Winter is a great
time to go out into the sun and engage in some outdoor activities. Be it doing
winter sports or basking in a café in some tres chic ski lodge, one thing is quite
important, proper eye protection is a must during winter. Not many people realize
this, but all that winter whiteness can wreck havoc on your eyesight.
Consider this: The higher you go above sea-level, the lesser the filtration of
harmful radiation. What's more, all of the whiteness of snow doesn't only make
it pretty, it also makes it highly reflective. In fact, almost 85 percent of ultraviolet
(UV) radiation is reflected upwards by snow. These reasons alone should be enough
to drive home the point that proper eye protection is very important when venturing
out during winter.
But not all ski or snowboarding goggles are created
equal. There's a big difference between flash
and actual performance. When buying ski
goggles remember these important tips
to avoid buying a ski goggle
dud:
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Make sure that the ski goggles you buy removes 100% of UV radiation, which can
damage the eyes.
• Consider getting wraparound
styles because it offers better protection from direct and reflected radiation.
It also helps in protecting the eyes from snow, debris or wind.
•
One of the bitter enemies of skiers and winter sports enthusiasts is fogging.
Try to buy ski goggles that have anti-fogging capabilities. These could either
be ski goggles with double lenses, anti-fog coating, or goggle vents.
•
Choose the right lens tint. Different weather, terrain and activities would usually
have a tint that's more suited for each type.
o Amber, yellow
or gold lenses are perfect for low light, fog-prone conditions
o
Vermillion lenses offer high contrast for mostly cloudy and overcast conditions
o Rose lenses are great for low-light overcast days
o
Citrus lens tint works best for direct sun and bright conditions
o
In bright conditions, consider getting dark tints. But be aware that polarized
lenses have a darker tint so it won't be such a
good idea to wear them at the end of the day
o
If most of your skiing will be done at night, only use clear lenses
•
Make sure your snowboarding goggles provide good peripheral vision. Low-profile
styles provide a better fit with helmets. But sometimes it doesn't provide enough
peripheral vision.
So remember, don't just choose a pair of ski goggles
because they look great with your winter ensemble,
make sure they give adequate protection while
ensuring a high level of visibility. With so many
ski and snowboarding goggles to choose from, you
can find the one that has the features you want
within your budget and looks good.
PhatSportShades offers the industries
best snow sport eyewear. A broad selection of ski goggles and snowboarding goggles
from leading manufacturers.
All of our ski & snowboarding goggles
are made from highly durable materials and are constructed to provide extreme
comfort and protection. We are confident that you will be pleased with our products
quality, workmanship and reasonable prices.
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