DON 0 Posted November 26, 2001 Share Posted November 26, 2001 i need some new goggles, Oakley A frame? Electric? arnette? dunno what to get. i think ima try and buy a pair in jimbotcho im going to japan for this season, in japan do you need reflective lenses or non-reflective? or both? Link to post Share on other sites
powder_crazed 0 Posted November 26, 2001 Share Posted November 26, 2001 SPy goggles are sweet, they have changebal lenses and look great c. Link to post Share on other sites
powder_crazed 0 Posted November 26, 2001 Share Posted November 26, 2001 SPy goggles are sweet, they have changebal lenses and look great c. Link to post Share on other sites
Twiki 0 Posted November 26, 2001 Share Posted November 26, 2001 Where you planning on staying this season Don? If you're in a powder resort check that the goggles have massive air-intakes that will suck air well over the lenses. It never seems to stop snowing in these resorts and so fog-up can be the boarder's biggest problem. I haven't found the solution yet, Oakleys and Dragons didn't work. I found that "Iris" were definately better and have larger air-inlets. Forget the marketting and check out the actual product. Link to post Share on other sites
Nat 0 Posted November 26, 2001 Share Posted November 26, 2001 Quote: Originally posted by Twiki: Where you planning on staying this season Don? If you're in a powder resort check that the goggles have massive air-intakes that will suck air well over the lenses. It never seems to stop snowing in these resorts and so fog-up can be the boarder's biggest problem. I haven't found the solution yet, Oakleys and Dragons didn't work. I found that "Iris" were definately better and have larger air-inlets. Forget the marketting and check out the actual product. I agree with Twiki... Iris is really cool. Link to post Share on other sites
DON 0 Posted November 26, 2001 Author Share Posted November 26, 2001 im going to Onikoube resort in Miyagi, to work for a season. they say they get powder but i really doubt that. lol yea, iris, i forgot about them. how much do you pay for goggles in japan these days? maybe i could get some discounts at the resort, if im working there? or i'll just scout the shops in jimbotcho. awwwwwww, i cant wait to go boarding !! Link to post Share on other sites
mogski 0 Posted November 26, 2001 Share Posted November 26, 2001 Major rule with goggles. DON'T TAKE THEM OFF YOU FACE OUTSIDE! They will fog. Don't matter what brand. Simple physics folks. I use Oakley A's and never had a problem with fog anywhere. Used 'em in Niseko, Niigata, Nagano. They have chageable lenses too if that's is a what you want. I haven't used any other brand so can't help you there. The reason I haven't used any ohter brand is 'cause there is no need too. Link to post Share on other sites
danz 0 Posted November 26, 2001 Share Posted November 26, 2001 yo... I highly recommend the Scott World Cup goggles...they are cheap (like $20 from artec.com) and don't fog often (no goggles are fog-proof)...they also fit over helmets nicely if you use them... danz ------------------ pray for snow Link to post Share on other sites
Lama 0 Posted November 26, 2001 Share Posted November 26, 2001 yeah i reckon spys are the go. in a powder resort such as niseko, you need yellow lenses, i tried clear a night, but they dont bring up the definition like the yellow lenses. i agree with the other guys, you wont get a non fog lens/goggle. expect to pay around Y16000 for a pair in jimbocho and heaps dearer on the slopes!! Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 26, 2001 Share Posted November 26, 2001 anyone know of goggles with wipers and headed lenses so you can see through a Zao blizzard??? Link to post Share on other sites
barok 0 Posted November 26, 2001 Share Posted November 26, 2001 you know those head-lights that outdoor outfitter stores sell to people for spelunking and nighttime hiking/biking/camping ?? yah know they fit on your head like a headband ? anyone ever try night-riding with them ? i think it would be pretty cool indeed. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted November 27, 2001 Share Posted November 27, 2001 danz, Have you got a full URL for that shop you mention? I like the look of Smith groggles, as they're designed for use with helmets (Oakley useless here as my skidlid has a chin guard and peak). I'm going to try playing big wraparounds that go over my glasses and hope to beat fogging that way until I can get groggles that work. Double fogging is twice as worse as single fogging, that's fer shuwa. Link to post Share on other sites
miteyak 0 Posted November 27, 2001 Share Posted November 27, 2001 I can only imagine one type of light worth having for flying down a slope at night. A climbing headlamp (the new petzel LEDs ,72g, phenonenal) is fantastic for plodding, but only serves to destroy (my) night vision when going fast. How about strapping mtb twin cateyes to the top of your goggles, stuff the battery pack down yer jacket. Good enough for flying through forests at night on a bike! Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 28, 2001 Share Posted November 28, 2001 If your a sweat machine, having two pairs is certainly worth it, one pair nice and dry in your pack, and the other on your head...its pretty damp around here...use glasses while you're climbing or hiking. Double lenses a must, Reflective lenses not so useful as there are a lot of cloudy days. Link to post Share on other sites
Brain 0 Posted November 30, 2001 Share Posted November 30, 2001 Give us sum Smith goggglez Link to post Share on other sites
Valve Bounce 0 Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Originally Posted By: Ocean11 danz, Have you got a full URL for that shop you mention? I like the look of Smith groggles, as they're designed for use with helmets (Oakley useless here as my skidlid has a chin guard and peak). I'm going to try playing big wraparounds that go over my glasses and hope to beat fogging that way until I can get groggles that work. Double fogging is twice as worse as single fogging, that's fer shuwa. Bought my Smith goggles 4 years ago. Still work. Only take them off once inside cafe. Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 My anons work pretty good. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I don't actually own any goggles these days! Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Got some Dragon's. They are great! Link to post Share on other sites
mitchpee 10 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I have used a lot of different goggles (IO, eg2, a frames, you name it) I like Smith I/O's but they can have some problems with water getting in between the dual lens. A cheaper and just as good option is the Smith Phenom. Either will be a good bet! Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Rich 78 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I love my Smith Fuse, which I bought over here at a really good price (70% off) in Alpen Sports (there's one in the Jimbocho/Kanda/Ochanomizu area) at the end of season sales last season! Originally Posted By: mogski Major rule with goggles. DON'T TAKE THEM OFF YOU FACE OUTSIDE! They will fog. Don't matter what brand. Simple physics folks. I would love to point this out to the hordes of Japanese school kids who come to Furano and keep their goggles on their hats rather than their faces! Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I use UVEX goggles and they are ace Link to post Share on other sites
gnarly-dude 1 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Same here. Link to post Share on other sites
zebra 0 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 http://out-of.it/int/home.html best goggle i've had in my life. Link to post Share on other sites
LiquidX 0 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Originally Posted By: muikabochi I don't actually own any goggles these days! How come muika? Link to post Share on other sites
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