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Vallon VenturesSunglasses for sailors

Martin Hager

 · 02.04.2026

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With its Ventures model, the Swedish brand Vallon offers sunglasses for water sports enthusiasts. The retro-inspired design scores with modern sports technology and has been optimised for use on the water. The Bio-TR90 frame weighs just 26 grams and is made from 45 per cent organic materials. The polarised V52 polyamide lenses offer high optical clarity and full UV protection for active water sports enthusiasts.
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With the Ventures, Vallon presents water sports sunglasses that combine classic aesthetics with lightweight performance. The rubber coating on the nose pads ensures a secure grip during intensive outdoor activities such as sailing, motor boating or e-foiling. Sport hinges increase the durability of the frame. The Ventures is aimed at water sports enthusiasts who value sustainable materials and low weight. The model is available in several colour variants, including sage green and tortoiseshell.

Optics of Vallon Ventures

The Ventures uses Vallon's V52 polyamide lenses with an ABBE value of 52, which describes the optical clarity of the lenses. The polarised lenses filter stray light and reduce glare, especially on water surfaces. They block 100 per cent of UV radiation up to a wavelength of 400 nanometres. According to the manufacturer, the nylon-polyamide material is 20 per cent lighter than comparable lens materials. The lenses are available in different tints: Smoke grey, orange, brown or green. All variants belong to category 3 with a light transmission of between nine and 16 per cent.

Frame construction and materials

The Bio-TR90 frame combines the mechanical properties of nylon with sustainable raw materials. The material is flexible and unbreakable, making the goggles suitable for all outdoor activities. The rubber nose pads mould to the shape of the face and prevent slippage during movement. The sports hinges are designed for frequent opening and closing. The frame is available in six colour combinations.

Price and technical details

Vallon Ventures costs around 100 euros, depending on the sales channel.

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Technical specifications Vallon Ventures:

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Frame:

  • Material: Bio-TR90 (45% organic materials)
  • Weight: 26 grammes
  • Features: rubber nose pads, sports hinges

Glasses:

  • Material: Nylon-Polyamide V52
  • ABBE value: 52
  • UV protection: 100% UV400
  • Category: 3 (9-16% VLT)
  • Features: Polarised
Martin Hager

Martin Hager

Editor in Chief YACHT

Martin Hager is editor-in-chief of the titles YACHT and BOOTE EXCLUSIV and has been working for Delius Klasing Verlag for 20 years. He was born in Heidelberg in 1978 and started sailing at the age of six, in an Opti of course. This was soon followed by 420s, Sprinta Sport and 470s, which he also sailed on the regatta course with his brother. His parents regularly took him on charter trips through the Greek and Balearic Islands. Even at a young age, it was clear to him that he wanted to turn his passion for water sports into a career. After graduating from high school and completing an internship at the Rathje boatbuilding company in Kiel, it was clear that he did not want to become a classic boatbuilder. Instead, he successfully studied shipbuilding and marine engineering in the Schleswig-Holstein state capital and focused on yacht design wherever he could. His diploma thesis dealt with the “Testing of a new speed prediction method for sailing yachts”. In 2004, the superyacht magazine BOOTE EXCLUSIV was looking for an editor with technical and nautical background knowledge, a position that was perfect for Martin Hager. The application was successful and a two-year traineeship was arranged. After twelve years as an editor, the editorial team changed and he took over responsibility for BOOTE EXCLUSIV as editor-in-chief in 2017. After long-time YACHT editor-in-chief Jochen Rieker moved to the role of publisher, Martin Hager also took over the position of editor-in-chief of Europe's largest sailing magazine YACHT, which is celebrating its 120th anniversary this year, at the beginning of 2023. When he's not working on topics for the two water sports titles, Martin Hager likes to go out on the water himself - preferably with kite and wingfoil equipment or on a little after-work trip across the Alster.

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