HELP!! Its time for some new goggles! - Snowboarding Forum

The Last Laugh · 02-17-2011, 11:27 AM

It's time that I invest in some new goggles since mine are about 7 years old and beat up. I've been researching into it and have narrowed it down to three type: anon hawkeye, electric eg2 and oakley a-frame. Price is not an issue. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Smokehaus · 02-17-2011, 12:23 PM

Do you want really big goggles that give you a huge range of vision that make you look like an astronaut? EG2 (do you wear a helmet?)

Do you want a classic, clean looking goggle but lacks the range of vision that come along with spherical goggles? A-Frames

I personally have A-frames and love them dearly but I am looking at getting a pair of EG2.5s this next season. I love electric but find the EG2s to be a tad big but have not tried on a pair for myself.

racer357 · 02-17-2011, 12:30 PM

spy also has a BIG goggle coming soon, it may even already be available. I have had them on under a R.E.D Mutiny helmet and the fit just fine. they are much larger than the current spy stuff, but not as big asthe eg's

Smokehaus · 02-17-2011, 12:43 PM

I might be holding out for the new Airbrake goggles from Oakley.
/Drool

The Last Laugh · 02-17-2011, 01:00 PM

I dont really mind wearing larger bug eye goggles if it helps with my vision. I do not currently wear a helmet but I might in the near future.

freshy · 02-17-2011, 01:04 PM

For me it's more important for my equipment to be functional rather than stylish or whatever. So the EG2's are my vote based on the mega field of view they provide.

henry06x · 02-18-2011, 05:53 AM

Love anon! Personally more of a fan of the realm tho. they just fit so well altho I do shave the foam a little around my nose so my big honker can breath a little better. never has caused a problem for me

I had a set of oakley's and altho oakley is one of my favorite all around clothing/glasses/brand their goggles never fit me right, and always fogged

claus · 02-18-2011, 06:50 AM

Love my A-Frames, but the Electrics look very appealing because of the wide range of view. Looks like you narrowed it down to some solid goggles.

The Last Laugh · 02-18-2011, 05:19 PM

thanks for the input people. I guess the last thing I need to do is try each of them on...hopefully I can find a shop that has all three *crosses fingers*

View Poll Results: pick your poison
Anon Hawkeye	5	27.78%
Electric EG2	10	55.56%
Oakley A-Frame	3	16.67%
Voters: 18. You may not vote on this poll

02-17-2011, 11:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
The Last Laugh Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 48	HELP!! Its time for some new goggles! It's time that I invest in some new goggles since mine are about 7 years old and beat up. I've been researching into it and have narrowed it down to three type: anon hawkeye, electric eg2 and oakley a-frame. Price is not an issue. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. __________________ *11' Park Pickle / 10' Flux Titan RK / 10' Nike Zoom Force 1*

02-17-2011, 01:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
The Last Laugh Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 48	I dont really mind wearing larger bug eye goggles if it helps with my vision. I do not currently wear a helmet but I might in the near future. __________________ *11' Park Pickle / 10' Flux Titan RK / 10' Nike Zoom Force 1*

02-18-2011, 05:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
henry06x Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 348	Love anon! Personally more of a fan of the realm tho. they just fit so well altho I do shave the foam a little around my nose so my big honker can breath a little better. never has caused a problem for me I had a set of oakley's and altho oakley is one of my favorite all around clothing/glasses/brand their goggles never fit me right, and always fogged __________________ 2011 Academy Propaganda Rev - 2012 Rome 390 Boss 2012 Never Summer SL 2012 - Ride Capo

02-18-2011, 05:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
The Last Laugh Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 48	thanks for the input people. I guess the last thing I need to do is try each of them on...hopefully I can find a shop that has all three crosses fingers __________________ *11' Park Pickle / 10' Flux Titan RK / 10' Nike Zoom Force 1*

02-17-2011, 12:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Smokehaus Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NoVA Posts: 891	Do you want really big goggles that give you a huge range of vision that make you look like an astronaut? EG2 (do you wear a helmet?) Do you want a classic, clean looking goggle but lacks the range of vision that come along with spherical goggles? A-Frames I personally have A-frames and love them dearly but I am looking at getting a pair of EG2.5s this next season. I love electric but find the EG2s to be a tad big but have not tried on a pair for myself.

02-17-2011, 12:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
racer357 -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 307	spy also has a BIG goggle coming soon, it may even already be available. I have had them on under a R.E.D Mutiny helmet and the fit just fine. they are much larger than the current spy stuff, but not as big asthe eg's

02-17-2011, 12:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Smokehaus Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NoVA Posts: 891	I might be holding out for the new Airbrake goggles from Oakley. /Drool

02-17-2011, 01:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
freshy Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 581	For me it's more important for my equipment to be functional rather than stylish or whatever. So the EG2's are my vote based on the mega field of view they provide.

02-18-2011, 06:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
claus Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bucks, PA Posts: 16	Love my A-Frames, but the Electrics look very appealing because of the wide range of view. Looks like you narrowed it down to some solid goggles.

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