ABOM is a next-generation goggles created by welcoming Jack Cornelius, who has been involved in rocket development at NASA's affiliated company, as a developer.Goggles, which have a built-in thermal conductive film in the lens and have the ability to eliminate fogging at once, have won various awards around the world.The fact that the goggles are cloudy is a road that any snowboarder can take at least once.Perhaps the day when all snowboarders will be released from their worries is near.ABOM's office in the city of Tigard, about 20 minutes by car from Portland, Oregon, USA, gave a glimpse of the story and future of development.
Photo & Text: Kazushige Fujita
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Providing a comfortable view without cloudiness for all riders
"One day, a friend talked to me." With a gentle face, developer Jack Cornelius explained to me how it was developed.
"A friend of the skier went skiing on the slopes, but that day his goggles were cloudy and it seemed that skiing wasn't fun at all, so he went home immediately. When he returned to the car, the windows were cloudy. However, after turning on the air conditioner, the fogging of the windowpanes disappeared and I was able to arrive on my way home. And he consulted with me, "Can I make goggles that do not fog?" He
I thought that if the goggles had a car-like function, I should be able to enjoy sliding comfortably. "
The key to ABOM's birth is a simple motive to focus purely on slipping.The slopes aren't close, and lift tickets aren't cheap.It is natural that the desire to get a comfortable view is born at the destination.And it wasn't just him who had that problem, but many snowboarders and skiers.Taking inspiration from various appliances and technologies, Jack continued his research and development to reach his present form.The best feature is the goggle lens.Ordinary goggle lenses have an anti-fog coating to prevent fogging, but the coating deteriorates due to friction such as wiping the lens with a wet cloth. ABOM goggle lenses do not have an anti-fog coating.By incorporating a heat conductive film inside the lens, it warms the lens and copes with fogging and wetting.Also, the battery, which has been kept to a minimum size, fits neatly on the frame side of the goggles, and it is difficult to feel the innovative technology just by looking at it.Currently, 39 world patents and various awards have been won, proving that this ABOM product is unique.
Then, the effect obtained by warming the lens was studied.
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A clear view anytime, anywhere
There are various situations in the snowy mountains.There are sunny days, snowy days and rainy days.Whether it's cold or hot, ABOM has the ability to provide a comfortable view in any situation.For example, on days when wet snow continues to fall, the humidity is high and the goggles tend to become cloudy.Especially when riding a goggles that are not exposed to the wind, it tends to become cloudy, and it is often necessary to wipe the goggles before starting to slide.Even in such a case, ABOM can remove the cloudiness in a few seconds to a few tens of seconds by pressing the button on the side of the goggles.The new "HEAT" released this season has the ability to measure the humidity and temperature inside the goggles and automatically adjust the heater on and off, which may mean a completely non-fog lens.Also, on powder days, it often falls and snow gets inside the goggles, but ABOM's technology is also useful in such cases.Feel free to remove the snow on the uncoated lens and warm the lens again to completely remove any remaining water droplets or dampness.Although it is a worrying battery, it has 6 hours of continuous operation time, and it is designed to withstand several days of operation considering the operation time of several seconds to several tens of seconds for one recovery of cloudiness. It can be charged with Mirco USB, so you can charge it in a moving car or from a mobile battery.And when I get home, I charge it like a mobile phone.It's a new way to use goggles that has never been seen before.
The world is changing at a tremendous speed due to technological advances.Rider technology and video technology are still changing.The fusion of technology and snowboarding, ABOM could be one of the keys to increasing the progress of snowboarding gear.The new possibilities of snow goggles can be seen ahead of ABOM, which is called the next-generation goggles.
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Their quest for pure ideas is the key to creating next-generation products.
rice field. "It's just getting started," Jack's head talks with a smile.
It was as if new ideas were already lurking inside
