GOGGLES FOR GLACIER SKIING
GOGGLES FOR GLACIER SKIING
Glacier skiing is not exactly the same as skiing on-piste or off-piste at lower altitudes. While the monochromatic nature of the snow may be similar, the intensity of the light can vary significantly, including that reflected by the snow-covered surface and the ice. This factor is often underestimated by skiers, but it can have a significant impact on the skiing experience.
How to Best Protect Your Eyes on a Glacier
There are two valid and high-performance solutions to protect your eyes while skiing on a glacier, allowing you to ski in complete safety and relaxation:
- Ski Goggles with Photochromic Lenses (Category 3)
- Ski Mask with Smoke Category 3 Lens
Goggles with Photochromic Lenses for Glacier Skiing
Photochromic lenses are specialized lenses that react to UV-A and UV-B rays. When exposed to sunlight, they undergo a chemical reaction that darkens the lens, providing enhanced protection. Once the UV exposure decreases or ends, the lenses return to their original color. These photochromic lenses for ski goggles offer maximum protection for your eyes and are considered the best-performing option for visibility on both groomed slopes and off-piste in varying light conditions.
Additionally, there is an evolution of photochromic lenses: DEMON has developed a special Polarized Photochromic lens that combines the benefits of a polarized filter with enhanced photochromic performance.
The polarization offers protection from UV rays and does more than just that; this type of lens can concentrate or diverge light rays and attenuate UV-A and UV-B radiation through a polarizing filter that eliminates horizontal reflections.
The advantages of polarized lenses include:
- Better contrast perception
- Clearer vision
- No distortion of natural colors
- Elimination of horizontal reflections
Goggles with Photochromic Lenses for Glacier Skiing
The Category 3 smoke lens used in glacier skiing goggles is essential for days with very intense light conditions. The darkness of this lens is comparable to that of the sunglasses we commonly use. However, it differs significantly due to the structure of the goggles, which blocks every vertical or lateral ray. This design guarantees a pleasant sensation of constant darkness, allowing for excellent relaxation of the eyes even in blinding light caused by the strong glare of the snow.
Using this type of smoke lens for glacier skiing in very intense light conditions provides a sensation similar to that of using polarized lenses. Visually, it is characterized by a strong mirror finish, which not only serves as an aesthetic feature but also acts as a real barrier to shield against solar and UV rays.
The goggles for glacier skiing equipped with Category 3 lenses include the following models: OVERVIEW, ALPINER, and MAGNET.
The specialized MAGNET model differs from the OVERVIEW and ALPINER models because it features a frame with magnetic lenses, allowing for quick and safe lens changes based on weather conditions (3.8 seconds for the supplied Category 2 orange lens).
The characteristics of each individual goggle for glacier skiing are available in the product sheet for each model (by clicking on the photo in the links) in the section dedicated to descriptions. This way, you can comfortably choose your ski goggles from home on our e-commerce site. It will also be simple, thanks to the support chat available for any technical questions or doubts about which model is best for you.
