Ski Goggles

Ski goggles are another important element of winter sports equipment. Whether it is skiing or ski touring, the ski mask combined with the helmet are necessary to practice these sports in complete safety.

The importance of ski goggles

Ski goggles are not just accessories to match the color of the jacket, but they are very important for the protection of sight and face. The sunlight reflected on the snow is much more intense, and since we are at high altitudes, the air being very thin does not filter UV rays. In addition, due to the speed, it is easy for tearing to intensify, without considering that you can encounter bad weather, rain, snow or fog, and without the use of a ski mask all these conditions could cause damage to your eyesight, cause a fall. , or go off the track.

Which ski goggle to choose?

With all the ski goggles on the market, the choice is really difficult. However, there are some features to look out for.

• The material of which the mask is made: the best brands use thermoplastic polyurethane. This material being flexible, makes the ski goggles more resistant to impact, as the flexibility absorbs the impact.
• Size : having a wide selection of ski goggles available allows you to be sure of finding the right size and shape for the shape of your face. Alternatively, the choice could fall on standard size masks that fit more than one face type.
• Lens color : for each weather condition there is a specific lens color to use.
• Type of lens : there are numerous types of lenses for ski goggles, from polarized ones, to those with a mirror coating to photochromic lenses.

At Alternativa Sport you will find a wide range of ski goggles to choose from. You can also take advantage of the expertise of the Alternativa Sport staff, who will be able to recommend the most suitable ski mask for your needs.