Category: Action Sport Optics Blog

The middle of August is fast approaching, which means fall, and then winter are not far behind!  ASO will be receiving  snow goggles from great brands such as  Spy, Anon, Dragon, and Scott this month and into September.  Here are some key features and benefits that can be found on goggles that will be in stock at ASO, remember, as very active participants we carry everything you need, and nothing you don’t.  If you have any questions about anything please hit us up!

Spherical Lenses

Spherical lenses have a consistent curve that helps in maximizing your field of view.  The lens mimics the curvature of your eye to give you a better vision in all directions.

Cylindrical Lenses

Cylindrical lenses are flat and more low profile, they do not have the curve that mimics the eyeball like the spherical lens.  The cylindrical lenses are a bit more flexible then spherical and give great protection and style at a cheaper price.

Dual Lens

A dual lens is basically 2 lenses with an airspace in between the two.  This insures proper climate control inside the goggle in the effort to keep vision clear in all conditions.

Anti-fog coatings

Most companies put an anti-fog coating on the inside of the lens to help prevent condensation and fogging, which can definitely put a damper on an epic day on the hill.

Lens tints

There is a wide range of lens tints in the goggle industry, which are trying to cover the spectrum of the entire visible light transmission (VLT) spectrum.  From blue bird days, to cloudy days, ASO tries to carry a range of brands and lens tints which work best in a broad range of conditions.

Mirrored and non mirrored lenses

Mirrored lenses help cut the glare and give you extra style points, while unmirrored are simple and straightforward and provide great protection.

Helmet compatibility

Are you wearing a helmet to protect your noggin? Alot of talk out there that is may become required, and in some places required already.  Goggle companies are increasingly concentrating on making sure their goggles are compatible with helmets for a good fit by adding what they call outriggers so the straps wrap around the outside of the helmet easily without pulling the goggle off your face and creating air gaps.

Face foams

The face foams are generally dual or triple layer, some even have a micro fleece layer that makes the contact with your face ultra-comfortable.  We would say that all of the foams in this day and age are very comfortable to the face, and create a good fit and help eliminate any gaps.

Air flow

Ventilation in a goggle is key in fighting the battle of a fog free day on the hill.  There are different names and patented technologies used by different companies, but they are all with the same purpose of improving your on hill experience by keeping your vision clear.

Silicone ribbed goggle straps

Most companies are adding a ribbon of silicone on the inside of the goggle strap, this is so it does not slip up, down, or off the outside of your helmet.