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Action Sport Optics Blog covers action sports and the lifestyle, with a specialized product focus on goggles, sunglasses, and lifestyle optics, eyewear is our vision! ASO provides you with everything you need, and nothing you don’t! We pride ourselves in great products from the best brands, and superior service!

Mountain Bike Goggles 2023


Mountain Bike Goggles 2023
deliver everything any rider could need to tackle any line with the clearest vision possible. From cross country trail riding to the downhill MTB park MTB Goggles offer increased protection and coverage than your standard performance sunglass frame for mountain biking.
What Makes A MTB Goggle Differ From Snow Goggles?
Engineers for Mountain Bike Goggles 2023  generally focus on superior ventilation with less frame and more lattice type frame construction that promotes airflow and decreased chances of fogging. MTB Goggle frames are more lightweight, more airflow & in many cases use a single lens vs a double lens.
Ventilation
Most mountain bike goggles put a big concentration on ventilation so riders can ride with a fog free experience.  Promoted airflow is achieved by opening up the frame in a lattice style construction that promotes airflow from all directions, this also reduces weight of frame delivering the lightest frames possible. Less frame with more ventilation!
Single Lens Construction
Mountain Bike Goggles 2023 use more of a single lens construction vs a double lens construction. Reasons for this include reduced weight & ease of use.  Most mountain biking is done in warmer temperate conditions where a single lens will perform, not have internal fogging and combined with strong ventilation will stay fog free. Double lenses on the other hand perform better in snow focused goggles with lower and more variable winter temperatures.
Lens Interchangeability
Mountain Bike Goggles have interchangeable lenses and most brands provide lens options that can be purchased for different light conditions from low light to bright sun performance. At Action Sport Optics we specialize in replacement lenses for MTB Goggles from industry leading brands.
Mountain Bike Goggles & Accessories For Them
Mountain Bike goggles depending on the brand come with many accessories that can enhance the rider experience.
-Roll Off Kits are a system that attaches to a goggle frame and allows the rider to have a clear film system that covers the outer lens that can be advanced as needed to reveal a fresh dirt & mud free path of sight, they include cannisters of clear film that are easily advanced when needed.
-Dust screens are a removeable screen that cover the bigger frame ventilation holes while still allowing airflow effectively reducing the amount of dust or dirt that may be able to get inside. The dust screen is easily attached to frame and just as easily removed when not needed.
-Nose guards are a removeable accessory that attaches to the nose bridge area of the frame effectively protecting your nose and providing UV protection from the sun.
– Tear Off Lenses are a similar system to the roll off kits but different.  With the same purpose of being able to reveal more clear vision instantly when your’re negotiating dirt, mud & dusty conditions.  Goggles with a tear off lens system have posts on the installed lens that can easily attach a “tear off ” lens that can be quickly and easily torn off to reveal a fresh clear lens immediately.
Mountain Bike Goggles 2023 That We Like
At Action Sport Optics we carefully select premium products from industry leading brands that are proven performers.  Industry leading brands such as Smith Optics & POC both have well designed Mountain Bike Goggles that have proven to perform for the most advanced riders. Smith MTB and POC MTB are both premium products that will perform well for mountain bikers regardless of skill level.
Smith Rhythm MTB Goggles
Smith Rhythm MTB Goggles are new for spring / summer 2023 and are the very latest in MTB performance from Smith MTB.  This goggle frame is incredibly light with lattice frame construction that reduces weight and increases airflow. ChromaPop lenses available on select options deliver the most crisp clarity in a variety of light conditions.  Smith Rhythm MTB also come with some key performance enhancing accessories that are sold separately such as the Smith Removeable Dirt Screen & Smith Rhythm MTB Roll Off Kit.

Smith Rhythm MTB Goggle

Smith Rhythm MTB Goggle

Smith Rhythm MTB Dirt Screen

Smith Rhythm MTB Dirt Screen

Smith Rhythm MTB Roll Off Kit

Smith Rhythm MTB Roll Off Kit

Smith Squad XL MTB
Smith Squad XL MTB
takes the very popular Squad XL from the snow collection and turns it into a Smith MTB mountain biking focused frame by using lattice frame construction to reduce weight and promote superior airflow and using a single lens vs a double lens found on the snow goggle.

Smith Squad XL MTB

Smith Squad XL MTB

Smith Squad XL MTB

Smith Squad XL MTB

POC Ora MTB Goggle
POC Ora MTB are designed to easily meet the demands of mountain bikers by being super lightweight, breathable, helmet compatible and available with performance enhancing accessories such as nose guard and roll off lens system. POC MTB products are ready for anything any rider is ready to dish up.

POC Ora MTB

POC Ora MTB

POC Ora Roll Off Kit
The POC Ora Roll Off Kit is compatible with POC Ora MTB Goggles and allows the rider to easily advance clear film when needed to instantly clear vision from dust & dirt. This system easily attaches to the goggle frame and just as easily can be removed. A POC MTB product that is ready to help you perform with the clearest of vision when needed.

POC Ora Roll Off System

POC Ora Roll Off System

About ASO: At Action Sport Optics we are leaders in sport & lifestyle optics with over 25 years industry experience. We pride ourselves in premium products from industry leading brands backed up by superior customer service & product knowledge.

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Oakley Prizm Lens Guide 2023

Oakley Prizm Lens Guide 2023 from Action Sport Optics is the definitive source for all Oakley Prizm Lens information. Whether you’re looking for a specific Oakley Prizm Lens tint or general information below we outline all of the current Oakley Prizm lens tints available for 2023.
About Oakley Prizm Lens Technology: Oakley Prizm lens are a industry leading lens technology that are tuned for specific sports & environments, if you’re looking for the ultimate lens that delivers visual detail, the truest optical clarity & sharp color contrast for a specific environment look no further then premium Oakley Prizm lenses
Oakley Thermonuclear Protection: Oakley lenses are legendary for a high level of quality, when you buy a set of Oakley Replacement lens you are getting 100% impact resistance & protection from the suns harmful UVA-UVB-UVC rays.
Oakley HDO – High Definition Optics: Oakley Prizm replacement lens are High Definition Optics that deliver top level performance for the most active lifestyles & elite level athletes with ease! If you’re looking for the sharpest clarity & most accurate vision available Oakley Prizm lens is at the top of the class.
Understanding VLT – Visible Light Transmission: Visible Light Transmission is the amount of light that is let through the lens, the lower the VLT percentage the better the performance in bright conditions by blocking more light, a high VLT percentage lets more light through the lens improving your optical clarity in low light conditions.
Oakley Replacement Lens: Action Sport Optics Stocks the widest selection of 100% Authentic Oakley Replacement Lens available for both goggles & sunglasses with the widest selection of Oakley Prizm available.


About Oakley: Oakley
is a industry leading global supplier of premium performance eyewear products for the active lifestyle. If you’re looking for performance & lifestyle optics with technology, style & performance that sets the benchmark of high end quality look no further then authentic Oakley products.
Questions?:  Please CONTACT us, we are happy to help with your Oakley Prizm lens questions..
About ASO: At Action Sport Optics we are leaders in sport & lifestyle optics with over 25 years industry experience. We pride ourselves in great products from the leading brands, superior customer service, product knowledge & fast shipping. Eyewear is our vision!

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Low Bridge Ski Goggles – What Are They?

Low Bridge Ski Goggles, what are they?  Formerly known as asian fit ski goggles the goggle industry has taken a new & better approach with a more correctly named term of Low Bridge. Low Bridge Goggles are engineered with more foam in the nose area to accommodate those who need an alternative fit style.  Some face shapes have a lower bridged nose & when using a regular ski goggle it can create a gap of air between the nose and the goggle foam when being used. Low Bridge Ski Goggles solve that problem by being engineered with more foam in the nose area to eliminate the gap that regular goggles can create. Low bridge goggles deliver a customized fit to those who need it & eliminate the air gap while delivering a plush & comfortable fit.

Low Bridge example with more foam in nose area of frame:
Low Bridge Goggle
Regular fit example w less foam in nose area of frame:
Regular Fit Goggle
At Action Sport Optics we stock the widest variety of Low Bridge Ski Goggles from every major brand including Oakley, Smith, Dragon, Anon & more!

At Action Sport Optics we are leaders in sport & lifestyle optics with over 20 years of  industry experience. We pride ourselves in carrying premium products from industry leading brands, superior customer service, product knowledge & fast shipping. Eyewear is our vision!

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2023 Ski Goggles Overview

2023 Ski Goggles Overview from Action Sport Optics is a review of new offerings & technologies from premium brands such as Oakley, Smith, Electric, Dragon, Anon, Scott & more! At Action Sport Optics we are leaders in sport & lifestyle optics & pride ourselves in premium products for skiers & riders. We stock nothing but the most premium brands of goggles & replacement lenses so we can deliver nothing but pure performance & quality to our customers.  There is a difference between the real brands & the no name Amazon brands that deliver a lesser quality to consumers. You really do get what you pay for especially when it comes to lens quality, protection & clarity.
2023 Oakley Goggles
Oakley Line Miner L & Oakley Line Miner M goggles are very popular and the goggle of choice for a high percentage of Oakley team athletes.  If you watch any major event on TV like the Olympics, Dew Tour, X games or World Cup the Line Miner is a goggle of choice for athletes due to it’s excellent field of view, premium cylindrical Prizm lens & overall good looks. For winter 2023 the most notable update is a few color options coming with an extra clear Prizm lens. In previous seasons Oakley has been notorious for not including an extra low light lens with purchase, this is a step in the right direction.  The Line Miner athlete series includes pro model graphics from Athletes such as Mikaela Shiffrin, Chloe Kim, Mark McMorris, Sammy Carlson & more!
Oakley Line Miner w bonus clear Prizm lens :
Oakley Line Miner Athlete Series ( Chloe Kim model pictured )
2023 Smith Goggles
For winter 2023 the biggest addition of new products to the Smith Goggles collection is some smaller sized frames in popular models such as 4D Mag & Squad goggles.  Smith 4D Mag S & Smith Squad S are about 15% smaller in size to accommodate those with a smaller fit profile. Both the Smith 4D Mag S & The Smith Squad S will come with premium Smith ChromaPop lenses that bring your vision & clarity in different light conditions to precision levels.
Smith 4D Mag S
Smith 4D Mag SSmith Squad S
Smith Squad S

2023 Anon Goggles
2023 Anon goggles continue with premium Perceive lens technologies, quick magnetic lens interchange, MFI removeable facemask technology & tons of style.  The notable addition to the new collection is the new Anon M4S that is a smaller version of the popular Anon M4. The Anon M4S is about 15% smaller in size for those with a smaller fit profile and they come in both regular fit & low bridge alternative fit styles with both cylindrical & toric lens options.
Anon M4S Cylindrical
Anon M4S CylindricalAnon M4S Toric
Anon M4S Toric
2023 Dragon Goggles
2023 Dragon Goggles have 2 new notable additions to the collection with Dragon RVX MAG OTG & Dragon R1 OTG.  The Dragon RVX MAG OTG is an updated version of the popular RVX frame with the addition of a magnetic lens system making it one of the most secure lens interchange systems available.  With both locking lever & magnetic retention this lens system is quick, secure & easy! The new Dragon R1 OTG delivers tons of style in a medium fit profile, cylindrical LumaLens & over the glasses compatibility.
Dragon RVX MAG OTG
Dragon RVX Mag OTG
Dragon R1 OTG
Dragon R1 OTG
2023 Scott Goggles
For the 2023 season Scott released the premium new style the Scott React & The Scott React LS goggle which firmly places Scott in the magnetic  lens game with quick & easy interchangeability. The lens interchange is very intuitive, quick, secure & easy allowing the user to quickly change lens tints when needed. The Scott React LS ( Light Sensitive ) goggle use a premium Photochromic lens that changes tints automatically with changing light conditions.  The Scott React goggle uses a cylindrical ( flat ) style lens & boasts a ton of style.
Scott React Goggle
Scott React GoggleScott React LS Goggle
Scott React LS Goggle
2023 POC Goggles
2023 POC Goggles collection has introduced the new POC Nexal series & it’s refreshing to see some new innovations like increased face coverage & really flexible outriggers for increased helmet compatibility. These are innovations that are 1sts to the goggle industry.  On the lower portion of the goggle frame you’ll note increased face coverage for additional protection against the elements & a really flexible outrigger that will easily adapt to different sizes helmets increasing compatibility.  All combined with premium POC Clarity lens technology that has been developed in collaboration with world leader in lenses Carl Zeiss. The POC Nexal series comes in both Clarity & Clarity Comp options as well as a MID version that accommodates a smaller fit profile.
POC Nexal Clarity Goggle
POC Nexal Clarity
POC Nexal Clarity Comp Goggle
POC Nexal Clarity Comp2023 Julbo Goggles
Julbo 2023 Goggles continue on with premium Reactiv Photochromic lens technologies throughout the collection.  Julbo lens technologies with Reactiv Photochromic lenses change tint automatically with changing light conditions virtually eliminating the need to swap lenses with changing light conditions. With the fastest transitions on the market & 100% protection against harmful rays the Julbo Reactiv Photochromic lenses are a cut above the rest.  New frames to the 2023 collection that include Julbo Reactiv Photochromic lenses  include the Julbo Cyclon.
Julbo Cyclon
Julbo Cyclon2023 Electric Goggles
2023 Electric Goggles collection boasts a few new additions including the Electric Roteck & the Electric Hex goggle frames representing the very latest in innovation & style from Electric.  The Electric Roteck is a minimalist style frame with maximum tech boasting a tuned cylindrical style lens that offers precision clarity & protection.  The Electric Hex takes style cues from popular Electric frames of the past & adds a bit more peripheral vision & the very latest in premium Electric lens technologies at a price that doesn’t break the bank.
Electric Roteck Goggle
Electric Roteck
Electric Hex Goggle
Electric Hex Goggle
2023 Volcom Goggles
2023 Volcom Goggles collection has seen a complete overhaul with new frames such as the Volcom Odyssey & the Volcom Yae goggle. The all new Volcom Odyssey is a very good looking goggle with advanced performance features including magnetic lens interchange with 8 retaining magnets & extra lens included on select color options. The new Volcom Yae takes style cues from the past & throws in modern day aesthetics, materials, construction & updated lens qualities at a price that leaves a few bucks leftover for apres with friends.
Volcom Odyssey Goggle
Volcom Odyssey Goggle
Volcom Yae Goggle
Volcom Yae Goggle
At Action Sport Optics we are leaders in sport & lifestyle optics with over 20 years of industry experience. We pride ourselves in carrying premium products from industry leading brands, superior customer service, product knowledge & fast shipping. Eyewear is our vision!

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