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…
Morzine was our home during the first winter of Melon and we’ll always have strong connections to this beautiful French resort. We’re stoked to say those connections are now even stronger as we partner with Hideout Hostel Morzine’s home of stylish yet affordable winter and summer mountain accommodation. Be it winter snow chasing, or a…
Melon Rider Kieran Nikula had a busy January filming and enjoy the insane amounts of fresh snow that Canada had to offer. Read on to get a sneak peek of a month in the life…
Geoffrey Hubbel There are some incredible music festivals happening in 2017 that are completely mountain-orientated, and we thought giving you a breakdown of some of our favourites was probably the bright thing to do because, well, mountain festivals are sick! Check out our guide to some of Europe’s best, and get ready for a trip that’s…
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…
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…
https://vimeo.com/174683600 . The 3rd instalment of our “Inspire to Make” series sees the ambitions of 2 individuals – from completely different cultures – use their shared passions to create the best ski movie they possibly could, and in the process something uniquely inspiring. . Canadian Melon rider Kieran Nikula teamed up with Hong Kong-based Eddie…
. From being burnt out on seasonal jobs to building a location independent eyewear brand that can be run from anywhere in the world, The Melon Chronicles are a series of blog posts by one of the starting founders of Melon Optics, James Pointer. They are a work in progress aimed at both providing an in-depth…
https://vimeo.com/174683600 Kieran Nikula teams up with Hong Kong’s 2Deep Media and releases an instant classic, journeying through the endless vast mountain ranges of British Columbia. Showcasing epic alpine cinematography and shredding, “Frames” is a must watch for anyone who not only appreciates the mountains, but loves tearing down them.
Taking Care of Your Goggles The feeling of putting on your new Melon goggles for the first time is always a great one – the optical clarity, precision and depth-perception of looking through one of the most rewarding goggles in the action sports industry is simply unrivalled. Just thinking about being on the hill and…
A few spring days with Melon ambassador Kieran Nikula at Sun Peaks
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…
Team Rider Bartek Sibiga has laid down a killer edit for this season. Check it out!
Team rider Chloe Hardy killed it last season. Here’s a look a what she got up to!
It’s that time of the year again where season edits start dropping. Despite a broken collar bone, team rider Ed Salisbury still managed to rack up a sick edit. Check it out!
We’re stoked to announce that UK skier Joe Hides has joined the Melon Optics Team. Check out his welcome edit and interview below! From: UK D.O.B: 17th February 1994 Years Riding: 11 years Current Setup: Nordica ‘the ace’ skis, the ace’*** boots Sponsors: Nordica, Origin Global, Dare2b, Bawbags and of course Melon Optics! Favourite Ski…
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