INDUSTRY 411

INDUSTRY 411 ABOM Inc.

OSM sits down Ashley Stevens from ABOM

FarnFounded in 2012, ABOM, Inc., launched the world’s first active anti-fog goggles. ABOM answered a simple yet long standing question that was being asked by many after a day of skiing where fogging goggles were the days problem.

When a driver starts up their car in the winter months, the first think they do is turn on the defroster… “Why can’t my goggles do that?”

Thus began the search for the solution. Finally, after years of engineering, designing, and testing, the solution was found by sandwiching a thin, electrically-heated film layer between two polycarbonate lenses, the goggle lens can heat up and stay heated to a temperature that melts the fog away and keeps it away.

Recently we caught up with ABOM Director of Product

Marketing, Ashley Stevens, and asked her a few questions about

ABOM Goggles.

A BUILT-IN DEFROSTER FOR GOGGLES

What makes your stuff better or different from rest in the industry? ABOM products are sleek and lightweight, because the battery is built into the frame of the actual goggle. We harness the power of technology & programming to insure the longest use and clearest vision, all day.

Snowmobilers demand the highest standards when it comes to their gear. How do you test your products? All our lenses are tested for impact resistance, meeting ANSI Z87.1+ & CSA Z94.3 standards. Before assembly, all lenses, frames, and straps are inspected for blemishes and defects. All frames are charged up, and we make sure they turn on and the LED indicator light works correctly. All lenses are checked for abnormal heating, and we even make sure each side heats up evenly, and to a high enough temperature to melt the fog.

What’s the best way to purchase ABOM googles? You can find our goggles on our website at www.abom.com, where you can also find a list of dealers that carry ABOM goggles. What new ABOM product are you most excited about and why? This year we’re most excited for the new HEET Xtreme goggle. We are also excited for the new lens color options that we are releasing with it. These will work on both HEET & HEET Xtreme models. We listened to the feedback from snowmobiling customers and added a nose piece, thickened the foam, and added outriggers for better fit with helmets. The new lens options will feature a high-resolution silver mirrored lens and 2 color-changing photochromatic options (which will change tints depending on the lighting conditions).

Tell us something about the company that you wish more people knew. We’re here and ready to help you have a great and safe day in the snow!

What is something you are sure to find inside ABOM headquarters lunchroom? We’re a bit nutty, so we always have cashews & almonds! Do you offer and type of warranty or guarantee? It could happen that some defective products make it past our Quality Assurance testing, and for that possibility we offer a 1-year warranty from the time of purchase. It covers everything except user-caused scratched lenses. Abom will either send a shipping label if the item needs to be inspected or repaired, or a replacement item. If there’s any questions, contact Abom to discuss the issue in more detail and we’ll find the best solution.

What’s next for the company? We are developing a smaller form-factor heated lens goggle & spectacle for military & safety purposes. For snow sports, we are working on a new generation of heated goggles. Follow us on socials (@ abomoptics) for all the updates on new products & sales!

In ten words or less tell us why someone should do business with ABOM? We’re focused on bringing quality solutions to a dangerous problem.