Category: Snow Sports



Action Sport Optics blog has it’s finger on the pulse of the ski and snowboard industry, and events in the snow world. ASO is a premier online specialized dealer of ski and snowboard goggles, as well as a lover of all snowsports. Visit ActionSportOptics.com where eyewear is our vision, we pride ourselves in great products from the best brands, and superior service.

Low Bridge Ski Goggles – What Are They?

4:53 pm, September 13, 2022

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

2:55 pm, September 9, 2022

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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Anon Perceive Lens Technology

12:13 pm, October 7, 2020

Anon Perceive Lens Technology is the very latest lens innovation for Anon Goggles being rolled out for winter 20-21. Anon Perceive is a all new proprietary Anon Lens technology for winter 20-21, developed for the most precise optical clarity & protection available. Anon Perceive Lens are world class optics developed by Anon that deliver superior clarity & definition with ultra moisture wicking & oil repellent coatings to keep the outside of your lens more clear when it is wet or snowing. Anon Perceive lenses deliver the ultimate visual clarity while protecting you from the suns harmful UVA UVB UVC rays. If you’re looking for the sharpest contrast with enhanced definition Anon Goggles with Perceive Lens technology is a very solid choice.
Which Anon Goggles Have Anon Perceive?
The majority of Anons 2021 collection boasts top of the line Anon Perceive Lens technology,  a very small portion of the most price sensitive products don’t have Anon Perceive. You can expect Anon Perceive on the following products in Anon Goggles 2021 collection.  Anon M4, M3, M2, Sync, Relapse, Helix 2.0, WM3, WM1, Sync, Tempest, Deringer & Insight.

Anon Perceive LensAnon Perceive

Anon Perceive Lens Guide:

Anon Perceive Lens Guide
Understanding VLT – Visible Light Transmission: In the above Anon Perceive Lens guide you’ll note the different VLT’s for each lens which is a percentage. This percentage 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 clarity in low light or variable conditions.
Anon Brand information: For over a decade Anon Optics has challenged the competition by pushing the limits of design, style and technical execution. Inspired by the demands of the most elite athletes, Anon Optics design concepts ensure that every Anon product delivers un paralleled performance while giving the skier or rider the ability to make their own style statement. When you purchase a pair of Anon Goggles you can rest assure you are getting a industry leading product that has the performance & style that you’re looking for.
About ASO: At Action Sport Optics we are leaders in sport & lifestyle optics with over 20 years of 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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Smith Mag Lens Technology

12:23 pm, October 6, 2020

Smith Mag Lens Technology is the very latest lens technology from Smith that allows the skier or rider to quickly, easily & securely swap lenses with changing weather conditions.  Many of the high end goggle frames in the Smith collection come with Smith Mag Lens Technology & a bonus lens included so whatever the day throws your way with light & weather conditions you’ll be good to go. Smith Mag Lens Technology is a magnetic lens system that also boasts dual locking system so you have zero chance of a lens popping out with a fall or radical moves! Smith Mag combined with Smith ChromaPop lens tints is a deadly performance duo with the sharpest vision & quickest / securest lens interchange available.
About Smith ChromaPop Lens
Smith Chromapop lenses deliver the super lens of the future with revolutionary technology that puts Smith in a class of its own. Smith Chromapop is engineered to deliver the ultimate in clarity, protection & impact resistance.  When you purchase Smith Chromapop you’re  investing in the best lenses that the industry has to offer with the ultimate in clarity & protection from harmful UVA UVB UVC rays.
Why Are Smith Chromapop Lenses Better?
Smith Chromapop Goggle lenses deliver detail and color beyond normal capabilities by filtering 2 wavelengths of light that cause color confusion to your eyes.  
Which Goggles Come With Smith MAG Lenses?
The following goggle frames, as of winter 20-21 come with Smith Mag Lens Technology & a bonus low light ChromaPop lens included. 4D Mag, I/O Mag XL, I/O Mag, I/O Mag Small, Squad Mag. All of these goggles are stocked by ASO, to learn more please the Smith Homepage on our website.

About Smith Optics: Smith Optics is a leading supplier of the worlds best optics for skiing, snowboarding, and active lifestyle sunglasses. Smith Optics makes great days better, and for over 45 years has been the innovation leader with the single goal of making days on the mountain the best it can be.
About ASO: At Action Sport Optics we are leaders in sport & lifestyle optics with over 20 years of 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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