Goggle Lens-Colour Guide:
- Some lens colours that tend to work well as “all-arounders” are green, blue, rose/pink.
- If you’re buying just one pair of goggles to use across many conditions (sunny days, cloudy weather, maybe occasional low light), a medium-tint lens with VLT ~ 30–40% is often the safest bet. That gives a balance of glare protection and enough light for less-bright days.
| Condition / Lighting | Lens Colour / Tint (common) | What to Look For (VLT) |
|---|---|---|
| Bright, sunny, high glare | Black, grey, mirrored lenses (silver, platinum) | Low VLT — usually < 20-25% |
| Mixed sun & clouds / everyday variable conditions | Blue, green, red, rose/pink, medium-tint lenses | Medium VLT — around 20-40% |
| Cloudy, overcast, flat-light, snowy or foggy | Yellow, amber, rose, light gold, light pink/rose tints | Higher VLT — usually 50%+ |
| Night skiing or very dim light | Clear (or near-clear) lenses | Very high VLT — ~80-100% |
Helmet Fit Guide:
Measure Your Head - use a soft tape measure and wrap it around your head about 1 cm above your eyebrows, keeping it level all the way around. Typical ranges (varies by brand): Small: 51–55 cm, Medium: 55–59 cm, Large: 59–63 cm.
A properly fitted helmet should:
✔ Feel snug, not tight. It shouldn’t cause pressure points, but it also shouldn’t wobble.
✔ Stay stable. Shake your head side-to-side and up-and-down — it shouldn’t move independently of your head.
✔ Sit low enough. The front should sit just above your eyebrows, covering your forehead without blocking vision.
✔ Pass the “goggle gap” test. When you try it with goggles, there should be no big gap between helmet and goggles.
✔ Adjust properly. Most helmets have an adjustment dial at the back — tighten it until the helmet feels secure.
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