Alleycat Lens Change
It’s this easy to switch up your Alleycat lens! Try customising a set to your style here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Melon Optics (@melonoptics)
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Get to know the Parker MTB Goggles
We talk through the features of our Parker MTB Goggles. Customise your Parker MTB Goggles here.
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CP Gang 2019 Colab drop
There’s no questioning it, these are the sickest goggles in existence. The CP Gang 2019 Colab drop is limited to just 100 pairs and will be gone faster than you can say bikes & bitches. This years CP Gang X Melon colab takes the new Diablo goggle and adds a reversible custom designed strap, a…
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What our MTB team are saying about the Diablo goggle
Our MTB team are saying nothing but great things about the Diablo goggle! Designed alongside our pro riders, the Diablo has cranked things up to the next level with a host of performance features all packed into an affordable goggle! The Features: OUTRIGGER SYSTEM – To give perfect helmet fit and maximum comfort TRIPLE LAYER…
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The Diablo Arises – The next level of MTB goggles is here
Kit up and get ready to send as the Diablo arises! Developed alongside our team riders, the Diablo goggle has been designed to offer a new level in affordable performance goggles. After 3 years of our Parker goggle taking the industry by storm we knew it was time to develop a goggle that cranks things…
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Lens Simulator | Product | Skiing | Snow | Snowboarding | Uncategorized
For love of the snow goggle lens
No one wants to be the squinty friend right? That’s why it’s important that your snow goggle lens help you to see in all conditions. Lenses are good for lots of things: keeping the snow out your face when you bail stopping your eyes from streaming when you’re bombing down the hill, hiding your eyes…
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Dune Demons – Moto Playgrounds!
Seth van den Abeele and Conor Fletcher have spent many weekends ripping around the incredible natural playground of the South African Atlantis Dunes. Growing up in Cape Town, the boys uncovered this dream spot just 45 minutes outside of their home town when they were growing up searching for new places to get their moto fix! Having seen…
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Athletes | MTB | Product | Uncategorized | Video
The Story behind the Parker MTB Goggle
Chasing a Dream It’s been somewhat of a whirlwind journey so far over here at Melon. From coming up with the custom eyewear concept back in 2013, to moving out to Bali and opening two concept stores last year, we’ve been busting a gut and following our dreams to keep the brand flying high. One…
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Ambassador Stories : Linda Paluc
Ambassador Stories. Our 3rd featured rider of the “Ambassador Stories” series is Slovenian MTB hard-hitter Linda Paluc, who is currently tearing trails in Queensland, New Zealand. Read on for Linda’s story, and check out some killer shots of her on those NZ hills… How did you get started in MTB? It was a…
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Featured | Lens Simulator | Product | Skiing | Snow | Snowboarding
ZEISS Lenses : Why You Need Them
There’s a reason ZEISS are known as the leading snow lens engineers throughout the snowboarding and skiing industry. Specifically designed for alpine winter sports, ZEISS snow lenses protect the eyes from all the elements. Due to the reflection off the snow, sunlight is much more intense in the mountains and ZEISS lenses have been…
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Ambassador Stories : Nick Pescetto
For our second feature of Ambassador Stories, we caught up with Melon MTB rider Nick Pescetto. Nick is killing it on the downhill scene, whether that’s Bali, British Columbia or the Italian Alps, Nick will be sending it. Check out our interview with Nick below along with some epic action shots! To head to…
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Family | Featured | Product | Skate | Skiing | Snowboarding | surfing | Travel | Uncategorized
The Melon Chronicles (2) : Making Your Idea Stick – Why We Let Our Ego Take a $25,000 Risk 4 Months After Opening and Why You Shouldn’t
Investing your hard earned cash in an idea that’s doomed to fail is no fun, so let’s make sure your ideas will “stick”. This post, Melon Co-founder James takes a look at the journey Melon took to launch its products and how you can apply it to your own ideas to increase your chances…
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Which sunglasses style is right for my face?
When it comes to sunglasses, buying without trying can be a pretty daunting task. But turn that frown upside down, the Melon team have been at it again, working night and day to make sure that you never buy the wrong pair of sunglasses again! …ahhh we are too good to you. Check out the super simple…
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Introducing The Layback 2.0
I think it’s safe to say that summer is now in full swing, the heatwave is here, the sun is out and holidays are booked! With all this sunny weather, the big burning question that I know all of you guys and girls are wondering is “Damn, how am I going to keep my eyes…
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Product | Skiing | Snow | Snowboarding
“Designs for winter” strap winner announced
A few months ago we asked you guys to design our straps for next season. We had some agreat entries and we’re happy to announce that the winner is Branco Jass (frametouch) who came through with two sick designs that we’ll be releasing next winter. Thanks to everyone who entered and we hope you guys…
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Introducing: The Melon Premium Collection
The Melon PREMIUM range has arrived! We’re stoked to announce the launch of our new premium range! Hand crafted from zyl acetate, featuring Carl Zeiss lenses, 5 barrel stainless steel hinges and timeless style, these are some of the best sunglasses on the market available at an affordable price. Check out the video to find…
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MELON | WESTBEACH LIMITED EDITION COLLABORATION
Today Melon Optics and Westbeach have announced the launch of their limited edition collaboration sunglasses model. Limited to 150 pieces, the sunglasses will feature polarised polycarbonate lenses and matte co-branded TR-90 Grilamid frames in the trademark Westbeach red and black colourway. We’re stoked to announce the release of our 150 pair limited edition collaboration model…
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Indiegogo Melon “Chief” Goggles Launch Clears £27,000
We’ve now broken through £27,000 on our Indiegogo Melon “Chief” Goggles Launch. Thank you to everyone who has supported us! It now means we can start to manufacture polarised lenses and we can also look to add more colours to our collection if we hit £35,000! Don’t forget to get your Limited Edition “First Lift” Polarised…
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Melon “Chief” Goggles Launch Reaches £17,000 and Hits Indiegogo Homepage
We’re Stoked on how positive the response has been for the Melon “Chief” Goggles. We’ve been completely blown away by the support and can’t wait to hit our £20,000 stretch goal so we can start to manufacture polarised lenses! We want to thank everyone for their support and if you haven’t checked out the campaign…
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New green Neptune model added to our product range!
Another banging colour added to our collection! Green frames and green lenses make the “Neptune” one of our most vibrant pairs yet! Get them at a special presale rate until midnight Friday 9th August @ http://www.melonsunglasses.co.uk/sunglasses/neptune/
