Ski masks

Ski goggles

Ski goggles are products that provide human eyes with increased clarity and improved visibility. Moreover, these accessories protect them from accidental blows from branches and adverse climatic conditions. It is almost impossible to do without this attribute at ski resorts, because it is they who guarantee full comfort to a fan of outdoor activities.

What to look for before buying ski goggles?

Today , ski goggles are considered extremely popular products, so there are a lot of manufacturers working on their creation. However, before you purchase these accessories, be sure to consider the following features:

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• Shape
• Size
• Color
• Protection level

What determines the price of a ski mask?

Before choosing a specific model of ski goggles, you should pay attention on the quality of the lenses and the material that the manufacturer used to create them. Depending on the type, they are as follows:

• Spherical
• Arcuate
• Straight design

Many outdoor enthusiasts recommend ski goggles based on polycarbonate. Such material is characterized by reliability and durability. Moreover, it is famous for its impact resistance and deformation.

So, when purchasing ski goggles, the following features must be taken into account:

• It is worth buying a ski mask so that it reliably protects against ultraviolet rays .
• Ski goggles in Lviv must fully match the size of a person's face.
• This accessory must be complemented by a special anti-fog coating.
  

  Descent at high speed on a mountain slope, it is very important to see in advance the bumps on the ski run, in order to respond to them in time and carry out the necessary maneuver. Based on vast experience, manufacturers offer ski goggles for different weather conditions (sun, cloudy, fog, precipitation, evening skiing under artificial lighting), lenses of different colors, categories and shapes. We will help you figure it out.

  Ski mask - the most important lens parameters

• filter category depending on the amount of light transmitted (category 1-4);
• Filter color (orange, pink, smoky, transparent, yellow, etc.);
• Lens shape (spherical, cylindrical).

Ski mask - lens categories

There are 4 filter categories, which you can choose depending on weather conditions (light level, fog) and time of day (day or evening).

• 1 category - maximum light transmission. Such a ski mask is suitable for skiing in the evening under artificial lighting or twilight;
• 2nd category - a ski mask for a dim sun or fog, ideal for skiing in Ukraine;
• 3rd category - for a bright sun and high mountains, suitable for skiing in the Alps, Dolomites;
• 4 category - minimum light transmission. Snowboard mask designed for very bright sun, good for glacier riding, high mountain freeride and mountain climbing.

With the development of technology, photochromic lenses (chameleons) appeared, which can change their category depending on the intensity of sunlight. The introduction of such technologies eliminates the need to carry several ski masks with you or change filters depending on the weather. Such a snowboard mask can change the shade category from 1 to 3 or from 2 to 4.

Ski mask - lens color

The color of the filter allows you to highlight the terrain of the ski run, humps , irregularities and improves contrast.

Primary colors:

• orange - ski goggles with this filter work well in sunny weather and highlight humps on a white slope;
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• yellow - used in artificial lighting;
• smoky - for bright sun.

Mirror coating on the lenses is designed to remove glare , and can also be decorative.

Ski masks - lens shape

1. A snowboard mask with a spherical lens follows the shape of the eye and does not distort the image, therefore suitable for freeride enthusiasts, when it is important to see what is "under their feet".
2. Ski mask with a cylindrical lens - for piste skiing. If freeriding is not your thing, then you can not overpay for the "sphere".

Mask Size

Depending on the face and the desired view, ski masks are produced in various sizes:

• XL - for a large face, designed for men;
• L - medium size;
• M - women's ski mask, also suitable for people with a small face;
• children's ski mask - suitable for children and teenagers.

Helmet compatible

Almost all ski goggles are compatible with helmets. If you want to buy a ski mask and a ski helmet from different manufacturers, it is better to do it at the same time or bring an existing item with you when buying. Since different manufacturers make their own molds, some of them may not fit each other.