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Ski touring goggles: Indispensable for protection against sun and snow
Among all our ski touring equipment, ski touring goggles are essential to protect your eyes from intense UV rays, snow glare and changing weather conditions. Whether you're into ski touring, high-mountain trekking or winter hiking, it's crucial to choose the right goggles for your needs. Here's a guide to help you select the best ski touring goggles.
Features of ski touring goggles: protection and comfort
When selecting goggles, several key features need to be taken into account to ensure optimum protection and maximum comfort:
- UV protection: Goggles must offer total protection against UV rays (UVA and UVB). Look for glasses with CE certification and a suitable category (category 3 for high protection, category 4 for maximum protection in the mountains).
- Polarized lenses: Reduce glare caused by the sun's reflection on snow.
- Anti-fog treatment: Prevents fogging inside the goggles.
- Wrap-around shape: Provides better side protection against wind and debris.
- Comfortable fit: Adjustable nose pads improve fit.
- Effective ventilation: Prevents condensation and overheating.
Types of goggles for your specific needs
- Hiking sunglasses:
These offer good coverage while being lightweight. Ideal for mountain treks.
- Ski goggles :
They provide effective protection against extreme conditions such as wind and snow. Often feature interchangeable light intensity options.
- Polarized goggles :
Effective in snowy environments thanks to their ability to reduce glare.
- Photochromic goggles :
Automatically adjust their tint according to ambient light, offering flexibility in all weather conditions.
Recommended brands of ski touring goggles
Various brands stand out for their high-performance models adapted to ski tourers:
- Julbo Julbo: a recognized specialist offering Explorer models with photochromic lenses for extreme environments.
- Serengeti Known for its advanced technologies offering excellent visual comfort for a wide range of outdoor activities.
- Cébé Historic brand offering robustness and performance in its products for outdoor sports.
Price and accessibility: find your ideal pair of ski touring goggles without breaking the bank
Prices vary considerably according to brand, materials and features:
- Entry-level: brands such as Cébé offer models starting from 50 euros.
- Mid-range: Julbo or Serengeti offer goggles from 80 to 150 euros.
- Top of the range: For those looking for superior quality, Oakley or Smith Optics offer models from 150 to 300 euros.
Choosing the right eyewear is essential to ensure safety and comfort during mountain activities! By taking into account criteria such as UV protection, polarized lenses and anti-fog treatments, you'll easily find the model that's right for you. Feel free to explore our other adjacent categories, such as ski touring bags, ski goggles and even ski brakes.
