Ski goggles guide
See every line: pick the right lens for the light and a frame that fits your helmet.
Quick answer
Choose the lens for the light: S1 for snowfall and flat light, S2 for changing weather, S3 for sunny days. For one goggle that does it all, pick S2 or a photochromic lens, and check it sits flush with your helmet.
Lens categories
| Category | Light let through | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| S0 | 80–100 % | Night skiing, very dark days |
| S1 | 43–80 % | Snowfall, fog and flat light |
| S2 | 18–43 % | Changing weather, the best one-goggle choice |
| S3 | 8–18 % | Sunny days |
| S4 | 3–8 % | Glaciers and high altitude in strong sun (not for driving) |
Photochromic and interchangeable lenses
Photochromic lenses darken in sun and lighten in flat light. Interchangeable lenses let you swap a sunny-day lens for a low-light lens in seconds.
Lens colour and contrast
Rose, amber and yellow tints add contrast in flat light; grey and dark mirror lenses reduce glare in bright sun.
Fit with your helmet and glasses
The goggle should sit flush with the helmet brim without a gap on your forehead. Glasses wearers need an OTG (over-the-glasses) frame.
Stop fogging
- Don't wipe the inside of a wet lens: let it dry
- Keep vents clear of snow
- Don't push goggles up onto a sweaty forehead