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Tips For Buying Ski And Snowboard Goggles

Author: Frozen1

Some skiers and riders prefer sunglasses, but the majority seem to opt for goggles.   Since my eyes tend to water profusely in cold wind, goggles are my eyewear of choice for all but a rare 70 degree spring day, where I'll wear a pair of wrap around sunglasses.  Protection from snow, sun, wind and foreign objects such as branches are a few reasons why I prefer goggles. 

Here are some points to consider when shopping for goggles.

 Lighting

Goggle lenses come in a variety of colors and those colors tend to help increase contrast based on light conditions.  Is your favorite mountain usually sunny all day or does the sun quickly escape over the mountain peak giving flat light and making terrain indiscernible?  Generally brightly colored lenses (red, pink, orange, yellow) tend to combat flat light conditions, making it easier to read the terrain when the light is low.  Dark colored lenses (blue, grey, green) tend to filter out bright sunlight, so your eyes are more comfortable in sunny conditions.  If you're likely to ski or ride in a variety of light conditions, many goggle manufacturers make goggles with interchangeable lenses, so you can adjust your lens color to the conditions.  Additional lenses are often sold separately.

No Fog & Good Fit

If you're susceptible to foggy goggles, then you'll want to consider goggles with lots of well-spaced vents and double lenses.  Many lenses have an anti-fog finish applied to them by the manufacturer that deters fogging.  The key to prevent fogging is to keep the inside of the lens free of any moisture whatsoever.

The goggles should fit snug to the face, which will help keep the elements out of your eyes and keep the inside of the lenses dry.  The goggle frame is usually surrounded by foam to provide comfort against your face.  Since many skiers and riders today are wearing helmets, it's always good to verify that the goggles you're considering will fit snuggly against your helmet at your forehead.  I gap can make for an unpleasant day with the potential for frostbite.  The goggle strap should be of sufficient length to encompass the helmet without making the goggles too tight on your face.  Many helmets have a mechanism in the back to hold the goggle strap to the helmet.

If You Wear Glasses

There are a number of manufacturers who make over-the-glasses goggles (OTG), which enable skiers and riders with prescription eyeglasses the ability to wear corrective lenses underneath goggles.  The goggles tend to be wider and deeper to accommodate the eyeglasses.  Over-the-glasses goggles are a great option to maintain corrected vision, but shield your eyes from the elements at the same time.

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