• I/OX by Smith
      • 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 Feb 23, 2013 @ 10:22 AM Goggles 2012
      Comments:

      Overall I personally wouldn't recommend buying them this year, due to the lack of ability to buy lenses(In the uk especially). However next year there's most likely going to be a lot more distributors. The goggles themselves aren't a huge improvement over I/O's, if at all, which Is why I'm going to be sticking to them, as they're cheaper and the lens changing is a breeze, whereas the I/OX's are just a hassle. Performance They worked great, no fogging, huge peripheral vision, easily adjustable and easily usable strap. However they are incredibly poor in the lens changing department, slower than I/os' and much slower than I/O's, mainly due to the fact that you have to twist the outriggers around to release them, I feel there's too many contact points. Design Coming in a wide variety of designs and colours there's a choice for everyone. Value The product itself has an excessive rrp, and the cost of additional lenses are ludicrous, although this is the first year they've been sold. Fit The fit seemed significantly improved, especially with regards to how they fit with a helmet, fit perfectly with my very old head rebel, which Is my first set of goggles that have. Durability I can't comment on the durability, as I wasn't putting any excessive force or pressure on them, but I find they scratch a lot easier than I/O's, not sure if that's just a coincidence, but that's what I found.

    • Ballerklava by Armada
      • 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 Feb 23, 2013 @ 10:34 AM Hats 2011
      Comments:

      Overall Still the best facemask I've ever had the chance of using, the only flaws are the price and durability IMO. Performance Not much to say about performance, it's a ballerclava, it doesn't get wet whereas a lot of others do, can be a bit thin on a very cold day(~-25) but it's bearable. Design Designed relatively well, however I'd prefer it be a little longer around the neck and thicker, as sometimes wind gets underneath, although you could just do your jacket up a bit more. Value Extremely high price for what is a thin piece of material, although all ballerclavas are, I'm not sure what the reason is, I got mine for £10 and that was a fair price, although they're usually £20(30$) everywhere I've looked. Fit Incredibly tight fit, I wear a small helmet and I can't imagine people would be able to get it on comfortably if they have a larger head. Durability Durability is lacking, put it on one day within a week of getting it and the stitching started to tear without any effort, not a well made product.