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Edited Date/Time 6/8/2015 4:52pm
seems all of the pros are in either 100%, Oakley, eks brand or scott.

i am sad enough that i have only worn smith as my surname is smith.... am i missing out on decent goggles? need to get a new pair or two and i wonder if its time to mix it up, i wear an air by the way so needs to fit that helmet
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Olson 6/6/2015 2:59am
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There's also Spy. I wear 100%, makes it so much easier when all of the frames have the same lenses and tear offs. Fits my Bell and Shoei helmets nicely.
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SAM642 6/6/2015 3:02am
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i know thats why i have stuck to smith, but i need to get a few lenses and tear offs anyway,
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nytsmaC 6/6/2015 5:15am
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Spy Omen are my new favorites. They fit better than anything I can remember trying in my VFXW.
neverwasfastenuf 6/6/2015 7:15am
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I always preferred Oakleys but had a pair of Smiths back in the day many moons ago when they were the only brand that had "rolloffs" and liked them as well.

Wear what you like, what fits best for you, and is in the price range you are comfortable with. Who gives a shit about anythjng else.

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Spooner 6/6/2015 7:30am
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I think that smith has pulled completely out of the moto market so your time is limited in them anyways. I switched from them to 100% and have been very happy.
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Motofinne 6/6/2015 7:44am
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I ride only with 100%, just because racecraft and accuri goggles have the same lens. It makes everything so easy!

Although they are far from the best goggles out on the market. But the "bang for the buck" is great.
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GD2 6/6/2015 7:53am
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I use Oakley Airbrakes. Expensive as crap but fantastic goggles.
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SAM642 6/6/2015 8:29am
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Spooner wrote:
I think that smith has pulled completely out of the moto market so your time is limited in them anyways. I switched from them to 100%...
I think that smith has pulled completely out of the moto market so your time is limited in them anyways. I switched from them to 100% and have been very happy.
Anyway to confirm this? If that's the case I'd be best off moving on by the sounds of it! The website hasn't been updated for a while
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Sidecar 6/6/2015 8:46am
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Smith might have pulled out right at the wrong time if that's the case as their roll offs are the oldest/best developed, with the tear off bans coming into affect, enduros in the UK this year and mx next year and already this year when we did the British sidecar round at Frome every body will have to use roll offs next year.
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SAM642 6/6/2015 8:48am
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Tear offs will be banned in Australia too soon
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Sidecar 6/6/2015 9:37am
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And also parts of mainland Europe I believe.
Roll offs are ok as long as your not in wet sand, then they stick/jam up.
We got 2 pairs of 100% goggles with roll offs cheap (big thanks to off road world) and so far they are great.
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HackMan162 6/6/2015 10:05am
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Where are you guys getting the info that Smith has pulled out of powersports?
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SAM642 wrote:
seems all of the pros are in either 100%, Oakley, eks brand or scott. i am sad enough that i have only worn smith as my...
seems all of the pros are in either 100%, Oakley, eks brand or scott.

i am sad enough that i have only worn smith as my surname is smith.... am i missing out on decent goggles? need to get a new pair or two and i wonder if its time to mix it up, i wear an air by the way so needs to fit that helmet
I buy 3 or 4 of the BEST goggles (same brand) off BTO Sports --- always a sale good. Then add the PulpMX discount to the product. See this as an example: http://www.btosports.com/p/SCOTT-HUSTLE-SOLID-GOGGLES

http://www.btosports.com/c/Goggles
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ACBraap 6/6/2015 11:44am
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I was using 100%, and had a nearly new set of rolloffs lose the canister. Contacted 100% to get replacement parts, and they don't sell the parts, but instead replaced the entire rolloff assembly. With service like that, I'll keep using them indefinitely.
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ML512 6/6/2015 11:56am
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HackMan162 wrote:
Where are you guys getting the info that Smith has pulled out of powersports?
They made the announcement last year, that's why they aren't sponsoring any teams or riders and aren't selling any further product to distributors or dealers.
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HackMan162 6/6/2015 12:01pm
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HackMan162 wrote:
Where are you guys getting the info that Smith has pulled out of powersports?
ML512 wrote:
They made the announcement last year, that's why they aren't sponsoring any teams or riders and aren't selling any further product to distributors or dealers.
I guess that explains the lack of inventory...I really like their Fuel V2 goggle. Fit my face and helmets great. Maybe I should buy up a few more of the ugly sets they have in stock.

But, I do like the 100% as well....
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jj welks 6/6/2015 12:39pm
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Maybe a good investment... Buying a ton of these before they complelty run out in 10 years they might be worth a lil still in the package

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Fat Fingers 6/6/2015 3:04pm
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Goggle technology has hardly changed since my first pair of Oakleys in 82. Wear whatever feels comfortable.
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Spooner 6/6/2015 3:20pm
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Is it just me or has Scott just fallen off the face of the planet?
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What we wore back when.
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Ridelow 6/6/2015 3:23pm
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I dig the Dragon NFX goggle, but every face/head and helmet is different, Try before you buy if you can! Smile
The tear off system on the NFX could have been much better tough..

The Oakley Airbrakes (with the Prism lens, they are awesome in flat light conditions) is my go to goggle in the backcountry or in the slopes on a snowboard, but I dont like em with my Fox V4 Helmet.
Craig_Lambrecht 6/6/2015 11:17pm
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nytsmaC wrote:
Spy Omen are my new favorites. They fit better than anything I can remember trying in my VFXW.
I wear the Omen, then have a couple pairs of the Whip as well.
I LOVE my Omens!!!!

I wear my Whips for night practice as I run a clear lense. The Omen I keep a tinted lense setup.
I notice with the Whip, it doesn't catch sweat as well. The Omens though are AMAZING!
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motokiwi 6/7/2015 12:06am
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Scott... Its the only good thing scott make come to think of it.

Basic, durable, proven the test of time.

You can get 4+ sets for the price of 1 set of Oakley airbrakes.

If I ever move away from scott I will most likely go to 100%, everyone I know seems to like / trust them.
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SAM642 6/7/2015 12:49am
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I have been looking at the 100% goggles, they need to make roll offs for there premium goggles, with everyone about to ban tear offs.

bit disappointed about smith really, may make a slow switch to 100%
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Spooner 6/7/2015 9:15am
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SAM642 wrote:
I have been looking at the 100% goggles, they need to make roll offs for there premium goggles, with everyone about to ban tear offs. bit...
I have been looking at the 100% goggles, they need to make roll offs for there premium goggles, with everyone about to ban tear offs.

bit disappointed about smith really, may make a slow switch to 100%
I don't think you will be needing to wish to much longer.
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SAM642 6/7/2015 7:14pm
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Maybe I'm being dumb but I don't get what you mean?
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Dtat720 6/7/2015 7:20pm
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Ive always used oakleys, had a nice pair of scotts a few years ago, went back to oakleys. This past year fhe wife got me a pair of von zippers. I have 7 pairs of von zippers now. I use the porkchop style the most. I bought each style replacement lense for them as well. Until they start putting out garbage or quit making goggles, im not switching anytime soon

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