Much more than a fashion accessory, sunglasses are essential for optimizing sports performance. While the various brands of sunglasses offer a wide range of models in their collections, it's important to know that, depending on sporting activities, some will be more suitable than others. When choosing sunglasses, it's important to consider both the frame and the lens. Among the brands to remember in the field of sports, there is of course Julbo, which equips the greatest sportsmen and women.
Your choice of Julbo model will depend on a number of factors: your sporting activity, frequency, location and budget. So which Julbo sunglasses for which sport? We tell you!
Which Julbo frame to choose?
The frame for your sunglasses is basic. At Julbo, you'll find versatile frames, as well as frames designed for a specific sporting activity. Choose frames that won't get in your way, and that are comfortable to wear. In addition, depending on your sporting activity, it's important to choose frames that provide good support.
Ideal frames for endurance athletes (triathlon, mountain biking, trail running, ski nording)
For this type of activity, we recommend lightweight Julbo frames with slim or adjustable temples that slip easily under your helmet or cap. For optimum support, despite speed or type of terrain, choose Julbo models with non-slip tips on the temples. To avoid fogging, a frame that provides good ventilation for your sunglasses will ensure optimum comfort during your strenuous sports.
What kind of frames are needed for water sports (paddle, kite surfing, sailing)?
To avoid water splashes, Julbo offers wraparound, flexible frames. Choose soft or perforated lenses for better ventilation and to prevent fogging. For easier retrieval from the water, we recommend Julbo's floating glasses.
Julbo: perfect frames for mountain sports (skiing, mountaineering, hiking, trekking)
For sports activities in the mountains, we recommend Julbo sunglasses with straight or adjustable temples that slip easily under a cap or helmet. Choose a frame that's as wraparound as possible, and if possible, with shells to protect your eyes from the sun's side rays, and your face from the cold.
What type of lenses should I choose?
This is the second important question to ask yourself if you want to buy a pair of sunglasses. Ask yourself what you'll be using your sunglasses for, so you'll know what type of lenses you'll need (sunlight conditions, your sensitivity to the sun). In addition to the technical nature of the frame, Julbo offers two different types of lenses:
- - Polycarbonate lenses: resistant, lightweight organic lenses that adapt to all types of sports (multi-purpose).
- - REACTIV Photochromic Technical Lens: lenses made from Trivex, reputed to be one of the most resistant materials. It combines the advantages of mineral and organic materials.
Julbo Reactiv lenses for endurance sports
For this type of sport, we recommend lenses capable of adapting to changing light conditions, such as photochromic lenses. Choose REACTIV Performance 2-4 lenses for cloudy weather with strong sunlight, or REACTIV Performance 1-3 lenses if you usually play hard sports at dawn or dusk. If you're looking for multi-purpose lenses, choose a category 3 polycarbonate lens.
For water sports, opt for Reactiv Nautic lenses
To protect your eyes from the sun's reflection off reflective surfaces such as water, you can opt for polarized lenses like REACTIV Nautic 2-3, specially designed for water sports. For a more modest budget, Julbo's Polarized 3 is perfectly suited to all your water sports activities.
Julbo lenses recommended for high-altitude athletes
The higher the altitude, the more harmful the sun's rays. Julbo offers a range of category 4 mineral lenses (Alti Arc) with high-performance optical qualities. This model has the disadvantage of being bulky, so if you prefer something lighter, opt instead for Julbo Spectron 4 polycarbonate lenses in the same category.
For even greater eye protection in all sunlight conditions, we recommend Julbo's range of photochromic (REACTIV) lenses, which will darken or lighten depending on light conditions. Julbo offers a lens model specially designed for high-mountain activities (REACTIV High-Mountain 2-4). If you prefer brighter lenses, you can opt for Julbo lenses such as REACTIV Performance 2-4.
Now that you know a little more, all you have to do is select the Julbo sunglasses that are best suited to your sporting activity. Your Mymonture optician has a selection of Julbo sunglasses for you, and will be happy to advise you!
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