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BLOC Chameleon (Category 4)
£44.95 -
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BLOC Delta (White)
£34.95£19.95 -
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BLOC Phoenix (Red mirror)
£39.95£14.95 -
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BLOC Storm (White)
£34.95£19.95 -
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Bollé Chronoshield – Phantom Brown Red – Photochromic
£214.95£174.95 -
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Bollé Chronoshield – Phantom Clear Green – Photochromic
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Bollé Rush+ (CSP)
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Bollé Rush+ (Twilight)
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Bollé Rush+ Combination (Grey)
£34.95 -
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CEBE Jorasses Large (Black-Blue) Photochromic (Cat. 2-4)
£99.95£79.95 -
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CEBE Jorasses Large (Black-Red) Category 4
£89.95£69.95 -
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CEBE Jorasses Large (Dark Grey)
£54.95£39.95 -
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CEBE Jorasses Large (Petrol-Lime) Category 4
£89.95£69.95 -
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CEBE Jorasses Medium (Black) Photochromic (Cat. 2-4)
£94.95£74.95 -
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CEBE Jorasses Medium (Grey-Lime) Category 4
£84.95£64.95 -
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CEBE Jorasses Medium (Petrol-Orange) Category 4
£84.95£64.95 -
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CEBE Proguide (Black-Blue) Category 4
£99.95£79.95 -
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CEBE Proguide (Black-Red) Category 4
£99.95£79.95 -
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CEBE Proguide (White-Black) Photochromic (Cat. 2-4)
£109.95£89.95 -
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CEBE Summit (Black-Blue) Category 4
£99.95£79.95 -
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CEBE Summit (Black-Lime) Photochromic (Cat. 2-4)
£109.95£89.95 -
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CEBE Summit (Black-Red) Category 4
£99.95£79.95 -
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CEBE Summit (Black-Silver) Category 4
£99.95£79.95 -
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CEBE Upshift (Black-Lime)
£99.95£59.95 -
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CEBE Upshift (Grey-Orange) Photochromic
£109.95£69.95 -
Eagle Eyes Ace
£59.95 -
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Eagle Eyes Hydro (Silver)
£59.95£49.95 -
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Eagle Eyes Nano 515 (Orange)
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Evolution Bermuda (Black)
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Evolution Bermuda (Translucent Grey)
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Evolution Deuce (Blue Mirror) Small Fit
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Evolution Elan (Circles) Category 4 – Combination Sunglass & Goggle
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Evolution Elan (Graffiti) Combination Sunglass & Goggle
£19.95 -
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Evolution Freestyle (Grey) Floating Frame
£24.95£19.95 -
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Evolution Freestyle (Revo) Floating Frame
£24.95£19.95 -
Evolution K2 (Category 4)
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Evolution Maine
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Evolution Mistral (Grey) Category 4
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Evolution Mistral (Revo)
£19.95 -
Evolution Mountain
£16.95 -
Evolution Mountain (Category 4)
£19.95 -
Evolution Peniche (Blue Revo) Floating Frame
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Evolution Peniche (Grey) Floating Frame
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Evolution Portofino (Blue Revo)
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Evolution Rockport (Grey)
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Evolution Strike (Category 4)
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Evolution Traverse (Black)
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Evolution Traverse (Tortoise)
£19.95 -
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Evolution Tyrol – Combination Sunglass & Goggle (2 Lens Set)
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Evolution Zero (Grey)
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Evolution Zero (Revo)
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Eyelevel Flyer (Yellow)
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Eyelevel Rapide (White)
£12.95 -
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Eyelevel Sprinter II (Yellow)
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Eyelevel Stingray (Blue Revo)
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Eyelevel Stingray (Red Revo)
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Floats F4306 (Blue mirror)
£29.95£24.95 -
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Floats F4334 (Clear-Green)
£29.95£19.95 -
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Floats F4347 (Black)
£29.95£24.95 -
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INVU A2901C (Polarised 2 Lens Set)
£59.95£49.95 -
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INVU A2902A (2 Lens Polarised Set)
£59.95£49.95 -
INVU A2907B
£39.95 -
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Oakley Clifden – Prizm Deep Water Polarised
£199.95£139.95 -
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Oakley Clifden – Prizm Snow Black – Category 4
£159.95£129.95 -
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Oakley Clifden – Prizm Tungsten Polarised
£189.95£139.95 -
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Oakley EVZero Blades – Prizm Sapphire
£139.95£99.95 -
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Oakley EVZero Path – Photochromic
£169.95£139.95 -
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Oakley Flak 2.0 XL – Prizm Field
£139.95£99.95 -
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Oakley Flight Jacket – Prizm Road Jade
£179.95£99.95 -
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Oakley Jawbreaker – Prizm Low Light
£159.95£129.95 -
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Oakley Jawbreaker – White – Prizm Road
£169.95£134.95 -
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Oakley Radar EV Advancer – Photochromic
£189.95£129.95 -
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Oakley Radar EV Advancer – Prizm Road
£169.95£119.95 -
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Oakley Radar EV Path – Photochromic
£189.95£139.95 -
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Oakley Radar EV Path – Prizm Road
£159.95£119.95 -
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Oakley Radar EV Path – Prizm Sapphire
£159.95£119.95 -
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Sea-River 772 (Yellow-Amber)
£24.95£9.95 -
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Sea-River 773 (Photochromic)
£39.95£29.95 -
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Sea-River 787 (Yellow-Amber)
£29.95£14.95 -
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Sea-River Bar (Yellow-Amber)
£24.95£14.95 -
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Sea-River Epaulard (Grey) Photochromic
£39.95£29.95 -
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Stone ST191
£35.00£19.95 -
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Stone ST201
£35.00£19.95 -
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Sunwise Parade (Black)
£64.95£49.95 -
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Sunwise Parade (White)
£64.95£49.95 -
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Sunwise Trafalgar (White)
£29.95£9.95 -
Tifosi Amok (Crystal Smoke) Photochromic
£69.95 -
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Tifosi Intense (Matte White) 3 Lens Interchangeable Set
£44.95£39.95 -
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Tifosi Slice (Matte White) 3 Lens Interchangeable Set
£69.95£59.95 -
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Tifosi Swank (Frost)
£29.95£19.95 -
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Tifosi Veloce (Matte Black) Photochromic Bifocul (+1.5 Magnifier)
£74.95£64.95 -
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Tifosi Vero (Carbon) Photochromic
£69.95£59.95 -
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Tifosi Vero (Race Pink) 3 Lens Interchangeable Set
£64.95£49.95 -
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Tifosi Vero (Skycloud) 3 Lens Interchangeable Set
£69.95£49.95 -
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UVEX Sportstyle 219 (Green)
£29.95£12.95
For anyone going skiing, snowboarding or even hiking at high altitude it’s essential to wear good quality sunglasses or goggles because on mountains the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays are easily underestimated; with a high risk of sunburn and ultimately skin cancer (including cancer of the eyelids) and eye cataracts. Because mountain air is cool, it gives a false sense of security about the sunlight. But the higher the altitude, the greater the ultraviolet radiation (UVR), because there is less atmosphere to screen out harmful rays. Research has shown that eyes receive up to 2.5 times more UVR on mountains than at sea level. Even when the eyes are turned away from the sun, they can still get over 85 per cent more UVR on snow. This can cause conditions such as snow blindness, which can lead to inflammation and cataracts.
As the eye cannot see UVR, good quality goggles and sunglasses have an important function in blocking UVR. Wearing cheap eyewear with no UV filters poses an even greater danger than wearing none at all because the pupils will dilate allowing more harmful rays into the eye. So always ensure the goggles or sunglasses you buy are UV400 rated providing the maximum protection from harmful UVR and are CE marked. It’s also worth noting that the lens colour and tint has nothing to do with the UV protection as the UV filter applied to lenses is actually clear. So lighter coloured lenses can still be UV400 rated.
Goggles or sunglasses?
20 years ago most skiers wore sunglasses and only a minority wore goggles but the huge growth of snowboarding coupled with greater awareness of the risk of head damage has meant the reverse is now true – there are more goggle than sunglass wearers. By necessity helmets are worn by all snow boarders and more progressive, accomplished skiers tackling challenging snow runs and going off-piste. And helmets and goggles go together.
But skiers that are not intending to tackle black runs all day and are content with more “sedate” skiing can quite happily get by with good quality sunglasses. But even at moderate speed cold wind can cause the eyes to water so it’s worth looking out for full frame (not half frame) models with a “full wrap” (wrap-around) fit that will keep out wind (and sun glare).
Lens tints & colours
This can be very confusing but the following is a general guide applying to goggles and sunglasses. At very high altitude (above 2000 metres) glare can be intense so it’s worth ensuring you have Category 4 grey or brown dark lenses (we have several Category 4 models – see Search By Category).
At lower levels it really depends on the conditions: in bright sunny conditions with clear skies grey or brown (Category 3) lenses are good and polarised lenses will also help as they minimise the glare that reflects off the piste surface.
In cloudy, dull and overcast conditions and when there is “flat light”; amber, orange, rose & yellow-amber will be preferable. Some models of goggles and sunglasses have interchangeable lenses that will typically include a dark lens and light lens to cope with all conditions.
Mirror coatings to lenses are also worth considering as they further limit light exposure that could cause photokeratitis (snow blindness) on bright, sunny days.