GUIDE TO SNOWBOARD GOGGLES

Guide to Snowboard Goggles

Snowboard Goggle : What is it?

Snowboard goggles are the large, protective eyewear used in snowboarding made with shatterproof carbon lenses, hard plastic frames, and elastic bands that go around the head. They protect the eyes from the harmful effects of the sun’s UV rays, as they hit the eyes harder while on the snow due to the combination of high altitudes and the snow’s reflection. They are also worn to protect the eyes from snow, ice particles, twigs, and other flying objects that can hit the eyes and face while snowboarding.

Types of Snowboard Goggles

Kinds of Snowboard Goggles include the following:

Clear Lenses

Snowboard goggles with clear lenses have no color tints.
They are best for dark conditions such as cloudy days and sunsets.

Black/Polarized

Snowboard goggles with black or polarized lenses reduce glare.
They are ideal for bright and sunny conditions.
They may be too dark to use towards the end of the day.

Green/Silver

Snowboard goggles with green or silver lenses enhance contrast.
They are ideal for brighter conditions.

Yellow/Amber/Gold Lenses

Snowboard goggles with yellow, amber, or gold lenses bring out shadows and filter out blue light.
They are ideal for low to moderate light conditions.

Purples/rose

Snowboard goggles with purple or rose lenses bring out shadows and contours.
They are ideal for low-light conditions.

Choosing Snowboard Goggles (Buying tips)

Anti-fog: Choose snowboard goggles with multiple layer of lenses to reduce the chances of fogging. Also, look for those that have been treated with anti-fogging chemicals or those with vents at the top and bottom of the lenses.

UV protection: For effective UV protection, choose snowboard goggles with at least 95% UV protection.

Peripheral vision: For safety, choose snowboard goggles that give you 180 degrees peripheral vision, so you can see if there are snowboarders approaching you at the sides.

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