Things You'll Need:
- time
- money
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Step 1
Shop before you get to the mountain. Try a specialty, well-stocked sporting goods or outdoor store. Bring your helmet or the headgear you normally wear when skiing or snowboarding. Make sure the retailer sells high quality sport equipment.
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Step 2
Try on several pairs of goggles. Some brands may fit you better than others. Make sure the goggles fit your head comfortably with and without the helmet. Take them outside to see how well the lenses work in natural light and test whether they will provide good visibility in a dark room with low light. Adjust the strap to your head. If you wear glasses, make sure the goggles will fit over them (some brands have specially sized goggles for prescription glasses).
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Step 3
Check out the ventilation system. Vents are often made of a foamy material. They allow enough airflow to prevent your goggles from fogging up, but not too much that your eyes dry out. Some lenses are covered with anti-fogging chemicals which help to keep your vision clear.
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Step 4
Choose the right lens. For cold and fog protection, go with double lenses. Insist on ultraviolet light protection to guard you from effects of UVA and UVB. Determine whether the lens is removable. Make sure you have enough peripheral (side) vision. Ideally, you should be able to see 180 degrees from side to side. Choose the right tint:
• Yellow, gold and amber lenses for low and moderate light.
• Rose lenses for low-light gray days.
• Orange and green, especially polarized tints for bright light.
• Mirror (or "flash") coatings are usually more of a cosmetic than a practical feature.
• For night riding and skiing, use only clear lenses.
