What goggle lens is best for flat light?

For low light, or flat light, conditions, you’ll want goggle lenses with a yellow, amber, or light rose base. These lens colors offer the highest VLT, usually ranging from about 35-60\%. This lighter tint allows as much light in as possible and provides you with enhanced contrast throughout those darker days.

What VLT is best for flat light?

The best ski & snowboard goggles for flat light have a VLT ranging from 60-90\%. Other lenses will function better on sunny days with high visibility where it is more about keeping the light out.

How do I choose a pair of ski goggles?

Look for anti-fogging features. Choose goggles with double lenses that discourage condensation from forming when the warm air of your breath makes contact with the cold lens. Anti-fog coating inside the goggles helps, while vents along the sides, top and bottom clear the warm air out of the inside of the goggles.

What color lens is best for flat light skiing?

yellow
Color-wise, flat light ski goggles with yellow, amber or gold lenses are ideal for flat light and snowy days. They are designed to enhance detail, therefore you’ll easily eye bumps and holes in the snow, will help you ski mogul, and spot the rough spots you want to avoid in flat light conditions.

How do I know what size goggles to buy?

1. If card extends beyond the corner of the eye. Size is SMALL. Eyeglasses > Sunglasses >
2. If card roughly touches the corner of the eye. Size is MEDIUM. Eyeglasses > Sunglasses >
3. If card doesn’t reach the corner of the eye. Size is LARGE. Eyeglasses > Sunglasses >

What is flat light conditions?

Flat Light. Flat light is an optical illusion, also known as “sector or partial white out.” It is not as severe as “white out” but the condition causes pilots to lose their depth-of-field and contrast in vision. Flat light conditions are usually accompanied by overcast skies inhibiting any good visual clues.

How do you ski on a flat surface?

Start by standing on flat ground, facing in the direction you wish to travel. Offset your skis to create a ‘V’ shaped angle. Use one of the skis to push off, allowing the other ski to glide along the snow. Your weight will naturally transfer to the gliding ski.