See Better, Ski Better: the State of Goggle Lens Tech (Ep.344)

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If you think all goggles are the same, well, think again. At our Blister Summit 2025, I spoke with Steven Kennedy (Giro), Ted Ligety (Shred Optics), Stefan Stahl (Glade Optics), and Gabriel Lobbi (Provuu) about some different approaches — and solutions — to the problem of seeing well on snow.

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TOPICS & TIMES:
Introductions (4:15)
Different Approaches to the Problem (7:00)
Photochromic & VLT (11:34)
High-Contrast Lenses (17:08)
Lens Shapes (19:53)
Goggles & Helmet Fit (24:11)
Flat-Light Optimization (28:48)
What’s the Best Question I Haven’t Asked? (32:05)
Audience Questions (33:45)
Goggle Care (40:58)
Materials (42:11)
Shield Helmets & Corrective Lenses (50:27)
Fogging (53:23)

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2 comments on “See Better, Ski Better: the State of Goggle Lens Tech (Ep.344)”

  1. I’m a 100 day + skier at mt Bachelor. Low light is my number one concern, and you addressed that. I wish someone in the audience had brought up the issue of frozen rime on the outside of the lenses and what technology could mitigate that.

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