If you are tech loving skier or snowboarder you will be interested in this new bit of kit that HEAD Skis just announced for the upcoming 2025/2026 winter season. The HEAD Neves Sunscreen Goggles ($419) include a solar-powered lens technology with an integrated LCD that automatically adjusts the goggle lens in a split second, darkening in sunlight and brightening in shade.
“Step into the future with HEADs Sunscreen Goggles — Red Dot Winner 2025. Smart, solar-powered, and always ready. From bright, sunny peaks to shaded trails, the game-changing lenses automatically darken or brighten in a split-second to give you perfect visibility. No switches, no batteries – powered by sunlight, the built-in LCD adjusts instantly. Stay focused, see every detail, and own every descent with goggles that move as fast as you do.”
The goggle have an integrated solar panel that generates voltage in sunlight, activating a microprocessor that controls liquid crystal rotation. Without a battery pack or manual activation these lens tint instantly for optimal visibility.
Without demoing these futuristic goggles we can’t sign off on their effectiveness but if you have ever had a day where the sun constantly pokes in out of the clouds and spent an inordinate amount of time on the side of a trail swapping out lens, the Neves Sunscreens sound dreamy. Check out specs below:
Features:
Cylindrical Lens
The Cylindrical Lens is a flat lens with a single lateral curve that provides a superior field of vision. It also looks great!
Sunscreen
Sunscreen is a solar-powered lens technology with an integrated LCD. It automatically adjusts the goggle lens, darkening in sunlight and brightening in shade. The solar panel generates voltage in sunlight, activating a microprocessor that controls liquid crystal rotation. This adjusts the lens tint instantly for optimal visibility.
FMR
Flashy mirror finish adds extra protection against intense mountain sunlight — and looks great while doing it.
Double Lens
The Polycarbonate Double Lens is a comparable weight lens that provides 100% UV protection and is 10 times more impact-resistant than conventional glass or plastic. It is therefore the ideal lens for mountain sports.
Interchangeable Lens Exchange
Switch lenses anytime — for better vision in any light and longer life for your goggles.
Cardboard Case
Eco-friendly packaging made from recycled cardboard — minimal waste, maximum responsibility.
Solar Controlled Lens Tint
Smart, solar-powered, and always ready. From bright, sunny peaks to shaded trails, the game-changing lenses automatically darken or brighten in a split-second to give you perfect visibility.
No more Lens Exchange
Whether the sun is shining brightly or the sky is overcast, the Sunscreen Goggles automatically adjust their tint in a split second, ensuring optimum vision and comfort.
Lens Construction
The Sunscreen lens combines the usual double lens components with an integrated LCD and a solar panel for activation.
Bright Lens: Light passes through
If there is no or little sunlight hitting the solar panel, the light will pass through, resulting in a bright lens.
Dark Lens: Light blocked
When sunlight hits the solar panel, the incoming light is blocked, resulting in a dark lens.
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