Snow: Best Snowboard Goggles
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When it comes to choosing the right snowboard goggles, fit is everything, but style and tech are nice to have too. When trying on goggles here are some things to think about:
- Make sure the foam in the nose area is not prohibiting your breathing in anyway
- Look for any gaps in the fit where air could sneak in and cause you to fog up.
- Be sure to take into consideration how it will fit with your helmet (You are wearing a helmet, right?)
Once you narrow down the right fit the it’s time to talk tech. This season, it’s all about the quick lens changing systems. From magnets to locks and levers, every brand is trying to outdo each other and we gotta say we love the technology that they are all coming up with. A good pair of goggles might seem like a big investment in some cases, but if you take care of them they should last for many years to come. That being said, it’s time to check out some of our favorite picks for winter 2016. These goggles are guaranteed to turn heads and keep your eyes protected all season long.
Anon M2
Starting off our list is the staff favorite, and once again the hottest goggle of the season, the Anon M2 Goggle. This magnetic masterpiece makes lens swapping easier than ever with a fingerprint-free seamless sealing system. 16 rare earth magnets are built into the carrier liner for 8 points of connection, totaling a whopping 22 lbs of retention. This closure offers the quickest, most accurate lens swapping system we’ve ever seen. Each pair comes with a premium low-light lens, hard case and a soft goggle sleeve for scratch-proof travel and quick cleaning on the go. If the lens change tech wasn’t enough, we guarantee you will love the wide screen fit and the near-perfect clarity of Anon’s spherical lenses. Available in so many awesome color combos, we promise these goggles will not stay on the shelves long. Treat yourself to one of the most premium goggles we’ve ever seen.
Anon WM1
Ladies, Anon knows you want that killer Magna-tech for yourselves, and here it is in the Anon WM1 Goggle. All the tech of the mens M2 just sized down for the girls, this is hands down our favorite women’s-specific goggle that we carry. With a wide spherical lens for added overall vision and a low-profile height, the WM1 still fits perfectly with your helmet. 14 rare earth magnets attach at 7 different contact points for just over 19 lbs of retention weight. When the clouds roll in while you’re riding the chair lift, you can swap out to your low light lens faster than ever and get a perfect seal every time. Each WM1 comes with an additional low-light lens, hard case and soft goggle wipe. New for this season, a silicone lining on the strap for a secure fit around your helmet or beanie! For the ladies who demand the best, the WM1 is the only way to go.
Anon Insurgent
A perfectly sized and shaped goggle that gives the big screen benefits without looking like a bug, is the one and only Anon Insurgent Goggle. Using a de-centered spherical lens, Anon is able to achieve top of the line optical clarity for the most clear line of vision, so you can see everything in your path without any strain. The pivoting hinge on the elastic band allows the goggle strap to wrap around your helmet without pulling back and putting pressure around your eyes while the triple layer face foam wicks away moisture and adds all day comfort. Available in several fancy color combos, each Insurgent comes with a microfiber goggle bag that doubles as storage as well as a cleaning cloth for your lens. For the oversized benefits without the bug-eyed look, the Anon Insurgent is our #1 pick.
Spy Bravo / Doom
One goggle, two different sizes, and a really quick lens change, the Spy Bravo Goggle and Doom Goggle are definitely making our favorites list. The Bravo is the larger size while the Doom is just slightly smaller but both of these models are packed with some serious tech. First, the Lock Steady quick changing lens mechanism makes swapping out your lenses as easy as a click and snap. By releasing the lock on one side of the lens, the goggle lens pops right off. By attaching the lens at the side opposite the latch, it properly lines up the lens for a perfect seal every time. The lens is treated for anti-fog and also has a scratch resistant coating, the triple layer face foam wicks away moisture and adds a ton of comfort, plus the silicone ribbed strap keeps your goggles perfectly placed all day long. Each Bravo and Doom goggle comes with a secondary low light lens, soft goggle bag for easy storage on the go and all of the Spy lenses offer 100% UVA and UVB protection. Quick lens technology, top of the line clarity and a ton of style come stock with every pair of Spy Bravo and Doom goggles.
Oakley Flight Deck
If there is one brand that knows eyewear, it’s definitely Oakley, and the Flight Deck Goggle is proof that these guys are doing things right. With an oversized, rimless lens and quick lens change technology, the Oakley Flight Deck is not only one of the best looking goggles on our list, it’s also one of the most technically advanced. The Flight Decks offer premium optical correctness and level F3 anti-fog treatment for a clear view no matter the conditions you are facing. A slew of color combinations are available. Some include Oakley’s Prizm technology that offers unprecedented control of light transmission for premium clarity and overall enhanced visibility. The other big bonus? The Flight Decks offer optimum viewing range without all the bulk, these goggles have a medium-sized fit so they can pair well with helmets and still work on some smaller faces. Big time views from the brand that knows eyewear best, the Oakley Flight Deck is one of our faves.
Dragon X2
Dragon has been killing it at oversized lenses for years and the brand new Dragon X2 Goggle is definitely their best yet. Using their patented Frameless Lens Technology, Dragon took it to the next level by adding the Swiftlock system, a quick changing lens system that has a locking mechanism to ensure a perfect closure every single time. Armored frame ventilation keeps you fog free regardless of the temps, while an injection molded polycarbonate lens gives excellent optical clarity and is also highly durable and the triple layer face foam has a hypoallergenic micro fleece lining for moisture wicking. The kings of oversized lenses have done it again. Get that XXL view with your very own Dragon X2.
Electric EG3
The biggest and baddest from our friends at Electric is coming in hot for winter 2016. The brand new Electric EG3 Goggle is Oversized, frameless, and a super clean look will have you looking (and seeing) your best this winter. This dual spherical injected polycarbonate lens is treated for both anti-scratch and anti-fog, an anti-reflective coating technology built in and offers 100% UV protection. The goggle strap has a silicone lining for a perfect, secure hold on your helmet or beanie, while the triple layer face foam keeps the moisture out and the comfort in and the quick changing Press Seal system allows you to swap out your lenses quickly and easily. The EG3 is oversized, but still fits with most helmets and each pair comes with a bonus low-light lens and microfiber bag to safely store your goggles when they are not in use. Probably one of the best looking goggles we have in the store (oh, and packed with tech too) is this years brand new Electric EG3.
Many of these goggles are available in other colors and lens combos. Check our most up to date selection.
Snow: Best Snowboard Goggles
UPDATE: Looking for the latest snowboard goggles review? Checkout out […]