How to Choose Ski & Snowboard Goggles
Snowboard goggles and ski goggles provide riders and skiers with eye protection from the elements such as bright sunlight, blowing snow and more. The best snowboard goggles should provide a comfortable fit with the right amount of tint for the weather conditions. While finding a stylish pair of goggles you want to wear is important, there are other buying considerations we recommend.
What type of conditions will you most likely be riding in?
- Sunny: Try on a pair of bright sun goggles with UV protection or mirrored goggles
- Evening: A pair of flat to night goggles or non-mirrored goggles may be the best goggles for you
- All Weather: All-weather goggles are suitable for a variety of conditions
If you wear eyeglasses, OTG (over the glasses) goggles may be the best ski goggles for you.
While the design may draw you to a particular pair of goggles, keep added features in mind like pivoting hinges, full-perimeter channel venting and dual-layer foam to ensure a snug fit and crisp vision.
While you can get a decent pair of inexpensive ski goggles that will perform just fine for the time being, consider a pair with added features like articulating outriggers, polycarbonate lenses, interchangeable lenses and more.
Goggles with a pivoting hinge are particularly handy for riding with a snow helmet. Safety is extremely important on the mountain, so winter accessories like ski goggles and helmets are designed to help to protect you and others from serious injury.
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