Smith Gambler
The Smith Gambler goggles for kids, made by Smith Optics, Inc., are designed with a frame that accommodates the small faces of most children age 6 and up. They feature a dual lens design with active lens ventilation and are treated with Fog-X to assist with anti-fogging of the lens.
These goggles feature Smith's Flexion outrigger system and have a molded, dual slide strap adjustment for easy use with helmets and additional eyewear. Offered in a variety of colors, Smith's Gambler goggles are approximately $30 as of March 2010.
Smith Optics, Inc.
280 Northwood Way
P.O. Box 2999
Ketchum, ID 83340
208-726-4477
smithoptics.com
Smith Challenger
The Smith Challenger goggles are designed for kids ages 3 and up. The gold lens filters out blue light and features a hypoallergenic face foam. These goggles can be warn over normal glasses for children who need prescription lenses, and can be used in conjunction with a children's helmet. Offering a complete line of colors, Smith's Challenger goggles are approximately $22 as of march 2010.
Smith Optics, Inc.
280 Northwood Way
P.O. Box 2999
Ketchum, ID 83340
208-726-4477
smithoptics.com
Bolle Stoke
The Bolle Stoke kids goggles are designed to fit children ages3 to 8. Offering a variety of colors, Bolle equips these goggles with a double lens, which offers 100 percent UV protection with an anti-fog treatment and extra perception during overcast conditions. The polyurethane frame has soft foam and is flexible, and the goggles are compatible with children's ski helmets. Bolle's Stoke goggles cost $25 in March 2010.
Bolle/Bushnell Corporation
9200 Cody
Overland Park, KS 66214-1734
800-423-3537
bolle.com
Article Written By A.C. Bauer
A.C. Bauer is a seasoned adventurist with explorations spanning four continents, including hiking Machu Picchu, snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef, running the Ice Age Trail and road biking out of her front door. She has written marketing materials for eight years and worked for Red Bull, Disney and Dick's Sporting Goods, and received a master's in recreation and sport science from Ohio University.
