Any particular reason you chose aviator over the other 509 ignite models? I am trying to decide which model I want.
509 IGNITE active thermal Goggles??
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What color is best overall lense? Chris. And do you use a klim helmet ive never been a fan of mixing and matching for google seal reasons.
I wanted the aux FAN and the interchangeable lenses.
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For ME, as I spend most of my riding time in Island Park which is damn near always OVERCAST with terrible Flat Light, I prefer a Red/Pink/Rose colored lens. Just my 58 year old eyes, but that helps me see invisible terrain/depth of field. If there is even a hint of direct light then you
Can chose any color you prefer.
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Ya, they are freaking UNOBTANIUM this year. I bought a pair at full retail in Amazon just because I absolutely wanted them. None of the dealers I work with had any in stock.
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mine worked well even with prescription inserts, had to pretty much have it on all the time, but it worked very well. Right up until the wire broke off where it goes into the goggles... 
Warranty will cover it, but they want to give me a coupon good for one NEXT YEAR as they are out of stock... ? Since there is TWO MONTHS of season left, probably will go to Amazon again and buy another pair... this pisses me off
Warranty will cover it, but they want to give me a coupon good for one NEXT YEAR as they are out of stock... ? Since there is TWO MONTHS of season left, probably will go to Amazon again and buy another pair... this pisses me offI thought heated goggles were a gimmick, until I finally tried them. These things are awesome, and now I expect to phase-out my traditional goggles over time.
So just for kicks, I reached out to 509 and sent them the following images.
now mind you, this is after FOUR seasons of 100% use.
These goggles are 100% OUT of warranty by several years.
But if they can sell me a replacement cable, then these will become my BACKUPs and I will be delighted!!
My new Aviators should arrive tomorrow!!
now mind you, this is after FOUR seasons of 100% use.
These goggles are 100% OUT of warranty by several years.
But if they can sell me a replacement cable, then these will become my BACKUPs and I will be delighted!!
My new Aviators should arrive tomorrow!!
I guess I should jump back in as well. I'm at about 1.5 years now with mine and I am still a very happy customer. I see myself owning more than one pair at a time soon and I'm sure it will be many across the years to come. What was one of my biggest worries about going riding on cloudy foggy days is now not a concern at all. Wonderful.
Also, I do have to wonder what in the world the other brands are doing with STILL not offering anything like this? Klim, FXR, you name it, these are big companies and they are just letting 509 have the whole market? What in the world?
And, yes, I know a few folks ride ABOMs, but until they offer a nose guard, their goggle is a non-starter for me. I will never even consider wearing a goggle without a nose guard anymore.
And, yes, I know a few folks ride ABOMs, but until they offer a nose guard, their goggle is a non-starter for me. I will never even consider wearing a goggle without a nose guard anymore.
I have a pair of the Abom heated, and I do not wear them because they have no nose guard.
Agreed
I am AMAZED this hasn't taken over the entire industry considering HOW WELL they work
When i purchased them "The Aboms" several years ago at the Utah snow show I told the guy pimping them that they needed a nose guard, he said in the next revision they would consider it. Guess that meant "piss off". What I preferred about the Aboms was they had no external battery, and is why I purchased them over the 509's.
I had looked at the pair Oakley was selling, and it was the same thing, no nose guard. I should have bought the Oakley's, that way the other pair of Oakley's I have would have company taking up space in my bag.
I really need to consolidate, I seriously think I have 10 to 15 pairs of googles, and I generally only carry 2-3 with me on the sled, including the ones I wear.
If I did not spend so much on them I might have been able to move out of my moms basement, or is it her fault for enabling me to buy so many, I am pretty sure is her fault.
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Probably liability, safer to make adjustments when someone isn't pinned down a trail.
never even thought about that.
I always find that I turn mine ON just as I am starting the engine after a stop.
That's funny. I've continued every year for the last 3 years to make sure to visit the ABOM guys every year at the Utah snow show and let them know that the nose guard is the deal breaker. Yeah, so far, they don't seem to much care.
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