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Wakeboarding Sunglasses
LiP Sunglasses was founded in 2012 by a passionate crew of watersports fanatics to bring to the market specialist watersports sunglasses that responded to the needs of highly active watermen and waterwomen.
Wakeboarding sunglasses were high on the list of kit needed for our days out at the cable park and behind the boat, having lost many pairs of conventional sunglasses following spectacular faceplants.
Wakeboarding Sunglasses Designed to Perform
At the time, our conventional sunglasses were powerless against the wipeout forces at play. Slamming into the water at high speeds sent them flying and by the time we had gathered our senses, the sunglasses were already lost. Worst still was the potential for the frames to snap, potentially leading to sharp edges that could lacerate the skin.
It was time to design the best sunglasses for wakeboarding – wakeboarding sunglasses that were built to withstand high impact wipeouts and a harsh aquatic environment. And they would look stylish too.
- 1: frames that are lightweight, flexible and indestructible – capable of taking a serious hammering.
- 2: frames that are padded for impact protection and lasting comfort.
- 3: a leash system to stop the wakeboarding glasses from sinking into the abyss after a heavy fall, perfected until it worked 100% of the time.
- 4: premium impact resistant and optically precise lenses from ZEISS, one of the world’s leading lens manufacturers with optimised lens coatings to keep vision consistently sharp and clear.
- 5: a stylish look that wins the admiration of wakeboarding peers
The result? Our Typhoon and Surge Watershades.
the key features of our frame technology
Protect Your Eyes with the Best Sunglasses for Wakeboarding
$20 sunglasses are replaceable – our eyes are not. Because our eyes are as precious as they are delicate, it is important to invest in a pair of wakeboarding sunglasses that will adequately protect the eyes from cumulative UV damage, glare, spray and bombarding insects. Even when it is cloudy, the risks are clear – UV radiation can damage our eyes and especially so when we are surrounded by reflective surfaces like water.
Our Typhoon and Surge Watershades incorporate soft TPU rubber padding around the frame. This rubber acts like a fender to dampen any impact force and also serves as a comfortable interface between the face and the frame – which is great for extended sessions on the water.
The other elements of the frame are constructed from Grilamid TR90, a unique Swiss thermoplastic which is light, flexible and virtually indestructible. A significant benefit of TR90 is the ability of this material to return to its original shape when pressure or force is applied to it and bends it out of shape. We guarantee this will happen if you faceplant.
The lenses are the heart of any wakeboarding, surfing, or windsurfing sunglasses, and here we make no compromises. Optically precise and decentred lenses are especially important if you plan on hitting the slider or ramp, because poorly crafted could be distorted, causing ‘object-shifting’ whereby an object appears closer or further away than it really is. When you’re powering up to hit the ramp and catch some big air, you want to be 100% sure that you’re going to nail that ramp squarely. Misjudging it could lead to injury. That’s why we partner with one of the world’s leading lens manufacturers ZEISS. Not only are ZEISS’s lenses optically precise and impact resistant, their range of base colours and lens coatings (such as water shedding ‘hydrophobic’ technology) is best in class.
We believe you shouldn’t have to choose between fun in the sun and healthy eyes. You’re out on the water to have fun, and with surfing glasses & our wakeboarding sunglasses, you have peace of mind that we’ve got your eyes covered from these hazards. Improved visibility means improved performance and better timing for popping onto the slider or launching that Raley. With our watershades that is made for surf, windsurfing, or even as a SUP sunglasses, you’ll be closer to the top of your game.
Our wakeboarding polarized glasses are not only the best-designed, but they also come with a market-leading three-year warranty.
Layers of technology incorporated into our lenses
Get the Wakeboarding Sunglasses that are Right for You
At LiP, we want our customers to make an informed purchase. We believe that it’s more important than ever to talk about eye health on the water. In addition to the ever-present risks from UV radiation, unsuitable or low quality eyewear for wakeboarding raises additional risks such as collisions caused by object shifting and perhaps even eye injury.
The lenses you will need depend on the local weather conditions and your personal preferences – but we have lots to choose from so that you can kit yourself up with the wakeboarding eyewear that is ideal for you.
We want to help you pick the perfect pair, so we have put together a summary of all of the essential considerations to make the wisest choice, including a lens tint guide, a guide on lens materials and their qualities and a guide on the visible light transmission rates for all of our lenses.
We’ve also created a handy reference guide, comparing each of our products – to help you find the right one for your needs. Check it out below.
Set your sights higher and invest today in our wakeboarding sunglasses.
Choose a Category
Model / Functions | Typhoon | Surge | Flo |
---|---|---|---|
UVA/B Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Polarised Lenses? | Yes | Yes | Some |
Hydrophobic Coating? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Oleophobic Coating? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Hard Coating? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Retention Leash? | Yes | Yes | No |
Floating Frame? | No | No | Yes |
Anti-fog Venting? | Yes | Yes | No |
Customer Feedback
TYPHOON:- "Everything is excellent....the quality of frame and lens, the way they perform while doing windsurf ( even under rain conditions they protect you eyes from the drops )....I’m really happy with the product, service and your support."
DuartePORTUGAL
SURGE:- "I’m out on the ocean on my SUP and the quality of the vision is great with massive glare reduction. Makes the sport so much more enjoyable and gives better quality of vision. Love the lanyard also."
PhilipUSA
TYPHOON:- "Recently had eye cataract surgery and have used expensive eyewear while kite foiling. After losing my third pair in 4 months, even with a leash attached I needed to find something better. The Typhoon so far has proven to be what I need."
SPENCERUSA
TYPHOON:- "Perfect for kitesurfing. Frame / lenses / field view."
SabineFRANCE
TYPHOON:- "I've only used them twice so far, but so far, they're awesome. I don't notice them at all while kitesurfing, which is great. One concern I had was that adding another piece of equipment with cords would be annoying or feel less safe, but that isn't the case. They stay put, and I don't have to clean or adjust them while riding. The only thing I notice is that I'm not blinded by the sun, and my eyes don't hurt afterwards."
LilaUSA
SURGE:- "Clarity of the lenses and water just runs off them. I use them for kite surfing in the UAE where it's hot and the sun is bright, so sunglasses are essential. I have had plenty of crashes with these on and they haven't once popped off unlike other brands I have tried with similar systems."
JamesUAE
SURGE:- "They stay on so well, they do not fog or get blurry when they are splashed, the lenses look great and are really comfortable! We are so happy!"
DevonUSA
FLO:- "I have a very round face and it is hard to find glasses that fit into my eye socket snuggly to block wind without making my skin feel like its suffocating. These glasses solved both problems. No wind gets in my eyes when windsurfing, they are light and airy, and I don't feel the need to take them off to give my eyes/skin a chance to breath. The lenses are also very good - I can see wind lines crystal clear and, most importantly, my eyes do not feel strained after an afternoon on the water and in the sun."
KimUSA
SURGE:- "love how even after falling in the water, the sunglasses don't get fogged up! super nice!"
EvaSPAIN
TYPHOON:- "The glasses didn’t fall off during this winter's big swell. I duck dived and they stayed on and caught way more waves now that I can see past the sun's glare."
OmarUSA
TYPHOON:- "Excellent service and product. They fit great, very impressed by the hydrophobic capacity of the lens."
PierreUAE
SURGE:- "Great to be able to go out for surf in brutal sun when everyone else goes in and the lineup is less crowded."
GardnerUSA
SURGE:- "Fantastic watershades for kiteboarding. I am new to the sport and needed adequate eye protection. I love that I don't have to worry about losing them when I wipe out ;D! Highly recommend."
KristenUSA
TYPHOON:- "Biggest wins: 1. does not fog 2. good visibility through the lenses 3. retention system works (at least so far)"
DavidUSA
SURGE:- "Like the style and the build quality, and attention to detail. The neck ring and safety strap is a well thought idea."
PierreUSA
FLO:- "The fit is firm, but comfortable. They cover all the eye area and look more expensive than they are."
DesUSA
SURGE:- "Excellent helpful customer service and quality product that offers a solution for my light pigmented eyes to be protected during surfing."
GregoryUSA
TYPHOON:- "Excellent fit and clarity. I did get a little fogging on one side after brief dunking but it cleared reasonably quickly once I got moving again. I was wearing a rubber hat that may have blocked the air flow a little. I have also used them on the SUP. In short they they seem great and appear to everything they say. Happy customer."
KennethNEW ZEALAND
TYPHOON:- "They are great. Super light weight. Excellent fit. Bright view. Good hold-back-system. Enough airflow to get the water out of the eyes area while protecting them from direct water impact."
ReinhardAUSTRIA
TYPHOON:- "My eyes can finally rest while surfing. Living in Baja Mexico makes the suns mid day glare intense. I was starting to have pain and burning in my eyes after a day of surfing. Now I can go all day no problem."
RachaelUSA
TYPHOON: - "Incredible sight with Zeiss polarised and great contrast - very strong attachment to the head - no fog up while in the water - no water in my eyes while wearing a helmet while kite surfing - amazing"
AdrianSpain