As the days get milder, the desire to practice water sports is rekindled: from sailing to windsurfing, there are very few obstacles that can stand between an enthusiast and the waves.
Passion aside, however, these sports, like many others, require adequate preparation and well-studied equipment . And among the accessories that you just can't do without when practicing water sports, we find sunglasses .
Multisport in their DNA, NRC sunglasses are extremely versatile , so most of them guarantee excellent performance even on the water.
But since for us excellent is not enough, after long studies and tests we have developed a line of sunglasses designed specifically for water sports .
What Watersport Glasses Should Be Like
Let's be clear, a high-quality and versatile sunglasses can be used on a sailing boat or windsurfing with relative satisfaction. But there are some specific reasons why only a watersport sunglasses will be able to provide you with impeccable performance while practicing water sports.
After all, those who dedicate themselves to water sports have very specific needs : let's see them below.
Stability
On the water, first of all you need stable and reliable sunglasses that don't "lose their grip" even in the most uncomfortable situations, including wind, splashes and so on.
To overcome this problem, NRC water sports glasses feature a special adjustable nose pad , which, in addition to ensuring a perfect fit for both men and women, gives stability to the glasses, preventing them from slipping just when you need it most.
Protection from reflections
While sailing, you are faced with particular light conditions, which are not found in other contexts. These shades of light, combined with the reflections of the water, can put your eyes in serious difficulty.
For this reason, it is advisable to choose sunglasses with specific lenses. Our Watersports are equipped with ZEISS lenses designed to reduce blue tones and thus guarantee perfect visibility even in aquatic contexts.
For bright light situations, we also offer two models with polarized lenses : the X5.TPX.BKME.POL with ZEISS LightPro lenses and the RX1.TPX.BKBR.POL also with ZEISS lenses, a manufacturer that supplies the best selective polarized lenses in the world.
Wind and splash protection
On a boat or on a board, it's not just the sun that's a problem: there's also the wind and splashes of water. That's why we offer sunglasses with wraparound lenses , which can shield your eyes as best as possible.
Protection… from sinking
Stability is fine, but at sea, as we know, inconveniences can happen. And what worse problem than losing your sunglasses in the waves, with the risk of saying goodbye to them forever?
Luckily, our Watersport sunglasses have a frame made from a special floating material . So even if you drop them in the sea, you can always retrieve them in time!
Lightness
The best way to know if a pair of sunglasses is right for you is… not to notice.
Comfort, in fact, is fundamental during sports practice, and it does not only depend on the fit, but also on the lightness of the glasses.
All of our water sports sunglasses are designed to be as light as possible , and two of them feature ZEISS SuperNYLENS lenses , made from Nylon.
Nylon lenses offer excellent optical performance: in addition to guaranteeing 70% greater purity, they are 20% lighter than “traditional” polycarbonate lenses.
Discover the NRC Watersport Collection
A specific pair of sunglasses, trust me, can really change your life when you practice water sports, both at a competitive and amateur level.
If you want to spend a fiery summer on the waves, practicing your favorite water sport, you should equip yourself with one of our sunglasses!
Discover the NRC Watersport collection