Top Norwegians Think Cheaper Sport Goggles Are Better
Many Norwegian skiers are switching from expensive sport goggles to a cheaper but better Swedish brand. — Choosing cheap, but good goggles is sending a (important) signal to young skiers as well, says national team skier Tord Asle Gjerdalen
, which Tord Asle Gjerdalen raced for last season.</p>
<p>Others saw the potential in the goggles when Gjerdalen made the Olympic team. </p>
<p>– It’s right that it started with us. We used these goggles, had our own names on them and thought we looked supercool, says Gjerdalen</p>
<p> He adds:<br />
– The fact is that they are making very good goggles, which at the same time are very reasonably priced. I hoped to be able to continue to use these goggles when I made the national team.</p>
<p>Getting in too Ski pool Norway this spring made the road to more teams short.<br />
Many on the national team have switched, the entire junior national team, Team Manpower, Team Bolig and Team Hovden are now using goggles from the Swedish manufacturer.</p>
<p>– We believe that we are delivering a good product to a reasonable price, says Einar Forfang at Leta AS, the Norwegian importer.</p>
<p>He believes that it‘s no reason that sport goggles should cost over 1000 kroner (US $140)<br />
For only one pair. Prestige gives you 4 pair of goggles (clear, contrast and two with sun glasses) in a package for roughly 1500 kroner (US 220).</p>
<p>– The price is important for me. I feel it gives a signal to younger skiers that it isn’t always the most expensive that are the best, says Gjerdalen.</p>
<p>Jens Arne Svartedal has three criteria for good goggles: good fit, shouldn’t fog up and be free of optical errors. These goggles fill my criteria and I’m happy so far says Jens Arne Svartedal.</p>
<p> Source: Langrenn.com</p>
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