Which lens should I get? | What does VLT% mean?Updated 5 months ago
Adapting to variable light conditions can greatly affect your experience on the slopes. To ensure you’re prepared, it’s crucial to use lenses with the right tint. Each lens features a Visual Light Transmission (VLT) percentage, which indicates how much light it allows through. A higher VLT percentage means the lens lets in more light, making it suitable for darker environments, while a lower VLT percentage blocks more light, ideal for bright conditions.
On our lens packaging, you’ll see an “S” followed by a number next to the VLT information, which categorizes the lenses into five distinct types:
S0: Designed for night skiing or riding.
S1: Best for overcast, gloomy weather or early morning and late afternoon.
S2: Suitable for changing sun conditions with intermittent clouds and shadows.
S3: Perfect for bright, sunny days.
S4: Ideal for high-altitude, sunny environments like glacier skiing.
Our SHRED. CONTRAST BOOSTING LENS™ (CBL) improves contrast and clarity across various weather and light conditions, broadening the lens's performance range beyond traditional VLT expectations.
The SHRED. CONTRAST BOOSTING LENS™ 2.0 (CBL 2.0) offers even greater enhancement in contrast and definition, effectively reducing flat light and glare. This lens is versatile enough to handle nearly any condition, making it a go-to option for all-around performance.
If you have further questions, do not hesitate to write to us.