What are the advantages and disadvantages of Amber versus Smoke (dark grey) lens? (Obviously referring to goggles :cool:)
In pool? (w/o considering clear lens)
In open water?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of Amber versus Smoke (dark grey) lens? (Obviously referring to goggles :cool:)
In pool? (w/o considering clear lens)
In open water?
Calling all brain physiologists!
I've been wearing amber swedes for about 10 years straight, maybe longer. Both in practice and at meets. Generally speaking, light is positive for the brain. Lack of light can make you drowsy. I don't want to say that most indoor pools are dimly lit, but they're rarely bright. Lighter lens also provides better clarity in those situations.
When swimming outdoors, it might be too bright for clear or amber lenses, at which point smoke or mirrored are appropriate to offset the sun.
But there are a ton of people who wear smoke indoors, so they can give you their take. I used to when I was younger, mainly cus they look cooler. But after I switched to amber, I never went back.
Lack of light can make you drowsy
I guess you learn something new every day!
I use smoke indoors and our pool has so-so lighting,and I have been dealing with occasionaly getting dizzy.....never thought that swimming in subdued light could be the cause.I do like the fact that I don't see any of the crap floating in our pool,so I'm reluctant to switch to clear....would Amber be lighter in color?
or even worse, they call it winter depression in ny. but i don't think anyone is getting depressed on a pool deck, it's far too much fun!
Lack of light can make you drowsy
I guess you learn something new every day!
I use smoke indoors and our pool has so-so lighting,and I have been dealing with occasionaly getting dizzy.....never thought that swimming in subdued light could be the cause.I do like the fact that I don't see any of the crap floating in our pool,so I'm reluctant to switch to clear....would Amber be lighter in color?
outdoors = amber.... for long swims. (conditions change and this is the best default
Sounds like amber fits more situations than smoke. The only problem I can think of with amber is that it may distort some colors, while smoke does not (being neutral). But maybe that hardly causes any consequence...
Sounds like amber fits more situations than smoke. The only problem I can think of with amber is that it may distort some colors, while smoke does not (being neutral). But maybe that hardly causes any consequence...
smoke certainly reduces underwater vision.
