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Anonymous Sat 15 Feb 2014 15:58:28 No.270791 View View Reply Original Report

Quoted By: >>270830

Hello /out/

I don't know if I'm in the right board but I'm looking for a decent pair of ski/board goggles for up to $120CAD (If that's possible) I would like something with a good anti fog protection and I just don't know what to look for since I'm a beginner on the snow sports scene.

Any advice would help greatly. I'm currently looking at the Scott Faze Metric Goggle 2013/14

for about $95cad

Thank you

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 15 Feb 2014 17:12:33 No.270830 Report

Quoted By: >>270831 >>271288

>>270791
the ski or snowboard threads (why the fuck are they separate in the first place? Jesus Christ) on /asp/ are probably a better place to get an answer.

Regardless, most brands (from the top of my head: oakley, smith, spy, scott, anon, etc) are pretty similar in quality. I don't think glasses without two layers and without anti-fog coating are even sold anymore. It might be cheaper to get some second hand goggles, but the glass will probably suck already and you'll have to buy a new one.
So, again, brands mostly don't matter. Each brand have their own tiers to reach more customers, but I can hardly see any difference beyond available glasses and possibly field of view.

Remember to never wipe over the glass with your hand or anything else. If snow gets on the goggles or inside, shake it off, don't wipe it off. Deal with it until it melts off. Same for condensation. Don't wipe it off, wait for it to go away, you'll just ruin the anti-fog coating.

There are different glasses for different weather and it makes quite some difference. Some goggles come with 2 glasses, but most frames have at least the ability to exchange glasses which you can order separately.
Other things to consider is guarantee, field of view and fit. So try out a few different glasses if you can.
I've had a SPY zed for a few years now. Just got new mirrored (good weather, sunny) glasses a few months ago.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 15 Feb 2014 17:13:46 No.270831 Report

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>>270830
>but I can hardly see any difference beyond available glasses and possibly field of view.
And lens switching systems. Some frames are quite annoying to change glasses.

Mule

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Mule Sun 16 Feb 2014 03:33:43 No.271127 Report

Quoted By: >>271288

No such thing as "anti-fog". Some are better than others, but they'll all fog up eventually. Hell, I was given a set of "the best anti-fog goggles on the market today" and they fogged out in about 5 minutes of riding. I don't even use those in the snow anymore.

First, take care of them. Local auto parts store carries microfiber rags in a 3-pack for about $5. Buy that, keep one of those in your pants pocket. Use that to wipe them when you get snow inside them.

Second, get one that fits your face/helmet. Haber makes decent goggles, but they're about 1/4" too narrow to fit nicely in my helmet. So I exclusively wear 509's in the snow. They seal well against my face and work well with my helmets, the other brands I've tried are either a bit too narrow or just don't fit me right. But what works for one person may not work for another.

Third... get a few pairs. I have a goggle bag that mounts behind the side panel right above my exhaust can, I can put an iced-up set of goggles in there and in about 10 minutes of riding there's enough heat in there that the goggles are pretty well dried out. So I swap between the two, one on my face, and one in the goggle bag.
When you're figuring out what works and what doesn't, get a few different brands and start eliminating them by trial and error.

Pic related. I rode there today.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 16 Feb 2014 13:30:43 No.271288 Report

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>>271127
>No such thing as "anti-fog". Some are better than others, but they'll all fog up eventually
I dunno man. I've been using the one mentioned here >>270830 for years now and they only really fog up once the lens has lost the coating due to wiping, scratches, etc.

Of course they "fog up" sometimes. but that goes away with enough ventilation (i.e. you move) in a matter of minutes.

Although sometimes it's so cold that the condensation freezes up again and you have a layer of ice on your lens. That sucks.

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