INTEGRATED UV PROTECTION
When skiing and snowboarding, our eyes need the best possible protection. When it comes to sun protection, though, many sportspeople are still less cautious than they should be. On a mountain, UV exposure is many times greater than it is in the valley. Strong sunlight and severe glare from snow and ice intensify the strain on our eyes. Even if the light may seem ‘flat’ in the afternoons and in misty conditions, UV exposure will still exceed lowland values – even in the height of summer.
High UV levels cannot be seen with the naked eye: since we tend to associate UV with strong glare, we do not wear sunglasses or suitable sports goggles often enough. In the long term, this can cause serious damage to our eyes. Since the retina is highly sensitive to UV light, repeated exposure to excessively intensive UV is dangerous. When skiing, therefore, it is essential to keep the eyes protected with appropriate sunglasses, sports sunglasses or ski goggles, regardless of the level of glare. In SK-X goggles, UV protection is pre-integrated.