Spy goggles are made by Spy Optics, a company who have been around for some time. Spy Optics was formed because a group of sportsmen in San Diego were committed to technologically advancing the effectiveness and quality of sunglasses and goggles specifically to be used for extreme sports. Such advancements include ARC Prismatic Polycarbonate and Delta Photochromic lenses. Frames on their sunglasses and goggles also benefit from the Proprietary Scoop venting system as well as their other design and technology patents.

The Spy Soldier range comes in a wide variety of different coloured and hard wearing frames with high definition lenses, so the available choice is certainly a good one. Realistically speaking, I doubt the range would be as large unless the product was good.

Of course the primary purpose of sports goggles is safety for the eyes from snow, dust and debris in addition to protecting them from the suns harmful UV rays. For comfort and protection, Spy Soldier goggles have a triple layer of Isortion face foam and have pivoting strap hinges with adjustable silicone-ribbed straps to help keep your Spy goggles securely in place whatever sport you are participating in.

Along with other ranges of Spy goggles, the Spy Soldier range give 100% UV protection against A, B and C rays which is of course important, however, you should also remember that the colour or darkness of the lens is not related to the level of protection, it is the clear outer coating that filters the rays and not the colour.

Spy also provide Scoop ventilation to help avoid misting and fogging which as you may know can be a big problem, particularly when you are only just learning to ski or snowboard. The 6-base ARC spherical dual lens also has anti-fog protection, plus being scratch resistant.

Many people believe that it is not necessary to buy designer goggles, and they are right. However, as far as is known, all the designer ranges do have the necessary quality required to protect your eyes. It is worth noting that they do need to protect their label and are unlikely to put anything on the market that would jeopardise their name.

Costing around 100, Spy Soldier goggles are certainly not cheap, but if you have heard the old adage, "you get what you pay for", that saying has become popular for a reason - it's true! Dont be deceived into thinking that all goggles are the same, they are not. Therefore, you should make sure you get a good pair as you will only ever get one pair of eyes!

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Ski or snowboarding goggles give extra protection for the eyes while shielding them against harmful UV rays. It is important that you don't just wear sunglasses however good you think they are. In our minds, there is no question that you should have specialist goggles to protect your eyes. When looking for a new pair of ski or snowboarding goggles there are a few things you should consider.

The advantages of goggles over sunglasses are that most goggles have anti-mist venting properties, useful as fogging is a particular problem for beginners rather than experienced skiers as they are less likely to fall. In addition, unless you have wrap-round sunglasses your peripheral vision is greatly improved by goggles. You can still wear goggles if you wear prescription glasses or contacts although it must be noted that your selection of goggles will be a bit more limited if you wear glasses.

When skiing or snowboarding there are particular elements required for goggles. You must decide for yourself whether to get polarised lenses as there are positives and negatives associated with polarisation. Yes, they will reduce glare, but they may also reduce the ability to see icy patches when skiing. The conditions under which you intend to ski or snowboard should determine the colour lens you choose. While a yellow/orange tint will enhance the contrast and make it easier to pick out objects or bumps in the snow, they work best in low to moderate light or in foggy conditions. Bronze chrome or dark green lenses would be best for very bright sunlight as they would be more comfortable to wear, but these would be disadvantageous in poorer lighting conditions. Rose tints are also good in low-light conditions but if you intend to ski in the night, you should choose clear lenses.

Designer ski and snowboarding goggles come in all sizes and at a wide variety of prices (for example, Electric and Oakley goggles can be found from around 70 pounds sterling, or Bloc goggles from a little over 25 and Spy around 80 sterling and above).

Make sure your ski or snowboarding goggles fit snugly and are large enough to protect some of your face as well as your eyes from ice chips that may fly up. They should also be made of a soft flexible material and be held in place by strong wide straps to keep them safely in place. Don't forget to check that your new goggles have 100% UV (A and B) protection and remember that the darkness of the lens tint has nothing to do with how good the UV protection actually is.

Finally, don't forget to buy your ski or snowboarding goggles before you leave for your first trip as you will get a much better deal. Think carefully about when you are likely to use them and the possible light conditions. While regular skiers may tend to have goggles with more than one lens or multiple pairs, to begin with I would probably go for the yellow/orange option for their ability to improve contrast and because they work well in low to moderate lights.

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