Ski goggles range in price from $20 to $500. There some goggles have been priced as high as $1500. Though that’s a surprisingly large range the rules of pricing are very simple and common place.
The first factor affecting price is ‘brand value’. Winter sports are the in thing these days. Prices are high and adventure is supreme. Protective equipment and clothing is a must and people trust brands because they feel the difference. Thus branded goods are high quality but equally high priced.
Factor number two affecting goggle prices is features. In the marketplace, you will find vented goggles, different colored goggles, multiple lens goggles, wide, compact and easy fitting goggles, different types, designs and sizes of goggles and UV resistant goggles etc. The one simple rule is look for prices that match your budget and then see what choices you have.
The third important factor determining price is the size of the goggle. Small children, the young, the old, the males and the females all have been catered to by the goggle makers. Everyone will find a perfect fit because the goggles are made from flexible material meant to fit snugly. Just make sure the size is just about right.
The materials used in making goggles are the fourth and last important factor affecting price. More recently, materials like plastic, nylon and propionate are being used to make ski goggles. This is because they are flexible, robust, they do not get brittle in the cold and they can easily be treated with other chemicals to make them UV resistant, hypoallergenic and fog resistant. Smith goggles are equipped with most of these features.
With the above points in mind you should be able to make a better selection. You start off with defining your own requirements; color, size etc. Then you check your budget and search the internet. The internet is full of information on ski goggles, all the varieties and all the brands you can think of. So give it a while and you will see a better picture. Identify the goggles lying in your price range, looking at features, the looks, wear it and check the fit. And do try a few, if you look hard enough you may just find a super, hand made ski goggle and a reasonable price. Start by checking out smith goggles from the internet.
Hope you have a good time skiing with your ski glasses on for protection.