Optical Prism April 2016 | Page 26

'A BETTER DAY ON THE SLOPES' By Denis Langlois The line of Dragon Transitions adaptive snow goggles is becoming much more colourful in 2016. conditions, which eliminates the need for skiers and snowboarders to swap goggles while on the hills. Previously only available in yellow, the Dragon X1 and X1s are now available in light rose, amber and clear. All four colours automatically darken to a dark grey in bright sunlight and lighten to their original hue in cloudy or overcast weather. Mike Tobia, director of product for the premium lens manufacturer Dragon Alliance, says a major focus for the company this year is on innovative lens technologies that improve the wearers' visual performance in changing light and weather conditions. “It’s a natural move to expand our lens product availability with Transitions Optical because our customers need the industry leading photochromic lens technology in order to have a better day on the slopes,” he says. “Simply put, more colour options means we are increasing state-of-the-art technology options for our customers.” Dragon Transitions goggle lenses automatically change tint in response to changing sunlight and weather 24 Optical Prism | April 2016 The lenses also feature a special snow formulation that minimizes the temperature sensitivity found in other photochromic lens products, particularly in extreme temperatures, Transitions says. “Both skiers and snowboarders struggle with the constant changing weather and light conditions throughout the day. While regular snow goggles can sometimes be too dark or not dark enough, the special snow formulation in Transitions adaptive goggle lenses allows for an optimal visual experience on the slopes,” says Larissa Bryan, director, Transitions Optical, Sunwear. Dragon X1 and X1s goggles are available to purchase through Gamma Power Sports.