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The 6 Best Snow Goggles of 2013

Most goggles feature fog-resistant double lenses, but the cheap ones are built flat and bent into the frame, creating distortion, which can cause headaches. Invest in optically correct spherical lenses. Polarization? It cuts reflected light, but it can mask ice, too. As for fit, look for two or three layers of foam of varying densities where the goggles meet your face; you don’t want pressure points or gaps that let in wind. Instead of ordering goggles online, bring your helmet to the shop and try on a few. How’s the peripheral vision? Are you staring at the nosepiece? Finally, tint: yellow, amber, gray, rose—much of this is personal preference. But there’s some science behind it, too. Flat light up north? Try a yellow lens. Hot glare of the Colorado Rockies? Go dark gray with a mirrored coating.

2013 Winter Buyer's Guide
Wednesday, October 31, 2012

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By: Category: Winter Buyer's Guide, Optics, Goggles, Snow Sports, Gear
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