Ski goggles are an essential piece of equipment for skiers and snowboarders. When it’s dumping outside and you’re most excited to hit the slopes, goggles protect your eyes from the elements. In nicer weather, ski and snowboard goggles keep the wind out of your eyes while you’re carving turns.
On top of that, the lenses on ski and snowboard goggles play an important role in your ability to ski and ride at your best. Having the right lenses can help you see clearly even when there’s very little contrast in the snow or when the sun is glaring off fresh powder.
Because every skier and rider needs a reliable pair of goggles for the winter season, there is a huge variety of options on the market. That can make finding the right pair, let alone choosing from the range of styles available, more of a challenge than skiing and riding themselves.
That’s why we’re here to help guide you through choosing the best pair of ski or snowboard goggles. We’ll explain everything you need to know about picking goggles for the mountain and highlight 10 of our favorites for the 2019 snow season.
Why You Should Wear Ski / Snowboard Goggles
First thing first, ski goggles are important. Whether you’re skiing or riding, it’s definitely worth investing in a quality pair – you’ll thank yourself once you get out on the slopes.
If you’re still not convinced, here are four essential things that ski goggles do for you on the mountain:
- UV Protection
You may not even realize that your ski goggles are performing one of their most essential functions – protecting your eyes from harmful UV rays. Just as your skin can be burned by the sun, so too can your eyes. The resulting sensation of pain, headaches, and even temporary blindness is not something that any skier or snowboarder wants after a fun, blue-bird day out at the resort.
This is doubly important because UV levels on the mountain are far higher than they are in other environments. Higher altitudes have more exposure to UV, and sunlight bouncing off snow can dramatically increase the amount of UV light making it to your eyes.
In theory, sunglasses could work to protect your eyes from UV light instead of goggles. But in reality, sunglasses don’t protect your eyes against light coming in from the sides like goggles do – and remember, white snow is bouncing light everywhere on the mountain.
When it comes to UV protection, make sure that the ski goggles you choose come with lenses able to handle high-UV conditions. Also, remember that UV light is present even when it’s cloudy out – so you’ll want to wear your ski goggles for UV protection in all conditions.
- Wind Protection
Have you ever tried to ski without something covering your eyes? It’s almost impossible to keep your eyes open against the wind, especially as you pick up speed. At best, you’ll spend the run tearing up and get to the bottom with watery, painful eyes.
Goggles are a simple way to eliminate wind in your eyes. This is a relatively basic function, but nonetheless an important one to ensure that you can ski and ride safely and comfortably.
- Warmth
Another important function of ski and snowboard goggles is to provide warmth. Most ski goggles come with a layer of insulation around the edges that traps in heat so your face isn’t frostbitten on cold days. By sheltering your eyes from direct contact with the wind, ski goggles also provide warmth for the area of your face directly around your eyes – an area that’s hard to cover with a balaclava or hat otherwise.
- See Better
The main reason that most experienced skiers and snowboarders obsess over goggles is that they help you see better.
On bright, sunny days, you can use goggles with a dark-tinted lens to dramatically reduce glare off the snow. Some goggles come with polarized lenses, which are even more effective at reducing glare so that you can see what you’re skiing or riding on.
Goggles with high-contrast lenses are particularly useful in late afternoon conditions, when the sun is dropping low in the sky and shadows start to form, or on overcast days. In these conditions, contrast on the snow surface is minimal and it can be surprisingly difficult to see bumps and obstacles in the snow. A good pair of ski goggles can significantly improve contrast in these conditions, making it easier and safer to ski and ride.
How to Choose Goggles for Skiing and Snowboarding
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The diversity of ski and snowboard goggles is enormous, and if you don’t know what you’re looking for it can be hard to choose a pair. Here, we’ll highlight the key points you need to consider when choosing a pair of ski or snowboard goggles.
- Lens Shape
One of the most important differences you’ll find among ski goggles is the shape of the frame and lens.
The vast majority of goggles use cylindrical lenses. These curve around your face, but are flat in the vertical plane. The reason that so many goggles use this design is that it’s pretty good for visibility, and also quite cheap. High-end goggle manufacturers have avoided cylindrical lenses for a long time because they cause some distortion at the top and bottom of the lens and don’t resist glare as well as other lens shapes. Still, you’ll find that cylindrical lenses are increasingly common on mid-level ski and snowboard goggles as well as entry-level pairs.
On higher-end goggles, you’re more likely to find spherical lenses that are curved both horizontally and vertically. These lenses can look a little odd – they bulge out around the center – but experienced skiers and riders like them because they offer a better field of view and clearer optics. If you have to choose, we’d say that you’re better off putting your money into lens technologies like polarization on a cylindrical lens than springing for a spherical lens.
Note that you’ll also see some lenses with a toric shape. These are essentially spherical lenses, but with a less pronounced bulge. The difference is mainly aesthetic, and they perform very similarly to spherical lenses.
- Lens Technologies
Lens technologies for ski and snowboard goggles have come a long way in recent years.
Mirrored lenses are now extremely common, even on entry-level goggles. The reflective coating on these lenses helps reflect light, which reduces glare on sunny days.
Polarization is also increasingly common. This is a much more expensive lens technology, but it’s extremely effective at eliminating glare because it cuts out virtually all horizontal light bouncing off the snow. Just beware that eliminating all glare can make it hard to pick out patches of ice hiding on the slope.
Photochromic lenses are also popping into a wider variety of ski and snowboard goggles. These lenses can actually adjust their tint automatically based on how much light is coming at them. That means you can use a single lens for a wide variety of lighting conditions, although in practice most experienced skiers and riders simply prefer bringing two pairs of standard lenses to adjust to changing conditions.
- Lens Color
The color of your lens is an aesthetic choice, but it also has a major impact on what types of conditions your goggles will be suitable for. Darker colored lenses – black, grey, and dark blue – will allow less light through the lens. That makes them better suited for clear, sunny days when the amount of light is high. Lighter colored lenses – purple, green, and red – allow more light through and are better suited for partly cloudy days. If you ski in extremely overcast conditions or at night, look for clear or light yellow lenses that allow almost all of the available light through.
For better or worse, there really isn’t a single lens that works for every situation. Some lenses work best for bright days with clear skies, while others work best in snowy conditions when visibility is at its worst. That means that when thinking about what lens color (and technology) you need, it’s important to think about what types of conditions you’re most likely to encounter.
- Lens Interchangeability
You can also solve the problem of needing different lenses for different situations by opting for a pair of ski goggles that allows you to change out the lenses on the mountain. Most goggles allow you to interchange lenses, but in reality the ease of switching lenses varies a lot between frames. Thankfully, there’s been a big push among manufacturers to increase interchangeability so that many goggles allow you to switch out lenses on the lift without pausing your skiing or riding.
If interchangeability is important to you, look for simple mechanisms like magnets or push-button latches. If your goggle frame forces you to slot your lenses into a set of small slats, you’re going to be fighting the frame every time you want to change lenses.
Many goggles now come with multiple lenses – one for bright conditions and one for cloudy conditions. We’d argue that having a pair of goggles that makes switching lenses fast and simple is far better (and cheaper) than opting for photochromatic lenses.
- Ventilation
If your goggles fog up, it doesn’t matter what color your lens is or what type of lens technology you have. It’s well worth the added cost to get a pair of goggles with double-walled lenses, rather than cheap single-wall lenses that fog up easily. Almost every pair of goggles is designed with vents in the frame to move a small amount of air through the goggles. If possible, try out goggles with your helmet and clothing setup to make sure that the ventilation is adequate for you.
Also, keep in mind that most modern ski goggle lenses come with an anti-fog coating on the inside of the lenses. If and when your lenses do fog over, resist the temptation to wipe the inside of the lenses – doing so will degrade the anti-fog coating. Instead, allow them to air dry (wave them around for a few minutes to move air across them if you’re in a hurry to get back to skiing).
- Padding and Comfort
When it comes to the foam padding that sits between the goggle frame and your face, you get what you pay for. Cheap ski and snowboard goggles typically have a single layer of basic foam, which is often a little bit scratchy and doesn’t form a tight seal around your face. This cheap foam also has a tendency to break down after a few years of use.
Higher-end ski goggles come with multiple layers of premium foam as well as more flexible frames so that your goggles can fit better to your face. These materials will generally last longer and feel more comfortable, but the extra price may not be worth it if you only ski or ride a handful or days each year.
- Sizing Ski Goggles
Unfortunately, it’s almost impossible to size ski goggles correctly without simply trying them on. While they come in simple small, medium, or large size bins, there’s a lot of distance between these size bins and getting the wrong size can mean your goggles are so tight that they hurt or so loose that they’re useless. Ideally, your goggles should be snug without causing pressure, particularly around the bridge of your nose or the sides of your eyes.
When trying on ski goggles, always try them on with your helmet and any other gear you wear on your face and head. Ideally, your goggles should be comfortable when the band is wrapped all the way around your helmet. Make sure that there’s no gap between the top of the goggles and your helmet, and play with the adjustment straps to ensure you have room to tighten or loosen the goggles a little bit if you add an extra balaclava on cold days.
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The 10 Best Ski & Snowboard Goggles of 2020 – Compared and Tested
1. Odoland Snow Ski Goggles – Best Ski Goggles for Sunny Days
- Frame Size: 7 x 4.3”
- Lens Shape: Spherical
- Warranty: N/A
This set of ski goggles from Odoland comes as a pair, with one goggle for adults and another for children. That makes it a budget-friendly option if you’re looking to outfit the entire family with new ski equipment.
These goggles are designed to accept a spherical lens, and we particularly liked the mirrored black lens. It does an exceptional job of cutting down on glare during sunny days without interrupting your view of the mountain with distortion or other optical imperfections. On top of that, the black lens offers UV 400 protection so you never have to worry about sunburning your retinas.
The other nice thing about these goggles is that the lens is double-walled and the inside is coated with anti-fog. That prevents them from fogging up suddenly when the clouds part and the sun comes out.
Unfortunately, these goggles really aren’t designed so that you can switch out the lenses. That means that you’ll need a second pair of goggles for overcast days, which can be kind of annoying. In addition, they don’t come with any warranty from Odoland.
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- Black mirrored lenses are perfect for sunny days
- UV 400 protection
- Double-walled lens with anti-fog coating
- Comes as pair with adult and kids goggles
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2. Juli Ski Goggles – Best Budget Ski Goggles
- Frame Size: 7.2 x 3.4”
- Lens Shape: Spherical
- Warranty: 30-day money-back guarantee
If you’re looking to put together a budget ski kit, these goggles from Juli represent an impressive bargain. At just around $20, these lenses offer decent performance for skiers and riders who only spend a handful of days on the mountain.
Juli makes a wide variety of lenses for these goggles so that you can choose the style you need to match conditions. Unfortunately, the lenses aren’t easily interchangeable, which is our biggest complaint about these goggles.
Otherwise, we loved the fact that all of the lenses are spherical, double-walled, and come with an anti-fog coating. Vents in the frame also help quite a bit to cut down on fogging. The goggle frame is made from bendable TPU, which makes these goggles more durable. But, it can also make them feel somewhat cheap, and the foam can be a little abrasive against your forehead.
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- Inexpensive
- Many lens styles available
- Double-walled lenses with anti-fog coating
- Durable frame
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Cons:
- Bendable TPU frame feels cheap
- Foam can be abrasive
- Lenses aren’t easily interchangeable
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3. HUBO Sports Snow Ski Goggles – Best Value Ski Goggles
- Frame Size: 7.1 x 3.7”
- Lens Shape: Spherical
- Warranty: 18 months
If you’re looking for a more premium set of ski goggles but don’t want to pay a premium price, it’s worth checking out these goggles from HUBO Sports. They’re extremely durable thanks to a flexible TPU frame, which is slightly more reinforced than some of the cheap TPU frames out there. In addition, the goggles bend just enough to fit most faces and can easily stretch to fit around your ski helmet.
We really liked that these ski and snowboard goggles are completely fog-free. That’s thanks to a double-walled lens construction, anti-fog coating, and plenty of ventilation around the edges of the lens. In addition, all of the lenses that HUBO sports makes for these goggles are 100% UV resistance.
Still, we wished that the lenses are more interchangeable on these goggles. It can be done, but it takes so much effort that it’s not something you’d want to do on the slopes. Instead, it’s a lot easier just to buy a second pair of goggles.
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Pros:
- Premium goggles at value price
- Good ventilation and anti-fog coating
- 100% UV resistant
- Fit around most helmets
- Durable construction
- 18-month warranty
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- Lenses aren’t easily interchangeable
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4. OutdoorMaster Ski Goggles PRO – Best Frameless Ski Goggles
- Frame Size: 8.3 x 3.7”
- Lens Shape: Spherical
- Warranty: One year
These frameless ski goggles from OutdoorMaster don’t just look cool – they’re also extremely comfortable. Without a frame, you get a huge field of vision and compatibility with almost every helmet on the market. Thankfully, these goggles virtually eliminate the need to worry about the feared gaper gap between your goggles and helmet.
We really liked that OutdoorMaster paid attention to the ability to switch out lenses in designing these goggles. The lenses are held on by strong magnets, which work pretty well for the most part. However, keep in mind that the lenses can fall out unexpectedly if you’re not careful when putting the goggles on or taking them off.
You can choose from dark grey mirrored lenses to clear lenses, and everything in between. So, you have a ton of flexibility to match your lenses to the conditions, and it only takes a minute to swap out lenses on the chairlift. All of the lenses come with an anti-fog coating on the inside and UV 400 protection, and OutdoorMaster has recently introduced a few polarized lens options.
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- Frameless ski goggle offers excellent comfort
- Interchangeable lens system uses magnets for simplicity
- Numerous lens options available, including polarized lenses
- All lenses come with anti-fog coating and UV 400 protection
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- Magnets can fail when putting goggles on or taking them off
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5. Zionor X4 Ski Snowboard Goggles – Best for Interchanging Lenses
- Frame Size: 7.6 x 4.9”
- Lens Shape: Spherical
- Warranty: One year
If you’re a skier or snowboarder who always wants to have the perfect lenses to match the conditions, check out these frameless goggles from Zionar. These goggles use a set of eight strong magnets to hold the lens in place, and they’ll hold even when you crash. At the same time, it’s easy enough to swap out lenses on the chairlift in a matter of seconds with these goggles.
The spherical lens design and frameless goggle construction also come together to offer an impressive field of view. You can easily see 180 degrees with these ski goggles, and there’s no distortion towards the top and bottom of your field of vision.
Zionar offers an impressively wide selection of lenses for these goggles, and many of the options are mirrored or polarized. The replacement lenses are also inexpensive enough that it’s easy to amass a collection of several lenses so you can always have the right lens for the weather.
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- Magnetic system for interchanging lenses
- Magnets hold even during crashes
- Excellent field of vision with no distortion
- Large selection of lenses, including polarized options
- One-year warranty
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- More expensive than other frameless goggle options
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6. Hongdak Ski Goggles – Best Goggles for Field of View
- Frame Size: 6.9 x 3.8”
- Lens Shape: Spherical
- Warranty: N/A
These ski goggles from Hongdak are ready for anything, and they can help improve your skiing and riding with an impressive 180-degree panoramic view. We really liked the lack of distortion on these spherical lenses, and were pleasantly surprised at how well they resisted fog. The secret seems to be the wide vents on the top of the lenses, which are much more prominent than on some of the other goggles we’ve reviewed.
Hongdak designed these goggles so that you can change out the lenses easily. The lens is held in place by magnets, which aren’t all that strong, as well as a simple clip on either side. To remove the lens, you simply rotate the clips and then pop it away from the magnets.
We liked the selection of lenses that Hongdak offers, but we noticed that there aren’t polarized options. In addition, options for very dark conditions are limited – there’s only a yellow lens, and no clear lens option. Of course, all of Hongdak’s lenses are 100% UV resistant and come with an anti-fog coating on the inside.
In addition, you can replace the strap on these goggles – it simply pops out of a clip. However, we’re not sure why you would need this feature.
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- 180-degree panoramic view
- No distortion thanks to spherical lens design
- Excellent ventilation
- Lenses change out easily with clip system
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Cons:
- Lens offerings are somewhat limited
- Unclear why the strap is designed to pop out
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7. AKASO OTG Goggles – Best Extra-large Ski Goggles
- Frame Size: 7.8 x 3.6”
- Lens Shape: Spherical
- Warranty: 30-day money-back guarantee
These ski goggles from AKASO are quite large, at 7.8 inches across. That makes them perfect for people with large faces or wide-set eyes. If you’ve had trouble getting a snug fit from other ski goggles, it may be worth giving this pair a try.
We liked that these goggles allow you to interchange the lenses, but we found that the mechanism wasn’t as smooth as for other ski goggles. The system uses not only eight magnets, but also four clips. On the upside, it’s extremely secure. But, other manufacturers are able to make lens systems that are just as secure without the additional clips, which can be hard to deal with if you are wearing gloves.
On top of that, lens offerings for these goggles are extremely limited. There are eight options available, but all of them are quite dark and the main difference seems to be what color tint they offer. That’s disappointing, since it really undermines the usefulness of the interchangeable lens system.
One thing that we did appreciate about these goggles is that the foam inside the TPU frame is triple layered. That makes these goggles surprisingly comfortable and durable compared to some of the cheaper alternatives.
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- Extra-wide goggles for people with larger faces
- Interchangeable lens system
- Triple-layered foam inside TPU frame
- 30-day money-back guarantee
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- Only eight lens options available
- No lens options for overcast days
- Interchangeable lens system is overdesigned and hard to deal with
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8. COPOZZ G2 Ski Goggles – Overall Best Ski and Snowboard Goggles
- Frame Size: 8 x 4.3”
- Lens Shape: Spherical
- Warranty: One year
This pair of ski goggles from COPOZZ is extremely impressive, with a finely tuned interchangeable lens system, plenty of lenses available, and a comfortable and durable construction. On top of that, COPOZZ offers a one-year warranty.
To start, the G2 ski goggles are built from a TPU frame and three layers of foam. That makes them extremely durable even if you hit the snow with them. Plus, the multi-layered foam is comfortable and does a good job of locking in body heat on colder days.
The interchangeable lens system relies on a series of 10 magnets. It’s extremely secure, even if you crash, but it’s also easy to pop the lenses out when you’re trying to. Fitting on a new pair of lenses takes just a few seconds.
We liked the lens options that COPOZZ makes for these goggles. There are mirrored and polarized options available, although we would have liked to see a clear lens as well – the best lens for cloudy days is a yellow lens that still restricts a lot of light. All of the lenses are UV 400 protective and come with an anti-fog coating.
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- Three layers of foam adds comfort
- 10 magnets for fast lens interchangeability
- Decent lens options available
- UV 400 protection and anti-fog coating
- One-year warranty
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9. Wildhorn Roca Snowboard & Ski Goggles – Best Lens Options
- Frame Size: 7.3 x 4”
- Lens Shape: Spherical
- Warranty: N/A
This premium pair of ski goggles from Wildhorn is well-designed for lens interchangeability and comfort. The frame is constructed from reinforced TPU plastic, which is durable and offers a little bit of flex without feeling brittle or cheap. In addition, Wildhorn added three layers of soft foam inside the goggles to ensure that they feel soft and snug against your face.
You can quickly and easily change out lenses with these ski and snowboard goggles. The frame has six embedded magnets as well as clips that pop out on either side of the frame. It feels a little bit overdesigned, but it’s very secure and changing out lenses is relatively fast.
What really set these goggles apart is the quality of the lenses. Wildhorn doesn’t have a huge selection of lenses available, but the ones the company does make are well worth the money. Many of the options are mirrored and polarized, and you can easily find a lens for any level of light. The only thing we wished for was a clear lens for night skiing, but you can easily get a cheap pair of goggles for that pursuit if you spend many nights on the slopes.
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- Multi-layered foam for comfort
- Interchangeable lens system is secure and fast
- Excellent lens quality, with many polarized options
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10. Oakley Flight Deck Ski Goggles – Best Premium Ski Goggles
- Frame Size: 7.3 x 3.8”
- Lens Shape: Spherical
- Warranty: N/A
These premium goggles from vaunted eyewear manufacturer Oakley are a terrific choice for serious skiers and riders who spend a lot of the winter on the mountain. The Flight Deck goggles offer a semi-frameless design with multiple layers of premium foam to provide a snug and cushioned fit against your face.
The main draw to these goggles is the lenses. While Oakley offers some “cheaper” mirrored and polarized options – these are still extremely premium – the company also makes Prizm lenses for these goggles. Prizm technology offers incredibly clear optics and excellent contrast on overcast days, which can help improve performance for advanced skiers and snowboarders.
As you’d expect for a goggle at this price point, it’s extraordinarily well designed and durable. The lenses are easy to change out with a series of magnets, and the lenses and frames hold up very well even when crashed hard. Fog is almost never an issue with these lenses – even the anti-fog coating is premium – and you can easily fit them to almost any ski helmet on the market.
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- Semi-frameless design with rimless lenses
- Extraordinary lens options, including lenses with Prizm technology
- Multiple layers of foam for snug fit
- Durable construction
- Compatible with most helmets
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Frequently Asked Questions
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A: If you do a lot of night skiing, you’ll want to invest in a pair of clear lenses for your current goggles. Clear lenses allow in all of the available light, in contrast to colored or mirrored lenses. During night skiing, when light is limited, it’s essential to take advantage of all the light you can get.
Many of the ski goggles we reviewed don’t offer clear lenses – the brightest lenses are yellow. These still restrict a lot of light, so it may be worth buying a cheap pair of goggles with clear lenses to be used specifically for night skiing.
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A: None of the goggles that we reviewed come with multiple lenses, but you can buy spare lenses from any of the manufacturers who make goggles with interchangeable lens systems. Typically, buying the lens alone is a lot cheaper than buying the lens and goggles together. You also probably only need two lens options to adjust to the majority of mountain conditions.
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A: The best way to store your goggles and lenses is inside a microfiber pouch. Microfiber won’t scratch your lenses and it doesn’t abrade anti-fog coatings as badly as most other materials. If you’re carrying a spare lens with you on the mountain, it’s a very good idea to keep it in a microfiber pouch inside your jacket where it won’t be bent.
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Conclusion
Goggles are an essential piece of equipment for skiers and snowboarders that can protect your eyes as well as improve your performance on the mountain. Choosing the right pair of ski or snowboard goggles can be difficult. With our review of the 10 best ski and snowboard goggles of 2019, you can find the right pair of goggles for the upcoming snow season and get ready to hit the slopes this winter.
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