Good vision is important everywhere. Skiing and snowboarding are no exception. The speed, sun or shadow, light reflection from snow are all factors that impact the quality of your vision and also the quality of your skiing and snowboarding experience. Good goggles for skiing and snowboarding are important also for safety reasons. Therefore we prepared a guide for beginners about Ski and Snowboard Goggles about what is really important.
The purpose of wearing goggles when you ski or snowboard is to enhance your vision and reduce the risk of having your vision being hindered. Therefore you need to consider a few factors before buying ski goggles.
Technical features improving vision
Anti-Fog Technology
Fog can be a big problem if it appears on your lens during your ride. The reason for it is the difference between the temperature of your face and the temperature of outer space. Ski goggles lenses are the places where a “thermal” difference causes fog creation. Most of the goggles for skiing and snowboarding has embedded some kind of anti-fog system. It is usually a slight layer on the lens that should restrict fog creation. Additionally, there are a few ventilation gaps in the goggles frame that optimize airflow and help reduce fog.
UV Protection
UV protection should save your eyes from dangerous UV lighting. 100 percent UV400 protection is a standard in all sunglasses and also in almost all ski and snowboard goggles.
OUTDOORMASTER SNOW GOGGLES PRO
Frameless
Magnetic Interchangeable Lens System
20+ different lenses available
100% UV400 Protection
Anti-Fog Coating
Adjustable straps with anti-slip silicone for better hold
Universal Helmet Compatibility
Excellent Price
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Lens types
There are different types of lenses to consider when buying goggles and other eyewear:
- Interchangeable – Most interchangeable lenses come with two lenses upon purchase, allowing for you to easily switch lenses upon the desire
- Photochromic – these lenses change the tint of the landscape for more sensitive eyes
- Polarized – these lenses do the trick when it comes to eliminating sun glares. Keep in mind however that they are often much more expensive than the others
Ski goggles are usually customized for wearing on your prescription goggles. However, if you use prescription goggles and do not like wearing ski goggles over your prescription goggles, there are prescription ski goggles available.
Frame or Semi-Frame or FrameLess
Ski goggles can be with Frame, Semi-Frame or FrameLess. The difference lies in how big are lenses and how obstructed views do you have on sides because of the frame. Frame goggles are the standard of the past and they are the cheapest. Semi-Frame and Frameless goggles are the trend of present and future. They are a little bit more expensive but offer a better (wider) view.
Wide View
Frameless ski and snowboard goggles have lenses attached to the inner frame (often with magnetic locking system). There is no frame on the side and users got 180 degrees view, called wide-view.
Helmet compatibility
Helmet compatibility is assured by an adjustable goggle strap. Nowadays, ski goggles are universal for any possible ski helmet. A new trend is to made ski helmets with lenses directly on it.
For more about ski helmets and their features go here.
Style & Fit
When all the above parameters are set and you still can not decide which goggles to buy, the style will decide. Technically the less important factor but in reality the most important factor.
| OutdoorMaster OTG Ski Goggles | Wildhorn Roca Snowboard & Ski Goggles | ACURE SG01 Ski Goggles | KUYOU Ski Helmet Snow Goggles |
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| Ski goggles that fit over glasses Dual-layer lens technology Anti-fog coated inner lens Soft TPU frame 100% UV400 protection Universal helmet compatibility 16 color alternatives | Semi-frameless ski & snowboarding goggles Double lenses Lens attached via six magnets in the locking system Anti-Fog & Anti-Scratch coating 100% UV400 protection Universal Helmet Compatibility 15 color alternatives | Frameless with 180-degree panoramic view Double lenses Anti-fog technology 100% UV400 protection Scratch resistance performance Universal Helmet Compatibility 4 color alternatives | Lightweight helmet construction Great ventilation properties avoid heat build-up Removable, washable interior Detachable goggle lenses (can be replaced with normal ski goggles) Absolutely anti-fog for the best view Ideal view due to reduced solar radiation |
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