Just picked up a pair of black frame Stage Stunt Goggles with the photochromatic lens. I had liked the 509 aviator goggles that I had tried from my buddy but I decided to try something different from a local (utah) company.
Initial look at them just out of the box and they seem to have a descent build quality. The foam is two layer with the soft fleece outer covering. The foam doesn't seem quite as substantial as my friends 509 aviators, but I wouldn't say that is a bad thing because they're comfortable on your face. Plus, Sometimes the bulkier foam causes issues with different helmets and head gear (i.e. breath box, etc).
The biggest positive and surprise was the photochromatic lenses. In indoor or low light surroundings they seem like an amber/rose lens. Rode yesterday in a bright slightly cloudy day and they changed to more or a dark smoke lens. So it gave me good visibility all day. I do wonder how fast the lens can react to light changes though, so I will try to update as I get more time with them. My only grip so far with these or with any goggle like this (frame less) is that its a little harder to change out lenses without getting a bunch of finger prints on the lenses, but that's a pretty small issue.
At $90-$100 I think they would be a good additional option compared to the 509 aviators. I don't have the two side by side, but it seems like the stages are slightly smaller frame/lens. Anyone have both?
http://shop.stageideas.com/Stage-Stunt-Goggles-s/1828.htm
Note - The two pictures are showing the same goggle and lens
![20150110_104647.jpg 20150110_104647.jpg](https://www.snowest.com/forum/data/attachments/194/194314-fee56357d56415ec877e16220fc1e9d4.jpg?hash=_uVjV9VkFe)
Initial look at them just out of the box and they seem to have a descent build quality. The foam is two layer with the soft fleece outer covering. The foam doesn't seem quite as substantial as my friends 509 aviators, but I wouldn't say that is a bad thing because they're comfortable on your face. Plus, Sometimes the bulkier foam causes issues with different helmets and head gear (i.e. breath box, etc).
The biggest positive and surprise was the photochromatic lenses. In indoor or low light surroundings they seem like an amber/rose lens. Rode yesterday in a bright slightly cloudy day and they changed to more or a dark smoke lens. So it gave me good visibility all day. I do wonder how fast the lens can react to light changes though, so I will try to update as I get more time with them. My only grip so far with these or with any goggle like this (frame less) is that its a little harder to change out lenses without getting a bunch of finger prints on the lenses, but that's a pretty small issue.
At $90-$100 I think they would be a good additional option compared to the 509 aviators. I don't have the two side by side, but it seems like the stages are slightly smaller frame/lens. Anyone have both?
http://shop.stageideas.com/Stage-Stunt-Goggles-s/1828.htm
Note - The two pictures are showing the same goggle and lens
![20150111_161523.jpg 20150111_161523.jpg](https://www.snowest.com/forum/data/attachments/194/194300-4c3b3688a3a8f0205898a858042f1692.jpg?hash=TDs2iKOo8C)
![20150110_104647.jpg 20150110_104647.jpg](https://www.snowest.com/forum/data/attachments/194/194314-fee56357d56415ec877e16220fc1e9d4.jpg?hash=_uVjV9VkFe)
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