Choose a lens with 25–45% VLT in a rose, copper, or amber tint. This mid-range VLT handles the widest variety of conditions from partly cloudy to bright sun, and the warm tint enhances contrast in the flat light common during kids' morning and afternoon lesson times. Avoid dark, low-VLT lenses (under 18%) for children—they create visibility problems in flat light and are unnecessary since kids are less sensitive to glare than adults.
Ski Goggles · Junior / Youth Ski Goggles
What VLT lens should I get for my child's first goggle?
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