eighth January 2024
In our collection that appears at ski and snowboarding gear we put SunGod’s new Ullrs™ via their paces out on the slopes. NEW
The Ullrs™, are impressed by the Norse god of snow & skiers, and are the model’s first all-new pair of ski goggles since 2018.
They’re the product of 5 years of R&D with among the world’s finest snowsports athletes, together with Freeride World Tour Champions Maxime Chabloz and Ari Tricomi.
Plus the British freestyle skier James “Woodsy” Woods.
The freestyle-focused design options market-leading design parts together with 8KO® Nylon lens materials, as worn by 9x Tour de France-winning biking workforce INEOS Grenadiers, and a compact goggle geometry that enhances spatial consciousness and reduces glare.
The Ullrs™. Picture c/o SunGod
The Ullrs™. Picture c/o SunGod
The Ullrs™. Picture c/o SunGod
“Whether or not skiers and boarders are lapping the park or dropping cliffs within the backcountry,Ullrs™️ mix an full-frame protecting form with industry-leading 8KO® lens expertise choices to ignite creativity on the mountain,” claims SunGod.
PlanetSKI’s Max Cove put the newest SunGod goggle to the check on a current go to to Les Arcs, France.
The Ullrs™. Picture c/o PlanetSKI
“I examined the Sungod Ullrs goggles from the restricted version ‘Woodsy’ assortment, and so they left an enduring impression,” stated Max.
“Firstly, the consolation stage of those goggles is excellent.
“The comfortable match and foam padding make them a pleasure to put on for prolonged intervals, making certain that they keep securely in place even throughout extra rigorous on-piste runs or off-piste adventures.
“The flexibility of those goggles makes them good for a spread of snowboarding experiences and is the primary motive why I beloved testing them.
“From confidently carving down well-groomed pistes to embracing the thrills of off-piste terrain, the Ullrs goggles effortlessly transition between environments.
“Moreover, they offered distinctive readability in all climate circumstances.
“The lens expertise offers crystal-clear imaginative and prescient with none want to vary lenses.
“This adaptability is a game-changer for skiers like me who benefit from the number of circumstances the mountain can throw at you- whether or not dealing with shiny daylight or navigating via overcast skies.
“Lastly, the aesthetic attraction of the restricted version ‘Woodsy’ assortment caught my eye.
“The fashionable design provides a contact of persona to my snowboarding gear.”
The Ullrs™. Picture c/o PlanetSKI
The model’s coronary heart continues to be discovered of their store and product testing floor in Verbier, Switzerland.
SunGod in Verbier. Picture © PlanetSKI
SunGod in Verbier. Picture © PlanetSKI
SunGod in Verbier. Picture © PlanetSKI
So, what concerning the technical stuff?
The Abbe Worth, or readability ranking, of SunGod’s 8KO® lens materials is 45, which is as much as 70% clearer than industry-standard polycarbonate lenses and as clear because the floor of the human eye.
Ullrs™️ lenses are constructed from a cylindrical, dual-layer materials, that includes triple-layer scratch resistance and anti-fog coatings for long-lasting imaginative and prescient and sturdiness.
That is paired with a compact goggle geometry that enhances spatial consciousness and reduces glare.
“We’re actually excited to share our newest goggles, the SunGod Ullrs™, with the mountain group,” stated the co-founder & CEO at SunGod, Ali Watkiss.
“On this product, we aren’t simply offering superior expertise and unparalleled safety; we’re providing a catalyst for creativity on the mountain.”
Store SunGod Ullrs™️ at www.sungod.co/store/goggles/ullrs.
Costs begin at £115.
Tech Specs:
● Measurements: 99mm (h) x 172 mm (w), providing a mid-size common match
● Compact goggle geometry reduces glare and improves spatial consciousness
● Interchangeable body, lens and strap choices, with anti-slip strap backing
● Re-engineered lens match system for improved ease-of-use
● 8KO®Snow Lens Expertise (accessible from w/c 18th December ‘23; commonplace Snow Lenses accessible till then) with triple-layer scratch resistance and anti-fog coatings
● Enhanced body vent design improves air flow and reduces snow & moisture entry
● Designed for max compatibility with trendy helmet designs
● Appropriate for Over-The-Glasses use
● Verified Carbon Impartial via ClimatePartner, with recycled and recyclable packaging
About SunGod:
SunGod is a British efficiency eyewear model, based in 2013 with workplaces in London and Verbier, Switzerland.
Its mission is straightforward: See Higher.
By means of their lenses, via their actions and thru doing enterprise higher.
Beginning out as a crowdfunding marketing campaign in 2013, SunGod has grown to change into a globally recognised efficiency eyewear model, that’s performance-driven, community-built, and sustainable to the core.
SunGods are worn by elite athletes and groups around the globe, and their companions – who vary from WorldTour biking groups like Liv Racing Xstra and the INEOS Grenadiers, to globally recognised names similar to
England Rugby and McLaren F1 Workforce – show the efficiency of their merchandise on the very highest stage.
SunGod has additionally constructed a enterprise mannequin that places folks, planet and revenue on equal footing.
As a licensed B Corp and Carbon Impartial model that donates over 1% of income to sustainability-focused charities, sustainability lies on the coronary heart of SunGod’s enterprise mannequin.
In Might 2023, SunGod was additionally awarded the distinguished King’s Award for Sustainable Improvement.
Along with their athletes, companions, ambassadors and prospects, SunGod’s mission to See Higher is multiplied.
Extra PlanetSKI Gear Opinions for Winter 2023/24:
Gear Assessment #1 Winter 2023/24
Gear Assessment #2 Winter 2023/24
Gear Assessment #3 Winter 2023/24
