Just got wind of this
- Thread starter MountainFanatic
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I had a brain fart and wrote smiths when I meant to write Scotts
Goggles are a funny thing. I have had good luck with all the mentioned brands that I have tried except for Scotts. Maybe it was the particular model I had or lens. Not sure why some people can't put googles on and make them work. I have had Smith, 509 several models, Scott Oakley, Tripple 9.
My favorites right now are the 509 X5 photochromatic, then yellow & rose. Also love the new Tripple 9's. They all work fine for me with now fogging and excessive air leaking in.
My favorites right now are the 509 X5 photochromatic, then yellow & rose. Also love the new Tripple 9's. They all work fine for me with now fogging and excessive air leaking in.
I have been using a scott turbo with blue color changing lens for many years, never had a problem rarely fogged up on me but age has gotten to them, was sooo exited to give my local 509 company a try I even have friends that work there, got me a pair of 509 x5 no more than 30 minutes into the day I was fogged up like crazy, tossed them into the backpack pulled out a cheap pair of STAGE promos from another thread, I was so impressed I'm buying another with different color lens, spent the rest of the day in that goggle and not a spec of fog... I will give my x5 another try next time im out, this time I will take off the nose piece I suspect that is the culprit of trapped hot air going up into the goggle.
Its funny and my wife called me out on it too, I spend so much more $ on gear for my other winter passion, snowboarding, just spent $250 on a pair of smiths , but for snowmobiling I tend to cheap out.
Its funny and my wife called me out on it too, I spend so much more $ on gear for my other winter passion, snowboarding, just spent $250 on a pair of smiths , but for snowmobiling I tend to cheap out.
I had no luck with 509 goggles and the carbon fiber helmet just didn't fit my head shape. Which I think is the issue at least in part with the goggles. Some people love their stuff. There must be a reason besides marketing. I wish them well regardless.They are a sled friendly business and that's all I need to know.
I can probably strap on any goggle and have good luck. I guess I am missing what part of it is so hard to put a pair on and not have them fog. My be I have a very forgiving head shape, and not a heavy breather or sweater. I am not sure.
I do see some advantages over properly built snowmobile goggles. Like wider foam to fill the helmet opening so I don't freeze or frostbite my forehead or face. Also, like the 509 X5's and Tripple 9 Style for the Wider field of vision. That makes a big difference for how much you can see around you. Just try on a old pair of Sinisters, Smiths, Oakley's or what not. The field of view is much narrower. The double pane lens with the right venting helps a lot as well. So there are certain attributes I look for but have tried many with good results.
I do see some advantages over properly built snowmobile goggles. Like wider foam to fill the helmet opening so I don't freeze or frostbite my forehead or face. Also, like the 509 X5's and Tripple 9 Style for the Wider field of vision. That makes a big difference for how much you can see around you. Just try on a old pair of Sinisters, Smiths, Oakley's or what not. The field of view is much narrower. The double pane lens with the right venting helps a lot as well. So there are certain attributes I look for but have tried many with good results.
