Ganzton Ski/Snowboard Goggles, Double Lens, UV Protection, Anti-Fog, for Men / Women / Boys / Girls

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With more than 30 color and lens options, you’re bound to find an option that fits your style and needs. Plus, the frame size is an average, middle-of-the-road medium, so the design sits well on most face shapes. The choice between wearing ski goggles or sunglasses for skiing will more often than not depend on the conditions. Sizes Available: Small/Women's Sizing to XL, Low Bridge/Asian Fit (note: M and L sizes are listed as "I/O Mag." Other sizes are listed as different products e.g. "I/O Mag XL" or "I/O Mag S," but are the same model, just in a different size. Many people find that as ski goggles fit closer to the face they are also inherently warmer than sunglasses, important if it will be particularly cold.

Whether you’ve got a pea head, a large noggin or are blessed with a perfectly shaped bonnet, ski goggles are adjustable to feel comfortable and secure enough to keep them from falling off, and anything from getting in. How to Wear Ski Goggles With so many goggles on the market, how’s a skier, rider, or sledder to choose? Hold on tight as we run through a few key elements of snow goggle selection. Parts of Ski Goggles Most Smith users like how easy it is to change lenses--whether they're going night skiing or adjusting for a cloudy or super sunny day. Many skiing goggles don't come with a spare lens, so if you plan to switch out often, you'll have to buy an additional lens, too. HOW WIDE OF A FIELD OF VISION DO YOU LIKE? Certain strap designs are continuous and completely enclosed while others have a releasable plastic clip halfway through the circumference. Padding Still, if you're choosing between the two, here are a few questions you can ask yourself that may help make the choice easier. DO YOU WEAR GLASSES?Of course, there are lenses in the middle of the spectrum that perform fairly well in all conditions and are great if you experience changing light conditions during the day. Each manufacturer produces a wide range of lens tints for bright days, storm days, and everything in between. Goggles will also keep your eyes clear of debris which can be found on the slopes, such as ice, twigs and small stones.

Goggle categories are labeled by each brand for various weather conditions to help skiers choose the best one as their daily driver. Modern ski goggles are wonders of technology. Unlike years past, there’s no reason to suffer through fogged optics or obscured vision. And with advanced features like photochromic lenses, contrast-enhancing light filtration, and easy lens interchange, you no longer have to squint or strain to see. Nor do you need to head to the lodge for a lens swap. Crafted from premium materials, our ski goggles are built to withstand harsh winter conditions, providing long-lasting performance and reliability. Ski Goggle with Fog-Resistant Technology A single lens pair of goggles offers ample protection, although a second lens creates a gap that traps heat and, in turn, helps prevent the lens from fogging up. Single-lens goggles are most likely better for beginners who aren’t wanting to invest too much money into their starting equipment. Lens ColourAlso, consider if the goggles come with a second or third set of lenses for varying light conditions. First of all, you don’t want to give yourself a migraine by wearing ski goggles that are too tight for your head. At the same time, you really don’t want them to be loose enough for snow or debris to sneak into your eyes. What we liked: Lots of sizes, easy magnetic lens swap, ChromaPop lenses enhance natural colors to aid depth perception

What the budget price means it that the lens do not come with the color-enhancing Chromapop we find in higher-end Smith glasses. But the lens do the job of protecting your eyes with basic lens tech. The tinted lenses featured on ski goggles will help you to see properly in very sunny conditions, which are commonplace on the slopes. Thanks to modern technology, ski goggles can get pretty sophisticated regarding visible light transmission or VLT. VLT refers to how much light a lens will allow through a lens. The lower the reported percentage, the less light that will come through the lens. So, the lowest VLT of 3-8% might be reserved for the brightest conditions. For example, if you like skiing on sunny, bluebird days at altitude, or on glaciers, you would be best served by a lens of around 3-8%. Most people prefer something below 25% VLT for sunny days in general. 18-43% might be your “do-it-all good enough lens.” If you are a powder hound or don't mind getting after it in a storm, you might prefer something closer to 50-65% VLT. Does your local resort offer night skiing? It might be worth investing in a 100% VLT lens so that you retain your eye protection from the elements, but let all of the artificial light in around you. INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES Medium VLT (e.g., 18-43%): These lenses are versatile and can work in a variety of conditions, from partly cloudy to moderately sunny days. They offer a balance between sufficient light filtration and some adaptability to changing light.Smith notes this model receives the highest level of fog treatment. We found the lenses to be a bit sensitive to scratches and smudges but super resistant to fogging up, which is fine in our book. We need to be able to see when the stakes are high or we’re going ham on a pow day. Even if that means babying our goggles from the house to the rig to the lift. Sunglasses are well suited if it is sunny and the conditions are good. Goggles will however provide better coverage all round protecting your eyes from the wind as well as bright light. If it is cloudy, foggy or snowy goggles will offer better protection than sunglasses. This video from SportRx on why this is an important consideration for certain face shapes. The video describes it as fitting people with a "flat nose bridge or no nose bridge." Even though the main lens (which comes in six color options) does well in most conditions, Atomic adds to the value proposition with an included clear lens which comes in handy for extremely cloudy days or night skiing under the lights when you need maximum light transmission. Vents on goggles are usually present on all sides of the perimeter of the frame. These vents encourage enough air flow that the warm air from your body can dissipate enough to prevent fogging from occurring. This is why you may have seen ski tourers, or those traveling uphill on skis wearing sunglasses for the uphill, and goggles for the downhill. Julbo has sought to balance protection and increased ventilation with their SuperFLow system on their Aerospace goggles, which allows the lenses to subtly lift away from the lens and encourage more ventilation. HELMET COMPATIBILITY