Ski Superstar Lindsey Vonn’s Ski Goggles fit for the catwalk. MODEL NINE by YNIQ – premier ski eyewear endorsed and sponsored by Lindsey Vonn. Coming from a non-skiing country I look forward possibly even more to time on the snow than maybe those who have it on their doorstep. Lindsey Vonn’s ski goggles has definitely brought the word chic to those goggles you put on your face, so I am very pleased they are in my ski wardrobe too.
Every so often an athlete comes out of their sport into the mainstream.
Think of Roger Federer, Usain Bolt, Christiano Ronaldo, Serena Williams, Martina Navratilova.
Lindsey Vonn is one of those names, a supreme American star of the snow and someone who uses her fame for the good of her sport, women, humanity and absolutely worthy success with her golden elite luxury ski goggles.
After sport the options are endless but increasingly some element of fashion is becoming more popular. From Serena Williams to Lewis Hamilton, you can see business opportunities mixing with their love of style.
Vonn, an Olympic gold medallist, World Cup champion in all five disciplines of alpine skiing, holder of the world record for women with 82 World Cup wins, has achieved one of the greatest ski racing careers ever. Additionally, Vonn broke the all-time Downhill record (43 wins), claiming the Downhill title outright, on top of achieving the sport’s Super-G record (28 wins).
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Following her retirement from the World Cup circuit in 2019, Vonn has been working on a number of adventures, including YNIQ Eyewear; The Lindsey Vonn Foundation (providing future generations the tools they need to pursue their passion, overcome obstacles, and reach their goals through scholarships, programs, and mentorship); and her own production company, Après Productions.
Lindsey is no doubt beautiful, but her partnering with YNIQ I believe has truly delivered some true luxury style.
There are many that write about product when it’s just launched or without knowing much about it or even using the product. I felt now as I prepare my ski kit for Spring Skiing which will include these goggles on their third outing, it’s a good time to comment as I am not just talking about how pretty they look, though they do look super cute, but how they last and ultimately work.
Vonn retired from ski racing with 82 World Cup wins, more than any female ski racer in the history of the sport.
The Lindsey Vonn limited edition within the Model Nine line, features rose gold coloured metal parts and a silver mirror lens.
If it’s not functional, then it’s not properly designed. At YNIQ it is their belief that a design should be developed, shaped and reshaped on the mountain. Only a hands-on development process will benefit the skiers and boarders in the long run. The fact that the YNIQ ski goggles offer a 30% wider field of vision than ordinary goggles is not a coincidence.
Unrivalled peripheral vision, extraordinary metal details, amazing nylon lenses and magnetic lens technology, Model Nine takes everything to the next level.
Extra lens is included for days with lesser light or when you just want to change your look. Made with extremely strong magnets keep the lens in place and also makes lens changes a breeze.
On Model Nine they have expanded their award-winning peripheral vision technology to give you even further peripheral vision to give you the widest peripheral vision in any snow-goggle produced.
Made in Italy. The frame is compatible with most helmets on the market. The extra wide strap is coated on the inside with silicone so they will not slip. Self-Supporting Modular Outriggers are essential to the design. They are of stainless steel and their intricate shape created through metal powder injection molding. Pins and screws are CNC turned stainless steel.
The very flexible and temperature stable frame is made of BASF Elastollan S85A.
The super Widescreen lens provides you with the increased panoramic field that is unique to YNIQ.
The HDTM lens gives you 100% protection against UVA, UVB and other harmful rays. The Yniq double lens configuration with advanced anti-fog treatment on the inside and market leading anti-scratch and oil phobic treatments on the outer surface.
Discretion? Not so much. Model Nine is all about appearance and performance.
YNIQ is a Swedish sports luxury boutique brand that develops and designs artisan goggles and eyewear, exquisitely handcrafted in Italy. YNIQ has received international praise for its patented technology and design for improved vision in alpine racing. YNIQ’s complete line of goggles will be available in premier sports shops throughout North America this fall and online at www.yniqeyewear.com
Lindsey Vonn website www.lindseyvonn.com