indosnm 0 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 About to get myself some Oakley Wisdom goggles and was trying them on yesterday. I tried them on with a Giro 9 helmet and they didn't fit well together. The helmet was pushing the goggles half way down my nose making it hard to breathe! Anyone using the Wisdom's??? What helmet do you use ( coz I'm also in the market for one of those too) Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 noooooo! don't get wisdoms!!! they are such bad style!!! I've got a buddy who turned down riding for Oakley because he'd be forced to wear wisdoms! If you want oakleys get a-frames or crowbars. You'll have to buy helmet adjuster straps (i think around 1000yen). Oakleys are cool with all their iridium lenses but they are damn expensive. then you have to be all careful all the time with the lenses because if you touch them you'll scratch the lens. Lenses cost as much as entire goggles from other companies. as for fit with helmets: I use anon figments and a red helmet. perfect fit. You need a pretty straight design on the top of the goggle to get a snug fit with the helmet. make sure you don't have a euro gap going or else you'll be a 'gaper' (*euro-gap is when you have a space between your goggles and your helmet. at the end of the day you have a sun-tanned/wind-burnt line on your forehead) Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 Yeah i did notice that the Wisdoms were rather curved in shape at the top which was why I questioned wether they'd fit with any helmets well ( and not keen on that tan line!) Personally not fased between going for the A frames or Wisdoms, jusy after a better fit with a decent helmet. Don't care about pretty Iridium colors either as I prefer the plain old persimmon color.Price is not a concern as Oakleys are cheap as crap.. (I get 70% off Aussie prices that's why I'm going for them, and also my past ones lasted a long time.) Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 A-frames are nice. I have 2 pairs and love em. They work perfect with my Giro 9 mate Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Second that: Aframes + Giro Fuse or 9. They work well together. I have never used those strap adapters for helmets. Never found them necessary at all. Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 Cheers for the info boys, Giro's aren't too bad, but they don't really look that good on my nog'. Maybe it's really that any helmet won't look that good? I go an try on more combinations today! ps. with the A frames, do you use the helmet extension straps or the normal ones? Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 normal. Dont need the extension. Guess if you get it free it might be ok but dont need it personally. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 oakley is over rated really. I like scotts better less fogging up and great fits. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Been using my 2 pairs for 5-6 years each. Pretty good if you ask me Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 Fats- I've never had fogging issues in my Oakleys that I haven't had in any other goggles. for me Oakleys are cheaper.. and This thread isn't really about wether you like oakleys or not! Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 yes it is its about whether or not goggles have a good fit my 2 cents oakey blows goats for over a man and they dont fit well. The older ones were good but scotts and smiths are just plain better at anti fog Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 Well since I've decided I'm getting oakleys it's really about which ones fit best with what helmet. I've got a pair of smiths that have been awesome, but time for a change! I'll let you know how I go with the fog. Link to post Share on other sites
quattro 1 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Have been using wisdoms for 3 seasons with out any problems. The wife use smith prodigys and the seem ok for her. The biggest problem I've found is finding a pair that will fit a western head. Many high end optics seem to always say Asian fit. Link to post Share on other sites
AK 77 0 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Does 'Asian Fit' on the Goggle box mean smaller goggle all round? Or narrower? Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 more padded around the nose area usually. sometimes smaller goggle all around Link to post Share on other sites
AK 77 0 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Ahhhh, nose padding! ha ha. That makes sense. I was thinking that they don't really have smaller or narrower faces (men, anyway). That can be cut down by us 'High Nosers' if necessary, Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 some actually fit ok, but you have to pull the straps real tight. best thing to do is to try on all the goggles and bring a portable electric fan to test if air gets in or not Link to post Share on other sites
eskimobasecamp 0 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 does anyone find that SMITH goggles are a total pain in the ass because of the clip at the back making it difficult for you to put it under the helmet holder thing at the back..... if that makes any sense? Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted November 14, 2006 Author Share Posted November 14, 2006 No because I haven't used em with a helmet yet! Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 try a red helmut a bit bigger fit Link to post Share on other sites
moloneb3 0 Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Hey about goggles I am looking for ones that fit over glasses! I bought a cheapo pair thinking I would not ski again in Japan but now I am back!!! Anyways I hate when my glasses steam up. Any models worth getting? I am thinking of contacts and then goggles but I hate contacts, hurt my eyes. Link to post Share on other sites
spacefrog 0 Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Scott witness or Scott ransom should both fit glasses underneath easily. I got the ransom from last year and they fit so well with the different helmets I tried out.I ended up getting a Red helmet.As for the fogging well I have to agree with FT. I tried the A-frames at the weekend but they feel so small on. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 smith or scoot for glasses Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted November 14, 2006 Author Share Posted November 14, 2006 Quote: Originally posted by Fattwins: try a red helmut a bit bigger fit actually the Oakleys seem to fit better with the RED'S than the Giro's. Tried on a Skycap II today and both A frames and Wisdoms fitted well. Want to try the Tantrum by Red. Think I'll get that one if it fits well. Link to post Share on other sites
moloneb3 0 Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 How much are you looking at the smiths or the scotts? I stayed in a hotel recently and when I went for a shower one section of the mirror just would not fog up. I was really impressed and then I thought maybe there is anti-fog stuff you can buy? Is there? This is all new to me. Dont wanna spend loads of cash for nothing. Link to post Share on other sites
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