Amber versus Smoke lenses?

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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?
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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