Ski goggles are a type of goggles. Their main function is to prevent wind and snow from being immersed in high-speed skiing during snow sports, protect the eyes from injury, and prevent snow blindness. It is not only necessary to wear when skiing, but also to be worn even when playing in the snow.

However, in the face of a dazzling array of snow goggles on the market, each with a unique shape and bright colors, how do you choose the one that suits you? Now let’s introduce the matters needing attention when choosing snow goggles.

Be sure to try it on yourself in the store,

Comfort is most important!

1). Face shape, nose bridge, cheekbones, R shape

As an important prop to attract the attention of the opposite sex on the snow field, snow goggles are usually attracted by styles and colors when choosing, and often overlook their comfort. Snow goggles with low comfort are not only prone to fogging during sliding, but also cause facial fatigue and reduce the quality of sliding.

It is recommended to try on a variety of models when choosing, and choose a snowboard goggles that fits the width of your cheeks, height of the bridge of your nose and the shape of your cheekbones.

After putting on the snow goggles, you should ensure that every part of your face can make good contact with the frame of the snow goggles, there is no discomfort, no gaps, and the nose part must be comfortable. If the position is not suitable, you can’t choose this ski goggles.

People with a wide face are advised to choose the R type of the snow goggles which is relatively slow. Conversely, people with a sharp face are recommended to choose the R type of the snow goggles with a relatively sharper type, otherwise the cheekbones on both sides of the face will be under a lot of pressure. , Wearing for a long time will cause pain and affect the quality of sliding.

2). Large internal space

The larger the internal space of the ski goggles, the less likely it is to fog. The fogging of the snowboard goggles is because the temperature inside the snow goggles is higher than the outside and the temperature difference is formed. The temperature of the ski glasses with a small internal space rises quickly, which easily causes the temperature difference between the inside and the outside, and the relatively easier it is to fog. Simply put, the snow goggles protruding in front of the lens are less prone to fogging.

3). Match the eye color

Most Asians have black eyes, and some people have dark brown eyes. Because the eyes contain more melanin, they are not afraid of strong light than Westerners.

European and American eyes contain less melanin, so they appear blue. The eyes of Europeans and Americans are more sensitive to light, so dark colors are usually the main choice when choosing ski glasses.

4). Meet the weather conditions

If the snow field has fewer sunny days, cloudy or snowy weather, it is more suitable to choose bright colors to ensure sufficient light.

If the ski resort has many sunny days, strong sunlight and long sunshine hours, it is more suitable to choose dark ski goggles to ensure good sight.

5). Light color or dark color

The well-known Japanese company DRAGON, after years of investigation and research on ski enthusiasts, found that Asians with black eyes can accurately judge the snow surface conditions in poorly lit weather. The colors are pink and blue. These two colors can help the skater quickly adapt to the weather conditions and reduce visual fatigue.

The dark brown and orange colors help blue-eyed Europeans and Americans to confirm the snow conditions in sunny weather. This kind of dark color is used in the unique skiing environment in China, it is easy to feel that the light is insufficient, the line of sight cannot be effectively ensured, and it is easy to cause visual fatigue.

6). Cylindrical lens or spherical lens

The outer lens of ski goggles has two types: spherical lens and cylindrical lens. The surface shape of the spherical lens is similar to the surface of a sphere, close to the shape of the human eyeball, effectively reducing the parallax and expanding the field of view. Due to the protruding surface of the spherical lens, the internal eye space is increased, and there is enough circulation space to achieve a good anti-fog effect. But for snowboarding, where the body often keeps the sideways sliding movement, when looking from the side to the front, it is easy to produce angle deviation, which is what we usually call spherical vertigo.

The thickness of the cylindrical lens is 1.4mm and 0.8mm, and the impact resistance of lenses of different thickness is different. The cost of 1.4mm cylindrical lens and spherical lens are almost the same, and the impact resistance is also the same. Cylindrical lenses are easier to bend, the inner frame is softer, and the shape is closer to the face shape, making it comfortable to wear. It is recommended to choose according to your own sliding style when choosing. It is a mistake to think that cylindrical lens are not as good as spherical lens.

7). With or without frame

In recent years, the most popular snow goggles without frame, the biggest feature is a wider field of vision. Secondly, because there is no frame, there will be no residual snow in the part of the frame, reducing the probability of fogging of the lens.

8). Light transmittance

The light transmittance is the ratio of the transmitted light intensity to the incident light intensity expressed as a percentage. Generally, the larger the value, the higher the light transmittance. The choice of light transmittance is mainly based on personal preference. Generally, the standard light transmittance for skiing all-weather is 30~50%. The light transmittance of the lens must be marked on the snow goggles package, and you must pay attention to confirm it when buying.

9). Lens color of ski goggles

When choosing a snow goggles, the first thing that catches your eyes is the various colors of the lens. Each one looks cool and cute. What are the differences and characteristics of each other?

• Black

The black snowboard goggles effectively block the glare from passing through, and are suitable for sunny weather with bright sun.

• Red · Orange

The red and orange ski goggles are all-weather ski goggles, which can not only suppress the intensity of sunlight on a sunny day, but also ensure a clear view on cloudy days, and can basically be seen during night skiing.

• Pink

Pink and orange are basically all-weather snow glasses. Pink is more suitable for cloudy and night skiing than red orange. But it will be slightly dazzling when it is sunny.

• Transparent · Yellow

Transparent · Yellow series are more suitable for bad weather and night skiing than pink series. But like the pink series, it will feel dazzling when it is sunny. The contrast of the yellow series is strong, and the unevenness of the snow surface can be clearly seen. It can also ensure a clear view in cloudy and blizzard weather.

• Gray · Silver

The silver-gray snow goggles has a clear vision, and is more suitable for sunny weather than the red-orange and pink ones. However, in inclement weather and skiing at night, the field of vision may feel dark.

• Blue · Green

The blue and green series also belong to the all-weather ski glasses, which has higher contrast than the yellow series. It can clearly distinguish the unevenness of the snow surface. It is not as clear as the red-orange series at dusk and night.

• Bright coating

In recent years, snow eyewear mostly use ultra-thin bright coating technology to make the surface of the lens look like a mirror, which not only prevents glare and softens the light, but also has the best light reflection effect. Such as multicolored blue plating, rainbow plating, and REVO plating, these snow eyewear not only have good appearance and visual effects, but also have strong optical performance. They are not only suitable for sunny and strong sunlight, but also for cloudy or dim weather.

• Photochromic (change color) series

The color-changing snow goggles automatically adjusts the color of the lens surface according to ultraviolet rays. When it is sunny, the lens surface is dark, and when it is cloudy or dim, the lens surface is light, which can effectively prevent glare.

10). Single layer lens or double layer lens

Snow glasses with double-layer lenses can effectively prevent fogging due to the air barrier between the lens and the lens. Especially when sliding on powder snow, or when sliding in the wind and snow, the single-layer lens of the snow goggles cannot play the role of eye protection at all. Single-layer lens snow goggles are mostly used in racing or professional competitions, and kids ski goggles mostly use single-layer lenses.

11). PC lens or resin lens

The PC lens has strong impact resistance, even if it hits the ground at a speed of 300KM/H, the lens will not chip or burst.

12). Polarized lenses

Polarized lens snow eyewear are manufactured according to the principle of light polarization, and generally sell for higher prices. The polarized lens can effectively eliminate and filter out the scattered light in the beam, so that the light can be input into the visual image of the eye on the transmission axis of the normal track, and the visual field is clear and natural. Similar to the principle of blinds, the light is adjusted to the same direction and enters the room, making the scene look soft and not dazzling.

13). Anti-ultraviolet (UV)

UV (ultraviolet rays) can cause eye diseases, and long-term damage will accumulate over time and cannot be recovered. UV exists all the time, and it not only shines from the top of the head, but also reflects into the eyes through the snow surface. Therefore, the higher the UV protection level, the better the snow goggles. It is recommended to choose 100% UV protection snow goggles.

Note: Not all snow goggles can prevent UVC. Cheap snow goggles not only fail to prevent UVC, but they can easily cause eye damage when used in high altitude areas.

14). Frame of ski goggles

The frames with good material are very soft and can be twisted arbitrarily. The lenses of this kind of snow goggles are often not bad. However, in the process of twisting, the spherical lens is often unable to twist because of its non deformability, which is worth noting. Basically, you can see the quality of the frame by twisting within a certain range.

15). Ventilation

Each type of snow goggles is also designed with different ventilation holes according to the different levels of skiers. For example, the wind holes of the snow goggles suitable for beginners will be too large, which can ensure better ventilation effect and steam can be discharged quickly when the speed is not fast, so as to play an anti fog effect.

16). Suitable for wearing a helmet

Some ski goggles have two layers in the part where the belt is connected to the frame. The outer layer is connected to the belt and placed on the outside of the helmet. The inner layer is thinner and has a sponge used on the inner layer of the helmet to close to the skin. This kind of snow goggles is specially designed for wearing helmets, so that the snow goggles can be put on the head more closely without too much gap.

17), Belt of ski goggles

When choosing a ski goggles strap, you should pay attention to the width, elasticity, length, texture and position of the buckle, and the color and the overall match of the snowboard goggles. High-quality snow goggles straps generally have silicone anti-skid strips on the inside. The snow goggles with the buckle in the middle position will be relatively comfortable to wear, and can be hung on the body to prevent loss when not being worn.

18). Compatible with myopia glasses

OTG (over the glass) snow glasses can be compatible with myopia, but the labels of each brand are different, and people with myopia must confirm it clearly when buying.

Also, be sure not to wear contact lenses to go skiing. The evaporation of water vapor in your eyes will cause contact lenses to fog, which is a high risk factor!

19). Snow goggles with ventilation fans

There is a style in the snow glasses that comes with a small ventilation fan, which is driven by a battery. The design principle of this kind of snow goggles is to automatically sense the temperature change inside the ski goggles through the built-in sensor, and prevent the snow eyewear from fogging by controlling the opening of the ventilation fan. However, in actual use, there are more cases of manual activation, and this kind of snow goggles are relatively expensive, and you can choose according to your own needs.

20). Use and maintenance

Keep the snowboard goggles surface clean. After use, you can use the inside of the ski goggle bag to wipe. Clean up oil and dirt in time. Try not to wipe the inner lens. At the end of the snow season, you can put the snow goggles into the ski goggles bag and then put it into the snow goggles box. Put it in a cool and ventilated place. Don’t put it together with hard objects such as keys to prevent bumps.

Finally, the main difference between single-board snow goggles and double-board snow goggles is that they have different views. However, in recent years, double-board snow goggles have also tended to have a larger field of view. Therefore, it is not necessary to deliberately pursue single-board or double-board snow goggles when purchasing.