Goggle recommendations

Riverjet · Oct 10, 2009

I have been riding with a heated visor for the past 15 years because I could never keep my goggles clear. I tried many different things to make them work but it never happened.
I am once again going to try to use goggles and a new MX style helmet and I am looking for the experts out there to provide their two cents worth.

What brand and lense colors do you find works the best for you and how do you keep them fog free?

teeroy · Oct 10, 2009

I like the Scott 89Xi Turbo goggles, with the rose lens....

there are 2 things that cause fogging....your breath, and your sweat. most any dual lens snowmobile goggles will be fog free if you can control those two things. I like the Scott's because of the extra foam around the edges, they leave no exposed skin whatsoever.

Summiteer · Oct 10, 2009

509 goggles with rose or amber lense

deathtoll · Oct 10, 2009

i use Oakley's with anit fog lens i used them for 5 years and its really hard to make them fog they foged only when it was -22 out and i took my helmet off if you just leave you helmit on at -22+ then you'll be fine

summitx · Oct 10, 2009

Oakley's with the amber lens, been through SCOTT and BOLE and these are the first ones that haven't fogged up on me, and get a good nose piece for your helmet.... helps alot

deathtoll · Oct 10, 2009

yeah i have to get a new pair mine are dieing lol

RaspberryNytro · Oct 10, 2009

You need to experiment a little if you have the time or money to do so. I have about 6 or 7 pairs I take with me evey trip with different lenses to change out daily. I have found that the Oakleys fogged more than the others I have. I now have Anon,Smith,Oakley & Spy. Some fit better than others in the different helmets I have. I use a TLD mountain bike helmet & TLD MX helmet & they have different face openings. The blue or green lenses seem to work best for me in all around use. But if really bluebird out, then there are more dark lenses out there to use. Many people on here say the rose colored lense works good & others swear by the amber. Get a set of quik straps if you don't like having to pull your goggles off & on all the time. They work really slick & you'll never drop your goggles in the snow or have them lost due to forgetting them on your handles bars etc.
my :twocents:

RN

knee deep in it · Oct 10, 2009

Oakley A frames have worked the best for me. I have Scotts and they are OK

The 509 goggles are real good value for the money but a step below the A frames.

PEAK SEEKER · Oct 10, 2009

I just got a pair of 509's with blue tint lenses. I find that they're better than the tubo flow's.

spike7ss · Oct 11, 2009

The scott 89xi Turbos work great for me!

Slayer666 · Oct 11, 2009

Have two pairs of Smith goggles I rotate. I use the Fuse and the Prodigy, for bluebird days use the Red mirror and for flat light the sensor mirror. The sensor mirror in my opinion is the best lense for flat light I have ever used. Both goggle have adjustable ventilation and in really cold weather I close the vent and have rarely had a fog up. My goggles are ski goggles so the straps are a little short for using a mx helmet but they still work. If you are going to go the Smith goggle way I'd recommend the snow piston or intake which are the same as my goggle but the snowmobile specific version with the longer strap and the tearoff option if you want to use them in summer.

SLY · Oct 11, 2009

As a professional goggle fogger :d I can tell you what works good and I've tried most. Smith Turbo Option OTG. they have an electric exhaust fan that you leave running on low speed all the time. Not cheap (150-160 CAD) but worth every penny. I have 2 pair with different lenses as they only come with a yellow lens. I used to pack about 5 pair on every ride and be constantly wiping and switching goggles, now I can wear the same pair all day. People who don't fog all the time don't understand the problem

teeroy · Oct 11, 2009

SLY said:
As a professional goggle fogger :d I can tell you what works good and I've tried most. Smith Turbo Option OTG. they have an electric exhaust fan that you leave running on low speed all the time. Not cheap (150-160 CAD) but worth every penny. I have 2 pair with different lenses as they only come with a yellow lens. I used to pack about 5 pair on every ride and be constantly wiping and switching goggles, now I can wear the same pair all day. People who don't fog all the time don't understand the problem

?? I think those that do not fog, have solved the problem??

Trax 2 Treadz (vendor on this site) sells the Haber Eliminator, an anti fog device that senses humidity and will turn on/off automatically to keep goggles fog free. they fit onto almost all brands of goggles, allowing endless lens options.

meierjn · Oct 11, 2009

Oakley O Frame with Permission lens for me. Never really had a fog issue. I have and HJC helmet with a good breath deflector. I think the breath deflector makes a big difference in the fog issue.

KVF 700 · Oct 11, 2009

Ive always rode with a heated visor helmet because im to scared to try the mx helmet + goggles lol. i have a hjc helmet i use for quading but am thinking of getting one for sledding to..is this a good one? there cheap (only like 150 bucks or so) and just wondering what kind of breath deflector would be the best? also, paird with the propper goggles will my face still get cold or will all the skin be covered? any suggestions would be great!

Summiteer · Oct 11, 2009

I wear Mx helmet with a good windproof balaclava and 509 goggles that have nose guard. No breath deflector in helmet. You can also get balaclavas that have fleece on the bottom half for colder days. Try this with your quadding helmet, see how you like it, only $ you'll be out is for a pair of goggles if you find you don't like it

Trax 2 Treadz · Oct 11, 2009

Thanks Tee!!

We are Habervision dealers and Habervision has just come our with a new sled goggle in the MXT double vermillion lens. You can pair this with an eliminator and you are good to go. They also have various other goggles with an eliminator combo too. Here is the link to the eliminator combo page so you can see all the varieties available:

The other option like Tee said was just to order an eliminator and fit it into whatever goggle you choose.

Here is a bit more info on the eliminator: While goggle manufacturers as a whole have made huge strides in reducing goggle fogging, in certain environmental situations the problem still rears its head. That’s where the Haber Eliminator comes in. Completely self contained and fully automatic, the Haber Eliminator works by sensing the rising humidity level inside your goggle before fog has a chance to form, and automatically activating a tiny fan that vents the warm moist air to the atmosphere. When humidity regains an acceptable level, the fan turns off automatically.

Because of its module design the Eliminator can be inserted in all Haber Goggles as well as most of our competitors goggles. It is removable and transferable. Switch it from goggle to goggle or loan it to a friend. It is both functional and versatile.

The Eliminator operates in one of three modes; 1. Always on. 2. Automatic (sensor activated) 3. Off. Powered by one AAA battery and weighing less than 2 ounces, when mounted in a goggle, it is unobtrusive and unbelievably quiet. It runs when needed and powers down when not needed. It’s artificial intelligence for goggles.

Using the following link you can save 50% off your order:

HaberVision offers polarized sunglasses for fishing, golf - polarized goggles for skiing, snowboarding all at 50% off retail. Steve Haber, founder of Bolle, has returned to the eyewear industry.

If you have any other questions about Habervision products please do not hestitate to ask!

Jan & Larry

Octane · Oct 11, 2009

i have a pair of anon ski googles and i have never had them fog on me.

nabr · Oct 11, 2009

I use the scott goggles and they do have a lot of foam arould them and that is what u want. I would recomend the tearaway option so that when you stop it is easy to take them off. I would also carry a spare set incase they brake, happend to me not alot of fun.

dezmitchell · Oct 11, 2009

I use the 509 goggles with amber lenses and i like them, they dont fog up when im riding but when i stop they will .....keep in mind thats with glasses on but there the best ive tried.

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