What is 8KO®snow?
Tougher. Lighter. Clearer. 8KO®snow is our exclusive 1.5mm nylon core lens, with an Abbe Value of 45 — up to 70% clearer than industry-standard polycarbonate. After selling out last winter, it's back across the whole Snow Series™.
On snow, clarity is everything. Reading the terrain in flat light, spotting the next landing, picking a line through trees — the less your lens distorts what you see, the more confidently you ride. 8KO®snow is lighter, clearer and tougher than standard goggle lenses, so you can focus on the run, not the view through it.
3 reasons why 8KO®snow is the best you can get
Industry-leading 1.5mm nylon lens technology. Clarity is measured by Abbe Value: how little a material distorts light as it passes through. 8KO®snow scores 45 — scientifically clearer than the surface of the human eye. And because it's made from transparent polyamide (nylon), it's lighter than polycarbonate without giving up strength.
Optimised for every condition. 8KO®snow is available in every refined lens tint, including our High-Vis low-light lenses, across all Snow Series™ models — from bluebird days to whiteouts.
Ultra-durable, for all-day comfort and protection. Triple-layer scratch resistance shrugs off grit, ice and glove-wipes, an anti-fog coating keeps your view clear, and every lens blocks 100% of UVA and UVB rays.
"8KO® nylon is to eyewear what carbon fibre was to bike frames." — Ed Watkiss, Head of Product at SunGod
Choose your tint
8KO®snow comes in eight tints, from dark lenses for bluebird days to High-Vis for flat light. VLT (visible light transmission) tells you how much light reaches your eyes: the lower the number, the darker the lens. All SunGod snow lenses are Category 2 or 3.
For bright, bluebird days
Silver Blue (14% VLT): our darkest tint, for full sun and high glare.
Fire (27% VLT): cuts the brightest light on clear, sunny days.
Gold: made for bright to mixed conditions. Check the Lens Guide for its exact VLT.
For all-round, mixed light
Smoke (15% VLT): a versatile tint for changeable days.
Green (16% VLT): a mid-range lens that handles most conditions.
Purple (23% VLT): a mid-range tint that boosts contrast in mixed light.
Pink (23% VLT): a mid-range tint that keeps definition when the cloud rolls in.
For low light, cloud and flat light
High-Vis Blue (43% VLT): lets the most light through, so you can read the terrain in flat light and whiteouts.
Our tip: want one lens for the whole trip? Go mid-range — Smoke, Green, Purple or Pink. Riding a lot of changeable weather? Pair a dark lens with High-Vis Blue and swap as the light changes. Every lens's exact VLT is in the Lens Guide on each goggle page.
8KO® snow across the Snow range
Every SunGod goggle can be built with an 8KO®snow lens, and all our goggle lenses are interchangeable.
Vanguards™ — £180 with 8KO® snow
Best fit: medium to large faces.
Key feature: an oversized lens for maximum field of view. OTG-compatible.
Bestseller build: Matte Black with 8KO®snow Green.
Ullrs™ — £165 with 8KO® snow
Best fit: universal, for a wide range of face shapes and sizes.
Key feature: compact geometry with a lens that sits closer to the face.
Bestseller build: Matte White with 8KO®snow Silver Blue.
Snipers™ — £165 with 8KO® snow
Best fit: small to medium faces.
Key feature: a spherical lens with on-lens ventilation. OTG-compatible.
Bestseller build: Matte Black with 8KO®snow Smoke.
All three use a super-flexible TPU frame that moulds to your face, with triple-density foam for all-day comfort. Not sure which fits? Our Goggles Size Guide will help.
10/10 for 8KO®snow
Don't just take our word for it — here's what riders say about 8KO® goggle lenses.
"My vision is very important in my day to day practice and through the 8KO lenses, my playgrounds look crisp and clear." — Maxime Chabloz, Freeride World Champion
"Nothing is more important than having clear vision while you're shredding! I've trusted SunGod since the beginning and have always been very happy with the product and every new innovation seems to outdo the last! The 8KO lenses are as always unmatched — thank you SunGod!" — James 'Woodsy' Woods, Team SunGod Pro Athlete
"The 8KO lenses are beyond amazing. I can wear them in any light and my vision is incredible." — Russel G
"Amazing next day delivery and the 8KO lenses are brilliant! Lightweight but feel very well made." — Helen R
"Absolutely love SunGod products, the new 8KO lenses are the best yet!" — Katherine G
"The 8KO optics are first class." — Mark C
"8KO lenses… Would recommend 10/10." — Tomaz V
Look after your lens
Dab, don't wipe: blot snow off with the goggle pouch, which doubles as a lens cloth, rather than a glove.
Never wipe the inside of a wet lens — let it air-dry to protect the anti-fog coating.
Store goggles in their pouch, away from keys and tools in your bag.
And if the worst happens, every pair is guaranteed for life: if your goggles break — or you break them — we'll repair or replace them free of charge.
FAQs
Is 8KO®snow worth the upgrade over a standard lens? If clarity matters to you, yes. 8KO®snow is lighter and noticeably sharper, with an Abbe Value of 45 versus 31 for our standard snow lens. It costs around £50 more per pair.
Can I add an 8KO®snow lens to goggles I already own? Yes. All SunGod goggle lenses are interchangeable — shop Replacement Lenses & Parts for your model.
Do lighter tints still protect my eyes? Yes. Every SunGod lens, from Silver Blue to High-Vis Blue, blocks 100% of UVA and UVB.
