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Oakley Splice vs. Smith I/O

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Mistah.FluFF
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Wattup guys, I'm getting some new goggles and just wanted your opinions
I have a graphite Smith Hustle Helmet and usually where the goggle's over a beanie and underneath the helmet.

So simply said which should i get?
Smith I/O's or Oakley Crowbar Splices?
*If you think a certain year or color would look steeziest lemme know.

Mucho +k yo.

Dec 14 2011 10:15AM
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oil.
Posts: 2255 - Karma: 1,254
get the smiths.
and get whatever color you want. they are all sick
Dec 14 2011 10:19AM
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malonius_funk
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i/o's. you get two lenses and its super quick and easy to change them out. also i think they are a better looking goggle imo
Dec 14 2011 10:32AM
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Whatsonboss
Posts: 391 - Karma: 10
Airbrakes
Dec 14 2011 1:22PM
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Casual.
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I/o lense change = 10 seconds. plus they'll fit well with your helmet
Dec 14 2011 1:49PM
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deactivate
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It's not hard to take out and put in lenses in Oakley goggles... Take ms a minute or two to do so. When would you need to change a lens in 10 seconds? IMO crowbars look better to with better lenses
Dec 14 2011 3:25PM
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bgaffney
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If you already have a Smith helmet, I would definitely get the I/Os. Even though airbrake lenses are easier to switch (I've seen an Oakley rep change lenses in about six seconds), your I/Os will never fog because of Smith's integration system. Plus the I/Os cost less in most cases.
Dec 14 2011 4:03PM
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Whatsonboss
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My airbrakes never fog with my holt. The fit is not bad either at all. I'm not fussed on how quick lenses can be chaned it's all about how easy it actually is to do it
Dec 14 2011 4:07PM
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bgaffney
Posts: 19 - Karma: 11
Oh and I guess misread what you wrote. If you're comparing the Splice and the I/O, Splice lenses take much longer to change than I/O lenses
Dec 14 2011 4:08PM
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rollie
Posts: 346 - Karma: 143
theyre both sick goggles, but i find splices to be a lot more comfortable.
Jan 2 2012 9:37PM
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[J_Gasper]
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i dont know why everyone needs 2 lenses. i got my splices with pink iridium and love them. paid 40 bucks less then the io. plus i feel like the build is sturdier on the splices. the pink iridium is mirror'd but still bright enough for those shitty days. i love mine so far
Jan 2 2012 11:42PM
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Boggs
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this
Jan 3 2012 1:38AM
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@tlas
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The funny thing about this is I can change my crowbar lenses faster than my old I/o
Jan 3 2012 8:11AM
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Boggs
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airbrakes are the quickest, ive had all 3 pairs too. They also fit my face the best out of all 3. Such a good purchase.
Jan 4 2012 12:10AM
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NW_Rider
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Go try em on and see which is most comfortable, voila!
Jan 4 2012 1:16AM
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Chaunceyskis
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I can tell u why someone would need two lenses or the ability to switch really fast. I ski at big mtn in Montana and we have a heavy heavy fog that sits in and at anytime that fog may split to reveal sunshine. I have a very low light lense for the hairy fog and a couple sun lenses as well
Jan 4 2012 11:24AM
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aboss1260k2
Posts: 55 - Karma: 87
Splices...they look better and are better performing, but if u have the money get airbrakes.
Jan 4 2012 1:19PM
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AntEater
Posts: 207 - Karma: 45
I love my splices. Look sick and are super comfy. The I/O's are good but I prefer the splices personally. My friend has a smith helmet and the splices look sick so if you were worried about style, there ya go
Jan 4 2012 2:37PM
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SkiThe513
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i have splices and the Giro shiv helmet and they fit perfectly under my helmet with a nice beanie
Jan 4 2012 4:46PM
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