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Ski goggles around the 200 mark?

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muffMan.
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My 7 yo smith squads are starting to shit themselves. I’m looking at three pairs, Anon sync, dragon X2, and Oakley fall line XL.

I got a big ass head, so anything for that works nice, and all black style wise
Aug 26 2021 8:52PM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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Best goggles I’ve tried on in a long time are Oakley Fall Line XM. XL were great too, just felt like a bug with them. I know the fall lines are made to fit a variety of faces (including alternative aka Asian fit)

Squad XLs didn’t work that well with my cheeks so we might have very different faces. They fit but when I smiled - they kinda pushed out.
Coleg55My 7 yo smith squads are starting to shit themselves. I’m looking at three pairs, Anon sync, dragon X2, and Oakley fall line XL.

I got a big ass head, so anything for that works nice, and all black style wise
Aug 26 2021 9:09PM
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OregonDead
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Spy ace is great. Got lots of great compliments on the pair I won from the Spy account on here so I bought a second pair with Level 1 branding when it was a killer sale.

I can’t endorse spending much on goggles though. One of my favorite pair was like $18 shipped.

Really you are paying for the brand with any goggles so decide how much that is worth to you
Aug 26 2021 9:57PM
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animator
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Fall line XL 100% because Prizm is the best lens tech going
Aug 26 2021 10:19PM
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bbw.enthusiast
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Goggles are bullshit, so are sunglasses. No eye protection au naturel is the way to go
Aug 26 2021 10:28PM
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muffMan.
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animatorFall line XL 100% because Prizm is the best lens tech going

I do like those, kind of a pain with it not coming with a spare lens tho
Aug 26 2021 10:34PM
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muffMan.
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OregonDeadSpy ace is great. Got lots of great compliments on the pair I won from the Spy account on here so I bought a second pair with Level 1 branding when it was a killer sale.

I can’t endorse spending much on goggles though. One of my favorite pair was like $18 shipped.

Really you are paying for the brand with any goggles so decide how much that is worth to you


sweet ill check that out
Aug 26 2021 10:35PM
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muffMan.
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bbw.enthusiastGoggles are bullshit, so are sunglasses. No eye protection au naturel is the way to go


might fuck around and use my chem goggles
Aug 26 2021 10:36PM
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WoFlowz
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Idk what your thoughts are on the Oakley Line Miners but I personally love them and they fit well. I have a fuckin watermelon of a head and they fit me with glasses quite well and the Oakley Prizm Lenses can’t be beat. Plus for 60-100$ you can get a second lease bringing it to close to 200$. I mostly use the rose lens for everything from night riding to, flat light, pow days, and even some sun, but when it’s really sunny I use some like orange red mirrored ones since I have light sensitivity issues. But for most people rose colored lenses would prolly be perfect for everything
Aug 26 2021 11:07PM
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animator
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Coleg55I do like those, kind of a pain with it not coming with a spare lens tho


You only need one. Just get the Prizm Rose or HI Pink and you won’t need another
Aug 26 2021 11:27PM
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chills__
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WoFlowzIdk what your thoughts are on the Oakley Line Miners but I personally love them and they fit well. I have a fuckin watermelon of a head and they fit me with glasses quite well and the Oakley Prizm Lenses can’t be beat. Plus for 60-100$ you can get a second lease bringing it to close to 200$. I mostly use the rose lens for everything from night riding to, flat light, pow days, and even some sun, but when it’s really sunny I use some like orange red mirrored ones since I have light sensitivity issues. But for most people rose colored lenses would prolly be perfect for everything


I 2nd this. Got my other lens for $45 on black friday I think. They fit super well and never fog up even with a face mask/tube on 24/7 last winter.
Aug 27 2021 2:14AM
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Kbob94
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I know it’s not talked about a ton but I’m definitely gonna throw in the dragon PXV. I’ve been running it since it came out and it’s the best goggle I’ve ever owned and I’ve got a big face as well. For $180 with 2 lenses you can’t beat them and the field of view is huge!!
Aug 27 2021 10:23AM
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Trefin
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I recently went from Spy Dooms (aka legacy ~$200 new) to Smith Squad XLs. The squad XLs are much better, have ChromaPop which is up there with Prism and can be had on sale for $70-90. I'm converted for life. Lens change isn't too bad and replacement lenses are super cheap in the summer
Aug 27 2021 11:38AM
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Johnskisfast
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i have a pair of smith 4d mags that i barely touched last season. Would part ways for $150. They're dark dark green with a mirror lens and a fog/snow lens. Lmk if you are interested
Aug 27 2021 3:58PM
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junior1derful
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(IMO) In my 16 years experience of boarding/skiing the Oakley Line Miner are my favourite goggles that I have used/owned. They're the best looking goggles I have seen, they have great field of view, the prizm lens is perfect for flat light, and they are super affordable. I think a bunch of sites have the line miners on sale right now for $90 or so. You could get two sets for the same price as 1 set of fall lines.

Bottom line is the prizm lenses are by far the best out on the market. Any Oakley goggle with a prizm lens is top tier.
Aug 27 2021 5:02PM
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Chunderface
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Anyone used the Oakley Pro Strap?
Aug 27 2021 5:13PM
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Jacobthesadskier
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Best pair of goggles I've owned are the dragon dx3 goggles, they're comfy, dead cheap and come with a couple of lenses for different conditions.
Aug 27 2021 6:49PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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Jesus don't pay that much for goggles, wait for a good deal on steepandcheap or something.
Aug 27 2021 6:58PM
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muffMan.
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There’s like 500 dollar goggles it’s a crazy market
a_pla5tic_bagJesus don't pay that much for goggles, wait for a good deal on steepandcheap or something.
Aug 27 2021 7:11PM
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Chunderface
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You can get Fall Lines for $95 on Amazon.
Aug 27 2021 10:11PM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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Let me circle around and point out that I worked at a ski shop and would try goggles on all the time lol
BradFiAusNzCoCaBest goggles I’ve tried on in a long time are Oakley Fall Line XM. XL were great too, just felt like a bug with them. I know the fall lines are made to fit a variety of faces (including alternative aka Asian fit)

Squad XLs didn’t work that well with my cheeks so we might have very different faces. They fit but when I smiled - they kinda pushed out.
Aug 27 2021 10:56PM
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Chunderface
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Kbob94I know it’s not talked about a ton but I’m definitely gonna throw in the dragon PXV. I’ve been running it since it came out and it’s the best goggle I’ve ever owned and I’ve got a big face as well. For $180 with 2 lenses you can’t beat them and the field of view is huge!!

same.
Aug 27 2021 11:37PM
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