Eyewear Talk

Winter is here and it’s time for fun in the snow. When buying ski goggles for you ski trip or snowboarding look for lenses in the vermillion color. Yes, real adventures wear Pink!

Why is Vermillion the number one choice for skiers? Why choose a vermillion lenses instead of the more common grey types on the market? The Vermillion lenses actually enhance contrast, increasing depth perception by filtering haze and reducing glare, making them a perfect choice for snow activities.  So don’t delay, get your goggles today!

We all know that winter is here. We already had snow and freezing weather and it is only the second week of December. It is a great time to get all of your winter gear ready for skiing, snow boarding, traveling and etc. I am sure that each and every one of us needs at least on pair of ski goggles. That is of course if you are a skier.

To tell you the truth I can not wait to open up the ski season this year. I have bought new goggles for myself few weeks ago and I really want to try them. They are Bolle Simmer Ski goggles form the new Bolle goggle collection this year. I have had Bolle goggles before and I love them for not fogging up when I am skiing down the hill. Also, great goggles are Spy Optic goggles.

It is a great time to start you shopping and even get it on time for Christmas!

You have a great opportunity to buy some bold ski goggles at unbelievable price now. The skiing season is almost over in most states and all stores are selling out the ski gear they have left. Great deals are on. Next fall the prices will go back up!

OpticsPlanet has all snow goggles and prescription ski goggles on sale now with a fast and free shipping. Don’t miss your chance to grab a nice pair of ski goggles at a half price!

Ski season is here. Ready? Don’t forget to grab your snow gear and let’s rock it!

Ski Goggles - Ski Goggles will protect your eyes from wind and debris. In addition, the lenses will cut glare and haze coming from the shiny snow surface, and block harmful UV rays. I would recommend double lenses as they provide a thermal barrier that prevents the lenses from fogging.

Top three best-selling ski goggles:

Bolle Ski Goggles

Spy Ski Goggles

Julbo Ski Goggles

Ski Sunglasses - For those who do not like mask-type-of-eyewear, eyewear manufactures introduced ski sunglasses. Some models come in a package with an elastic strap that can be attached to the sunglass temples. Wearing the sunglasses with a strap, you can be sure that the sunglasses will stay on your face and do not fall off while you enjoy skiing. I would also recommend you to get sunglasses with a foam seal or a gasket. It will provide you with comfort and an additional protection from the wind.

Top three best-selling ski sunglasses:

Bolle Traverse Ski Sunglasses

Bolle Winshear Ski Sunglasses

Julbo Explorer Ski Sunglasses

Ski Prescription Goggles - Prescription wearers can customize their goggles with prescription Rx adapters that fit inside the goggles behind the lenses. I personally own Bolle Prescription Goggles with their featured Rx adapter. It is very easy to snap in. I also did not have to order the expensive Rx lenses for the adapter. Cheapest CR-39 worked perfectly because I already had all the important features in the goggle lenses.

Top three best-selling prescription ski goggles:

Bolle Ski Prescription Goggles

Wiley X Prescription Ski Goggles

Bobster Prescription Ski Goggles

Ski Prescription Sunglasses - You can save some money and buy a good pair of sunglasses that you can wear while skiing. When the snow season is over, you can use the same eyewear as a regular pair of prescription sunglasses. Choose plastic frame vs. metal, as plastic is more durable. Also make sure the prescription sunglasses feature polycarbonate lenses and a foam gasket (if it is removable - even better).

Top three best-selling prescription ski goggles:

Bolle Traverse Prescription Ski Goggles

Spy Curtis Prescription Ski Sunglasses

Body Specs BSG Prescription Ski Sunglasses

Still looking for holiday gifts? Do not worry! OpticsPlanet solves this problem for you :-). It might be even better that you did not purchase a gift earlier, a week before Christmas is the time when you get best deals on everything! We have a great collection of eyewear (and not only eyewear ;-)) products in our physical US Illinois-based stock, that are ready to be shipped right away! Just browse our web site for the best sunglasses always in stock. The selection is too wide, don’t know what to choose? No worries! We have prepared unique gift guides that will help you to choose the right thing for the right person .

Here are some great eyewear gift ideas:

Gifts for Skiers - Ski goggles is a perfect gift for ski enthusiasts. Spy Optic Bias Goggles is a great gift for women and Bolle Shark is a nice present for men. Bolle and Spy Optic make high quality ski goggles that feature no fog lenses and perfect fit.

Gifts for Fishermen - polarized sunglasses are recommended for any activity around water. Bolle Beta 10322 is premium polarized sunwear. Polarization filter fights the glare coming from any shiny surface and prevents eye fatigue. Wearing polarized sunglasses you will even be able to see fish under the water

Gifts for Ladies - Anne Klein AK3104 Sunglasses. Anne Klein manufacturers high-end designer clothing and fashion accessories. Sunglasses are one of them. Enjoy the chic and style of the classic designer eyewear.

Gifts for Military - ESS Vehicle Ops Goggles model ESS01BKMC. These tactical goggles were selected as the winning goggles in the US Army’s Combat Eye Protection (CEP) Solicitation. They feature Black frame and 2 interchangeable high-impact lenses: Clear & Smoke Gray. The goggles are designed for warfighters exposed to harsh environments as they provide an ultimate barrier against airborne debris while traveling at high speeds.

For more gift ideas including not only sunglasses, goggles, prescription sunglasses and eyeglasses, but also GPS systems, binoculars, telescopes, rangefinders, flashlights and even (!) massagers, check out our Gift Guides.

Happy Holidays!

This season’s Ski Goggles and Snowboard Goggles from Bolle and Spy Optic offer professional-level performance in optics and frame ventilation. An advancement that I appreciate is how well the new Ski Goggles fit and how comfortable they are. However, there are days when goggles are more than necessary and a good pair of Sunglasses will do the job.

A durable plastic frame and shatter-resistant polycarbonate lenses are the best choices for safe Sunglasses for sports. The plastics come in a variety of colors so you should be able to find something to go with your outfit.

Choosing lens color can be tricky.

Pink and yellow lens are recommended for overcast days because the colors provide a brighter view and enhanced contrast to bring out the contours of the slope. However, for bright days you need a darker lens. You should also consider light conditions changing throughout the day and changes as you go in and out of the ski house.

Related to lens color is polarization. Polarized Lens are great for minimizing glare off flat surfaces like snow. However, polarized lens naturally have a darkening effect so they might not be right in overcast or after early evening.

To block wind like a goggle, consider a “wrap-around” frame style which fits closer to your face and has lens that extend back on the sides. Many people appreciate the way wrap-arounds block light from the side.

Bolle excels in Sunglasses for sports. The Bolle Parole and Bolle Vigilante sunglasses offer plastic frames and polycarbonate lenses for safety. The lens are interchangeable and are easily swapped as light changes. Parole Replacement Lens and Vigilante Replacement Lens are available in a range of colors. The two glasses are similar in style but the Vigilante has a slightly larger design. An Rx Adaptor is available for prescription wearers.

Body Specs has a great deal on a flexible package that offers the best of goggles and sunglasses. The Body Specs BSG comes with a pair of clear lens and a pair of yellow, a removable foam gasket around the lenses that seals out wind and snow, and they can be used as goggles with a strap or as sunglasses with temples. The frame is plastic and the lens are polycarbonate. The BSG lens are polarized to control harsh glare and provide a sharp view. The Body Specs BSG-2 is the same package except in a size that fits a small face. The BSG-2 with Photochromic Lens have lens that become darker or lighter according to conditions.

Like Body Specs, Wiley-X offers styles that mix goggle and sunglass features. The Wileys have a foam gasket to keep out wind, and there are models that convert between a goggle strap or temples. Wiley X sunglasses are popular with the military, emergency services and motorcycle riders for durability and safety, so they make excellent sports sunglasses. Models that feature interchangeable lens include the Wiley-X SG-1, the Wiley-X JP-1 and the Wiley-X XL-1.

More powder to ya’!

It’s beginning to look a lot like ski season. Yesss!

A customer said she was buying ski goggles as a Christmas present for her husband to replace a pair he’s had since 8th grade. She said the old pair, literally, disintegrated.

If you can trace your goggles back to when Jean-Claude Killy swept the slalom, giant slalom and downhill in the 1968 Olympics, it’s probably a good time to treat yourself to a new pair.

OpticsPlanet is ready get you seeing and looking great on the slopes with trail-blazing deals on this season’s best Ski and Snowboard Goggles from Bolle Ski Goggles and Spy Optic Goggles.

Both brands offer similar features in lens technology which include anti-fogging, scratch-resistance and 100% UV protection. Each brand makes available a comprehensive range of replacement lenses in colors that cover all light conditions.

Both brands excel in frame designs with advanced ventilation features.

Spy Optic has a lot of experience making goggles for motorcycle racing and Spy Optic Goggles use an advanced foam that controls moisture against your face. However, Bolle Ski Goggles also use the latest foam and it feels like you’re not wearing goggles at all.

Both brands offer small-sized goggles designed especially for children and adults with smaller faces. See the Bolle Boost Kids Goggles and the Spy Optic Comet that are smaller in size and big on features!

Women should see the Spy Optic Bias for a goggle designed especially to fit them.

Bolle has the lead in ski goggles for people who wear prescription glasses. There are two excellent choices for Rx wearers: over-the glasses (OTG) and the Bolle Goggle Rx Adapter.

The OTG provide ample room in the frame to comfortably wear glasses without making the goggles bulky. See the Bolle X9 and Boost Goggle for great OTGs.

The Bolle Prescription Adapter For Goggles is available for a number of the Bolle Ski Goggles models. It snaps easily and securely on the inside and is large enough to provide a wide peripheral view. See the Bolle Goggle Rx Adapter Installation Guide. Our Rx lens are prepared by an authorized Bolle lab to Bolle specifications. A Blank Bolle Rx Goggle Adapter is also available for your own optician to prepare your lens.

Along with improved technology, the new goggles are much more stylish than the ones we wore when our boots had laces. When I “apres ski”, people see my colorful band and designer logo and just assume I know how to ski, and then they ask for my autograph.