Goggle Options

[thefullmonte]

I have way too many goggles
I have found it is best to try them on with the helmet you will be wearing. It is surprising how different a goggle fits from one person to the next.
I am a huge fan of the Spy goggles. I use both the Targa and Omega. I really like the peripheral vision from the Targa frame. The Omega is wider and gives better coverage.
The Scott goggle is an easy choice. Almost every shop has them so lenses are easy to come by. The 80's series is a very large frame with extended foam to better seal. If you wear glasses check out the 87's. The compromise is that it sacrifices peripheral vision. Hey, its important to me. The Volt air is a bit more sleek with the same features, but the lenses don't have the flow through venting. It is still dual pane, but not quite as efficient.
Smith is right in line with Scott. Extended foam for better sealing to your face. The Warp is probably the most popular. The Intake is a larger frame again more like the Scott 80's series. Smith tend to work pretty will if you wear glasses too.
A pair I just discovered is Utopia. The best peripheral vision of them all. I'm guessing I will eventually break down and test a pair for everyone.
Dragon also makes a very good goggle. Great vision and excellent fit. Haven't tried these either, but have some friends that love them.

 

[Lano]

Goggles!

Guys,

For what it is worth try the Bolles that are being sold at COSTCO right now. They are being sold for $25.00 here in Minnesota, last year I used my set exclusively and had the best performance out of any goggle I have ever owned(Smith, Oakley and Scott). They have a rose tint which works excellent in all conditions except is a little sketchy at night. I used these for a 5 day trip out west and multiple days plowing snow, playing with the kids, and flatland riding. I have nothing to gain by sharing this, only trying to help out fellow riders save a buck. I also forgot to mention "I sweat like a fag eating a corn dog" and they never fogged once.

Lano

 

[milehighassassin]

Something I will say for all users for controlling fog:

Make sure you DON'T OVERDRESS!!!

The body uses the head and scalp as one of the primary areas to dissipate heat. Which is why wearing a hat in the winter keeps you warms. As riders we all (or should) wear helmets so that already slows down the cooling process. A good fitting helmet with the proper venting helps. But if you have so many clothes on when you are riding that you are getting wet from sweating so bad, you should consider removing a layer (hopefully you are already dressing in layers). No goggle or contraption is going to prevent fog if you body is overheating. There is no reason you shouldn't be a little chilly when you first start off riding. As you work harder and are more active your body will warm up. If after riding for a bit you are still cold consider adding something. It is easier to add it than remove it because when you remove it there is a chance you are already getting wet. When you get wet you will probably get cold eventually as well.

So basically for those guys that are the "sweaters" and have fogging issues, think about cutting back on the clothing a little. Certainly use something tha wicks sweat away from the body.

Hopefully that helps someone. I typically ride with my base layer (long underwear), good socks, then my waterproof/breathable pants on bottom. On top I wear the base layer along with maybe a long sleeved shirt and then my KLIM jacket. For most days that is plenty for me. I am cold when I leave the truck but once we hit the good riding I am perfect.

 

[AWBaus]

Thanks again for the responses! There's A LOT of brands out there to choose from, so hearing the real world experiences definitely help

 

[superdoo]

quick straps

anyone know how those aviators are gonna work with quick straps? looks like not compatible...

 

[06-800RR]

That Habervision Eliminator fan is no good. It doesn't blow or suck anything. Just makes noise.

Any goggle can technically work with quick straps, you just have to cut the new strap and feed it into the quick strap ends. It works fine for every goggle I've bought.


As for brand; SPY Omega and Soldiers are the cats ***.

 

[milehighassassin]

That Habervision Eliminator fan is no good. It doesn't blow or suck anything. Just makes noise.

Any goggle can technically work with quick straps, you just have to cut the new strap and feed it into the quick strap ends. It works fine for every goggle I've bought.


As for brand; SPY Omega and Soldiers are the cats ***.

Shoot me a PM and I can help you with that Eliminator. I haven't had any complaints with it. When did you get it? Like I said earlier, if you don't like any of our products we accept returns for the purchase price.

The Eliminator doesn't move a lot of air, that is because it turns on before fogging happens with the humidity sensor.

 

[03rmking]

anyone know how those aviators are gonna work with quick straps? looks like not compatible...

Aviators are compatible with quickstraps. There is even no need to cut any straps. Simply remove the strap from the goggle and replace with the provided quickstrap, just as you would with any other brand.

 

[bullitt]

That Habervision Eliminator fan is no good. It doesn't blow or suck anything. Just makes noise.

Any goggle can technically work with quick straps, you just have to cut the new strap and feed it into the quick strap ends. It works fine for every goggle I've bought.


As for brand; SPY Omega and Soldiers are the cats ***.

I’ll have to disagree with you on your commentary in regards to the Habervision Eliminator fan module, from my own personal experience you are right it does not suck or blow anything.
After many months of daily use, I have found it sits quietly and does its job keeping the inside of my goggles fog free. It runs automatically when the humidity rises in my goggles and shuts itself off when not needed.
I can fit it any of the goggles I own, it is not manufacturer specific. I also do not end up with a pair of batteries and the associated battery holder attached to my goggle straps.
It moves enough air to keep the lenses fog free but not to an excess that it dries or irritates my eyes and like any tool it needs to be properly applied and utilized.
Is it going to work for all circumstances, No. For example is you pack your goggles and helmet with snow and plug all of the goggle vents it is not going to work. Is it going to keep the exterior of your goggles ice or snow free, No.
For myself when riding in -30 degree C weather I switch to a full face helmet with an electric shield. I’m not much for duct taping my face or duct taping my goggles into my helmet to keep from getting frost bite. For me goggles and a snow cross style helmet are for warmer temperatures when overheating is more of a concern.
The other question I would like to ask is if you have addressed your concerns with Habervision, from my experience they have excellent customer service and will do their best to ensure that any concerns are addressed.

 

[CF7SP]

Lano, the quote was funny as heck, I laughed my rear end off!! I gotta remember that one, anyway back to goggles. I have had good luck with the Scott TurboFlow light sensitive...they seem to fit well with the oversized foam, and why this doesn't come standard with all goggles is beyond me. I know every helmet is different and like others have said, all goggles fit helmets differently. IMO, oversized foam should be standard. I am really intrigued by the Habervision goggles, looks like a nice product. Anything polarized is well worth the extra $$. I have a pair of Oakley polarized shades that cost me $265 and I will never go back to a non-polarized lens. My .02.

 

[whittaker727]

I can't wait until the aviator is available with a polarized lenz. I keep two pair of 509's on me all winter long. Not because they fog up, but because when I take my helmet off and fill my goggles with snow, it's good to have a back up.

 

[nosledyetwyo]

does anyone know any goggles that work good but fit over glasses as well? How about the 509's, thats kinda what im leaning towards.

 

[die hard poo]

Well I ordered a set of the Habervision Prima with the Eliminators. I will give feedback once I try them out... I hate fogging goggles, and I have tried quite a few brands, oakley, spy, scotts, dragons. All fog some do a better job. Probably my favorite brand would be spy. SO Far....

 

[sledhed21]

Can you please let me know how i can order a TRIAL pair of these from you? Im interested in the Yellow mirror with additional fan piece. thank you

 

[TS Drag Racer]

Another vote for 509's

 

[06-800RR]

I've had my Eliminator replaced once already, They were good about it and admitted the first batch we're pretty poor. Second one still sucked though.

And as for it working silently and doing it's job for certain circumstances: I did tests, I'd blow a little/tiny bit of breath on my goggles and put them on and keep moving. Fog never went away. I'd take them off and swing the goggles around fanning cold air on them and the fog was gone.

Plus it wasn't silent at all. I couldn't hear anyone and had to always turn off the fan or take off my helmet to have a conversation.

 

[bullitt]

I've had my Eliminator replaced once already, They were good about it and admitted the first batch we're pretty poor. Second one still sucked though.

And as for it working silently and doing it's job for certain circumstances: I did tests, I'd blow a little/tiny bit of breath on my goggles and put them on and keep moving. Fog never went away. I'd take them off and swing the goggles around fanning cold air on them and the fog was gone.

Plus it wasn't silent at all. I couldn't hear anyone and had to always turn off the fan or take off my helmet to have a conversation.

I'm curious as to when you received your replacement for your original fan module, and which goggles and helmet you used them with. Because quite honestly mine work great. (Myself; Scott Goggles and HJC Helmet) I have never noticed any noise coming from them either. Granted I have never had a conversation with them on, as I usually pull my goggles off before talking to anyone (personal preference on my part) or I'm yelling over the noise of a running sled or two.
But something does not sound right either though if you fogged your goggles and then kept riding and the fog did not go away. Because to my thinking the natural air flow through the goggles once you got moving again should have cleared the goggles on its own regardless‘ of what the Eliminator was or was not doing.
I’m also not trying to start a pissing match, just wondering why something that works for me does not work for you.

 

[fatguy1]

I've had my Eliminator replaced once already, They were good about it and admitted the first batch we're pretty poor. Second one still sucked though.

And as for it working silently and doing it's job for certain circumstances: I did tests, I'd blow a little/tiny bit of breath on my goggles and put them on and keep moving. Fog never went away. I'd take them off and swing the goggles around fanning cold air on them and the fog was gone.

Plus it wasn't silent at all. I couldn't hear anyone and had to always turn off the fan or take off my helmet to have a conversation.

That's funny??? I didn't think you stopped long enough while riding to have your goggles fog up, let alone have a conversation.

 

[Alaskan]

Haber vision....100%

I ride exclusively with Habervision, at first I didn't like them and went back to my spy goggles after a few miles on a decently sunny day. Went riding on one of them solid grey days with NO definition and switched to the Habervision to try to see anything. This was after eating the hood when running head on into a 4 foot high river bank that was NOT there 3 seconds earlier. After 5 minutes with the Highline or Prima (not sure which I have) and my eyes adjusted to them...... DAMN...I could ride circles around EVERYONE....9 sleds and all varieties of goggles and lens colors! Once you've ridden polarized photochromatic goggles you WILL NEVER go back to Scott, 509, Smith,Dragon,Oakly, Spy, yadda yadda yadda.......I wore them all, non equal the Habervision UNLESS they are polarized and photochromatic!
I could care less about the yuppie skier fan they sell it's not going to work with powder blasting you in the face with a soaked helmet, head and goggles, simply won't move enough air!
I had another 2nd (back up) set of Habervision goggles that day in my back pack. One of my buddies begged me to sell them to him, after much *** kissin he then pulled out two one hundred dollar bills and I gave in. Him and I rode 88 miles that day and everyone else rode about 30 because they couldn't see JACK, many of them tough guys tried and ate it hard but eventually gave up........simply amazing!
If you ever get face planted into a ditch, hole or bank at 40 mph because it was unvisible...you will never ride without a pair of photochromatic polarized goggles again! With that being said the quality of the foam and frame isn't the best, they will last two seasons before needing replaced, they are more designed toward skiers but work incredibly well for our sport too!

 

[Alaskan]

Are you hearing these comments?

Aviators are compatible with quickstraps. There is even no need to cut any straps. Simply remove the strap from the goggle and replace with the provided quickstrap, just as you would with any other brand.

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Quick plug for the 509 guys, if you sold polarized photochromatic googles you'd be the obvious leader of the pack! Sled specific with polarization.....that's the ticket and it can't be to awfully expensive or Haber couldn't do it and still sell them for less then a 100.00 a set! When it comes right down to it these are the best for our various conditions and I would love to have a set of Aviators with polarization and photochromatic lenses.....I'd even pay 125.00 for a set from 509 ! Hell drop the cute little chrome 509 emblem and spend the money on polarization and photochromatics! If Haber can do it for 75.00 a pair you can to and their making a profit or wouldn't be doing it for that price! HOOK US UP!