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SnoZone Endless Slope Winter Accessory Check List!

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Sunglasses/goggles: Protect your eyes with  100% UV protection; 

 

 

Goggles

Yellow lens- Low light overcast days (flat light): brightening the landscape

 

Dark lens for Sunny days

  Polarized lens feature. A polarized lens provides clearer view of the terrain by reducing glare
  Some people prefer Mirrored lens feature so as to hide their eyes.  Typically silver or gold.
  Double lens or air-lock for anti fogging

 

Style/coordination is important consideration these days

  Interchangeable lens

 

Try on goggles for fit make sure foam fits face.

  Comfortable fit on face between the frame and the wearer's face
  Foam padding should be ultra-soft seal with skin and hypoallergenic

 

Easily adjustable straps

 

Ample Venting

 

Good Peripheral vision

 

Strap fit

 

Some goggles are made to fit over glasses. Openings in the foam for eyeglass earpieces

 

If competing: Nose bridge guard (extra protection from dodging slalom gates)

 

 

Lens

Needed for Changing weather and sun conditions (variable lighting)

 

Look for Distortion free

 

Look for Visual clarity

 

Want true color perception (true color)

 

Should lack of any point of distractions on lens or goggle

 

Look for anti-fog lens, No-fog coating on inside

 

Should be scratch resistant

 

Should be Flexible

 

Some want Phototropic-coated (darken with brighter light) feature

 

 High impact lens such as polycarbonate lens

Hint: blot the lens with lens cloth, not rub otherwise it can rub off the interior anti-fog coating

Hint: don't change chilled lens; they may crack

 

 

Socks

Wool and silk in the high moisture toe and heel zones

 

Smooth snug fit

 

No pressure points.  A flat stitch is important at all seems.

 

No bunching at toes and heels

 

Strength and resiliency that cushions

 

Soft padding on the shin area

 

Hold shape

 

No itch

 

No shrink

 

Ball-of-foot shear zone reduces sock-to-footbed abrasion.

 

Soft feel of cotton but not the cold factor of cotton

 

 

 

Gloves

Most important is Fit and Comfort

 

Match your need:  Warm days/Cold Days

 

Consider Insulation type: crushing or matting loses insulation effectiveness.

 

Down or Primaloft (synthetic) for very cold temps.

 

Some like a Pocket for heater-pack

 

Nice to have Heat-regulating system  (cools hands if too hot)

 

Want good finger movements and dexterity

 

Glove flex with making of fist

 

Want "No constriction"

 

Want Protection from abrasion and weather

 

Consider the type of Fabric material

 

   Leather vs synthetic

 

     Soft leather for minimum break-in time

 

     Leather at the palms

 

     Leather at extended covering to two fingers for  enhanced pole grip

 

       Nylon denier can give clue to quality.

 

Does it have water breathable membrane

 

Soft Brushed polyester lining which acts as a wicking agent

 

Micro fiber linings wick moisture away from skin and they're softer than basic polyesters and feel more comfortable

 

Gore-tex is an insulation and water-proof/breathable inserts.

 

Treatment (water-resistant)

 

Scotch guard -treated to increase water and soiling resistance

 

Check for Durability (pull on it)

 

Make sure good Stitching especially at finger and tips

 

Reinforce stitching at key areas

 

Seam-saver and overstitching of leather over the back of the thumb for extra strength.

 

Convenience of putting on (zipper or Velcro wrist cuffs)

 

Pre-curved finger box to reduce fatigue

 

 

Mittens

For people with perpetually cold hands

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