Mission Accomplished with Tactical Goggles

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Wiley X SG-1 Goggles are popular unisex style tactical goggles.

Selecting Tactical Goggles
Whether in training or in battle, it is critical that your eyewear protect you from ultraviolet radiation, of which up to 85% can be reflected off snow. This means you need sunglasses or goggles in both sunny and overcast conditions. Snow blindness is a sunburn on the surface of the eye and the most common skiing injury that optometrists treat.

Skiing without goggles, regardless of weather conditions, increases exposure to UV rays, which puts people at risk of cataracts and macular degeneration, the number one cause of blindness in seniors.

People don’t usually think about the potential for eye injuries but they can happen. If you take a bad fall while wearing inappropriate eyewear, the lenses can break and cut your eyes; if you aren’t wearing any eyewear at all, a low branch can do serious damage to your eyes.

Goggles
If you prefer to wear a goggle, use the same lens color guidelines. Make sure the goggle is well ventilated to prevent fogging. Goggles should fit properly and comfortably and should be tinted in accordance to weather conditions, for additional safety.

A good all purpose tint is gray, with or without a mirror. For hazy conditions choose cinnamon, or amber. And for foggy days a vermilion or yellow tint helps to enhance what you see. Goggles with interchangeable lenses are good options for people who want to be well prepared.

Frames
We recommend a plastic frame since these hold up much better in the cold. Metal frames become brittle in the cold and may break. Wraps are very popular since they protect your eyes from wind and snow, which is especially important for contact lens wearers. They also help block out incidental light from the sides, helping to minimize glare.

Lenses
Most importantly, the sunglasses/goggles should offer 100% UV protection. Since glare increases on surfaces such as snow and regular sun lenses do not provide adequate absorption of glare, you may want to consider polarized lenses which absorb 98% of the glare so you don’t need to squint.

Please Note: Polarized lenses absorb so much glare that you may not be able to distinguish patches of ice from regular snow. You also may want to consider a photochromatic lens, which will lighten or darken according to the amount of light, getting darker in bright sunlight, and lighter in an overcast sky.

Polycarbonate lenses are highly recommended because of their impact resistance. Polycarbonate is also more fog resist than any other lens. Plastic provides adequate protection but can still shatter. Avoid glass lenses if at all possible. When skiing in bright sunlight, you should wear a sun lens. A brown or amber lens will provide the best contrast against a white background and works well for lower light conditions (i.e. when the sun goes behind the clouds).

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Wiley X Tactical Series Goggles

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Technology and advanced science are at the heart of Wiley X. Their goggles use unique materials and manufacturing techniques to create lightweight, functional and extremely comfortable eyewear.

	Wiley X WX Patriot Goggles • Largest Goggle in the Wiley X Tactical Series for maximum facial coverage. • Meets MIL-V-43511 Ballistic requirement. • First Tactical goggle developed with removable Wiley X Facial Cavity™ Seal. • Facial Cavity Seal can be washed for prolonged usage. • More comfort than standard tactical goggle. • Rx insert adapts to the Wiley X Spear, G-Eye and Talon. • Wiley X hard case and cleaning cloth included. • Ideal for tactical use.
	Wiley X CQC Goggles • Meets VO Ballistic Impact Test MIL-PRF-31013. • Meets ANSI High Velocity Impact Standard. • Low profile goggle that easily converts to ballistic spectacle. • Protects eyes from wind, sun, glare and fragmentation. • Heat Resistant frame material. • Provides 90 degree wrap-back, preventing tunnel vision. • Snap on temples are removable and can be replaced with a tactical strap. • Snap on side shield provides extra protection from debris. • Optional Rx insert is available. • Lens provide 100% UVA / UVB protection and distortion-free clarity. • Lens have T-Shell™ and Foil™ lens coatings for anti-scratch and anti-fog protection. • Lenses are 8 base 2.5mm Selenite™ Polycarbonate lens. • Wiley X hard case and cleaning cloth included. • Ideal for tactical use.
	Wiley X Nerve Goggles • Meets VO Ballistic Impact Test MIL-V-43511C. • Heat resistant frame. • Provides 90 degree wrap-back, eliminating tunnel vision. • Tactical strap has Tri-Glide™ system to adjust length. • Swivel hinges allow the frame to be worn with or without a helmet. • Lens provide 100% UVA / UVB protection and distortion-free clarity. • Lens have T-Shell™ and Foil™ lens coatings for anti-scratch and anti-fog protection. • Lenses are 8 base 2.5mm Selenite™ Polycarbonate lens. • Wiley X hard case and cleaning cloth included. • Ideal for tactical use.
	Wiley X Spear Goggles • Meets MIL-V-43511C Ballistic requirement. • Multi-functional goggle. • Heat resistant frame and strap material. • Provides 90 degree wrap-back, eliminating tunnel vision. • Tactical strap has Tri-Glide™ system to adjust length. • Swivel hinges allow the frame to be worn with or without a helmet. • Wiley X Top Down™ Ventilation system ensures fog-free environment. • Lens provide 100% UVA / UVB protection and distortion-free clarity. • Lens have T-Shell™ and Foil™ lens coatings for anti-scratch and anti-fog protection. • Lenses are 7 base 2.5mm Selenite™ Polycarbonate lens. • Rx insert adapts to the Wiley X G-Eye, Talon and WX Patriot. • Wiley X hard case and cleaning cloth included. • Ideal for tactical use.
	Wiley X SG1 Goggles • APEL approved. • Meets ANSI Z87.1-2003 High Velocity standard. • MIL-PRF-31013 Ballistic certified. • Authorized for use by U.S. and Danish Military. • Light Weight and NVG compatible. • Converts from ballistic eyewear to tactical goggle. • Heat resistant frame material. • Protects eyes from wind, sun, glare and fragmentation. • Wiley X Top Down™ Ventilation System. • Provides 90 degree wrap-back, preventing tunnel vision. • Snap on temples are removable and can be replaced with a tactical strap. • Tactical strap has Tri-Glide™ system to adjust length. • Lens cylinders support rx lenses. • Wiley X Ultra Foam™ can be removed in segments for extra ventilation. • Lens provide 100% UVA / UVB protection and distortion-free clarity. • Lens have T-Shell™ and Foil™ lens coatings for anti-scratch and anti-fog protection. • Lenses are 8 base 2.1mm Selenite™ Polycarbonate lens. • Wiley X hard case and cleaning cloth included. • Ideal for tactical use, motorcycle riders and outdoor sports.
	Wiley X SG1 V Cut Goggles • MIL-PRF-31013 Ballistic certified. • Meets ANSI Z87.1-2003 High Velocity standard. • Authorized for use by U.S. and Danish Military. • Light Weight and NVG compatible. • Converts from ballistic eyewear to tactical goggle. • Heat resistant frame material. • Protects eyes from wind, sun, glare and fragmentation. • Controlled ventilation. • Provides 90 degree wrap-back, preventing tunnel vision. • Snap on temples are removable and can be replaced with a tactical strap. • Tactical strap has Tri-Glide™ system to adjust length. • Lens cylinders support rx lenses. • Wiley X Ultra Foam™ can be removed in segments for extra ventilation. • Lens provide 100% UVA / UVB protection and distortion-free clarity. • Lens have T-Shell™ and Foil™ lens coatings for anti-scratch and anti-fog protection. • Wiley X hard case and cleaning cloth included. • Ideal for tactical use, motorcycle riders and outdoor sports.

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