Buying Snowboard and Ski Goggles

Undoubtedly, ski goggles are among the most essential items for your skiing trip. You might even argue that having a quality pair of goggles is as crucial as possessing the right ski jacket and a good pair of ski trousers.

Nowadays, finding ski goggles that fit well is relatively straightforward. Consider these two factors:

1. The type of light/weather conditions you wish the goggles to accommodate; and
2. The correct size for you - options available are small, medium, and large.

Assist Me in Selecting the Appropriate Ski/Snowboard Goggles

The lenses in goggles are designed in various versions to suit different light and weather conditions. The weather chart provided below illustrates the lighting conditions for the different lens types.

The proportion of light that can penetrate the lens is known as VLT, or Visual Light Transmission. A higher VLT percentage means more light passes through the lens.

In poor lighting scenarios (such as snowy weather, fog, and during evenings), you would prefer more light to pass through the lens. Conversely, in bright sunlight, you'd want less light to pass through.

Certain lenses cater to a spectrum of lighting conditions, while others are suited to specific lighting environments. Consequently, you may come across goggles with VLT-% ratings spanning, for example, 8-18%, and others presenting a single VLT-% value, like 25%.

Selecting the Correct Goggle Size - Small, Medium, and Large

The next consideration is the size of your face. Goggles typically come in small, medium, and large sizes. If you fall above or below the average size, go for either large or small, respectively. Medium fits most individuals. Some manufacturers offer a one-size-fits-all option, meaning those goggles lack size specifications.

What about the Colour of Goggle Lenses?

The easiest way to choose suitable goggles is by focusing on your preferred weather/light conditions rather than the lens colour. Detailed weather/light condition information is available with each product on SkatePro.com.

At present, a variety of lens colours is accessible from different manufacturers, each catering to distinct light conditions. For guidance, refer back to the initial section and the graph. If you remain uncertain, please contact us.