Sunglasses aren’t just a style choice when you’re on the water – they’re essential equipment. Whether you’re paddling, sailing, surfing or fishing, the demands on your eyewear are far beyond what you’d face on land. From relentless glare, UV exposure,
In virtually every sport, our vision is fundamental to performance. The ability to read the environment, track movement, and react with precision depends on what the eyes can perceive. Many land based sports take place on grass or turf –
Fogging is caused by a “phase change” of water vapour to liquid. This occurs mostly when warmer air meets a cooler surface. So if you use your LiP Watershades in a cold water environment, read on…this advice is for you!
For anyone who spends time on the water – whether surfing, wing foiling, sailing, or kiteboarding – a good pair of sunglasses isn’t just a luxury…it’s an essential weapon against the elements. Watersports demand equipment that excels in extreme environments
Out on the water, exposure to intense sunlight is often unavoidable. For individuals with blue or green eyes, this exposure can be particularly uncomfortable due to reduced natural protection against visible light, UV and glare. If you have light-coloured and
We’re stoked to welcome Ksenia Ivanova to the LiP tribe. Waterwoman by nature, Ksenia finds her harmony when she is in, on, or near the water. Her jade pupils are highly sensitive to UV, and as a kiteboarding professional, her
Conditions on the water can change rapidly, especially during extended sessions from dawn until dusk. Sunlight intensity, reflections off water surfaces, and varying weather conditions pose unique challenges. Photochromic lenses—lenses that automatically adjust their tint according to the ambient UV
Here’s a short video to guide you on the correct way to attach the leash and necklace to your Surge or Typhoon watershades. There are 2 stages to setting it up. We recommend that you first attach the leash to
Watersports sunglasses – why do we wear them, and what are the risks if we don’t wear them? And do variations in weather conditions leads to a change in risk to eye health – and hence our reasons for wearing
Team rider Aya Kasabova kicks off her first GKA event in the Girls U16 TwinTip Freestyle with a resounding win. And get this…she also competed in the U19 Women’s Kitesurf discipline – and came 3rd! This young rider is surely
A warm welcome from the LiP team to a rising kiteboarding star from Bulgaria. Aya learned kiteboarding in the azure waters of Linmos Greece in 2019. In just a few years, she is powering past her peers with an array
BEFORE YOUR SESSION Like most things in life, a little effort goes a long way to preserve your equipment and ensure you get the most out of every session. It’s a good idea to get into a routine before heading
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