Having the correct goggles size is important as it will give you more peripheral vision. This is because many manufacturers are producing large and/or oversized goggles with the intent of providing more peripheral vision. Don't be fooled by companies who are selling a “form fitting” pair of goggles when they actually need to be one size larger than what they say.
Snowboarders are constantly moving around while they're on the slopes. It's common to feel bumpy and uncomfortable when wearing any other kind of goggles than impact resistant ones. It's important to get an eye protection which will reduce the effects of reflected light, to avoid glare and cuts.
Ski goggles are designed to provide superior protection from snow and cold, but also to block wind and glare. Snowboard goggles are designed to keep your eyes safe while retaining the ability to see clearly. They typically offer more coverage than ski sunglasses, and they create a seal that allows heat to be trapped inside to keep you warm.
Polarized lenses protect your eyes from the sun and from the glare it makes when it reflects off the snow when snowboarding.
Anti-fog lenses are great for low visibility days as they prevent moisture and fog from clouding your vision thus allowing you to snowboard with confidence in poor conditions.
If you snowboard in all types of conditions -- sun, rain, snow, fog -- we’d recommend buying a pair of interchangeable lenses. That way you can swap out your polarized lenses and low-light lenses depending on what the weather is doing.
Yes, you can wear sunglasses while snowboarding. But if the sun's glare or your sensitivity to it is strong enough, you may want goggles as well.
Yellow, gold, amber and green lenses are the most popular colors for snowboarders. These colors allow up to 50% more light than sunglasses with clear lenses. Rose-colored lenses add depth and contrast of colors when compared to clear lenses. Darker tints have a lower VLT due to less light passing through the lens.
There are many great snowboard goggles on the market, but several stand out among the rest.
Oakley Prizm React goggles allow you to change the tint of your lenses with just the click of a button. Gone are the days where you need to bring your other pair of lenses with you to the mountain. Prizm React goggles allow you to seamlessly change between three different tints, so you can adjust your goggles mid-run, on the chairlift, at the top of the mountain.
Smith I/O Mag goggles are known for their magnetic technology, which allows you to interchange your lenses very easily. Magnets in the lenses align with magnetic contact points on the frame, so changing lenses is super efficient.
Dragon PXV goggles feature a unique toric lens curve, which provides the wearer with a wider range of vision.
Spy Ace EC goggles are similar to the Oakley Prizm Reacts, as they have a battery powered feature that allows you to change the tint of your goggles with the press of a button
Giro Axis goggles: inspired by skateboarders and known as one of the most artistic sets of goggles on the market incorporating both funcionality and style.