good pair of goggles - Snowboarding Forum

vaughngoalie35 · 01-27-2011, 11:34 PM

I have a pair of cheap oakleys ($30) and they work fine, but next year I would like to get a new pair from this year so theyre cheaper. I dont know what its called when from the side view, the lense is flat, like | , where as the more expensive ones are curved (, what is it called?

and are there a good pair that are decently priced? thanks!

EpicSnowPlow · 01-28-2011, 01:23 AM

You should look to spend at least $80 for a good pair of goggles(new). I used to have a pair of cheap $20 Gordini's with a plastic lens and it was shaped like "|". Finally decided to buy a pair of K2's for $80 Really good goggle but scratched up the lens way to much, and would've bought a replacement lens but K2 no longer sells goggles. Finally I went goggle shopping on Boxing Day(Canadian Black Friday) and got two pairs of Oakley A frames for $50 each (Normally retail for $155 each). So If your looking to buy a good goggle for a good price either wait or buy from a reputable brand like Oakley, Anon, Electric, Vonzipper etc.

vaughngoalie35 · 01-28-2011, 06:26 AM

Thanks for the info, thats a great deal! do you know of any that are your "best bang for your buck" kinda deal? and what are some features in the more expensive goggles that arent in the more cheaper kind, I mean whats the difference between a $80 pair and a $150 pair?

dekkert · 01-28-2011, 10:21 AM

Couple of weeks back I bought this seasons Sinner Scope goggles. They were 40 euros and they had Sintec+ technology... meaning no more changing glasses. They worked absolutely perfectly. I went boarding two weeks ago and we had every sort of weather there is thrown at us. I have to say, the goggles surprised me as sight was always good, no wind, no fog, it was brilliant!

EpicSnowPlow · 01-28-2011, 04:18 PM

If this is going to be your one and only goggle I would definitely recommend getting an Amber lens. Scratch resisting coating, anti-fog coating, and dual lenses are a must. Make sure it's comfortable and there are no gaps between you face and the goggle(Gaps usually happen in the nose area). If you wear a helmet make sure your goggle will fit with your helmet (Most goggle will fit anyway). Interchangeable lenses and Polarization are also nice. Otherwise buy the best goggle you can afford cause without anything covering your eyes is like torture running into snow flakes all the time. Also remember to never wipe the inside of your goggle.

trey212 · 01-28-2011, 05:44 PM

check actionvillage.com they have most of thier snow stuff on sale including goggles, i just got some EG2s for 89 and free overnight( idk how but shipping cost just didnt show up even with overnight selected)

EDIT:looks like they are charging for shipping now

vaughngoalie35 · 01-28-2011, 10:44 PM

sweet ill still check them out...is that the best place online to get stuff at good deals?

trey212 · 01-28-2011, 11:22 PM

eh.... not really they have some deals but its not really a snow specialty store, they do all action sports but have limited selection

vaughngoalie35 · 01-29-2011, 07:06 PM

is there a better place or one that has really good prices? thanks

Listheeb21 · 01-29-2011, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by vaughngoalie35

is there a better place or one that has really good prices? thanks

Check out Alssports.com. They are running a 50% off sale on Smith goggles...

01-27-2011, 11:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
vaughngoalie35 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 8	good pair of goggles I have a pair of cheap oakleys ($30) and they work fine, but next year I would like to get a new pair from this year so theyre cheaper. I dont know what its called when from the side view, the lense is flat, like \| , where as the more expensive ones are curved (, what is it called? and are there a good pair that are decently priced? thanks!

01-28-2011, 05:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
trey212 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 704 Posts: 15	check actionvillage.com they have most of thier snow stuff on sale including goggles, i just got some EG2s for 89 and free overnight( idk how but shipping cost just didnt show up even with overnight selected) EDIT:looks like they are charging for shipping now Last edited by trey212; 01-28-2011 at 05:46 PM.

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01-28-2011, 01:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
EpicSnowPlow Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 42	You should look to spend at least $80 for a good pair of goggles(new). I used to have a pair of cheap $20 Gordini's with a plastic lens and it was shaped like "\|". Finally decided to buy a pair of K2's for $80 Really good goggle but scratched up the lens way to much, and would've bought a replacement lens but K2 no longer sells goggles. Finally I went goggle shopping on Boxing Day(Canadian Black Friday) and got two pairs of Oakley A frames for $50 each (Normally retail for $155 each). So If your looking to buy a good goggle for a good price either wait or buy from a reputable brand like Oakley, Anon, Electric, Vonzipper etc.

01-28-2011, 06:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
vaughngoalie35 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 8	Thanks for the info, thats a great deal! do you know of any that are your "best bang for your buck" kinda deal? and what are some features in the more expensive goggles that arent in the more cheaper kind, I mean whats the difference between a $80 pair and a $150 pair?

01-28-2011, 10:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
dekkert Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 13	Couple of weeks back I bought this seasons Sinner Scope goggles. They were 40 euros and they had Sintec+ technology... meaning no more changing glasses. They worked absolutely perfectly. I went boarding two weeks ago and we had every sort of weather there is thrown at us. I have to say, the goggles surprised me as sight was always good, no wind, no fog, it was brilliant!

01-28-2011, 04:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
EpicSnowPlow Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 42	If this is going to be your one and only goggle I would definitely recommend getting an Amber lens. Scratch resisting coating, anti-fog coating, and dual lenses are a must. Make sure it's comfortable and there are no gaps between you face and the goggle(Gaps usually happen in the nose area). If you wear a helmet make sure your goggle will fit with your helmet (Most goggle will fit anyway). Interchangeable lenses and Polarization are also nice. Otherwise buy the best goggle you can afford cause without anything covering your eyes is like torture running into snow flakes all the time. Also remember to never wipe the inside of your goggle.

01-28-2011, 10:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
vaughngoalie35 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 8	sweet ill still check them out...is that the best place online to get stuff at good deals?

01-28-2011, 11:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
trey212 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 704 Posts: 15	eh.... not really they have some deals but its not really a snow specialty store, they do all action sports but have limited selection

01-29-2011, 07:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
vaughngoalie35 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 8	is there a better place or one that has really good prices? thanks