JohnE Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 My old Habervision goggles are pretty scratched up. I found these on Amazon & they look pretty intriguing: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A42F57Q/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A3SF4EXA2EQEMN&psc=1 I'm used to having quality goggles cost a lot so I'm skeptical about the quality of these. It seems like Oakley goggles are in the $200 - $300 range. I don't know how much of that is brand-name recognition. These on Amazon have great reviews. The magnetic lens holding seems like a pretty slick way of holding the lens and quickly changing the lens out. Does anyone have any experience with these (or similar)? It looks like the lens could scratch pretty easily but could pretty easily be replaced. I'm assuming that one could get low-light lenses and bright day lenses (correct?). Is there a consensus on the latest/greatest goggles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 Oakley Prizm, Smith Chromapop are the latest greatest goggle tech *shrug*. Check out SaC and get yourself a bargain. It's www.backcountry.com 's sale site. Here: https://www.steepandcheap.com/rc/oakley-smith-on-sale?p=category%3A1.steepcheap.Ski&sort=-discountpercent I wear Oakley Crowbar. My partner wears Oakley Crowbar Asian Fit. We have a few frames and a few Prizm lenses (Rose, Torch, Black) but I can't resist a good bargain. Picked up 6 x standard persimmon lenses for $10.80 each. 70% off plus there was a 20% off coupon at that time. A lot better than $75 retail... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 I bought these very similar "Enkeeo" brand goggles from Amazon at the end of last season: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LYBCE0H/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1 They seem well made and fit fine. The magnetic lens attachment feels secure and there aren't any gaps or other flaws with the interface. I only had a chance to wear them once on a warmish day (mid 20's temperature and sunny) and there wasn't any fogging. I've never owned any high-end name brand googles tocompare, but for the money these seem like a good buy. One observation. With the reflective, coated lens, the color of the coating doesn't determine the color of the view through the goggles. I have the green ones and they create a tiny bit of a yellow/brown tinge to the view. But it's very slight. I also can't comment on the durability of the coating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workshop7 Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 I love my Smith Chromapop I/O X. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 I use these and liked them so much I ordered a second pair: https://m.banggood.com/Winter-Anti-fog-Dual-Len-Motorbike-Racing-Outdoor-Snowboard-Ski-Goggles-p-1037612.html That price includes shipping from China. Maybe those of you in the US will get import taxes now? I didn't have any taxes bringing them into Canada. They feel good, have a wide field of view, and look similar to any of the popular brands of today. They resist fog similarly to all other brands I've tried. No corporate logos, which is either a plus or a minus depending on your personal taste. I'm done with expensive goggles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 (edited) Bomber Eyewear - Wrap ? with foam around eye-sockets to reduce wind + they float which may be useful when pond skimming. https://www.bombereyewear.com/products/james-bomb-1?redirect_mongo_id=5a85be54b53778296221ea01&utm_source=Springbot&utm_medium=Web&utm_campaign=Email Edited October 11, 2018 by Pat Donnelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmorita Posted October 12, 2018 Report Share Posted October 12, 2018 I like their slogan 'Feel the world through us' So I bought a pair. Thanks for the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger jr Posted October 12, 2018 Report Share Posted October 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Corey said: I use these and liked them so much I ordered a second pair: https://m.banggood.com/Winter-Anti-fog-Dual-Len-Motorbike-Racing-Outdoor-Snowboard-Ski-Goggles-p-1037612.html That price includes shipping from China. Maybe those of you in the US will get import taxes now? I didn't have any taxes bringing them into Canada. They feel good, have a wide field of view, and look similar to any of the popular brands of today. They resist fog similarly to all other brands I've tried. No corporate logos, which is either a plus or a minus depending on your personal taste. I'm done with expensive goggles. Corey, What lens’s did you get,or how do you figure out which ones are good for flat light or sunny days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo Posted October 12, 2018 Report Share Posted October 12, 2018 (edited) Night skiing... Edited October 12, 2018 by daveo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted October 12, 2018 Report Share Posted October 12, 2018 9 hours ago, digger jr said: Corey, What lens’s did you get,or how do you figure out which ones are good for flat light or sunny days? Yeah, it's a bit of a guessing game. I got the black with silver lens. They're a light/medium darkness grey lens that is pretty versatile. I've used them in all light conditions. They're not the best for flat light but workable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted October 12, 2018 Report Share Posted October 12, 2018 21 hours ago, JohnE said: Does anyone have any experience with these (or similar)? It looks like the lens could scratch pretty easily but could pretty easily be replaced. I'm assuming that one could get low-light lenses and bright day lenses (correct?). Is there a consensus on the latest/greatest goggles? Retail goggle prices seem insane, and are clearly made up as you can normally find huge discounts if you look. I've no experience with cheap Chinese goggles, but their 'phones are as good as the branded ones these days and hugely cheaper. I like photochromic lenses, which cover all conditions I want to ride it without changing anything. Consensus would be boring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted October 12, 2018 Report Share Posted October 12, 2018 27 minutes ago, philw said: Consensus would be boring. This is the internet - I strongly disagree! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnE Posted October 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2018 I looked more at the Amazon website as well as the Zionor website to try to understand their various models & terms. They have various lenses that vary in Visible Light Transmission (VLT) from about 9% (very bright days) to about 70% (very cloudy days). With the magnetic lens attachment, it seems easy to change lenses. The goggles are about $40 and replacement lenses are about $20. I'm thinking of getting some in the 17% range with cloudy day lenses in the 50% range. The outward appearance has little association with the VLT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordmetroland Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 5 hours ago, Corey said: Yeah, it's a bit of a guessing game. I got the black with silver lens. They're a light/medium darkness grey lens that is pretty versatile. I've used them in all light conditions. They're not the best for flat light but workable. Seems like a lot of exaggerated and unsubstantiated claims related to their products, like this bit of mendacity, “The softly & exquisite material can void to bring any unsuitable feeling to face.” We live in a fact-based world and cannot tolerate this kind of misleadery!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 (edited) 20 hours ago, JohnE said: The goggles are about $40 and replacement lenses are about $20. Or you could get a pair of Oakley goggles for $46.50 and replacement lenses for $13.50. Same money but you get the industry leading brand. Or spend $51/$28.50 and get their latest Prizm tech if you value that kind of stuff. They're on sale right now for those exact prices. I'm sure there are heaps more deals that was just 30sec of searching. Goggles $46.50 https://www.steepandcheap.com/oakley-team-usa-crowbar-goggle Prizm goggles $51 https://www.steepandcheap.com/oakley-crowbar-prizm-goggle Lenses $13.50 https://www.steepandcheap.com/oakley-crowbar-goggle-replacement-lens Prizm lenses $28.50 https://www.steepandcheap.com/oakley-crowbar-prizm-goggle-replacement-lens Not sure about anyone else but I find the foam surrounds significantly more plush and more comfortable on higher end goggles. Having a nose the size of a small banana probably doesn't help though. Edited October 13, 2018 by daveo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Job Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 Consider Julbo (Zebra Light) goggles, a number of their goggles are 40% off right now (and more merchandise will be in stock in the following weeks). The Zebra Light boasts a wide VLT range of 16-80%. For reference, a clear lens from Smith is 84% VLT, and their "storm (yellow)" lenses start at around 68% VLT; their "blackout" lens is 10% VLT. Make sure the lens is "Zebra Light" and not just "Zebra". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmorita Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 (edited) Mine arrived yesterday. Thanks Amazon Prime. I bought the really colorful lens and an extra one for low light. They look fine and definitely worth the $50. They even came with a few cases and draw string bags that I can use with my scratched up Oakleys and cracked Dragons. I might buy another pair before they become part of the trade war. Much better than anything I could get at my mountain's lost and found. Edited October 15, 2018 by pmorita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnE Posted October 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, pmorita said: Mine arrived yesterday. Thanks Amazon Prime. I bought the really colorful lens and an extra one for low light. They look fine and definitely worth the $50. They even came with a few cases and draw string bags that I can use with my scratched up Oakleys and cracked Dragons. I might buy another pair before they become part of the trade war. Much better than anything I could get at my mountain's lost and found. Which goggles did you get from Amazon? What is your initial impression? Odd Job - I looked for the Julbo Zebra Light goggles on Amazon but didn't see any by that name. They say these are photochromic. Do they really work well (e.g. bright in low light and dark in bright light)? Edited October 15, 2018 by JohnE Clarification Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmorita Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 I bought Outdoor Masters with the colorful lens. Strange dark lines along the sides of the lenses, but they worked well - in my living room. $40 right? They are at least $40 good. The extra lens I bought is mostly clear and had no distortion at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carvin' Marvin Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 I use $15 dollar Chinese goggles off amazon to off-road with since I need four pairs and they get abused pretty hard. They work just as well as any except they emit a strong chemical odor from the foam padding for a few days after I open them. It goes away but makes me a little wary of putting them against my face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Job Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 On 10/15/2018 at 8:32 AM, JohnE said: Which goggles did you get from Amazon? What is your initial impression? Odd Job - I looked for the Julbo Zebra Light goggles on Amazon but didn't see any by that name. They say these are photochromic. Do they really work well (e.g. bright in low light and dark in bright light)? julbousa.com or steepandcheap.com. Or just google it, I think there still should be deals left. I have used Zebra light lenses in every condition so far, including night riding. It works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo Posted October 25, 2018 Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 (edited) Just nabbed a pair of Oakley Crowbar with Prizm Jade lens for $48 and used the live chat to get the shipping reduced to $4. https://www.steepandcheap.com/oakley-crowbar-prizm-goggle Going to put the Prizm Jade lens in my partner's Crowbar Asian Fit and throw a Persimmon lens I picked up earlier for $10.80 in this frame and use them for tree skiing. Life is good. Edited October 25, 2018 by daveo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technick Posted October 25, 2018 Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 We (familly) got 3 sets of very similar Copozz Ski goggles from Aliexpress. Low price great quality with Interchangable lenses. Got the light yellow lense for dark or snowy conditions, orange for good all around and dark black for sunny days. Very happy with them, great value and I really like the "no stress" factor with those goggles... loose them, break them, got stolen? no problem, order new ones for 30$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terekhov Posted November 2, 2018 Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 will start that season in oakley canopy - bought two pairs (sun/snow) for cheap off ebay. all I can say - I never saw SUCH peripheral view goggles in years. recommended, especially for large faces.... and if you find asian fit - do not worry - it fits perfectly on euro-style heads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo Posted November 2, 2018 Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 8 hours ago, terekhov said: will start that season in oakley canopy - bought two pairs (sun/snow) for cheap off ebay. all I can say - I never saw SUCH peripheral view goggles in years. recommended, especially for large faces.... and if you find asian fit - do not worry - it fits perfectly on euro-style heads I have a huge nose and the extra padding around the nose is actually better for me because the goggle doesn't rest on the bridge of my nose! Pity I had to give those to my partner since she is .. Asian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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