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HELP!! Giro Encore and Oakley Goggles

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mission_aborted
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I currently have a Giro Encore, with tuneups, and I LOVE the features of the helmet. I currently use Uvex Downhill II goggles and I HATE THEM.

I have been looking at getting Oakley goggles but need help... I need to know which paris fit ok. I am looking at the following options:

1. Oakley A Frames
2. Oakley Wisdom
3. Oakley O Frames

I am not a fan of the Crowbar gogs, and I usually wear my straps OVER the helmet. Any help ANYONE can give me would be GREATLY appreciated. I've been looking forever and have been unable to find good info on the Wisdom and A Frames with the Encore.

Thanks!

Nov 4 2007 3:55PM
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skinnylove
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I'm pretty sure crowbars fit perfectly even if you wear them over the helmet. Not 100% sure though.
Nov 4 2007 3:57PM
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I don't really like the look of the crowbar gogs... what about the A Frame or Wisdom? I know the O frames will fit, but I"m looking for something else if possible.

Thanks for the info though!

cheers!
Nov 4 2007 3:59PM
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JayDope
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I have a-frames and an encore, here is a picture of them two together

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Nov 4 2007 4:01PM
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Piste.Off
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i have a-frames and an encore and straps over looks terrible. but they go great together straps under.
Nov 4 2007 4:01PM
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mission_aborted
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How is the gap between the top of the gogs and the helmet... I hear that the gap can cause a problem.

They look good and I wouldn't mind doing straps under...

would you recommend the O Frames?

Nov 4 2007 4:04PM
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JayDope
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o i did not realize i was wearing my straps under in the picture i posted, ill get a picture of straps over..

better picture with them under...

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picture with them over... shitty pic, they look better under

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Nov 4 2007 4:05PM
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StanMcStanson
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since when does the gaper's gap cause problems? lol, it just looks stupid, doesnt change how you ski. except that you turn into a gaper.
Nov 4 2007 4:05PM
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Piste.Off
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i always wear a beanie under my helmet and have never had a big gap. i dunno about o frames never worn them
Nov 4 2007 4:05PM
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mission_aborted
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I just meant that the gap between the goggles and helmet can be uncomfortable and is bothersome, especially in cold weather...

I just meant "problems" in terms of comfort... sorry for the confusion


Nov 4 2007 4:08PM
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mission_aborted
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Jay_dope /  Willman:

Are you happy with the feel of the A frames and the helmet together, or would you want something else?

thanks for helping me out with my decisison
Nov 4 2007 4:10PM
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StanMcStanson
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yeah i know what you meant. i've never used oakley goggles because of the price, so sorry i can't help you out.
Nov 4 2007 4:11PM
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Piste.Off
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yes i like how they go together. though i did wear a pair of anons with my encore once and i liked it better. but a-frames and encore are good and comfy together
Nov 4 2007 4:13PM
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Stan

Any similar gogs you could recommend with this helmet?
Nov 4 2007 4:13PM
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lyndon
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I have an encore, and I use Scott Motives, Scott Alias's, Scott Duels, and an old pair of Oakley ) Frames. They all fit perfectly.
Nov 4 2007 4:17PM
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Oakley O Frames??
Nov 4 2007 4:19PM
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StanMcStanson
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my friend has the helmet, and he's got some anon majestic goggles. they seem to work pretty well for him, no gapers gap, and they look good. but i don't know how good those goggles are, i've never worn them.
Nov 4 2007 4:20PM
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Thanks for the info Stan!

Cheers

Nov 4 2007 4:21PM
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jason...
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i have an encore and a-frames, they fit well, but crowbars are encores fit so amazingly well, best goggle for the encore as far as fit anyways
Nov 4 2007 4:23PM
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mission_aborted
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Thanks Jason

I'm not a big fan of the look of crowbars... I wonder how the O frames work... But it looks like I"m going to be down to O frames or Crowbar.

Wisdom and A frame don't seem to be as good of a fit.
Nov 4 2007 4:26PM
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JayDope
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the A-frames and my encore fit pretty good together, as u saw in the picture. They are comfy together, but i would want a pair of goggles that fill it out more, something bigger like the crowbars.
Nov 4 2007 4:50PM
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uni-corn
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What skis are those?
Nov 4 2007 4:53PM
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UNREAL
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go with the crowbars... i have the encore and the crowbar and fits perectly
Nov 4 2007 4:55PM
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mission_aborted
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Great! Thanks for the info!

I guess it is crowbar! I think there might be several people out there wondering the same thing... Giro are popular helmets, but it seems that not many people check into which goggles go best with their helmets before buying.

Thanks to everyone!

Cheers!
Nov 4 2007 4:59PM
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=nick=
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PE's and old T-Hall's
Nov 4 2007 5:00PM
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uni-corn
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Didnt regocnise the armada on the underfoot.
Nov 4 2007 5:08PM
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