October 16, 2007 - Buying the Perfect Ski Goggles
Ski goggles are a must have for safety and comfort reasons while out in the great wild. As you know, you can get up to very fast speeds, and skiing or riding a snowboard without the proper protection is dangerous. Sunny conditions can be painful due to the glare that snow produces and UVA/UVB rays are very harmful and can do long term damage to unprotected eyes.
Technical Gear knows that buying the right pair of ski goggles can make all the difference to your performance on the slopes. Our guidelines for choosing goggles that are right for you eliminates the guesswork as you gear up for the coming ski season.
Guidelines for buying the perfect pair of ski or snowboard goggles:
Frames
- Look for a frame that will conform to your individual facial features while remaining flexible in cold winter conditions. Sizing matters for a sealed fit.
- Performance face foam will add to the comfort and functionality of your ski goggles, controlling moisture so that you stay drier.
- Look for adjustable straps and helmet compatibility for a secure fit.
- Lens and/or frame vents regulate air flow across the lenses to eliminate fogging.
Lenses
- Choose optically engineered ski goggle lenses that provide superior clarity, strength, and with 100% UV protection for a significant reduction of ultraviolet radiation which is magnified on the slopes.
- Orange or yellow lens have a higher VLT (Visible Light Transmission). This can improve your vision in low light and overcast conditions.
- Choose darker, more neutral lenses with a lower VLT for bright light conditions. Consider adding a mirrored coating to reflect glare from the sun.
Smith Ski Goggles are ideal when you are looking for reliable vision matched with a perfect fit. Smith Goggles are designed to exceed these expectations to give you the ultimate skiing or snowboarding experience.
Spy Ski Goggles come with their own reputation for excellence. The patented Scoop venting forces air through the scoops to pull moist air from within the goggle thereby providing you with reliable vision that you can count on in all winter weather conditions.
Take advantage of Technical Gear's ski goggle pre-season sale to get the gear you need for the slopes.
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Information about sunglasses and goggles for sports. With recommendations for specific sports and outdoor activities and suggestions on where to find them.
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