Earlier this summer, we talked about the company working to bring hologram ski goggles back into the world. It’s been quite a long time since the old Scott hologram goggles could be spotted around the ski slopes and throughout other extreme sports. Did they really serve any purpose other than looking sweet? No, but they did look sweet, and that’s what ALL SZN hopes to bring back into the world.

When we last discussed ALL SZN, they were just a kickstarter campaign with around $11,000 raised. Today they have a fully functional and pretty sweet website where you can (obviously) purchase the goggles, learn about the company, and find out a bit more. They also have a Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, where you can stay up to date on their gear. But you’re probably not here to learn about that, you’re here to learn about the goggles themselves.

ALL SZN Blink 180°

I managed to get my hands on a pair of the Blink 180° goggles (with the limited edition strap) and I can confidently say after a sunny day on the Colorado slopes that they look sweet. There’s no doubt about that in my mind. They bring back the fun of the original hologram goggles without making them look dorky or overly 90s. They look, frankly, very 2023.

Fit wise, they’re quite comfortable. I choose to wear my goggles under my helmet and I didn’t have much of a problem with the strap or band adjusters underneath. A silicone wave inner layer on the band does a great job at preventing the strap from slipping around on your head, and the strap adjustment is plenty easy.

The Lenses

In terms of the lenses (the real meat and cheese of this product), the ALL SZNs are excellent. Like I already mentioned, they look sweet from the outside, no doubt about that, but on the inside, you can only just barely make out a bit of the hologram. My biggest concern with these goggles was whether or not the design would be a distraction for the wearer, but you can only spot slight portions of it if you’re actively looking. When you’re on the slope, actually moving around, you definitely won’t notice it.

The lenses did great in the light, too. It was a fully gorgeous sunny day here in Colorado, and the ALL SZNs did a great job at keeping the sun and glare out of my eyes. Plus, I had no problem with fog, even with mt mask pulled up over my face. I’m always a bit uneasy about fully magnetic lenses in ski goggles, but the ALL SZNs features some pretty darn hefty magnets. The lenses require a descent amount of force to actually remove, so losing them after a fall is unlikely. Magnetic lenses means it’s easier to swap them out, a huge positive towards the design.

Final Thoughts

Final thoughts? The ALL SZNs are sick. I really don’t have any complaints. They look sweet, they feel sweet, and they work darn well.

As of today, ALL SZN has four lenses available to the public. The Blink 180°, featuring a red design with some sweet mountains on the lens, the Out Cold, featuring a vibrate purple mountain design, the Carvey Two-Face, featuring two separate colors split down the middle, and the Orange Topo Tint, featuring a low-light topographic design perfect for those cloudy days on the mountain.

The goggles themselves run for $165 (which obviously includes the frame and a lens), and the additional low-light lens (currently works only on the Blink 180°) is just $40. For a pair of goggles with 100% UV protection, magnetic lens swapping, and anti-fog & scratch resistance, I’d say that’s a pretty good deal.

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Back in early April, I wrote about the glory that was the hologram ski goggle. Today’s ski goggles are simply too mundane, too… identical. The hologram goggles, for their brief existence, were another way to express your individuality on the mountain. Unfortunately, those days have long since passed. To get your own pair now, you have to carefully watch eBay, and even if you find a pair, there’s a good chance you’ll be paying over $300.

Fortunately, for those of us who like incredible style, that may not remain the case for much longer. ALL SZN, a company based out of Colorado, is working to raise money through Kickstarter to bring a modern take on the technology back to the public. Part of that original story was sarcastic. Those original goggles looked pretty darn goofy and would stick out like a sore thumb on a modern ski resort. But those designs were very 90s. ALL SZN’s designs are very 2023.

The company has shown off a fair number of lens designs so far, including a mountain design, American Flag design, and a topographic map design. Unlike the original 90s edition, the lenses are interchangeable, and there are options for both sunny days and lowlights. Plus, the actual frame, magnets, and foam are well designed and tested. Best of all, according to both the company and video testimony, the hologram won’t disrupt your view. That means impeccable style with little consequence.

The kickstarter has raised $11,006 of their $15,000 goal, and there are still plenty of pledge rewards available. Any amount of donation gets you a %10 discount once they get the store up and running, and $50 gets you their ALL SZN branded beanie. Beyond there, you’ll get a pair of limited edition ALL SZN goggles with a $125 pledge. With $225, you’ll get an additional two interchangeable lenses. The big guy is a $10,000 pledge that allows for you to create a custom lens.

These goggles seem like the much cooler younger brother of the original holographic lenses. While I haven’t been able to try them out myself, I do hope we’ll start to see them on resorts across the country and maybe the world. Good on these guys for getting this going!

Image Credit: ALL SZN via Kickstarter

Let’s face it. The world of ski goggles is a bit boring. You essentially have two options: mirrored/colored goggles, or the cheap see-through muddy brown lenses. Sure, the lens color can change and the frame shape/color can change, you get to pick between single lens goggles or interchangeable lens goggles, and, within that category, you have to decide how the lenses will be interchangeable (magnets, pins, or something else), but none of that really screams EXCITING.

Heads-up display is something kind of new, and it could be a neat idea, but it seems like every year a new company pops up claiming they’re going to introduce the technology to goggles and the ski world is going to love it! Come on, the first AR goggles came out and flopped six years ago, let’s give it a rest, we don’t want it.

So what does the world of ski goggles need? What would reinvigorate the exciting nature of our eye protection? That’s right, I’m talkin’ about HOLOGRAM GOGGLE LENSES.

Back in the 90s, Scott sold several options of these immaculate goggles. The hologram goggles displayed a cool design on the front while, I would assume, allowing you to have a nearly unobstructed line of sight. As far as I can tell, they had aliens, piranhas, maggots, bees, “psycho” eyes, cyborg eyes, and general eyeballs. There may have been more, there may have been less, but based on my own research, that’s what once existed.

Not much information is available surrounding these museum pieces, but they definitely aren’t made anymore. Most people would probably look at these goggles and be glad that they’re gone. Let’s face it, these are not cool. You won’t look cool if you wear them, they probably don’t protect your eyes from sunlight very well, and you probably can’t see out of them very well. I don’t know why, but I still think they need to make a comeback.

Scott currently sells ’90s edition motocross goggles, focusing on the colors and general feel of the lens and frame. If they can do that, I don’t see why they can’t bring back the hologram lenses. Scott, I’m calling upon you to bring these guys back! Spice up the frame so it looks more modern, work on the technology, and give them to the consumers as a dope limited edition line, or something like that!

If you’re seriously interested in getting a pair, they occasionally pop up on eBay for some high prices. These guys, for example, are selling for $330.

Featured Image Credit: eBay/nichla49

“When you’re racing at 80mph, vision is key. My blue eyes are super sensitive to light. With Revo, we’re building the next generation of sunglass and goggle lens technology.” -Bode Miller

Ski legend Bode Miller has signed on with REVO as their first global winter brand ambassador and collaborated to create a pair of goggles designed for optimal peripheral vision combining a frameless lens with their signature SuperNova+ photochromic technology for crystal clear optics in any alpine condition.  They look super slick and will keep your peepers comfortable traveling at highway speeds. Best part, a portion of the proceeds of this collection will be donated to Bode Miller’s Turtle Ridge Foundation. Due to extremely high demand they are currently sold out for the season but you can sign up for REVO’s newsletter to be first in line for the next launch. MORE HERE.

“I’ve worn a lot of goggles over the years and these are by far my favorite – I hope you’ll enjoy this collection as much as I do.”

FEATURES: 

Revo SuperNova+ Photochromic Lens Technology: Automatically adjusts to changing light conditions to ensure optimum visibility and safety

Revo high-contrast Serilium+ lenses: Lightweight, impact-resistant, glare-reducing nylon

FLOWPRO Anti-fog Technology: Optimal air flow inside and out

LIMITLESS+ Peripheral Vision Technology: An unrivaled field of vision as far as you can see

Revo Light Management System built-in: Filters harmful UV, HEV, and Blue Light

Digital Device-friendly: Reduces glare and enhances clarity of digital screens

He goes by Leo The Cream and he’s an English Golden Retriever living in Denver who invented a pretty clever little mechanism that could be applied to ski goggles for storm days. Not sure if they come with washer fluid but that’d be aces!

…until Leo’s wipers are commercially available for skiers, I would highly suggest you buy a few of these Skigees:

“bONE Tech has introduced IceBRKR today, the world’s first ski goggles to integrate bone conduction audio and Bluetooth 5.0 MESH Intercom technology to make the skiing or snowboarding experience more entertaining and safe.”

This new Kickstarter product is well on its way to getting fully funded with $25,000 pledged towards its goal of $33,631 and 43 days left on the campaign.

The IceBRKR is the world’s first ski goggle to integrate bone conduction audio and Bluetooth 5.0 MESH Intercom technology so skiers and snowboarders can due away with earphones while they ride.

Would definitely want to give them a listen before committing to purchasing but that’s not how these crowdfuding products go so if you want to investigate further and possibly hazard an investment GO HERE:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/icebrkr/icebrkr-worlds-1st-ski-mask-with-bone-conduction-audio

Welcome to the latest innovation to hit the skiing and boarding community. The IceBRKR is a modern solution to life on the slopes, keeping you in control of how you want to stay entertained and connected. Integrating bone conduction audio and Bluetooth 5.0 MESH Intercom technology, the IceBRKR makes the skiing or boarding experience more entertaining and safe.

Benefits include:

• Ability to answer/hang up calls
• A Bluetooth 5.0 Intercom system (up to 18 people can pair together)
• Listen to playlists, podcasts, or other audio media
• Utilize a voice activated system
• Bendable arms for a secure, comfortable fit
• Interchangeable magnetic lenses
• Bidirectional microphone
• Up to 24 of continuous use

IceBRKR delivers impeccable sound with…

• Phone calls
• Intercom communications
• Conferences
• Music
• Voice activation systems
• Anything that is transmitted via sound waves.

Photokeratitis (snow blindness) is a real thing and should be avoided at all costs. The painful eye condition caused by exposure of insufficiently protected eyes to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of sun is exspecially potent when in snowy conditions where the light bounces off the ground bombarding your eyes from all angles. If you ever find yourself in a backcountry situation where you become separated from your goggles remember this video of improvised eye protection. It may be from 1942 but the principles are timeless….Inuit have been making similar designs for over a thousand years:

“Are you like us and just leave your goggles on your helmet all the time? No worries – a gogglesoc can be worn even when your goggles are being stored on your helmet.”

Gogglesoc is fully aware their product might seem a bit goofy (their about page starts with the question “but… why?” Well if you want to keep you lens cherry and make a statement while you après these are thing for you. They go for $14.95 and have a ton of different styles to choose from. If you have any questions about how they operate watch the below video:

Rep your country or your state: 

GoogleSoc also works with Protect Our Winters which we are definitely a fan of:

GOGGLESOC X POW

images from gogglesoc IG & gogglesoc.com

If you have ever enjoyed clear visibility while shredding blower pow you have Charley French and his innovation in ski goggles to thank. Charley is a lifelong engineer at Scott Sports who also revolutionized the aerodynamic bike handlebars which are now ubiquitous among endurance athletes. Inspiring dude. Thanks Charley!

Check out the new Magna-Tech® collaboration between  ZEISS  and Burton’s optics division, Anon, combining world class lens and18 rare-earth magnets at 9 points of connection for the fastest and most secure lens changes possible:

“Experience magnetic simplicity and superior clarity with the introduction of SONAR lenses by ZEISS to the Magna-Tech® collection. Exclusively developed for snow sports, SONAR lenses increase depth perception and enhance contrast for the best possible definition and terrain recognition. Combine that with the ease of a magnetic lens change system and you get the ultimate in optics performance.”

For purchasing info GO HERE.