Outdoor Master Ultra XL Ski Goggle Review
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Ski goggles can be the difference between a great day or a bad day on the snow. With the harsh weather that we can experience on the slopes, it is important to protect your eyes. Unfortunately, decent ski goggles can be pricey and great ski goggles can be unaffordable for many people. The Outdoor Master brand has grown massively off the back of this juxtaposition by designing quality ski goggles at affordable prices This has led to the Outdoor Master Ultra XL Ski Goggles being one of the best-selling ski goggles around the world. If you are looking for high-quality, durable, and comfortable goggles, consider the Outdoor Master Ultra XL. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at these goggles and what makes them an excellent choice for your next winter adventure.
OUTDOOR MASTER ULTRA XL OVERVIEW
The Outdoor Master ski goggles offer the same quality that the major brands like; Anon, Dragon, Oakley, Smith, and Spy, but at a fraction of the cost. Want magnetic lenses, tick. Wide field of view, tick. Antifog that works… ok Outdoor Master throw that in as well. Essentially Outdoor Master have looked at what is working in other successful goggles and integrated that into their goggles.
COST
The Ultra XL ski goggle rrp is £120 but they are usually available at a discount. Included with the Ultra XL ski goggle are two lenses, the goggle, a hard goggle case and a microfibre bag.
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DESIGN
The Outdoor Master Ultra XL Ski Goggles are designed with a large Toric lens design that provides a wide field of view, giving you an unobstructed view of the mountain. The frameless construction also adds to this wide field of view and ensures that your vision is never obstructed. The large fit might not fit all face types in which case you may want to consider a smaller frame size from the Outdoor Master range.
THE LENSES
The Ultra XL lens is a Toric design. This means that the lens is curved both vertically and horizontally. The benefit of Toric lens designs are increased field of view with less distortion at the periphery of the lens.
Credit - Outdoor Master
The lens is made from impact-resistant polycarbonate, which is strong enough to withstand the toughest conditions. It’s also coated with a multi-layer anti-fog treatment, so you won’t have to worry about your vision being obscured by fog, even in the harshest conditions. The lens also provides 100% protection from harmful UV rays, so you can ski or snowboard with confidence, knowing that your eyes are protected.
The Outdoor Master Ultra XL Ski Goggles are also designed to be versatile, so you can use them in a range of different weather conditions. They come with a range of interchangeable lenses, so you can switch out the lens to suit the conditions. For example, you can use a low-light lens for cloudy days or a mirror lens for bright, sunny days. The lenses are easy to change, so you can quickly adapt to the changing conditions on the slopes.
COLOUR-OPTIMIZATION TECHNOLOGY
Similar to Smith Chormapop, Anon Perceive and Oakley Prizm Outdoor Master ski goggles have Color-Optimization technology in their lenses. COT filters blue light to increase contrast and context in the snow.
Color-Optimization Credit - OutdoorMaster
ANTI-FOG
You would expect that any half-decent ski goggle has an anti-fog coating but those who ski regularly will know that some anti-fog is better than others. The Outdoor Master claim that their lenses can absorb a ‘significantly higher amount of moisture’ which in turn means they fog less. I was impressed by the lack of fogging on these lenses which stayed clear at all times.
You will see from my video that I wear a goggle insert and at times this fogged up. The goggle lens however stayed clear. On reflection, this probably demonstrates the success of the anti-fog coating fairly well.
SUPER HD-TECHNOLOGY
Honestly… I thought this was marketing jargon when I first read it. However, having used the goggles I want to believe it. Whether my eyes (I wear glasses) are the best to judge this remains to be seen.
Watch the video below 3:20 which shows the comparison between four Toric goggles. I recognise the Brand 1 lens as Anon and Brand 3 as Smith. The Outdoor Master lens clearly performs well in this regard.
Check out the video below from Outdoor Master which explains all of the lens tech in more detail.
ULTRA XL LENS OPTIONS
The Ultra ski goggle from Outdoor Master has a range of lens options. Each goggle is sold with two lenses one for sunny days and one for cloudy conditions.
COMFORT
Comfort is key when it comes to ski goggles, and the Outdoor Master Ultra XL Ski Goggles do not disappoint. They feature a triple-layer foam padding that is comfortable against your face and helps to reduce the pressure of the straps. The straps are adjustable, so you can get a perfect fit, and they are also made from a flexible material, so they won’t dig into your head. The goggles have an ergonomic design that is compatible with most helmet styles, so you can wear them with confidence, knowing that they will stay in place
PROS
The Ultra ski goggle has a large spherical lens design that provides a wide field of view
The frameless construction gives you an unobstructed view of the mountain
The outdoor master lenses are really durable.
Multi-layer anti-fog treatment works really well.
The ultra ski goggle is comfortable to wear.
Adjustable straps for a perfect fit
The Outdoor Master Ultra fits well with a range of helmets due to its ergonomic design.
Interchangeable lenses for different weather conditions
Easy to change lenses for quick adaptation to changing conditions
CONS
The goggles are quite large, so they may not be suitable for those with smaller faces
FINAL THOUGHTS
Although I had previously felt dubious about stepping outside of the big-name brands in the goggle market I would recommend the Outdoor Master goggles. Having used these
