Recommend Some Goggles

[sdobbs20]

picked my 09 sinisters up last saturday. used them once on my bike already and i love them! i feel like i won't have to wear a balaclava - but i still will anyways because my neck freezes.

i'm very impressed with them and can't wait to use them on the snow!

 

[MNIQR]

what color lense's are you guys finding to be the best in the 509's?
like for flat light and another for sunny, which 2 would you get as far as color goes?

 

[tm8man414]

anything spy id nice and i like dragon too

 

[shwee]

509's all the way.

I picked up our new lenses in the mail today and they are sweet! Love the gold on the yellow lenses!

 

[sdobbs20]

what color lense's are you guys finding to be the best in the 509's?
like for flat light and another for sunny, which 2 would you get as far as color goes?

i got the chrome/yellow tint lens. when i wore them a couple of days ago it was around 4 in the afternoon and the sun was out - thought they worked pretty well. i had a pink tint on my old goggles and i didn't care for it that much on those overcast days because i could not see depth of terrain and what not.

i plan on getting just a clear and probably a blue tint lens as well.

 

[shwee]

i got the chrome/yellow tint lens. when i wore them a couple of days ago it was around 4 in the afternoon and the sun was out - thought they worked pretty well. i had a pink tint on my old goggles and i didn't care for it that much on those overcast days because i could not see depth of terrain and what not.

i plan on getting just a clear and probably a blue tint lens as well.

I want to try the clear lenses as well. I like blue for sun and orange for flat. I can't wait to try my new yellow lenses this weekend!

 

[sdobbs20]

I want to try the clear lenses as well. I like blue for sun and orange for flat. I can't wait to try my new yellow lenses this weekend!

yeah i think blue will work good for those brighter/blinding days. where you riding at in alaska this weekend?

 

[JOP]

509 is the Only WAY!!!

 

[karnedge]

i ride with 509..but it`s what fits your face best. i find now with the scott(for the wife) ..i can get lens in about 5 places in town 509 is shipped for the US.

 

[shwee]

yeah i think blue will work good for those brighter/blinding days. where you riding at in alaska this weekend?

I'm thinking Cantwell. Wish it was Pville for the forum ride but hubby's Dragon won't be done till next week sometime.

 

[rockdog2112]

Will the 09 509's work over glasses?

 

[never_to_much_powder]

Im runnig 09 509s and spy targs for backups this year. Normaly wore oakley m frames they run like 40 or 50 bucks

 

[Luke The Drifter]

Will the 09 509's work over glasses?

Ditto, inquiring minds want to know.

 

[donbrown]

Anyone using the Scotts or 509s over glasses? Do they fit over glasses?

I use 89XI Scotts over glasses. I can use a 50 wide frame on them but went with a 46 frame from the military called MAG-1 glasses. MAG-1 glasses affectionately called birth control frames are designed for use with goggles/gas masks.

The frames are on ebay for $10 ... made of nylon / rubber.

If you are under age 18 you can get 2 pair of rec specs with prescription for $99 at SEARS OPTICAL.

I cannot get laser surgery so must wear glasses.

 

[KFD070]

Just got my 509 Snow Camos in the mail today and just finished hooking up the Quik Straps...no sewing required. They seem to fit my Zox helmet perfectly. The nose piece is a nice addition although it does make putting on the goggles with one hand a bit more tricky. It wants to get hung up on the helmet nose piece. No cold on my face at all while sitting in my living room watching TV.
Where the HE!! is the snow? I got all this great new stuff I wanna try out!

 

[justpinit]

Scott Voltage X OTG (Over The Glasses) - blue, amber & clear lenses.

Fit great over glasses, and really comfortable. Glasses suck, however.

 

[thefullmonte]

There are a lot of good goggles out there. I prefer Spy hands down. Utopia makes a nice fitting goggle as well. I've heard nothing but good about the 509's. Dragon's are very nice. Find a dealer that carries some variety. Possibly even a ski shop. Try a few on. Although they are all one size fits all, there are some big differences that you may not like.
I really don't prefer the Scott line of goggles. They work fine, but you really sacrifice peripheral vision when you compare to most of what I consider to be higher end goggles. The Scott 87 is also an "over the glasses" goggle.
Many goggles will fit over glasses, but the lens ends up to close to your glasses and they tend to fog. Even the goggles made specifically for this are unfortunately flawed. The frame on your glasses will keep the goggle from sealing against your face. Again, leaving you more susceptible to fogging.

 

[rockdog2112]

I just called Team 2 powersports(509 did not answer) and they said 509's don't work for guys with glasses. Too bad. It seems like a marketplace you would not want to exclude.

 

[03rmking]

I just called Team 2 powersports(509 did not answer) and they said 509's don't work for guys with glasses. Too bad. It seems like a marketplace you would not want to exclude.

509s are not true OTG style goggles. Meaning there isnt a notch along each side of the goggle for glasses. That being said we have some of the thickest foam in the biz which provides for more room inside the goggle for your glasses. For example 509s have 33% thicker foam than spys.

So compatibility with glasses depends entirely on the size of your frames. Alot of guys do run 509s with glasses. You are more than welcome to try them and of course we will accept returns if they don't work with your glasses.

 

[thefullmonte]

509s are not true OTG style goggles. Meaning there isnt a notch along each side of the goggle for glasses. That being said we have some of the thickest foam in the biz which provides for more room inside the goggle for your glasses. For example 509s have 33% thicker foam than spys.

So compatibility with glasses depends entirely on the size of your frames. Alot of guys do run 509s with glasses. You are more than welcome to try them and of course we will accept returns if they don't work with your glasses.

That's good customer service right there. Can't pass up that offer. With the thicker foam, the depth should work great with glasses. Sounds like a well thought out setup.