Features that make a difference
The ski goggles on the market today come equipped with a variety of sophisticated features that enhance your comfort, visibility, and performance. Here's a closer look at some of the more popular features to look for as you shop.
Helmet compatibility: For snowboarders, this is an essential feature to look for in a pair of snowboard goggles. This simply means that the snowboarding goggles fit over your helmet without being bent or stretched. Most pairs of snow board goggles will indicate if they are helmet compatible, but be sure to check if this only applies to specific brands of helmets.
Anti-fogging lenses: Anti-fog ski goggles improve your visibility. Look for a pair of Bolle ski goggles that have anti-fog coatings on the inside of the lenses or uses double lenses. Either option will help reduce the amount of condensation that could potentially build up on your lenses. |  |
Ventilation systems: Ventilation features also help prevent condensation from building up on your lenses. Look for sport goggles with vents along the sides, top, and bottom. Although your face will be exposed more to the cold, wider vents tend to do a better job than the narrow ones.
Ultraviolet light protection: It shouldn't be difficult to find a pair of ski goggles with uv protection. A pair of Dragon ski goggles that blocks 100 percent of these rays is ideal, but for the health of your eyes, don't settle for ones that block less than 95%.
Polarized lenses: Smith ski goggles equipped with polarized lenses can reduce the glare of the sun on the snow and ice and dramatically impact your visibility. There are also colored lenses that are designed specifically for different weather conditions that may be worth checking out.
