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A brilliant blue sky, crisp powder snow, and sunshine as far as the eye can see – that's what a perfect day on the slopes looks like. But as beautiful and pleasant as sunlight is, it's also dangerous for your eyes and skin. It's especially important to protect your eyes from UV rays . The best way to do this is with ski goggles or sunglasses . We'll explain the exact differences between sunglasses and ski goggles in the following article.
Seat & Comfort
Ski goggles are specifically designed to fit perfectly on the slopes and provide optimal vision. Whether snowboarding or skiing, thanks to the soft foam and adjustable strap, ski goggles sit securely and comfortably on the face and stay in place even during sudden movements. Additionally , snowboard goggles are shaped to fit the helmet and usually fit perfectly underneath. You can find out which helmet is the perfect match for your goggles HERE . Sunglasses, on the other hand, usually just sit on the nose and have temples that you have to squeeze between your head and helmet. This can quickly lead to pressure points . Sunglasses also typically don't fit as snugly as ski goggles.
Security
As mentioned earlier, the main function of goggles is protection from harmful UV radiation . Both types of glasses fulfill this purpose when the correct lenses are chosen. To be on the safe side, goggles should have CE certification , meaning they have been tested and officially approved as protective equipment against sunlight. Our ski goggles offer UV380 protection (CAT0 & 1) or even UV400 protection (CAT2, 3 & 4), depending on the lens category. To ensure optimal and healthy vision, the lenses should always be selected according to the situation . CAT0 & CAT1 lenses are ideal for poor visibility and heavy cloud cover. CAT2 lenses are suitable for changing conditions and overcast skies, while CAT3 & CAT4 lenses are perfect for bright sunshine . The higher the ski resort, the greater the radiation. Therefore, it is especially important to ensure adequate sun protection on glaciers and at high altitudes.
Besides sun protection , protecting the face from cold, snow, and other foreign objects is also important. Especially in the event of a fall, properly fitting ski goggles provide additional protection against facial injuries. Even in heavy snowfall or deep powder , ski goggles, thanks to their snug fit, keep unwanted debris away from the face. Sunglasses don't sit directly against the face and therefore don't offer the same level of protection as proper ski goggles. This means that snow crystals can more easily slip around the sides of the lenses and get into the eyes. Sunglasses are also more fragile in falls and, if broken, can cause serious facial injuries . Ski goggles are designed to withstand falls and therefore almost never break.
Functionality
When it comes to functionality, ski goggles are the clear winner, especially on cold days. The double lenses optimally compensate for the temperature difference between the face and the outside world. The additional super anti-fog coating on the inner lens reduces annoying fogging to a minimum. Sunglasses usually only have one lens and are therefore more prone to fogging. Changing the lens, and thus adapting to changing light conditions, is also easier with ski goggles thanks to their magnetic lens-changing system, compared to most sunglasses.
Style
Whether ski goggles are more stylish than sunglasses is a matter of debate. Some find sunglasses more casual , while others prefer the clean look of ski goggles when worn with a helmet. Thanks to interchangeable straps and lenses , NAKED Optics ski goggles can be perfectly tailored to individual style, adding that fashionable touch. And there's nothing wrong with bringing along a pair of sunglasses for après-ski or sunbathing in a mountain hut .
If you can't decide between ski goggles and sunglasses, you should take both to be perfectly equipped for all situations on the mountain. This way, you can make the most of the qualities and functions of your ski goggles while skiing and use your sunglasses as a stylish accessory at the mountain hut. Wearing sunglasses under ski goggles is not recommended , as it significantly reduces comfort, can cause glare and reflections due to the three layers of lenses, and is also more prone to fogging. Furthermore, suitable, dark ski goggle lenses provide perfectly adequate sun protection .
Credits : Mathäus Gartner