The Absolute guide to Salomon snowboard and ski goggle lenses. All colours, tints, shades, uv protection ratings and finishes explained to help you understand all the features and benefits of the different options. Ask for our help or advice any time. No question too big or too small.
Lens | Image | Description | VLT | Ideal Conditions |
Yellow Mirror | ![]() | Salomon's brightest light lens which increases contrast for better definition. A high mirror coating cuts blinding glare and balances out bright sunlight | 9% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Black Polarized | ![]() | Dark grey base tint improves colour perception in brighter conditions with a polarized coating to cut blinding glare and reflection | 10-11% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Black Mirror | ![]() | Dark grey base tint improves colour perception in brighter conditions | 11% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Green Mirror | ![]() | Neutral tint that enhances contrast and improves colour perception with a bright mirror coating to reduce glare and balance out harsh sunlight | 12-13% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Blue Mirror | ![]() | Neutral tint that enhances contrast and improves colour perception with a bright mirror coating to reduce glare and balance out harsh sunlight | 13-15% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Blue Photochromic | ![]() | Photochromic lens that adjusts to changing light conditions meaning you only need one lens for all conditions | 14-47% | Bright Sun / Variable / Cloud |
Red Mirror | ![]() | Neutral tint that enhances contrast and improves colour perception with a bright mirror coating to reduce glare and balance out harsh sunlight | 15% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Amber | ![]() | Amber base tint enhances shadow contrast and depth perception | 20-34% | Partial Cloud / Variable |
Amber Grey | ![]() | Amber base tint enhances shadow contrast and depth perception with neutral grey for less colour distortion | 23% | Partial Cloud / Variable |
Amber Mirror | ![]() | Amber base tint enhances shadow contrast and depth perception with a light mirror coating to reduce glare and increase versatility | 23% | Partial Cloud / Variable / All Round |
Mid Blue Mirror | ![]() | Neutral tint that enhances contrast and improves colour perception with a mid level mirror coating to reduce glare and increase versatility | 27-32% | Sun / Partial Cloud |
Mid Red Mirror | ![]() | Neutral tint that enhances contrast and improves colour perception with a mid level mirror coating to reduce glare and increase versatility | 32-39% | Sun / Partial Cloud |
Orange | ![]() | Filters harmful blue light to boost contrast and enhance depth perception | 49-55% | Cloud / Variable / Lower Light |
Light Blue | ![]() | Neutral tint that enhances contrast and improves colour perception with a light mirror to reduce glare and increase versatility | 53-56% | Low / Flat Light |
Pink | ![]() | High contrast tint that filters harmful blue light for sharper vision in lower light conditions | 55% | Cloud / Overcast / Low Light |
Light Red | ![]() | Neutral tint that enhances contrast and improves colour perception with a light mirror to reduce glare and increase versatility | 58% | Low / Flat Light |
Clear | ![]() | Very low light lens, allows over 80% of visible light to enter the users eyes and doesn't distort colours | 80-84% | Night / Indoor |
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