Purchasing Snowboard and Ski Goggles

Undoubtedly, ski goggles rank among the essential accessories for your skiing holiday. It's arguable that owning a quality pair of goggles is as crucial as having the proper ski jacket and good ski trousers.

Nowadays, acquiring fitting ski goggles is relatively easy. Consider the following:

Which light/weather conditions you wish the goggles to accommodate; and
The size that suits you best - options include small, medium, and large.

Assist me in selecting the appropriate Ski/Snowboard Goggles

Goggle lenses are designed in various editions to suit differing light/weather conditions. The subsequent chart illustrates light conditions applicable to the different lenses.

The term VLT, Visual Light Transmission, refers to the amount of light permitted through the lens. A higher VLT-% signifies more light will traverse the lens.

You prefer higher light passage through the lens during poor light conditions (such as snowy weather, fog, and evening hours). Conversely, you want reduced light passage in bright sunshine.

There are lenses that cater to a spectrum of light conditions, while others focus on specific conditions. Consequently, goggles are available with VLT-% indications varying from ranges like 8-18% to singular indications such as 25%.

Selecting the right goggle size - small, medium, and large

Next, consider your face size. Goggles often come in sizes: small, medium, and large. Should you have a size outside the norm, opt for large or small accordingly. Medium usually suits most people. Some manufacturers offer a one-size-fits-all option, hence these goggles lack specific size indications.

Considering goggle lens colour?

The simplest approach in choosing appropriate goggles is to focus on the preferred weather/light conditions rather than the lens colour. Find relevant weather/light condition details attached to each product on SkatePro.com.

At present, various manufacturers provide a wide array of lens colours suitable for distinct light conditions. For guidance, refer back to the initial section and the graph. If uncertain, do not hesitate to contact us.