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Dragon Alliance first obtained its begin in 1993 within the surf city storage of founder Will Howard. With the intent to create high-performance eyewear, Dragon shortly gained worldwide notoriety and invited athletes to collaborate within the design course of. From these collaborations, the model has developed proprietary applied sciences like Lumalens colour optimization—which is featured in each Dragon goggle mannequin—the first-ever frameless NFX snow goggle in addition to the widest visual field obtainable within the PXV. Now, the model is introducing its first magnetic lens-changing system within the RXV Magazine OTG. 

“This goggle is made for many who demand probably the most from their gear,” says Shay Williams, Dragon’s class supervisor. “Along with the Swiftlock Magnetics system, the RVX MAG OTG options a complete array of premium options like our premium injection Lumalens colour optimized lenses (two within the field), armored venting, silicone strap beading, Tremendous Anti-Fog coating, and OTG-compatibility. It’s obtained all of the bells and whistles we are able to supply, for these trying to maximize their time on the hill.”

In an try and fill a efficiency void out there, Dragon developed its Swiftlock Magnetics system to supply a magnetic, frameless goggle that’s each straightforward to make use of and locks securely must you take a tumble. A lever on the wearer’s decrease proper facet of the goggle locks within the body as soon as the magnets have made contact. Ought to that you must swap lenses—each buy of the RXV comes with two lenses—merely elevate the lever and pull the lens off of the body, pop the brand new lens in, flip the lever again down and also you’re able to rock. 

Together with the Swiftlock Magnetics system and all the different notable applied sciences, the model can be remiss to not point out an underrated characteristic that doesn’t at all times get the hype that it deserves. 

“Armored Venting is a sneaky characteristic that Dragon pioneered,” says Williams. “The highest vent of all goggles are lined with foam to maintain out snow and ice whereas permitting for air circulation to lower fogging, but when ice builds up it could tear the froth, rendering costly goggles virtually ineffective. Armored Venting is a chunk of laborious plastic over the froth that permits the patron to soundly scrape away ice and snow, protects towards laborious objects (like tree branches or inside of drugs baggage) and usually permits for elevated sturdiness and longevity in our product.”

A model that depends on the experience of its athletes, Dragon hung out in analysis and growth to present its athletes like Hunter Hess a goggle that may maintain as much as the calls for of the professionals. Professionally authorised, Dragon knew they’d raised the usual for magnetic lens techniques. And at a aggressive worth level, the model isn’t making an attempt to interrupt the financial institution. Whether or not you’re a weekend resort warrior or a frequent the pores and skin observe extra days than not, the RXV Magazine OTG works in each state of affairs, day in and day trip.