Sunglasses are a must in BC, where the vast snowy surface is dazzling and the amount of UV rays is high. Especially in the upcoming spring mountain season, how you see on slopes with intense sunlight safe and comfortable skiing . So, let's introduce the special sunglasses that are loved by the '23-24 BC Pro Guides.
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SMITH｜Pursuit
Goggle-like performance with SMITH's unique chroma pop lenses
They are popular for their goggle-like coverage and ease and comfort of wearing, and the side shields now have a magnetic system, making them even easier to use. ChromaPop Glacier photochromic lenses are less sensitive to temperature changes and adapt to match lighting conditions, making ChromaPop an excellent choice for enhancing contrast and color across the entire tint range. Furthermore, the lens change system allows you to change lenses depending on the weather, and the lenses are 5-base flat lenses with a wide field of view, making them suitable for Japanese people. Two types of nose rubber with different thicknesses and a variable nose piece provide a better fit. This season, it has been updated to three colors.
◆ Official HP / https://smithjapan.co.jp/
Reviewer
Tatsuta Asahi |
Rhythm Works The ChromaPop photochromic lens, which changes color even in low-temperature environments, is very nice. The nose guard that protects your nose from sunburn and storms at high altitudes and the removable side shields are also very good. Comes with 2 sets of lenses.
TALEX｜Overglass clip type
Convenient to wear over your own glasses!
One-touch switching to clip-on
SUNSKI | Couloir Black Forest
An attractive feature that cannot be overlooked is that replacement lenses are affordable.
SUNSKI is an eco-friendly sunglasses brand born in San Francisco that always manufactures products with consideration for the environment. In fact, it is handled by Goldwin, a famous clothing manufacturer. "Couloir" is a model of the Alpine series and has a bold rectangular style. In addition to its unique form, it is also attractively priced, coming in at a very reasonable price of 12,100 yen (official website).
Equipped with a magnetically removable side shield and a rubber nose pad, it is a piece that can be actively moved. Large lenses protect your eyes. The Alpine series comes with a special zippered case. The visible light transmittance of the lens is 11%, and the lens color of "Black Forest" is black with a green base.
◆Official website/ https://www.goldwin.co.jp/store/brand/sunski/
Reviewer
Makoto Kuroda | Kuroda Mountain Guide Office
Sunglasses are a consumable item that gets damaged by branches or when wiped. I'm glad that interchangeable lenses are available at low prices and in good condition. It prevents light from coming in from the sides, so you can feel safe even at high places where UV rays are strong or in spring mountains.
SWNAS｜LION SIN ULTRA LENS
All-round sports model with a sturdy fit due to high frame rigidity
The wrap-around frame design provides a fitting that won't tighten and won't slip off easily. Equipped with a polarized ultra lens that enhances contrast and provides good visibility even on snow. Lenses can be easily replaced by opening and closing the parts on the side of the frame. Since it is locked when worn, it is resistant to violent movements and shocks. By bending the temple ends inward, you can make fine adjustments to match the shape of your head, ensuring a secure fit. There are a wide variety of spare lenses sold separately, including dimming, polarized, polarized ULTRA, mirror, and clear lenses.
◆Official website/ https://swans.co.jp/
Reviewer
Mamoru Takahashi |
the Power Zone Hakuba goggles, they fit my face. Since he has poor eyesight, he chose lenses that were neither too dark nor too bright.
UVEX｜mtn perform
The wide field of view and moderate lens color make it easy to see in any weather.
UVEX is a particularly popular brand among alpine racers, and its high performance is guaranteed. A highly functional shield style that combines smart and sharp design with sporty functionality. Filter category 3 with light transmission of 9-18% significantly reduces solar radiation, and uvex supravision® anti-fog coating ensures fog-free visibility in all weather conditions. What's more, the adjustable soft nose pads and pressure-free temple ends ensure a perfect fit and comfort. 100% UVA, UVB, UVC protection.
◆ Official HP / http://www.uvex-sports.jp/uvex/index/
Reviewer: Daichi
Terui
| I really like the uvex sunglasses, which offer a wide field of vision without distortion. And it's lightweight and doesn't slip easily. This mtn perform has a single-lens lens with a wide field of view, and the lens color is not too dark, making it easy to see in any weather. The nose and temples can be adjusted in various ways, so the fit is good, and I highly recommend it.
POC | REQUIRE
High versatility from snowy mountains to the city is also attractive, realizing clear visibility anywhere
An all-round model that is popular for its classic frame design, uses high-performance materials and parts, and is lightweight yet flexible and durable. A lightweight Grilamid frame with in-molded hinges and a hydrophilic rubber nose pad that won't slip even when wet provide a comfortable fit.
The lens is equipped with a clarity lens that exhibits even better optical performance than conventional nylon lenses, providing clear vision in all situations, from snowy mountains to everyday life. We also have a POLARIZED model with polarized lenses that cut diffused reflection and reduce glare. There is a wide variety of fun colors such as unique pale tone frame colors.
◆ Official HP / https://www.full-marks.com/poc/
Reviewer Tomohiro
Shagawa |
COLOR SPORT CLUB With a design that matches any occasion and a supple stiffness, it fits comfortably on your face. The supple material will withstand even a little rough use.
OAKLEY｜Latch (Low Bridge Fit)
Super convenient and fashionable with a clip that can be hung around the neck!
"Latch" was born from a design born in collaboration with the skateboarding world.
"Latch" means a latch to hook. The name comes from the revolutionary piece latch that can be clipped onto a T-shirt. Being able to hang sunglasses around your neck not only looks fashionable, but is also very convenient when actually using it in the mountains. When you want to take off your sunglasses for a while on a hike, just putting them on your head will cause them to fall off and be unreliable. Latch can be fixed firmly. The frame material is a lightweight O Matter™ frame. The square O metal icon accent is also cool, and the round lens curve creates a unique atmosphere. The lens is equipped with OAKLEY's proud lens technology Prizm-prism ™ lens. By emphasizing color and contrast, it becomes easier to see the boundaries of the surrounding environment, realizing a clear view of even the smallest details. In addition, polarized lenses and Iridium-Iridium® lenses can be installed as options. It is also possible to install genuine Oakley prescription lenses. The round lens curve creates a unique atmosphere.
"Low Bridge Fit" is a type of Asian fit. The shape of the lenses, the angle of the frame, and the nosepiece fit well even on noses with a low profile. I'm sure many Japanese people are happy about this. A wide variety of colors are also available.
◆ Official HP / https://www.oakley.com/ja-jp/product/W0OO9349
Reviewer Riki
Nakajima |
RIKI JAPOW GUIDEIt is extremely lightweight and has a simple construction, so it does not take up much volume when folded. Since it can fit into even the smallest gap, it is always kept hidden no matter where it is or what it is used for.
SWEET PROTECTION｜Tachi
High-performance multi-use model equipped with RIG® lenses
Sunglasses equipped with RIG® lenses using unique lens technology. The square style frame is fashionable and fits well, from outdoor activities to city use. RIG® lenses are an innovative technology that provides superior contrast to minimize color distortion and reduce eye strain. The toric spherical lens has a thickness of 2.2 mm with excellent impact resistance, and is characterized by high visibility while minimizing color distortion. The frame is made of lightweight and highly durable material, has a shape that minimizes the intrusion of wind and rain, and has a comfortable fit.
◆Official website/ https://sputnikshop.jp/
Reviewer:
Toyokazu Nakano |
Infield The basic design fits well and is stress-free to wear. It's also nice to be able to choose the color that suits your situation from a wide variety of lens colors.
OUTLAND｜BAATARA
Sunglasses that shine with Yamamoto Kogaku's technology, which has a thorough knowledge of the Japanese face.
OUTLAND is a sunglasses brand produced by Yamamoto Kogaku, a long-established Japanese eyewear manufacturer with over 100 years of tradition. Also familiar with SWANS ski goggles and DICE snowboard goggles. Sunglasses produced by Yamamoto Kogaku, who knows the Japanese head inside out, naturally make use of the high technology cultivated through the development of goggles, and the lenses are also equipped with the same technology as goggles, such as "ULTRA lenses" and "PHOTOCHROMIC". Many are installed.
One of the models that is widely used is the BAATARA, as professional guides active in the backcountry have a high level of trust in Yamamoto Kogaku's technical capabilities.
It is packed with functions that are useful depending on the situation. The nose pads fit according to the height of the nose, and the temple arms can be bent and extended to fit the head. The removable side hood shuts out light, wind, dust, etc. from the sides. A leash cord that can be attached to the temple end makes it convenient to hang from your neck. You don't have to worry about losing it. It also comes with an original case with a strap.
OL-108 / DMSM
OL-108 / DMSM is equipped with a function "PHOTOCHROMIC" that changes color (dimming) according to changes in the environment. The visible light transmittance is 47% ⇔ 17%, and it is possible to respond to changes in weather on snowy mountains. New color for the 2022 model.
LENS: SILVER MIRROR + PHOTOCHROMIC
Visible light transmittance: 47%⇔17%
OL-107/GRY
OL-107/GRY is equipped with Yamamoto Kogaku's proprietary lens technology, "ULTRA LENS", a polarized lens that is effective against bad weather such as snow and rain. By emphasizing a specific color gamut according to the purpose and use, the object can be seen clearly and visibility is improved, so it is very useful in the backcountry.
LENS: ULTRA ICE BLUE + MULTI COAT (POLARIZED)
Visible light transmittance: 29%
◆ Official HP / www.outland1995.jp
Reviewer
Ryuta Furuichi |
Mountain Guide Coyote The polarized lenses prevent diffuse reflection from the snow surface, making it very easy to see. It also comes with a removable SIDE HOOD, which blocks diffused reflections from the snow, wind, and dust, making it perfect for spring skiing. These sunglasses are made by a Japanese manufacturer, so they fit my face perfectly. These are reliable sunglasses.
POC｜KNOW
It doesn't bother me at all even if I use it for a long time.
A highly fashionable design that will suit any occasion or style. Although it looks very light, the frame is made of durable Grilamid. The nose part is made of hydrophilic rubber to maintain grip, so it won't slip even if it gets wet during water sports. All frame colors come standard with Clarity lenses, developed jointly with CARL ZEISS, which enhance contrast and provide excellent optical performance. You can get clear vision without distortion. There is also a POLARIZED model with polarized lenses that cuts diffused reflection and suppresses glare.
◆ Official HP / https://www.full-marks.com/poc/
Reviewer
Kenichi Minegishi | KinTouN Backcountry Guide
I have been using it for many years as it has a design that can be used casually in the outdoor field or around town. They're lightweight and the lenses block out just the right amount of light, so I often forget that I'm wearing sunglasses because they look so natural. I recommend it because it doesn't bother you at all even if you use it for a long time!