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Protect Your Eyes On The Ski Slopes

Dec 2, 2008 Allen R. Smith, Equipment Editor

After you've suited up with the best skis, boots, poles, and skiing apparel, don't forget the most important piece of equipment in your bag - your sunglasses and goggles. Full article

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• by TOhearn Jan 11, 2009
  personally, i sware by anon. your paying $90+ but you sure as heck are getting your money's worth out of them.
  
  when i stay local i use the '09 solid black helix's with a curved amber lense- superior goggles that get me compliaments, are extremely comfortable, vented, and keep my vision bright without letting in UV rays. for $110 goggles, they're worth their weight in gold.
  
  for bright days when i need a darker tint i use '07 anons with a silver mirror, the lense is not curved or as well vented, the material seems to irritate my skin wheneve i break a sweat. $120
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• by tank651 Jan 12, 2009
  I remember the first time I went skiing with my friends, I needed a pair of ski goggles and I found a really nice pair of Scott goggles in my sister's room so took them to research the price (because i knew she never used them) and they turned out to be over $100?!? So I took them and they worked GREAT!! I would TOTALLY recommend Scott goggles. Also If you go to Modell's, Sports Authority, Dick's, etc. look for a product called Kat Krap (I think its spelled like that) its a goggle wax that comes in a little red cup/jar thing, It's also a de-fogger and keeps lint away its only like $5 and it works great!!!
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• by Metron9 Jan 25, 2009
  I wear glasses and have tried many OTG goggles, but never found a pair that did not have fogging issues. I also found that with goggles over glasses I felt disconnected without the feel of the wind on my face.
  About 3 years ago I found Rudy Project sunglasses that have a RX insert. The pair I have has an interchangealbe flip up lenses, so you can see when go inside (good for off mountain shopping). Originally designed for golfers and baseball players. I skied with them at -10 tempatures and in blinding snow with no problem. They are $$, but you only have one set of eyes.
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• by Rahndezvous Feb 8, 2009
  I noticed something that you may want to keep in mind that the article didn't bring out. When you go night skiing or snowboarding, you'll want to make sure you have a pair of clear goggles so that you have maximum visibility but still have protection for your eyes. Also I personally prefer goggles over sunglasses, they keep your face much warmer and usually don't come off if you fall (of course they are usually attached to my helmet). I have Scott goggles with rose-colored lenses and if I remember correctly I got them for less than $100 on sale. I've also never had a problem with fogging even at eight below.
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• by Metron9 Feb 9, 2009
  I would agree with having changeable lenses. In addition to nights, Clear is good for overcast days when its snowing and end of the day when trails are covered with shadows. I have found that the "racing red" is the most effective all around. I have polarized mirrors for full sun days.
  I am interested in hearing what people think about a yellow tint for low light days with glare.
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• by snowguy7 Feb 24, 2009
  Goggles are a must!!
  
  I would recommend Smith Goggles since you can change lenses like stated above.
  
  Very comfortable and durable, check em out at smithoptics.com
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