PivLock V90 glasses make skiing and snowboarding more comfortable

December 4, 2009

For avid skiers and snowboarders, finding the correct eyewear can be difficult. Sunglasses with polarized lenses often provide the crispest view of the mountain side, but goggles protect more of your face, reduce exposure to icy winds and stay on more securely.

Now athletes don't have to choose between comfort and vision. N3L's new goggles, the PivLock V90, are large, wraparound sunglasses that completely cover the eye are and have hinging arms. They are designed to fit securely which will make them more likely to stay on during tumbles, according to smithoptics.com.

Another awesome feature of the glasses is that each pair comes with four interchangeable lenses – black, bronze, gunmetal and platinum, the news source reports. This allows the wearer to choose the lens that is optimal for specific conditions. For example, it might be easier to see on a cloudy day while wearing the brown lenses.

Athletes will benefit from more durable eyewear, but the American Optometric Association recommends that all Americans wear sunglasses with UV protection whenever they're heading outside. According to experts, shielding your eyes from the harmful rays can reduce your chances of developing glaucoma, cataracts or age-related macular degeneration later in life.