Collection: OTG snow goggles with photochromic lenses

Photochromic Prescription Ski and Snowboard Goggles

For individuals who wear prescription lenses in daily life, skiing and snowboarding can present a challenge. Traditionally, options were limited to wearing your own frames under standard goggles, relying on contact lenses, or going without vision correction each presenting its own set of compromises in terms of comfort, safety, or performance.

To overcome these limitations, DEMON has developed a specialized line of Photochromic OTG (Over the Glasses) snow goggles. These goggles are designed to allow athletes to wear their own optical frames comfortably beneath the goggle without interference or pressure. This is achieved through a carefully engineered internal structure: a soft, contoured sponge and a widened frame interior provide ample space for prescription glasses while ensuring a secure, stable fit.

The photochromic lenses adapt dynamically to changing light conditions on the slopes. They darken in bright sunlight and lighten in lower-light environments, offering optimal protection from glare, UV rays, and reflections from snow. This ensures that your eyes are consistently comfortable and relaxed, whether you’re skiing under a bright sun, overcast skies, or reflective snow fields.

Using Photochromic Snow Masks OTG is the perfect solution for skiers and snowboarders who want to maximize time on the snow without compromising on vision, safety, or comfort. These goggles combine cutting-edge lens technology, OTG compatibility, and ergonomic design, allowing athletes to focus entirely on their performance and enjoyment while wearing their own prescription frames.

Technical Characteristics of OTG Photochromic Snow Goggles

Spring Polarized Photochromic Lens

The OTG Photochromic Snow Goggles from DEMON feature an innovative Spring Polarized Photochromic lens, a state-of-the-art combination of polarized and photochromic technologies. This advanced lens is designed for skiers and snowboarders seeking maximum performance, protection, and visual clarity in all mountain light conditions.

The lens is composed of two integrated layers: an external polarized filter and an internal photochromic filter, bonded together with precision. Between these layers sits a special sponge that creates a cavity effect, providing thermal insulation that minimizes condensation and prevents fogging. This ensures consistently clear vision, whether navigating in freezing cold, warm sunlight, or rapidly changing alpine weather.

External Polarized Filter

The polarized component of the lens is crafted from high-quality polycarbonate, combining durability, impact resistance, and visual performance. The polarized filter provides multiple advantages:

• Protection from UV Rays – The lens shields the eyes from harmful UV-A and UV-B radiation, reducing long-term eye damage while skiing or snowboarding at high altitudes.
• Glare Reduction – By eliminating horizontal reflections, the polarized filter reduces glare from sunlight reflecting off snow, ice, or frozen surfaces, enhancing contrast and depth perception.
• Enhanced Visual Comfort – The combination of polarization and photochromic adaptation ensures that your eyes remain relaxed even during prolonged exposure to bright or reflective conditions.

Photochromic Internal Filter

The internal photochromic layer dynamically adjusts to the surrounding light intensity. It darkens under bright sunlight and lightens in shaded or low-light conditions, maintaining optimal visibility at all times. This adaptive feature ensures that skiers and snowboarders can react quickly to changing terrain, shadows, or sudden transitions between sunlit and shaded areas.

Fog-Reduction Technology

The cavity created by the internal sponge between the polarized and photochromic layers acts as an insulating buffer, reducing thermal shock and minimizing condensation. Combined with ventilation and anti-fog coatings, this design ensures clear, uninterrupted vision, even in extreme temperatures or high-intensity activity.

Advantages of Polarized Lenses

Polarized lenses are an essential feature of high-performance snow goggles, offering a range of benefits that significantly improve vision and comfort on the slopes:

Enhanced Perception of Contrast – Polarized lenses increase the distinction between light and dark areas, making it easier to detect subtle changes in the terrain, such as bumps, snow ripples, or icy patches. This allows skiers and snowboarders to navigate safely and confidently.

Clearer Vision – By filtering out scattered light and reducing glare, polarized lenses provide a sharper, more defined view of your surroundings. This clarity helps reduce eye strain and ensures that every detail of the slope is visible.

No Alteration of Natural Colors – Unlike some tinted lenses that distort color perception, polarized lenses preserve the natural colors of the environment. This allows users to see the snow, sky, and surroundings exactly as they appear, aiding depth perception and enhancing overall visual experience.

Elimination of Horizontal Reflections – Polarization specifically targets horizontal reflections, such as sunlight bouncing off snow or ice, which can be blinding. By neutralizing these reflections, the lenses reduce glare and improve visibility in bright conditions.

Role of the Photochromic Lens

The photochromic lens complements the polarized layer by providing adaptive protection and consistent visibility in changing light and atmospheric conditions. Like the polarized lens, it is made from high-quality polycarbonate, ensuring impact resistance and durability.

• Adaptive Tinting – The photochromic lens automatically adjusts its darkness based on light intensity and UV exposure. In bright sunlight, it darkens to protect the eyes, while in shaded or low-light conditions, it lightens to maximize visibility.
• Rapid, Smooth Transition – This lens reacts quickly and smoothly to changing light conditions, allowing the eyes to adapt effortlessly. Whether entering a shaded area, passing under clouds, or moving from sunlit slopes to shadowed regions, the lens ensures continuous comfort and reduces eye fatigue.
• Prolonged Comfort – By automatically regulating the amount of light reaching the eyes, the photochromic lens allows for extended periods of skiing or snowboarding without strain, making it ideal for full-day adventures in variable alpine environments.

How the Polarized Photochromic Lens of the OTG Snow Goggle Works

The Polarized Photochromic lens in DEMON OTG snow goggles combines two advanced technologies polarization and photochromism to deliver unparalleled vision, protection, and comfort for skiers and snowboarders, particularly those who wear prescription glasses.

External Polarized Filter

The external polarized layer is the first line of defense against bright sunlight and glare. It works by reducing horizontal reflections from snow, ice, and other reflective surfaces, allowing for enhanced contrast and sharper perception of the terrain. Additionally, the polarized filter attenuates UV-A and UV-B radiation, providing essential protection for your eyes at high altitudes where UV intensity is significantly stronger. This ensures safer navigation on slopes and reduces eye strain, even during prolonged exposure to bright conditions.

Internal Photochromic Filter

The internal photochromic layer activates dynamically based on the intensity of light and UV rays. When sunlight becomes stronger than what the polarized layer alone can comfortably manage, the photochromic filter darkens automatically, providing additional contrast and reducing glare. In lower-light conditions or shaded areas, the lens lightens, maximizing visibility while maintaining consistent eye comfort. This adaptive behavior ensures optimal vision across a wide range of light conditions, from bright sunlit slopes to shaded or cloudy sections.

Together, the polarized and photochromic filters create a synergistic effect, allowing the lens to provide both glare reduction and adaptive light management, making it one of the most advanced snow goggle technologies currently available.

Double-Lens Design and Anti-Fog Technology

The OTG snow goggles employ a double-lens construction, with the polarized filter on the exterior and the photochromic filter on the interior. A cavity created between the lenses, often with a small insulating sponge, helps reduce thermal transfer, which is a primary cause of condensation. Combined with anti-fog treatment on the inner lens surface, this design prevents fogging in both high and low temperatures and ensures clear vision even under extreme environmental conditions.

This dual-layer, adaptive system allows skiers and snowboarders to focus entirely on their performance, providing clear, comfortable, and consistent vision in all weather and lighting situations, without the need to remove goggles or adjust equipment.

OTG Mount (Over The Glasses)

The OTG (Over The Glasses) mount is an innovative feature in DEMON photochromic ski and snowboard goggles, designed specifically for athletes who wear prescription glasses. This technology allows you to wear your own optical frames comfortably underneath the goggles without compromising fit, stability, or visual clarity.

The interior of the OTG goggles is equipped with a specially contoured, soft sponge that lines the frame. The lateral shaping of this sponge ensures that the temples of your glasses fit securely without pressure, while the deeper internal frame design provides ample space for various sizes and styles of prescription eyewear. This combination ensures that your glasses remain stable during high-speed movements, sharp turns, or jumps, preventing any shifting that could hinder vision or cause discomfort.

Using an OTG-compatible frame is the perfect solution for skiers and snowboarders who want the full benefits of technical ski goggles—including anti-fog treatment, UV protection, polarized or photochromic lenses, and impact resistance—while retaining their optical correction. It allows athletes to enjoy the slopes safely and comfortably, without the need to carry separate glasses, remove eyewear, or rely on contact lenses.

Ultralight and Elastic Frame

The frame of the OTG Photochromic Snow Mask is engineered from high-quality, hypoallergenic, and elastic materials, providing the perfect balance of durability, flexibility, and comfort. Its design ensures that the goggles remain lightweight yet resilient, able to withstand both extreme cold and warm temperatures without deformation or damage. This makes them ideal for all alpine conditions, from freezing mornings to sun-exposed afternoons.

The interior of the frame features a triple-density hypoallergenic sponge, carefully contoured to adapt to the shape of the face and accommodate prescription glasses comfortably. This layered foam provides maximum comfort and stability, distributing pressure evenly around the face and preventing strain on the temples, even during extended wear.

To further enhance visual performance, the frame incorporates a specialized ventilation system. Strategically placed airflow channels promote circulation inside the goggles, reducing condensation and preventing fogging. Combined with anti-fog coatings on the lenses, this ensures clear and uninterrupted vision in all weather and temperature conditions.

The adjustable elastic strap is designed for a secure, customizable fit. Internal silicone inserts prevent the strap from slipping, ensuring that the goggles stay firmly in place, even when paired with a helmet or during dynamic movements on the slopes.

By choosing an OTG photochromic snow goggle, you select a goggle that adapts seamlessly to all weather and lighting conditions, combining advanced lens technology, ergonomic design, and secure fit to provide maximum performance, safety, and comfort for every skiing or snowboarding adventure.