Ski and snowboard goggles are one of the most important parts of your winter outfit. There is nothing worse than getting caught half way up a mountain in white out conditions and not being able to see, or the weather getting so hot that your goggles mist up and blind you. Choosing the right goggles will help you to enjoy every minute that you're out on the slopes whatever the conditions.
The first step to choosing the right goggles is to work out your budget. There are goggles available for all budgets and it is important to select a goggle which offers the best features for your available budget.
Once you have established your budget you should look for the features we have outlined below to work out which ones you want. Then go to our Goggles page and narrow your search using the filters on the left hand side of the page.
Goggles come with two lens shapes - cylindrical and spherical. Cylindrical lenses are cheaper but offer a lower field of vision than spherical lenses which are more expensive. Check out the pros and cons of both below.
Cylindrical lenses are the cheapest goggle lenses available. They are cut from a flat sheet of material meaning it curves from left to right only, giving a flat face to the goggles. This is the classic ski goggle design and provides a lower profile look.
Because cylindrical lenses are cut from a flat sheet and then curved to fit the goggles frame you can get distortion on the peripherals of your vision. This gives a watery, hazy effect to your vision which can increase eye fatigue.
Cylindrical lenses have 3 main advantages over spherical lenses. They are much cheaper to produce, are very flexible and are easier to remove from the goggles frame. This means that replacement lenses are cheap to buy allowing you to own multiple lenses for varying conditions or cheaply replace scratched or damaged lenses. Their flexibility also makes them ideal for placing in a pocket without having to worry about easily damaging them. This makes them ideal for people who prefer to ski or snowboard with sunglasses and only have goggles for lower light conditions.
Cylindrical goggles are ideal for people on a budget or who wear sunglasses most of the time and want a pair of goggles for lower light conditions only. Click this link to see all of our Cylindrical Goggles.
Spherical lenses are more expensive than cylindrical lenses due to their more complex shape. If you image a flat cylindrical lens and being 2 dimensional then a spherical lens is 3 dimensional. This means that instead of just curving left to right, it also curves top to bottom.
Because spherical lenses are cut from a ball shape rather than a flat sheet you end up with a larger volume frame and wider peripheral vision. This also reduces distortion on the lens meaning optical clarity is improved no matter where you are looking out of the frame.
Spherical lenses have 3 main advantages over cylindrical lenses. They offer a wider field of vision, distort your vision less and are less prone to fogging or misting up. This makes them great for people who want to ride all day long from first chair to last without stopping. Spherical lenses are more expensive but are better quality than cylindrical lenses. If your budget allows, you should look for a spherical lens goggle.
When it comes to ski and snowboard goggles, a bigger price tag usually means better quality. Click this link to see all of our Spherical Goggles.
Different ski and snowboard goggles come in different sizes for different shaped and sized faces. It is important to try on goggles to get the right fit but to help you work out the most suitable frame size we have grouped our goggles into the sizes below. We have done our best to group goggles into their most appropriate category however this is only a guide and whilst one 'Medium' goggle may be a perfect fit, another 'Medium' goggle may have a different shape and therefore not fit. The images below are an example of some goggles which fit into the respective categories and are used as a demonstration only. For the best fit, always try goggles on before you buy them.
Extra Small - Best suited to small kids
Small - Ideal for young children or women with smaller than average face sizes
Small / Medium - Ideal for most female faces, teenagers or smaller mens faces
Medium - Ideal for most adult faces and women who prefer a larger frame size
Medium / Large - Slightly bigger than average for a larger looking goggle that will fit most adult male faces
Large - For larger adult face sizes and that oversized goggle look
OTG - Over The Glasses goggles allow you to wear prescription eyeglasses under your goggles
Ski and snowboard goggles come with lots of different lens colours to give different performance, style and looks. Every lens colour will have a specific base tint which determines what conditions the goggles are designed for. Adding a mirror finish to a lens tint makes it more suitable for brighter conditions as it reduces the suns glare. Check out the descriptions below for more information on lens tints.
The most common base lens tint, bronze and amber lenses are great at increasing shadow contrast and are found on most goggles designed for all round conditions. By increasing shadow contrast these lenses help pick up variations in terrain, giving you more confidence and better vision. These lenses are good for bright to partially cloudy conditions but are not ideal for overcast, snowy or flat light conditions.
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These lenses are becoming increasingly popular for people who want one lens for all conditions. This lens helps filter out blue light and increase contrast. This aids depth perception and allows you to ride in less than ideal conditions without losing confidence. These lenses are good in flat light, snowy or overcast conditions but can still perform in brighter conditions.
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This lens tint is used exclusively by Smith and is designed to work in all conditions. This tint works like a persimmon lens to filter out blue light and increase contrast and depth perception but also has a very light mirror coating which increases it's bright light performance over persimmon lenses. Designed to be an all day, all season lens this tint also helps reduce eye fatigue.
Click this link to view all of our Ignitor Tinted Goggles
Yellow or orange lenses were the original colours used for ski and snowboard goggles. This is because they filter out blue light and increase contrast and depth perception. These lenses are still very popular due to their all round ability. Most goggles that come with two lenses will come with a bright light lens that is usually mirrored and an additional orange or yellow lens for lower light conditions. This is also the most popular lens tint on children's goggles.
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Grey lenses offer the least colour distortion of any lens tint. This gives the most natural view with colours looking the same as they do with the naked eye. The level of tint on a grey lens can vary. Darker grey lenses are better for brighter conditions whereas lighter grey lenses are ideal for part cloud, part sun. Grey lenses are popular for people who want a blacked out goggle look.
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Similar to bronze tints, brown tints filter out soft blue light. Brown tints are good for both glaring sun and reduced light as they cut down on the suns glare as well as helping to improve contrast. Brown tints are not ideal for overcast conditions but can still perform well all round.
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Rose tints are similar to yellow tints and are good for lower light conditions. This makes them good for overcast days or snowy conditions. Rose tints are favoured by some as they are softer on the eyes than yellow lenses. This does mean however that they are not suitable for bright sun. Rose tinted lenses are good as a secondary pair of lenses when teamed with a bright light lens.
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Blue tints filter out white light and can be worn in low light on their own, or in bright light with a mirror coating. Blue tints are often teamed with other colours to alter their use. For example a blue tint teamed with a yellow tint works well in low light whereas a blue tint teamed with a bronze tint is good for brighter conditions.
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Clear goggles are used most often by competitive skiers riding indoors or on slalom courses at night. This is because the lenses do not distort colours or light giving the most natural view. Clear lenses can be worn during very low light conditions as most come with UV protection.
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Combining lens tints alters the light transmission, adjusting the conditions that the goggles are suitable for. Manufacturers experiment with combining different tints to create their own unique lenses. For example combining rose and bronze tints gives a very good all round lens whereas combining rose and persimmon can gives flat light performance.
Lens | Image | Description | VLT | Ideal Conditions |
Blue Cobalt | ![]() | Dark grey base tint reduces colour distortion and blocks harsh sun and reflective glare. A Multi-layer blue tint reduces eye fatigue in brighter conditions | 6% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Pink Cobalt | ![]() | Dark grey base tint reduces colour distortion and blocks harsh sun and reflective glare. A Multi-layer pink tint reduces eye fatigue in brighter conditions | 6% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Dark Smoke | ![]() | Dark grey base tint reduces colour distortion in very bright conditions | 8% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Polar Smoke | ![]() | Polarized dark grey lens reduces colour distortion and reflective glare in bright conditions | 8% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Red Gradient | ![]() | Dark grey tint at the top of the lens to reduce glare from direct sunlight without distorting colours. A red tint on the lower portion provides a better view of terrain | 12% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Silver Solex | ![]() | Dark bronze base tint enhances shadow contrast making it an ideal bright weather lens | 18% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Green Solex | ![]() | Dark bronze base tint enhances shadow contrast with a multi-layer green mirror to reduce glare and eye fatigue in brighter conditions | 18% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Lt Rose Gradient | ![]() | Dark grey tint at the top of the lens to reduce glare from direct sunlight without distorting colours. A rose tint on the lower portion filters harmful blue light and enhances shadow contrast | 22% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Yellow Gradient | ![]() | Dark grey tint at the top of the lens to reduce glare from direct sunlight without distorting colours. A yellow tint on the lower portion filters harmful blue light and provides a brighter view of the terrain | 22% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Blue Solex | ![]() | Dark bronze base tint enhances shadow contrast with multi layer blue mirror to reduce glare and eye fatigue in brighter conditions | 25% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Red Solex | ![]() | Dark bronze base tint enhances shadow contrast with multi layer red mirror to maximise colour definition and increase depth perception in varying levels of medium to bright conditions | 25% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Clear Gradient | ![]() | Clear tint with minor gradient effect reduces glare from spotlights without impacting terrain perception | 27% | Night / Floodlight Riding |
Silver Rose | ![]() | High contrast tint that filters harmful blue light and enhances visual acuity. A silver mirror coating increases all round lens ability | 30% | Variable / Partly Cloudy |
Pink SQ | ![]() | Universal pink lens reduces eye fatigue, filters harmful blue light and enhances contrast and depth perception. A mirror coating increases all round lens ability | 35% | Variable / Partly Cloudy |
Silver Amber | ![]() | Good all round lens works by adding definition with a subtle mirror coating to reduce glare | 35% | Variable / All Round |
Blue Fusion | ![]() | High contrast rose base tint filters harmful blue light, reduces eye fatigue and maximises depth perception. Blue mirror coating enhances all round ability | 38% | Variable / All Round |
Silver Blue Fade | ![]() | Blue base tint reduces glare but is not as dark as other base tints. A silver mirror fade coating provides added protection from direct sunlight | 40% | Variable / Partly Cloudy |
Gold Chrome | ![]() | Good all round lens filters harmful blue light for enhanced shadow contrast with a gold mirror coating to reduce glare | 40% | Variable / All Round |
Lt Silver Lt Purple | Good for variable or all round conditions. A purple base tint enhances shadow definition and contrast with a silver mirror coating to reduce glare | 50% | Variable | |
Blue Amber | ![]() | Good all round lens works by adding definition with a subtle blue mirror coating to reduce glare | 50% | Partly Cloudy |
Amber | ![]() | Great multi-purpose lens tint filters harmful blue light for increased contrast, shadow definition and depth perception | 55% | Partly Cloudy / All Round / Overcast |
Yellow | ![]() | High contrast tint that filters harmful blue light and increases visual acuity making it ideal for flatter light conditions | 75% | Overcast / Cloudy |
Blue Lagoon | ![]() | High contrast yellow base tint filters harmful blue light and increases visual acuity with subtle blue mirror coating | 80% | Overcast / Cloudy |
Red Ice | ![]() | Clear base tint doesn't distort colours with subtle red mirror to filter out floodlight glare. Designed for night park and pipe riding | 80% | Night Park & Pipe / Floodlit Riding |
Clear | ![]() | Very low light lens, allows large degree of visible light to enter the users eyes and doesn't distort colours | 85% | Night Skiing & Snowboarding |
Lens | Image | Description | VLT | Ideal Conditions |
Modulator Citrus Gun | ![]() | High contrast orange base tint that enhances contrast and filters harmful blue light. Modulator lenses are photochromic and adapt to different light conditions. A light silver mirror improves bright light conditions and reduces glare | 15-45% | Bright Sun / Variable / All Round |
Citrus Gold | ![]() | Orange base tint that enhances contrast and shadow definition with a gold mirror to reduce blinding glare and reduce eye fatigue | 16% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Citrus Dark | ![]() | Developed specifically for children's eyes to improve optical comfort and contrast. Ideal for long exposures to bright light | 17% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Citrus Gun | ![]() | Orange base tint that enhances contrast and shadow definition with a silver mirror to reduce blinding glare and reduce eye fatigue | 17% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Green Emerald | ![]() | Amber base tint enhances shadow contrast with a green mirror finish to reduce blinding glare | 18% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Polarized Brown | ![]() | Brown base tint enhances shadow contrast with a polarized layer to cut blinding glare and reflection | 22% | Bright Sun / Partial Cloud |
Vermillon Gun | ![]() | Rose base tint enhances contrast, maximises colour definition and filters harmful blue light with a silver mirror coating to cut blinding glare | 22% | Bright Sun / Partial Cloud |
Modulator Vermillon Blue | ![]() | Rose base tint enhances contrast, maximises colour definition and filters harmful blue light. Modulator lenses are photochromic and adapt to different light conditions. A blue mirror improves bright light conditions and reduces glare | 26-66% | Bright Sun / Variable / All Round |
Polarized Aurora | ![]() | Amber base tint enhances shadow contrast with a polarized blue mirror finish to reduce blinding glare and reflection | 29% | Bright Sun / Partial Cloud |
Citrus | ![]() | Orange base tint that enhances contrast and shadow definition | 33% | Bright Sun / Partial Cloud / Variable |
Amber Gun | ![]() | Amber base tint enhances shadow contrast and depth perception with a silver mirror coating to reduce glare and increase versatility | 35% | Bright Sun / Partial Cloud / Variable |
Fire Orange | ![]() | Orange base tint enhances contrast and shadow definition with a red mirror coating to reduce blinding glare | 35% | Bright Sun / Partial Cloud / Variable |
Vermillon | ![]() | Rose base tint enhances shadow contrast, maximises colour definition and filter harmful blue light | 37% | Sun / Partial Cloud / Variable |
Aurora | ![]() | Amber base tint enhances shadow contrast with a blue mirror finish to reduce blinding glare and increase versatility | 42% | Sun / Partial Cloud / Variable |
Lemon Gun | ![]() | High contrast tint that also filters harmful blue light for flatter light conditions with a silver mirror coating to increase versatility | 50% | Partial Cloud / Overcast / Variable |
Lemon | ![]() | High contrast tint that also filters harmful blue light for flatter light conditions | 76% | Partial Cloud / Overcast / Low Light |
Clear | ![]() | Very low light lens, allows large degree of visible light to enter the users eyes and doesn't distort colours | 82% | Night / Indoor |
Lens | Image | Description | VLT | Ideal Conditions |
Eclipse | ![]() | Grey base tint reduces colour distortion and blocks harsh sun and reflective glare | 1-11% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Green Ionized | ![]() | Adds definition with a mirror coating to cut glare in brighter conditions | 16-26% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Red Ionized | ![]() | Best for brighter conditions by adding definition with a mirror coating to reduce glare | 16-28% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Jet | ![]() | Grey base tint reduces colour distortion and blocks harsh sun and reflective glare | 18-28% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Blue Steel | ![]() | High contrast base tint that filters harmful blue light with a mirror coating to reduce glare | 20-30% | Bright Sun / Bluebird / Variable Conditions |
Rose | ![]() | High contrast tint that adds definition in variable conditions by cutting glare and increasing shadow contrast | 20-30% | Variable Conditions / Cloudy / Overcast |
Ionized | ![]() | Adds definition with a mirror coating to reduce glare in all round conditions | 28-38% | All Round / Variable Conditions |
Gold Ionized | ![]() | Adds definition with a mirror coating to cut glare in brighter conditions | 35-45% | Bright Sun / Bluebird / Variable Conditions |
Blue Ionized | ![]() | Adds definition in variable conditions with a mirror coating to reduce glare and improve brighter conditions | 50-60% | Variable Conditions / Overcast / Cloud |
Amber | ![]() | Good all round lens works by adding definition and reducing glare | 50-60% | Variable Conditions / Overcast |
Pink Ionized | ![]() | High contrast tint that filters harmful blue light and adds definition with a mirror coating to reduce glare | 58-68% | Variable Conditions / Lower Light / Cloud |
Yellow Blue Ionized | ![]() | High contrast yellow base tint filters harmful blue light and adds definition with a mirror coating to reduce glare | 60-70% | Variable Conditions / Lower Light / Cloud |
Yellow | ![]() | High contrast tint that also filters harmful blue light for flatter light conditions | 75-85% | Overcast / Snow / Fog / Night |
Clear | ![]() | Very low light lens, allows large degree of visible light to enter the users eyes and doesn't distort colours | 85-95% | Night Skiing & Snowboarding |
Lens | Image | Description | VLT | Ideal Conditions |
Faded Smoke | ![]() | Grey base tint reduces colour distortion with a mirror coating to reduce glare. Dyetanium and 4D coatings included | 2-9% | Bright Sun / Bluebird / Partial Cloud |
Faded Bronze Sunrise | ![]() | Bronze base tint enhances shadow contrast with a mirror coating to reduce glare. Dyetanium and 4D coatings included | 3-12% | Bright Sun / Bluebird / Partial Cloud / Overcast |
Jet Black | ![]() | Grey base tint reduces colour distortion. 4D coating included | 10% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Northern Lights | ![]() | Grey base tint reduces colour distortion with a mirror coating to reduce glare. Dyetanium and 4D coatings included. Polarized option also available (5% VLT) | 10% | Bright Sun / Bluebird / Partial Cloud |
Smoke Silver Polarized | ![]() | Grey base tint reduces colour distortion with a polarized coating to cut blinding glare. Dyetanium and 4D coatings included | 10% | Bright Sun / Bluebird / Partial Cloud |
Blue Ice Polarized | ![]() | Grey base tint reduces colour distortion with a polarized coating to cut blinding glare. Dyetanium and 4D coatings included | 11% | Bright Sun / Bluebird / Partial Cloud |
Orange Silver | ![]() | Enhances shadow contrast and filters harmful blue light with a mirror coating to reduce glare. Dyetanium and 4D coatings included | 17% | Sunny / Partial Cloud / Overcast |
Bronze Fire | ![]() | Enhances shadow contrast with a mirror coating to reduce glare. Dyetanium and 4D coatings included | 18% | Bright Sun / Bluebird / Partial Cloud |
Blue Flash | ![]() | Enhances shadow contrast and filters harmful blue light with a mirror coating to reduce glare. Dyetanium and 4D coatings included | 36% | Partial Cloud / Overcast / Low Light |
Orange | ![]() | Enhances shadow contrast and filters harmful blue light. 4D coating included | 42% | Partial Cloud / Overcast / Low Light |
Rose Silver | ![]() | High contrast tint that reduces harmful blue light. Mirror coating retains some brighter light performance. Dyetanium and 4D coatings included | 48% | Overcast / Low Light / Fog / Snow |
Clear Sunrise | ![]() | Clear tint allows large degree of visible light to enter the users eyes and doesn't distort colours. Mirror coating retains some brighter light performance. Dyetanium and 4D coatings included | 59% | Fog / Snow / Night |
HD | ![]() | High contrast yellow base tint that also filters harmful blue light for flatter light conditions. 4D coating included | 66% | Fog / Snow / Night |
Lens | Image | Description | VLT | Ideal Conditions |
Jet Black | ![]() | Dark grey base tint that reduces colour distortion | 5-6% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Bronze / Silver Chrome | ![]() | Bronze base tint to enhance shadow contrast and a mirror coating to reduce glare | 12-13% | Bright Sun / Bluebird / Partial Cloud |
Bronze / Red Chrome | ![]() | Bronze base tint to enhance shadow contrast with a mirror coating to reduce glare | 14-21% | Bright Sun / Bluebird / Partial Cloud |
Bronze / Gold Chrome | ![]() | Bronze base tint to enhance shadow contrast with a mirror coating to reduce glare | 14-22% | Bright Sun / Bluebird / Partial Cloud |
Bronze / Blue Chrome | ![]() | Bronze base tint to enhance shadow contrast with a mirror coating to reduce glare | 18-22% | Bright Sun / Bluebird / Partial Cloud |
Grey Polarized | ![]() | Dark grey base tint reduces colour distortion whilst polarized coating cuts blinding glare | 12-24% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Blue / Silver Chrome | ![]() | Filters harmful blue light whilst increasing contrast. Mirror coating reduces glare | 16-29% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Grey / Silver Chrome | ![]() | Grey base tint reduces colour distortion whilst mirror coating reduces glare | 20-32% | Bright Sun / Bluebird / Partial Cloud |
Rose | ![]() | High contrast tint that reduces harmful blue light | 22-32% | Variable Conditions / Cloud / Fog |
Yellow / Silver Chrome | ![]() | High contrast tint for flatter light conditions that also filters harmful blue light. Mirror coating reduces glare | 30-42% | Variable Conditions / Cloud / Fog / Snow |
Grey | ![]() | Neutral contrast tint that doesn't distort colour perception | 43-56% | Variable Conditions / Cloud / Fog / Snow |
Blue | ![]() | Filters harmful blue light and increases contrast | 54-56% | Overcast / Cloud / Fog / Snow |
Yellow / Blue Chrome | ![]() | High contrast tint for flatter light conditions that also filters harmful blue light. Mirror coating reduces glare | 61-72% | Overcast / Cloud / Fog / Snow |
Light Green | ![]() | High contrast tint for flatter light conditions that also filters harmful blue light | 65-77% | Overcast / Cloud / Fog / Snow |
Yellow | ![]() | High contrast tint for flatter light conditions that also filters harmful blue light | 67-70% | Overcast / Cloud / Fog / Snow |
Clear | ![]() | Very low light lens, allows large degree of visible light to enter the users eyes and doesn't distort colours | 81-83% | Night Skiing & Snowboarding |
Lens | Image | Description | VLT | Ideal Conditions |
Grey Cobalt | ![]() | Grey base tint doesn't distort colour perception and enhances definition with a cobalt blue mirror to reduce blinding glare | 10% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Black Limo | ![]() | Grey base tint doesn't distort colour perception and enhances definition with a deep black mirror to reduce blinding glare | 15% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Loden Dynasty | ![]() | Green tint which filters harmful blue light, reduces glare and reduces eye fatigue. A high contrast violet mirror fades to a light green mirror making it perfect for partial or mixed clouds | 16% | Bright Sun / Partial Cloud |
Polarized Rose | ![]() | Rose base tint enhances contrast and filters harmful blue light. A polarized filter cuts blinding glare and improves visual acuity | 17% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Loden Yellow | ![]() | Green tint which filters harmful blue light, reduces glare and reduces eye fatigue. A yellow flash mirror improves versatility | 26% | Bright Sun / Variable |
Amber Gold | ![]() | Amber base tint enhances shadow contrast with a dark gold mirror that boosts definition in bright light | 23% | Bright Sun / Variable |
Grey Purple | ![]() | Grey base tint doesn't distort colour perception and enhances definition with a purple mirror to reduce blinding glare | 25% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Loden Green | ![]() | Green tint which filters harmful blue light and reduces eye fatigue with a bright green flash mirror to reduce glare | 26% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Rose Silver | ![]() | Rose base tint enhances depth perception and filters harmful blue light with a single layer flash mirror that tunes light transmission for greater versatility | 30% | Medium to Bright |
Amber Pink | ![]() | Amber base tint enhances shadow contrast with a bright flash pink mirror to tune light transmission and cut glare | 37% | All Round / All Day |
Amber Scarlet | ![]() | Amber base tint enhances shadow contrast with a multi layer bright flash mirror to tune light transmission, enhance depth perception and cut glare | 40% | All Round / Variable |
Amber Rose | ![]() | The best all round lens in the Giro range. Amber tint enhances shadow contrast whilst rose element filters harmful blue light and increases shadow definition | 40% | All Round / Variable |
Persimmon Blaze | ![]() | Filters harmful blue light to boost contrast and enhance depth perception with a bright mirror to heighten detail and contrast | 50% | Variable / Overcast |
Persimmon Boost | ![]() | Filters harmful blue light to boost contrast and enhance depth perception with a mirror coating to heighten detail and contrast | 52% | Cloudy / Overcast |
Persimmon | ![]() | Filters harmful blue light to boost contrast and enhance depth perception. Ideal all round lens as it performs well in overcast or sunny conditions | 57% | Cloudy / Overcast |
Clear | ![]() | Very low light lens, allows 90% of visible light to enter the users eyes and doesn't distort colours | 90% | Night / Indoor |
Lens | Image | Description | VLT | Ideal Conditions |
Grey / Yellow Octic Mirror | ![]() | Grey base tint gives natural colour perception whilst an aggressive 8 layer mirror coating balances out harsh sunlight | 6% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Smoke / Red Octic Mirror | ![]() | Grey base tint gives natural colour perception whilst an aggressive 8 layer mirror coating balances out harsh sunlight | 9% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Brown / Green Octic Mirror | ![]() | Grey base tint gives natural colour perception whilst an aggressive 8 layer mirror coating balances out harsh sunlight | 11-14% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Brown Green Tripic Mirror | ![]() | More modest brown base tint with a subtle mirror coating enhances all round performance | 12% | Bright Sun / Bluebird / Partial Cloud |
Smoke / Silver Tripic Mirror | ![]() | Grey base tint gives natural colour perception with a more subtle mirror coating to enhance all round performance | 14% | Bright Sun / Bluebird / Partial Cloud |
Grey / Methane Silver Tripic Mirror | ![]() | Grey base tint gives natural colour perception with a more subtle mirror coating to enhance all round performance | 16% | Bright Sun / Bluebird / Partial Cloud |
Brown / Copper Bronze Tripic Mirror | ![]() | More modest brown base tint with a subtle mirror coating enhances all round performance | 20% | Partial Cloud / Partial Sun / Variable |
Smoke Biopic | ![]() | Grey base tint gives natural colour perception without a mirror coating to improve lower light performance | 22-25% | Partial Cloud / Partial Sun / Variable / All Round |
Brown Biopic | ![]() | More modest dark brown base tint without a mirror coating to improve lower light performance | 22-28% | Partial Cloud / Partial Sun / Variable / All Round |
Grey / Red Tripic Mirror | ![]() | Grey base tint gives natural colour perception with a subtle mirror coating enhances all round performance | 24% | Partial Cloud / Partial Sun / Variable / All Round |
Grey / Red Octic Mirror | ![]() | Grey base tint gives natural colour perception with an aggressive 8 layer mirror coating balances out harsh sunlight | 25% | Partial Cloud / Partial Sun / Variable / All Round |
Pink / Silver Tripic Mirror | ![]() | High contrast rose tint that filters harmful blue light and adds definition with a light mirror coating to reduce glare | 28% | Partial Cloud / Partial Sun / Variable |
Yellow / Gun Blue Tripic Mirror | ![]() | High contrast tint for flatter light conditions that also filters harmful blue light. A subtle mirror coating enhances all round performance | 46% | Cloudy / Variable / Flat Light |
Vermilion / Methane Silver Tripic Mirror | ![]() | Higher contrast tint for flatter light conditions with a subtle mirror coating to enhance all round performance | 47% | Cloudy / Variable / Flat Light |
Vermilion Biopic | ![]() | Higher contrast tint for flatter light conditions without a mirror coating to improve lower light performance | 47% | Cloudy / Variable / Flat Light |
Blue / Infrared Octic Mirror | ![]() | Blue base tint filters harmful blue light and increases contrast with a mirror coating to reduce glare and enhance versatility | 48% | Cloudy / Variable / Flat Light |
Blue / Pink Tripic Mirror | ![]() | Blue base tint filters harmful blue light and increases contrast with a light mirror coating to reduce glare and enhance versatility | 52% | Cloudy / Variable / Flat Light |
Orange Biopic | ![]() | Enhances shadow contrast and filters harmful blue light without a mirror coating to improve lower light performance | 54% | Cloudy / Flat Light |
Burnt Orange / Blue Octic Mirror | ![]() | Enhances shadow contrast and filters harmful blue light with a mirror coating to reduce glare and enhance versatility | 65% | Cloudy / Low Light / Flat Light |
Pink / Pink Octic Mirror | ![]() | High contrast rose tint that filters harmful blue light and adds definition with a mirror coating to reduce glare and enhance versatility | 65% | Cloudy / Low Light / Flat Light |
Lens | Image | Description | VLT | Ideal Conditions |
Dark Smoke Blue Ion | ![]() | Grey base tint enhances contrast and doesn't distort colours with an Ion mirror coating to reduce glare and balance out harsh sunlight | 3-8% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Dark Smoke | ![]() | Grey base tint enhances contrast and doesn't distort colours whilst the dark level of tint reduces harsh sunlight | 5-8% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Green Ion | ![]() | Neutral tint that enhances contrast and improves colour perception with an Ion mirror coating to reduce glare and balance out harsh sunlight | 13-15% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Smoke Gold Ion | ![]() | Neutral tint that enhances contrast and improves colour perception with an Ion mirror coating to reduce glare and balance out harsh sunlight | 13-18% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Red Ion | ![]() | Neutral tint that enhances contrast and improves colour perception with an Ion mirror coating to reduce glare and balance out harsh sunlight | 19-22% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Smoke | ![]() | Neutral tint that enhances contrast and improves colour perception | 25.9-28.6% | Bright Sun / Variable |
Gold Ion | ![]() | Neutral tint that enhances contrast and improves colour perception with an Ion mirror coating to reduce glare and balance out harsh sunlight | 31-36% | Bright Sun / Variable |
Ionized | ![]() | Neutral tint that enhances contrast and improves colour perception with an Ion mirror coating to reduce glare and balance out harsh sunlight | 33-35% | Variable Conditions / All Round |
Yellow Blue Ion | ![]() | Yellow base tint enhances contrast in lower light with an Ion mirror coating to reduce glare and improve versatility | 48-57% | Variable Conditions / All Round |
Pink Ion | ![]() | Rose base tint increases contrast and depth perception with an Ion mirror coating to reduce glare and improve versatility | 62-66% | Variable Conditions / Lower Light |
Yellow Red Ion | ![]() | Yellow base tint enhances contrast in lower light with an Ion mirror coating to reduce glare and improve versatility | 65-68% | Variable Conditions / Lower Light |
Yellow | ![]() | High contrast tint for flatter light conditions that also filters harmful blue light | 79% | Lower / Flatter Light / Overcast |
Clear | ![]() | Very low light lens, allows 81% of visible light to enter the users eyes and doesn't distort colours | 79% | Night / Indoor |
Lens | Image | Description | VLT | Ideal Conditions |
Prizm Black Iridium | ![]() | Great all purpose bright conditions lens which offers a more true to life colour perception. Features an Iridium coating to reduce glare. Oakley's Prizm technology increases the range of suitable conditions compared to a regular Black Iridium lens | N/A | Bluebird / Bright Sun / Partial Cloud |
Prizm Jade Iridium | ![]() | Neutral contrast tint that improves colour perception. Features an Iridium coating to reduce glare making it a popular lens for park riding. Oakley's Prizm technology increases the range of suitable conditions compared to a regular Jade (Emerald) Iridium lens | N/A | Bright Sun / Partial Cloud / Overcast |
Prizm Rose | ![]() | High contrast tint for sharper vision in lower light conditions. Oakley's Prizm technology increases the range of suitable conditions compared to a regular Rose lens | N/A | Partial Cloud / Low Light / Overcast / Snow |
Emerald Iridium | ![]() | Neutral contrast tint that improves colour perception. Features an Iridium coating to reduce glare making it a popular lens for park riding | 10% | Bright Sun / Park Riding |
24K Gold Iridium | ![]() | Enhances contrast in bright conditions. Ideal for very bright days. | 10% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Black Rose Iridium | ![]() | Rose tint enhances contrast and image resolution whilst black Iridium reduces glare | 12% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Dark Grey | ![]() | Neutral contrast tint that improves colour perception in brighter conditions. Popular with park riders | 14% | Bright Sun / Park Riding |
Fire Iridium Polarized | ![]() | High contrast tint with a reflective Iridium coating to enhance greens and reds. Polarized coating cuts blinding glare | 14% | Bright Sun / Park Riding |
VR28 Polarized | ![]() | Filters blue light to enhance contrast and improve depth perception whilst a polarized coating cuts blinding glare | 14% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Fire Iridium | ![]() | Improves visual clarity in brighter conditions and features an iridium coating to tune contrast and reduce glare | 16% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Black Iridium | ![]() | Great all purpose bright conditions lens which offers a more true to life colour perception. Features an Iridium coating to reduce glare | 20% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Dark Grey Polarized | ![]() | Improves colour perception in brighter conditions whilst a polarized coating cuts blinding glare | 21% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Blue Iridium | ![]() | Uses a contrast enhancing VR28 tint with an Iridium coating to tune contrast and reduce glare | 22% | Bright Sun / Variable Conditions |
VR28 | ![]() | Filters harmful blue light to increase contrast and improve depth perception | 23% | Bright Sun / Variable Conditions |
H.I. Amber Polarized | ![]() | High Intensity contrast lens that sharpens vision whilst a polarized coating cuts blinding glare | 25% | Bright Sun / Variable Conditions |
G30 | ![]() | Rose base with very subtle Iridium coating to reduce glare and improve contrast and depth perception | 25% | Variable Conditions / Medium to Bright |
VR50 Emerald Iridium | ![]() | VR50 enhances contrast whilst an Iridium coating reduces glare | 30% | Variable Conditions / Medium to Bright |
VR50 Pink Iridium | ![]() | Filters harmful blue light and increases visual sharpness whilst an Iridium coating tunes contrast and reduce glare | 37% | Variable Conditions |
Rose | ![]() | High contrast tint for sharper vision in lower light conditions | 34% | Variable Conditions / Cloud / Fog |
VR50 | ![]() | Filters harmful blue light with a subtle tint to enhance visual clarity and depth perception | 50% | Variable / Medium to Flat Light |
Persimmon | ![]() | Filters harmful blue light to boost contrast and enhance depth perception. Ideal all round lens as it performs well in overcast or sunny conditions | 54% | All Round / Variable / Overcast |
H.I. Persimmon | ![]() | Filters harmful blue light to boost contrast and enhance depth perception. Features an Iridium coating to reduce glare | 55% | Variable / Overcast / Fog |
H.I. Yellow | ![]() | High contrast lens for flat light conditions. Features an Iridium coating to reduce glare | 81% | Overcast / Fog / Flat Light |
Clear | ![]() | Very low light lens, allows 90% of visible light to enter the users eyes and doesn't distort colours | 90% | Night / Indoor |
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 |
Lens | Image | Description | VLT | Ideal Conditions |
Solar 4 | ![]() | Darkest Scott lens available for extremely bright conditions | 5% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Light Sensitive AMP Blue Chrome | ![]() | Blue base tint filters harmful blue light with a light sensitive coating that adjusts to varying conditions to cut glare and enhance clarity | 8-22%% | Bright Sun / Bluebird / Partial Cloud |
Solar 3 | ![]() | Dark lens to enhance visual comfort on bright days | 12% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
NL-15 Black Chrome | ![]() | Grey base tint enhances contrast without distorting colours with a mirror coating to reduce glare | 15% | Bright Sun / Bluebird / Medium Light |
NL-20 Gold Chrome | ![]() | Adds definition with a mirror coating to cut glare in brighter and medium conditions | 20% | Bright Sun / Bluebird / Medium Light |
Purple Chrome | ![]() | Light amplifier base tint delivers proper contrast with less distortion with a mirror coating to reduce glare and enhance versatility | 20% | Sunny / Partial Cloud / Variable |
Yellow Chrome | ![]() | Light amplifier base tint delivers proper contrast with less distortion with a mirror coating to reduce glare and enhance versatility | 20% | Sunny / Partial Cloud / Variable |
Silver Chrome | ![]() | Light amplifier base tint delivers proper contrast with less distortion with a mirror coating to reduce glare and enhance versatility | 20% | Sunny / Partial Cloud / Variable / Medium Light |
Teal Chrome | ![]() | Ideal for variable days as it works well across a variety of light conditions | 25% | Sunny / Partial Cloud / Variable |
Green Chrome | ![]() | Light amplifier base tint delivers proper contrast with less distortion with a mirror coating to reduce glare and enhance versatility | 30% | Sunny / Partial Cloud / Variable / Lower Light |
Blue Chrome | ![]() | Sky blue base tint filters harmful blue light and increases contrast with a mirror coating to reduce glare and enhance versatility | 30% | Sunny / Partial Cloud / Variable / Lower Light |
Amplifier | ![]() | Unique lens patented by Scott provides excellent detail in low light conditions whilst adapting for use on sunny days too | 32% | All Round / Variable |
NL-32 Black Chrome | ![]() | Grey base tint enhances contrast without distorting colours with a mirror coating to reduce glare. Lighter tint makes the lens more versatile in all conditions | 32% | Bright Sun / Bluebird / Partial Cloud |
NL-40 | ![]() | Light grey base tint enhances contrast without distorting colours allowing it to excel in overcast and flatter light conditions | 40% | Partial Cloud / Overcast |
Red Chrome | ![]() | Light amplifier base tint delivers proper contrast with less distortion with a mirror coating to reduce glare and enhance versatility. Perfect for when you want a chrome lens in lower light conditions | 44% | Partial Cloud / Lower Light / Flat Light / Stormy |
Light Amplifier | ![]() | A lighter version of this unique lens patented by Scott provides excellent detail in lower and flatter light conditions | 45% | Lower Light / Flat Light / Stormy |
Light Sensitive Amp Bronze Chrome | ![]() | Bronze base tint enhances shadow contrast with a light sensitive coating that adjusts to varying conditions to cut glare and enhance clarity | 15-45% | Bright Sun / Bluebird / Partial Cloud |
Illuminator 50 | ![]() | A super light version of Scott's Amplifier lens is designed to dominate in extreme low light. Delivers the highest possible contrast with a mild chrome coating to reduce glare | 50% | Extreme Low Light / Stormy |
Lens | Image | Description | VLT | Ideal Conditions |
Gold Sol-X Mirror | ![]() | Dark sienna brown base tint with multi-layer gold mirror to cut glare and reduce eye fatigue | 7% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Blackout | ![]() | Dark grey base tint cuts glare and reduces eye fatigue without distorting colour perception | 10% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Green Sol-X Mirror | ![]() | Dark sienna brown base tint with multi-layer green mirror to cut glare and reduce eye fatigue | 15% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Red Sol-X Mirror | ![]() | Dark sienna brown base tint with multi-layer red mirror to cut glare and reduce eye fatigue | 17% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Platinum Mirror | ![]() | Rose base tint increases depth perception in lower light conditions whilst a platinum mirror coating reduces glare in bright conditions | 25% | Variable Conditions |
Polarized Rose Copper | ![]() | Rose copper tint provides the truest colour perception whilst enhancing object definition by filtering out visual noise and reducing eye fatigue. A polarized coating cuts blinding glare | 25% | Variable / Overcast / Low Light |
Ignitor Mirror | ![]() | Proprietary lens tint unique to Smith designed to reduce eye fatigue whilst enhancing contrast and depth perception in all conditions | 35% | All Round / Variable Conditions |
RC36 | ![]() | Combines rose and copper base tints to improve depth perception, increases contrast and cuts glare | 36% | All Round / Variable Conditions |
Photochromic Red Sensor Mirror | ![]() | Combines Smiths proprietary Red Sensor Mirror with a light activated photochromic layer which reacts to changing light conditions to give all round performance | 20-50% | Bright Sun / All Round / Overcast |
Gold Lite | ![]() | Multipurpose lens that reflects harmful blue light to provide superior contrast, shadow definition and depth perception | 55% | Bright Sun / All Round / Overcast |
Red Sensor Mirror | ![]() | Light rose base tint with a multi-layer red mirror to maximise colour definition and increase depth perception in flatter light | 60% | Medium to Low Light / Flat Light |
Blue Sensor Mirror | ![]() | Light rose base tint with a multi-layer blue mirror to maximise colour definition and increase depth perception in flatter light | 70% | Medium to Low Light / Flat Light |
Gold Sensor Mirror | ![]() | Light rose base tint with a multi-layer gold mirror to maximise colour definition and increase depth perception in flatter light | 70% | Medium to Low Light / Flat Light |
Clear | ![]() | Very low light lens, allows 84% of visible light to enter the users eyes and doesn't distort colours | 84% | Night Skiing & Snowboarding |
Lens | Image | Description | VLT | Ideal Conditions |
Bronze Gold Mirror | ![]() | Darkest SPY lens available with a bronze tint to enhance shadow contrast for extremely bright conditions with a mirror coating to reduce glare | 10% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Bronze Gold Mirror | ![]() | Bronze tint to enhance shadow contrast for extremely bright conditions with a mirror coating to reduce glare | 11% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Bronze Green Spectra | ![]() | Bronze tint to enhance shadow contrast for extremely bright conditions with a mirror coating to reduce glare | 18% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Bronze Red Spectra | ![]() | Bronze tint to enhance shadow contrast for extremely bright conditions with a mirror coating to reduce glare | 22% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Bronze | ![]() | Bronze tint enhances shadow contrast to improve vision but without a mirror coating to improve vision in variable conditions | 23% | Bright Sun / Bluebird / Partial Cloud |
Pink Contact | ![]() | High contrast rose tint that filters harmful blue light and adds definition with a light mirror coating to reduce glare | 43% | Sunny / Partial Cloud / Variable |
Blue Contact | ![]() | Blue base tint filters harmful blue light and increases contrast with a light mirror coating to reduce glare and enhance versatility | 43% | Sunny / Partial Cloud / Variable |
Pink Silver Mirror | ![]() | High contrast rose tint that filters harmful blue light and adds definition with a mirror coating to reduce glare | 46% | Sunny / Partial Cloud / Variable |
Rose | ![]() | High contrast tint that filters harmful blue light and adds definition in flat light conditions | 57% | Partial Cloud / Overcast / Variable |
Persimmon Contact | ![]() | Filters harmful blue light to boost contrast and enhance depth perception. Ideal all round lens as it performs well in overcast or sunny conditions thanks to a light mirror coating | 59% | Partial Cloud / Overcast / Flat Light / Variable |
Yellow Green Spectra | ![]() | High contrast lens for flat light conditions. Features a light mirror coating to reduce glare, improving low light conditions and reducing eye fatigue | 61% | Partial Cloud / Overcast / Flat Light / Variable |
Persimmon | ![]() | Filters harmful blue light to boost contrast and enhance depth perception. Ideal all round lens as it performs well in overcast or sunny conditions | 71% | Partial Cloud / Overcast / Flat Light / Variable |
Clear Contact | ![]() | No lens tint means colour perception is not distorted whilst a light mirror coating reduces eye fatigue | 85% | Flat Light / Night |
Yellow | ![]() | High contrast tint for flatter light conditions that also filters harmful blue light | 86% | Overcast / Cloud / Fog / Snow |
Yellow Contact | ![]() | High contrast tint for flatter light conditions that also filters harmful blue light with a light mirror coating to reduce eye fatigue | 86% | Overcast / Cloud / Fog / Snow |
Clear | ![]() | Very low light lens, allows over 90% of visible light to enter the users eyes and doesn't distort colours | 93% | Night Skiing & Snowboarding |
Lens | Image | Description | VLT | Ideal Conditions |
Black Chrome | ![]() | Grey base tint reduces colour distortion giving a more natural perception with a mirror coating reduces glare | 5% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Bronze Polar | ![]() | Bronze base tint enhances shadow contrast with a polarized coating to cut blinding glare | 10% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Amber Chrome | ![]() | Amber base tint enhances shadow contrast with a mirror coating to reduce glare | 12% | Bright Sun / Partial Cloud |
Bronze Chrome | ![]() | Bronze base tint enhances shadow contrast with a mirror coating to reduce glare | 13% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Fire Chrome | ![]() | Orange base tint enhances shadow contrast and filters harmful blue light with a mirror coating to reduce glare | 19% | Bright Sun / Partial Cloud |
Astro Chrome | ![]() | Filters harmful blue light whilst increasing contrast with a mirror coating to reduce glare | 18% | Bright Sun / Partial Cloud |
Quasar Chrome | ![]() | Filters harmful blue light whilst increasing contrast with a mirror coating to reduce glare | 23% | Bright Sun / Partial Cloud |
Tru Def | Filters specific blue light wavelengths to increase contrast and improve definition in most conditions. Increase visual acuity and sharpens up vision. The ideal all round lens option | 26% | Bright Sun / Cloud / Overcast / Low Light | |
Rose | ![]() | High contrast tint that filters harmful blue light | 32% | Overcast / Snow / Fog |
Nightstalker Blue | ![]() | Filters harmful blue light whilst increasing contrast | 54% | Overcast / Snow / Fog |
Yellow | ![]() | High contrast tint that also filters harmful blue light for flatter light conditions | 67% | Overcast / Snow / Fog / Night |
Yellow Chrome | ![]() | High contrast tint that also filters harmful blue light for flatter light conditions with a mirror coating to reduce glare | 70% | Variable / Overcast / Snow / Fog / Night |
Lens | Image | Description | VLT | Ideal Conditions |
Dark Grey | ![]() | Neutral contrast tint that doesn't distort colours. Popular with park riders | 10% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Polarized Gunmetal | ![]() | Neutral contrast tint that doesn't distort colours with a polarized coating to cut blinding glare | 18% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Polarized Automatic | ![]() | Neutral contrast tint that doesn't distort colours with a polarized and photochromic coating which adjusts to changing light conditions and cuts blinding glare. Lens is unique to Zeal | 18-43% | Bright Sun / Bluebird / Variable / Partly Cloudy |
Phoenix Mirror | ![]() | Enhances shadow contrast with a red mirror coating to reduce glare | 28% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Jade Mirror | ![]() | Enhances shadow contrast with a green mirror coating to reduce glare | 28% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Blue Bird | ![]() | Filters harmful blue light whilst increasing contrast with a mirror coating to reduce glare | 28% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Alchemy Mirror | ![]() | Enhances shadow contrast and depth perception in varying conditions | 28% | Bright Sun / Partly Cloudy |
Metal Mirror | ![]() | Rose base tint enhances contrast with a mirror coating to reduce glare and enhance versatility | 28% | Bright Sun / Partly Cloudy |
Automatic | ![]() | Photochromic lens adjusts to changing light conditions | 28-53% | Bright Sun / Partly Cloudy / Variable |
Copper | ![]() | Increases slope definition, contrast and clarity. Similar to bronze or gold lenses for good all round ability | 40% | Partly Cloudy / Variable |
Sky Blue Mirror | ![]() | Clear base tint doesn't distort colours with subtle blue mirror to reduce eye fatigue | 80% | Flat Light / No Visibility / Night Riding |
Good ventilation in a goggle is very important. A poorly vented goggle with fog up preventing you from being able to see properly. Increasing air flow through the goggles frame helps to keep goggles fog free. Larger volume frames offer better ventilation meaning spherical lensed goggles usually fog up less than cylindrical lensed goggles. Keep an eye out for vented lenses and vented frames as these make a lot of difference.
More expensive goggles will utilise better air flow systems and better materials to reduce the risk of fogging up. Triple layer face foam, vented lenses and vented frames are all important features to look out for. Some goggles even utilise electronic ventilation systems which have a small fan to draw the warm, moist air out of the goggles frame. These work well, especially for people who wear prescription glasses under their goggles. Below you can see an integrated electronic ventilation system.
Prevention is much better than cure. Even the best goggles in the world can fog up if not treated properly. Wearing your goggles on your head will cause them to fog up quickly. This is because the top of your head is much warmer than your face and warm air rises. This air rises into the goggles frame and condenses on the lens which is colder due to its contact with the outside air. If you're not wearing your goggles, always place them into a protective case or pocket.
If your goggles get wet or you get snow inside the frame, take the time to clean them. Any moisture caught inside the frame or anything that cools the lens faster will cause air to condense, making the goggles fog up. Most goggles come with a soft case which doubles as a cleaning cloth. Riding fast will also help clear your goggles as this increases the air flow through the frame.
A good anti-fog coating is essential, especially if riding in warmer weather. As a general rule, the more expensive the goggles, the better the anti-fog coating will be. As with ventilation it is important to remember that no anti-fog coating is 100% effective on its own. You must also ensure you keep snow and moisture out of your goggle frame and keep the lenses clean. A greasy goggle lens will fog up faster than a clean one so always clean off any stray fingerprints. Don't leave your goggles on your head, always keep them in a dry pouch or case when not wearing them and if you're getting hot and sweaty when you're riding, remove a layer or open your jacket to help prevent your goggles fogging up. The most effective anti-fog coatings are those which use chemical washes to increase the surface area of the lens. This makes it harder for water to condense on the lens helping you stay fog free.
Polarized lenses have been popular with certain professions for years thanks to their glare reducing properties. Polarized lenses work by altering the way light enters our eyes, cutting down on glare from shiny surfaces such as water, snow, ice, glass or metallic objects. This is what has made polarized lenses popular with drivers. Some high end ski and snowboard goggles now come with polarized lenses which help to reduce glare and eye fatigue. One of the main advantages of polarized lenses is that they allow a goggle to work well in low and bright light conditions simultaneously. This helps reduce the number of lenses you need and makes transitioning between low and bright light areas much more comfortable. If you have sensitive eyes then polarized lenses are a good option for you. The image below demonstrates the difference that polarized lenses can make.
Photochromic lenses are growing in popularity thanks to their unique colour changing properties. Photochromic lenses have a special coating which reacts to UV light. This means when it's dark outside the coating is fairly inactive and you get a very light tint on the goggles. When it get's brighter or the sun becomes stronger the lens coabting reacts with the UV and darkens. This means that you can have a lens which is perfect for almost every condition you could imagine. The image below shows how a photochromic lens will be a different colour in different conditions.
All ski and snowboard goggles come with a head strap which keeps the goggles on your face whilst you ride. Goggle straps are elasticated and feature sliding adjusters which allow you to change the fit of them. This means that most goggles can be worn with or without a helmet without becoming too tight or too loose on your face. More expensive goggles often have a silicone layer on the inside of the strap which helps keep it firmly in place whilst you ride. This prevents them from sliding around and becoming uncomfortable whilst you ski or snowboard.
Goggle lenses can be constructed in two ways; single glazed or double glazed. Just like with a house window, double glazed lenses keep a layer of warm air trapped between the two lenses. This increases the temperature of the lens itself which prevents moisture from condensing on it. Single layer lenses are characteristically hot on your face side and cool where they are in contact with the outside air. This condenses moisture on the lens, making them foggy!
More expensive goggles will usually be double glazed. Also look for goggles which have a better seal between the two lenses. This stops moisture from getting into the lens and condensing on the inside.
GPS systems are only found on the most expensive goggles. GPS systems have a small heads up display on the inside of the goggle which can show things such as location, speed, altitude and distance. Some of these systems are even bluetooth enabled which allows you to link your phone to them to receive text messages and phone calls in the heads up display.
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