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Photochromic Ski Goggles Lenses: Are They Worth the Hype?
Photochromic lenses, also referred to as “transition” lenses, automatically adjust their tint based on light conditions. When exposed to UV rays, tiny molecules inside photochromic lenses change structure, darken, and absorb more light. In practice, this means that if you go out skiing or snowboarding on a sunny day, the goggles will automatically start darkening, and the opposite on cloudy or stormy days when you want more light to enter.
A PSA from Better Trail
VLT Matters
As you’re shopping for ski goggles, you’ll see that most models are available with a wide range of lens options, most of which vary in terms of VLT (visible light transmission). VLT is a measure of how much light gets through the goggle lens: A lower number (less than 20%) is great for bright and sunny days, while a higher number (40-70%) is best in cloudy and stormy weather. For a single-lens solution, a lot of folks land in the middle at roughly 20-40%.