Ski or snowboarding goggles give extra protection for the eyes while shielding them against harmful UV rays. It is important that you don’t just wear sunglasses however good you think they are. In our minds, there is no question that you should have specialist goggles to protect your eyes. When looking for a new pair of ski or snowboarding goggles there are a few things you should consider.
One advantage of goggles rather than sunglasses is that most have anti-misting and venting properties. This is particularly useful if you are a beginner as you are more likely to fall causing more misting of the lenses. Peripheral vision is also greatly improved with goggles rather than sunglasses (unless they are a wrap-around style). Goggles are also not a problem if you wear contact lenses or prescription glasses but you do need to make sure the goggles are large enough to accommodate your frames.
More extreme sports demand particular elements for sunglasses or goggles. It is a personal choice whether you go for polarised lenses as although polarised lenses will reduce glare, they may also reduce the ability to see icy patches when skiing. The preferred lens colour rather depends on the conditions, and while a yellow/orange will enhance the contrast and make it easier to pick out objects or bumps in the snow they work best in low to moderate light or in foggy conditions. Bronze chrome or especially dark green lenses would be best for very bright sunlight for comfort but would be disadvantageous in poorer light conditions. Rose tints are also good for low-light while clear lenses are best for night skiing.
Designer ski and snowboarding goggles come in all sizes and at a wide variety of prices (for example, Electric and Oakley goggles can be found from around 70 pounds sterling, or Bloc goggles from a little over 25 and Spy around 80 sterling and above).
Make sure your ski or snowboarding goggles fit snugly and are large enough to protect some of your face as well as your eyes from ice chips that may fly up. They should also be made of a soft flexible material and be held in place by strong wide straps to keep them safely in place. Don’t forget to check that your new goggles have 100% UV (A and B) protection and remember that the darkness of the lens tint has nothing to do with how good the UV protection actually is.
Finally, don’t forget to buy your ski or snowboarding goggles before you leave for your first trip as you will get a much better deal. Think carefully about when you are likely to use them and the possible light conditions. While regular skiers may tend to have goggles with more than one lens or multiple pairs, to begin with I would probably go for the yellow/orange option for their ability to improve contrast and because they work well in low to moderate lights.
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