Looking for glove and goggle suggestions - Snowboarding Forum

Kesserendrel · 11-08-2010, 11:44 AM

I used an old el-cheapo pair of goggles last season, and with a season pass in hand they're not going to cut it. I'm looking for suggestions on goggles that match the following description:
-fit larger faces
-interface well (aka no gaper gap) with Giro nine.nine helmet
-I have sensitive eyes (contacts) and ALWAYS wear either yellow or gray polarized sunglasses, so polarized lenses would be a huge plus.
-I would entertain fitover-types, aka clear lenses that would fit over my shades. I don't care what I look like on the hill.

And gloves: I'm riding at Bridger Bowl, which can be cold. I have a pair of Hotfingers right now, but they're getting pretty beat up and it seems like they retain moisture really bad.

I also have in hand a $50 credit at Sierra, so it's a plus if they carry it.

Glade Ripper · 11-08-2010, 12:34 PM

Bigger goggles would be EG2's, Smith I/O and maybe some Oakley Splices.

For gloves I like Swany, others have recommended Hestra on here as well for a quality warm glove

Hurricane · 11-08-2010, 01:01 PM

I've used the Dragon DX's for the last couple years and really like them, being the fat head that I am they fit good. I really liked the blue ionized lenses. You can usually pick them up off of ebay for about $40 or $50 with 2 sets of lenses (tinted and yellow). I just bought some Dakine appollo gloves that seem great but haven't got to use them yet. It's hard to beat mittens for warmth though, I bought a $40 pair of Burton mittens last year and my hands never got cold in them.

Snowfox · 11-08-2010, 01:26 PM

Another one for a Smith goggle. I/O is meant for bigger faces and they also have a lineup for OTG (over the glasses) goggles. you might want to look into those as well.

Puggy · 11-08-2010, 01:55 PM

Hey I just picked up a pair of electric eg2 and they're amazing! Lots of room! Some of them also come with iridium lenses. You can also get some extra lenses pretty cheap.

Kesserendrel · 11-09-2010, 03:05 PM

Thanks for the replies. I like the idea of going with mittens when it's cold, and it just so happened that Trusnow/Sierrasnowboard had a pair of Dakines that slid in just under the amount of my credit. I wound up going with a pair of Native goggles from Sierratradingpost.com, as most of the suggestions here were a little rich for my blood, and I REALLY wanted polarized lenses. The Natives were on Closeout for about $80, had good reviews, and come with two sets of lenses, so I went for it.

Nivek · 11-09-2010, 09:38 PM

Smith Phenom with a polarized lens. They use optically correct spherical lenses that taper towards the end for less distortion. Polarized for sensitivity.

For gloves the only ones that have lasted more than a season are Celteks and POWs. Though I have never used Hestras or Swany. Never been willing to spend that much on something that never lasts me more than a season.

11-08-2010, 11:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
Kesserendrel Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Gardiner MT Posts: 84	Looking for glove and goggle suggestions I used an old el-cheapo pair of goggles last season, and with a season pass in hand they're not going to cut it. I'm looking for suggestions on goggles that match the following description: -fit larger faces -interface well (aka no gaper gap) with Giro nine.nine helmet -I have sensitive eyes (contacts) and ALWAYS wear either yellow or gray polarized sunglasses, so polarized lenses would be a huge plus. -I would entertain fitover-types, aka clear lenses that would fit over my shades. I don't care what I look like on the hill. And gloves: I'm riding at Bridger Bowl, which can be cold. I have a pair of Hotfingers right now, but they're getting pretty beat up and it seems like they retain moisture really bad. I also have in hand a $50 credit at Sierra, so it's a plus if they carry it.

11-09-2010, 09:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nivek Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountains of Mordor Posts: 5,373	Smith Phenom with a polarized lens. They use optically correct spherical lenses that taper towards the end for less distortion. Polarized for sensitivity. For gloves the only ones that have lasted more than a season are Celteks and POWs. Though I have never used Hestras or Swany. Never been willing to spend that much on something that never lasts me more than a season. __________________ Snowboarding Sucks.

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11-08-2010, 12:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Glade Ripper -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 794	Bigger goggles would be EG2's, Smith I/O and maybe some Oakley Splices. For gloves I like Swany, others have recommended Hestra on here as well for a quality warm glove

11-08-2010, 01:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Hurricane Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 144	I've used the Dragon DX's for the last couple years and really like them, being the fat head that I am they fit good. I really liked the blue ionized lenses. You can usually pick them up off of ebay for about $40 or $50 with 2 sets of lenses (tinted and yellow). I just bought some Dakine appollo gloves that seem great but haven't got to use them yet. It's hard to beat mittens for warmth though, I bought a $40 pair of Burton mittens last year and my hands never got cold in them.

11-08-2010, 01:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
Snowfox Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 877	Another one for a Smith goggle. I/O is meant for bigger faces and they also have a lineup for OTG (over the glasses) goggles. you might want to look into those as well.

11-08-2010, 01:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
Puggy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 204	Hey I just picked up a pair of electric eg2 and they're amazing! Lots of room! Some of them also come with iridium lenses. You can also get some extra lenses pretty cheap.

11-09-2010, 03:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kesserendrel Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Gardiner MT Posts: 84	Thanks for the replies. I like the idea of going with mittens when it's cold, and it just so happened that Trusnow/Sierrasnowboard had a pair of Dakines that slid in just under the amount of my credit. I wound up going with a pair of Native goggles from Sierratradingpost.com, as most of the suggestions here were a little rich for my blood, and I REALLY wanted polarized lenses. The Natives were on Closeout for about $80, had good reviews, and come with two sets of lenses, so I went for it.