts
Tuesday , 23 Jun 2026 6:39PM
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Two short answers. Prescription sunnies, or surgery.

Good sunglasses work fine. There's a few methods to make them perform better and deal with water spots and fogging.

I had laser surgery in 1995 and my vision is still better than 20:20. Highly recommended.

I have older friends (in their 80's) and they've had cataract surgery. No glasses and excellent vision.

Stretchy
WA, 1055 posts
Tuesday , 23 Jun 2026 7:45PM
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I’ve been using Ugly Fish with prescription lenses for a few years now. The arms can be interchanged with an included strap so they can be worn like goggles

Grantmac
2389 posts
Today , 23 Jun 2026 11:42PM
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Laser surgery was the best money I've ever spent.

nerdycross
336 posts
Today , 24 Jun 2026 1:00AM
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Stretchy said..
I’ve been using Ugly Fish with prescription lenses for a few years now. The arms can be interchanged with an included strap so they can be worn like goggles


Thanks stretchy I'll have (look) for them

Awalkspoiled
WA, 543 posts
Today , 24 Jun 2026 9:43AM
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Ombraz Prescription Sunglasses. Very secure on your head and you can add a leash. First class quality.



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