Goggles

[gmcunni]

trying on diff models at a ski shop is a good idea, however, that's not what i did. i saw stuff online and ordered it based on the price and reviews. the fit isn't perfect but i get by. i have the smith fuse which was pretty cheap on SAC/Tramdock a couple of years ago. FWIW, when i got the goggles i didn't wear a helmet and i really liked the fit. once i added a helmet i found they didn't sit well on my face.

i need new goggles. after a couple days skiing hard the pressure on the bridge of my nose is too much, can't really breath thru my nose when working hard. any suggestions on a wide goggle? if anyone had a similar issue and found a goggle that worked it would help me narrow down the searching a bit.

 

[HowieT2]

i need new goggles. after a couple days skiing hard the pressure on the bridge of my nose is too much, can't really breath thru my nose when working hard. any suggestions on a wide goggle? if anyone had a similar issue and found a goggle that worked it would help me narrow down the searching a bit.

clearly you should be getting a new nose.

 

[gmcunni]

clearly you should be getting a new nose.

in all seriousness, a trip to the ENT Dr. is in my future. the slightest pressure on my nose affects my breathing a lot. i might give the breathright stips a try too

 

[HowieT2]

in all seriousness, a trip to the ENT Dr. is in my future. the slightest pressure on my nose affects my breathing a lot. i might give the breathright stips a try too

I was just joking. but good luck with the ent. dont let them talk you into any elective surgeries.

 

[ScottySkis]

I was just joking. but good luck with the ent. dont let them talk you into any elective surgeries.

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My cousin just went through that surgery because his snoring wakes up anyone he is sleeping with including him self, it helped but he had to go through a lot with his nose, it was a deviated seprtiom.

 

[John]

I picked up anon m2's this year. http://www.anonoptics.com/goggles/mens/m2/10774100005_1
Interchangeable rare earth magnet lenses (one smoky, one clear for night) and am really looking forward to wearing them. They were light on my face, breathed well, and didn't obstruct my breathing.
I also have Oakley offshoots for milder weather. I know they're sunglasses, but for a couple or 4 hours they're great.
http://www.oakley.com/products/7145/

 

[HowieT2]

I picked up anon m2's this year. http://www.anonoptics.com/goggles/mens/m2/10774100005_1
Interchangeable rare earth magnet lenses (one smoky, one clear for night) and am really looking forward to wearing them. They were light on my face, breathed well, and didn't obstruct my breathing.
I also have Oakley offshoots for milder weather. I know they're sunglasses, but for a couple or 4 hours they're great.
http://www.oakley.com/products/7145/

I just picked up the m2 yesterday. Got the m1 last season and was very happy with it, but they gave me the new one for free on a warranty exchange. looks to be much improved design for switching out the lenses.

 

[C-Rex]

+1 for Smith I/O's.

The low light lens that came with mine was a real game changer for me on overcast days. I do wish they had a slightly longer or more stretchy band so they'd go up on the forehead of my helmet a little easier, but not a deal breaker by any means. A lot of companies have followed suit with interchangeable lenses but since the I/O's have been out for a few years I'd imagine it'll be easier to find a deal on them.

 

[C-Rex]

Also, look at the prices for replacement lenses before you buy. No sense in buying goggles with the idea of buying other lenses if they cost almost as much as an entire new pair. You can get I/O lenses for $20-$25. Another plus. Oakley's are around twice that.

 

[John]

My M2's came with the 2nd lens. I got to pick the color. (I chose clear for the night skiing) but I could have gotten a darker (rose maybe) lens. My hope is I don't have to buy more goggles for another 10 years.
I was intrigued by the variotronic uvex goggles, http://www.uvex-sports.de/en/winter-sports/products/?pNavi=3&pModel=uvex+apache+2+variotronic but the price... $500.00 is nowhere near justifiable.

 

[steamboat1]

Been wearing the same pair of Oakleys for years. The foam on top is finally wearing out & the snow gets in when it's snowing. Otherwise they're still fine. No worries though as I picked up another pair on sale a couple years ago. Maybe I'll break them in this year?

 

[Quietman]

I have used these Uvex Vision L goggles for the last 10+ years. They fit over glasses, work well for large faces, and are fairly cheap. They also provide a wide circle of vision, and don't pinch your nose!

 

[wa-loaf]

+1 for Smith I/O's.

The low light lens that came with mine was a real game changer for me on overcast days. I do wish they had a slightly longer or more stretchy band so they'd go up on the forehead of my helmet a little easier, but not a deal breaker by any means. A lot of companies have followed suit with interchangeable lenses but since the I/O's have been out for a few years I'd imagine it'll be easier to find a deal on them.

I really like mine too, but not moderately priced when you can find them in Steep n Cheap for $80 ...

 

[Cannonball]

i need new goggles. after a couple days skiing hard the pressure on the bridge of my nose is too much, can't really breath thru my nose when working hard. any suggestions on a wide goggle? if anyone had a similar issue and found a goggle that worked it would help me narrow down the searching a bit.

Dude, I probably have the biggest nose you have ever seen on a human being. Finding goggles has been an education in misery. A couple of years ago after trying on literally every other pair of goggles in the shop, I decided to try on some OTG's (over the glasses)...I don't wear glasses by the way. They actually worked out really well and I went through a few pairs of them over a couple of years despite the fact that they look completely horrible. If you don't mind looking like Jerry Lewis you can give that a shot. It beats suffering.

But then this summer I happened upon a good Smith helmet sale going on. This raised the ugly specter of also making sure goggles were compatible. But I had always been curious about Smith's concept of helmet/goggle integration. I tried on a couple of combos and BAM...finally nailed it. Got a Smith Variant Brim helmet and Smith I/O goggles. I seriously can't explain the joy of lowering the goggles and WANTING to keep them on my face, instead of feeling half-smothered and half-blind. The helmet seems to take the pressure off the goggles letting them sit delicately on my face. Yes, I said 'delicately'. And they look sweet! Give it a try.

 

[Puck it]

Dragon mace. They are not made anymore but deals can be found on eBay. They also have the x project and nice system. They are on the Clymb now for $99.

 

[C-Rex]

Dragon mace. They are not made anymore but deals can be found on eBay. They also have the x project and nice system. They are on the Clymb now for $99.

My last pair were Mace's. Now they're my backups. Great goggle. The venting is so good I don't think mine ever fogged aside from when I got snow in them after a yardsale. I did notice that on REALLY cold and windy days I could feel the wind come though the vents and freeze my forehead.

 

[C-Rex]

The Clymb has some deals on goggles right now:

http://www.theclymb.com/all/7067/goggles

 

[Mullen]

I think SteepandCheap might still have some of the Smith ones up. I bought a pair of the Stance ones late in the season last yr for 40 and they came with two different lenses. The sensor mirror lens is awesome, I haven't tried the other one they came with.

 

[wa-loaf]

Levelninesports.com has Smith I/O's for $49 bucks right now.

 

[Bene288]

How in the hell are those so cheap