Goggles?

[wallasaki]

Buying first pair of goggles, didn't know there were so many choices. Looking to kdx forum for recommendations. Do it all w/ kdx: hills, mud, woods, jumps, etc. I have been wearing an old pair of glasses for protection. Don't necessarily have to wear them when riding - might be nice though. Do your goggles allow enough air inside? How about yellow lenses? Thermal lens? Does any of this matter?

 

[Braahp]

They are all good. Use the ones that fit your face best. I ride with yellow lenses in the woods and really like it. Rolloffs are nice also but don't work too good in rain. Thermal lens.....not sure...they all seem to fog unless you are moving.

 

[Mikeb]

Best I have found in my eons of riding are Scott No Sweat III's with a blue tinted No FOg lense. Of course this is just my opinion, your mileage may vary.

 

[Timr]

Smith Violators!!! These goggles are great, and they last a long time. They have a number of different lens tints available. The goggle frame is large and offers a clear field of vision. They have an integrated nose protector. This is good when you run into briar bushes like I did at the lorretta lynn's ranch. Check them out on the Smith website.

 

[Speedy]

Ive got all 3(and Thor goggles) and i like the Spy and smith the best. Yeah the Amber lense works the best in the woods specially when you have alot of sun and shade mixed. But find what fits your face. Goggles are Goggles when you buy the first pair,cause basically anything is gonna be better then what you have already. the thing is, you will aquire alot of them and find what you like best. They all make great goggles and whatever we say might not be what your looking for.

 

[FOX426]

I have always used Oakley's. The Pro MX with the Iridum lens works for me and no matter how much I sweat I never get a drop inside my lens.

 

[jeffw]

Stay away from the Scott double lens thermals. They absolutely won't fog BUT the inner lens which has the fog proofing scratches so easily that you'll be afraid to clean them. Mine lasted about 2 rides and were scratched so bad I found them distracting.

 

[Filthy McNasty]

Yeah, that inside lens is always a pain to not scratch. No-fog cloths work well on single lenses.

 

[goldman15]

Try the Spy MX Alloy goggles. Comes with grey full mirrored lens and are virtually fog proof. Great goggle.

 

[jeffw]

Bausch and Laumb (spelling?) makes disposable cleaning/aniti-static/anti-fog cloths called Sight Savers that I get from Wal-Mart in the contact lens supply area. About $6 for 50, which is alot cheaper than what the goggle makers charge. I usually carry 4 or 5 under my handlebar crossbar pad cover.

 

[MLEACH]

I have been wearing Pro-Grip with the light sensitive lens for about 3 months.They really work well for me.

 

[larrk2300]

i clean my lens, then take a little shaving cream ,rub on inside with soft cloth until dry and they never fog, give it a try

 

[BRush]

Originally posted by jeffw
Stay away from the Scott double lens thermals. They absolutely won't fog BUT the inner lens which has the fog proofing scratches so easily that you'll be afraid to clean them. Mine lasted about 2 rides and were scratched so bad I found them distracting.

Yes. The only way to live with the Scott thermals is to NEVER EVER touch the inner lens with anything. Just run water from the sink over it after a ride and let them air dry. A poor design, if you ask me.

 

[mrmodine]

Another Pro Grip no fog light sensitive guy here. These work very well for me and don't seem to scratch...