• A Frame Iridium Polarized by Oakley
      • Ratings:
      • Design
        Clean
        Busy
      • Weight
        Light
        Heavy
      • Durability
        Fragile
        Durable
      • Style
        Uncool
        Cool
      • Size
        Small
        Big
      • Field of View
        Tunnel Vision
        Fish Eye
      • Optical Quality
        blurry
        crystal clear
      • Goggle Strap
        Thin
        Thick
      Reviewed on Nov 10, 2010 @ 2:27 AM Goggles 2005
      Comments:

      Overall Overall I want to like them because they look so cool and the ventilation is so good. But, in the end, I always end up wearing other goggles because I don't like the way they fit. If you have a big face, consider something else or at least try them on first. Performance The ventilation is great and keeps the fog out. The lenses are dark but give great contrast. My only complaint is the lack of peripheral vision due to the small size. Also, the round edges (especially the upper corners) let wind in between the goggle and the helmet making me cold and giving me unsightly gaper gap. Design Love the way it looks and I love the color combination choices. Looks great with a hat, but like I said, it doesn't look very good with my helmet. Value Not a great value. These are some very expensive goggles, even compared to Spy, Anon, Dragon, Etc. For that price I expected a better fit and the goggle strap adapter should come with it. Fit Not going to lie, of all the goggles I've owned, this one fits the worst. The mask is a bit small for my face and that also makes it sit very low. This makes it uncomfortable on my nose and limits my peripheral vision. Also, it would be nice if the strap got a bit bigger cause they are very tight. If you wear a helmet, you are goign to have to get the additional helmet strap because the one that comes with it is so tight. But, even if you do, the rounded top and corners ensure that you will have a gaper gap. Durability Haven't broken or scratched them yet. They seem pretty tough.

    • Soldier by Spy Optics
      • Ratings:
      • Design
        Clean
        Busy
      • Weight
        Light
        Heavy
      • Durability
        Fragile
        Durable
      • Style
        Uncool
        Cool
      • Size
        Small
        Big
      • Field of View
        Tunnel Vision
        Fish Eye
      • Optical Quality
        blurry
        crystal clear
      • Goggle Strap
        Thin
        Thick
      Reviewed on Nov 23, 2010 @ 9:25 AM Goggles 2005
      Comments:

      Overall The best goggle I've used and also not the most expensive. Good for people with bigger faces or helmet wearers. Performance The lenses are great. At first I was wary that they would be too dark but they've been great in all light conditions. The ventilation works really well and they don't get foggy. Although... for some reason the top right corner gets a little foggy sometimes, I don't know why. The sticky rubber on the inside of the strap was a great addition to keep them in place. Design I love the way it looks and the newer ones with patterns are great. I like the squared edges, it makes it look better with helmets. Value Pretty good, seeing as how I've paid more for goggles I didn't like as much. However, you have to remember that most "cool" goggle companies are overpriced, especially mirror lenses. No goggle should ever be $100. But, since these have been out for a while, you can find them cheap on the internet. I snagged mine for $30 from an outlet store. Fit Of all the goggles I've owned, these fit the best. They are wider than my Oakley goggles and that makes them more comfortable and helps my peripheral vision. Also, they fit helmets very well because the strap gets very big and the shape is rather square. This ensures that they fit snugly into the shape of the helmet and don't leave any gaper gap. Durability Despite a lot of abuse, the lenses and frames are perfect. Even the strap is in good shape and never stretched out.

    • Hull Jacket by Siver Cartel
      • Ratings:
      • Design
        Clean
        Busy
      • Weight
        Light
        Heavy
      • Durability
        Fragile
        Durable
      • Style
        Uncool
        Cool
      • Fit
        Tight
        Baggy
      • Waterproofing
        Wet
        Dry
      • Breathability
        Pourous
        Airtight
      • Warmth
        Cold
        Warm
      Reviewed on Nov 18, 2010 @ 8:12 AM Jackets 2005
      Comments:

      Overall A great looking jacket, but a poor performing jacket. I you think jackets should protect you from wind, snow, and cold, then you will be disappointed. Get it at a discount and save it for warm days or just wear it around town. Performance Wind, water, and cold go RIGHT THROUGH it. Supposedly there is an insulated version but I have never seen it for sale. If you have the option,I really reccomend the insulated one because the shell version isn't much of a shell. Design It looks great. Simple design at first glance, but lots of pockets and nice details. The herring-bone texture is awesome and gets attention. Also, the details are evident of very careful design: the herring-bone pattern lines up with itself across the seams. This doesn't sound impressive, but most clothing items are not made this way. The pass pocket is well placed and convinient. A nice touch is the double zipper. When the jacket is zipped up, you can unzip it from the bottom to give better articulation at the waist. It's like a ghetto-slit for your big fat body. Never had a jacket like that before and it adds a lot of comfort. Value Now that Siver is dead these are going pretty cheap on the internet. The discount prices are fair and make it a good jacket for around town or warm days on the slopes. It isn't so expensive that it will be your only jacket. Fit The jacket seems to be sized a bit big. I am 5'10" and about 160lbs and I got the small (I usually wear medium). It has a great fit though, slim body and not bulky at all. The arms are cut high up to give a lot of mobility. Durability It has held up well so far, all the stitches are sturdy. A metal zipper would have been nice though.