If your idea of fun is barreling down a snow covered mountain you know that good vision isn’t an option. At high speed, even the slightest mogul can spell disaster if you don’t see it and with all the glare from snow and ice, seeing can be difficult even on cloudy days because snow and ice create some of the highest glare conditions you can face. The best way to eliminate glare is by wearing good quality polarized sunglasses and there are actually three reasons why you should wear them.

Eye Protection
You know how blinding snow can be on a sunny day but even on a cloudy day your eyes get exposed to a lot of ultraviolet light. It gets worse as you go up. Over time, these rays can cause considerable damage to your eyes- including cataracts and even cancer. You know the damage that can be done to your skin but eye damage can be as bad or worse. The only way to truly protect your eyes is by wearing high quality polarized sunglasses. Polarization blocks ultraviolet light and that’s a must- whether you’re a novice or pro.

Eye Comfort
A snow covered slope means a lot of glare- even on a cloudy day. That can translate into eye strain, headaches and even general fatigue. Only polarized lenses can eliminate glare and the problems it causes.

Better Performance
On the slopes, the difference between good and great can be a fraction of a second. To be the best, you have to be on the edge of out of control all the way down and that’s only possible if you can see the hill in minute detail. Even then you only have a second to react. Good quality polarized lenses let you see your line clearly and give you added confidence. Even if you are a recreational skier or snowboarder, you have more fun when you can see clearly what’s coming at you.

Why Choose Ocean Waves
You wouldn’t dream of going down a slope with bindings that didn’t fit properly because you know that all bindings won’t give you the same protection.
Sunglasses are similar since all polarized glasses aren’t polarized to the same degree and thus don’t afford the same protection. Ocean Waves Sunglasses are as polarized as you can get and are distortion free. As well, we give you a wide variety of frame and lens options so you can get the pair that’s perfect for you and your sport. The fact that you’ll look great is an added bonus.
We don’t pay professionals to wear our glasses since we’d rather put the money into research so we can produce the best sunglasses available.
You be the judge!

Testimonials

“Until I tried Ocean Waves I had no idea what I wasn’t seeing! The headaches that I used to get are gone and I can stay on the mountain longer”
- Wencke Lie, Whistler, Canada

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