The Absolute guide to Smith 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 |
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 |
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