SHRED Goggle Lens Guide

SHRED goggle lenses are available in different tints and Visible Light Transmission (VLT) levels to provide the right amount of light transmission for changing mountain conditions. Choosing the right lens can improve visibility and help you read snow texture, terrain changes, and course conditions more clearly.

This guide compares SHRED CBL 2.0 and standard goggle lenses by VLT, lens category, and recommended light conditions so you can choose the right lens for racing, training, or everyday skiing.

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SHRED Goggle Lens Comparison

Lens Lens Type Conditions Category VLT Recommended Use
Clear Double Night / Very Low Light CAT 0 81% Clear lens for night skiing and very low-light conditions.
Yellow Double Cloudy / Low Light CAT 1 67% Yellow lens designed to improve visibility in fog, clouds, and low-light conditions.
CBL 2.0 Nighttime Double Night / Very Low Light CAT 1 43% Designed to enhance contrast and clarity for night skiing and very low-light conditions.
CBL 2.0 Ice Double Variable / Partly Sunny CAT 2 21% Contrast Boosting Lens with a blue multilayer mirror designed to enhance contrast and definition in variable light.
CBL Plasma Mirror Double Sun / Variable CAT 3 15% Contrast Boosting Lens with a green multilayer mirror for increased clarity in sunny and variable conditions.
Race Place Tip: VLT tells you how much visible light passes through the lens. Higher VLT lenses allow more light through for dark or overcast conditions, while lower VLT lenses reduce incoming light for brighter conditions.

Understanding VLT

Visible Light Transmission (VLT) is the percentage of visible light that passes through a goggle lens. A higher VLT allows more light to reach your eyes and is better suited to night, low-light, and overcast conditions. A lower VLT reduces incoming light for brighter conditions.

  • CAT 0: Very high light transmission for night and very low-light conditions.
  • CAT 1: High light transmission for low-light, cloudy, foggy, or night conditions depending on the specific lens.
  • CAT 2: Moderate light transmission for variable and partly sunny conditions.
  • CAT 3: Lower light transmission for sunny and brighter conditions.

SHRED CBL 2.0 Lens Technology

CBL 2.0 (Contrast Boosting Lens) technology is designed to increase contrast and image definition on snow. Enhanced surface detail can help skiers and racers identify changes in terrain and snow conditions more clearly when choosing a line.

CBL lenses are available with different tints, mirror finishes, and VLT levels for different light conditions. Choose the specific lens based on the expected conditions rather than mirror color alone.