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Ski and Snowboard Goggles Goggles
used for skiing and snowboarding provide an all-important
safety element to your mountain or halfpipe activity.
It is important to purchase the right goggles for your
type of activity and the anticipated weather conditions.
Goggle Features
Single and Double Lenses
Venting and Anti-fog
Lens Options |
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Goggle Features
When choosing a pair of goggles there are many features
to consider before making a purchase. The basic determining
factors for both style and features in goggles are slope
conditions and activity level. Look for models that
offer full UV protection, and that will be compatible
with your helmet.
Single and Double Lenses
While single lenses are generally less expensive,
double lenses don't fog as fast
Venting and Anti-fog
Because you will undoubtedly ski or snowboard
in a variety of conditions, venting and anti-fog features
are major considerations
Goggles remain fog-free by virtue of double-lens construction,
as well as venting and chemical lens treatments
Venting allows air circulation over the inside surface
of the snowboard goggle, which reduces fogging and provides
fresh air for your eyes
Vents are usually small holes at the top of the lens
or slots in the sides of the frame
Chemical treatments leave a water-repellent residue
that helps reduce fogging on the inside and outside
of the lens
Lens Options
Lenses come in a variety of colors and tints
that will aid vision in specific light conditions.
Gold filters out blue light and is suitable for a wide
range of light conditions
Black Iridium has a mirrored coating that helps reduce
glare, and won't distort colors. Best for bright, sunny
days.
Bronze offers good protection for bright, clear days
Silver/green is a good general-purpose lens because
it enhances contrast in diffused light
Rose is best suited for low-light conditions
Purple is good in low-light conditions, such as overcast
and snowy days, because it brings out shadows and contours
in flat light
Clear is best suited for skiing or riding at night or
on cloudy days
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