For those who have been skiing for a long time, there is no need to tell how important and why ski goggles are needed, therefore this article is not for them. It is for those who are just going to conquer the peaks and speed. A beginner skier must first of all remember that ski goggles are not a decoration or a tribute to fashion, this is a purely functional subject of mandatory equipment, and the approach to his choice should be appropriate. This means that before you buy ski goggles, you should evaluate their practical features and only then their appearance.
What you should know when choosing? Firstly,
ski goggles are the protection of the eyes and face from snow crumbs, ice, branches, mechanical damage during falls and bumps. We should not forget that
skiing is the fastest non-motorized kind, and even a trivial hit at the speed of an ice in the eye can end in a fall with the most unpleasant consequences. Therefore, ski goggles should have the shape of a mask that fits snugly and comfortably to the face of the skier. The mask should not impede free breathing and block
peripheral vision. The materials from which ski goggles are made should be lightweight and at the same time durable, and the entire structure must be reliable. You should pay attention to the possibility of adjustment and adjustment, as well as to the overall quality of the gum of the glasses, because it will have to be constantly adjusted and greatly stretched, putting on a helmet.
The main detail of ski goggles is a transparent plate, or lens. Of course, it is impossible to determine by eye what it is made of, so here you should trust the inscriptions on the label, which means you need to buy glasses only from well-known, reputable manufacturers. But what can and should be determined by eye is how transparent the lens is and whether it gives distortions.
In addition, you need to know the conditions in which skating will occur. The color of the lens depends on this. After all, ski goggles are also designed to protect the eyes from the sun, which is very important on bright white snowy slopes. There are a lot of filters, but since these recommendations are intended for beginners, the yellow filter, which is considered universal and suitable for skiing under any acceptable lighting conditions, will be most suitable for them.
Of course, so that the skier does not lose visibility during the descent, the glasses should have ventilation and protection against fogging. For this, ventilation holes must be present around the entire perimeter of the mask. Their shape, location and quantity are specifically calculated, and this is another reason why you should purchase equipment only from a well-known manufacturer. Such a trifle as fogging may seem insignificant for a beginner, but he should think about the fact that in between breaks the mask periodically rises to the helmet and cools, and when it is again lowered onto a hot face, it can easily fog and dazzle the skier rushing to high speed. One more rule should be mentioned here: you should never wipe the inner surface of the lens with either a handkerchief, or even more so with your hands, since you can easily damage the special coating that protects against fogging.
I hope that my personal experience will help to choose the right ski equipment, which, in turn, will allow you to get the most out of skiing.