Goggle question

rf928
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1/17/2020 12:29pm
In the market for some new goggles and I recall hearing something against how 100% made their lenses in the older (racecraft) goggles compared to a new goggle like the Scott Prospect. Something like they aren't nearly as durable. I ride a lot of fire/logging roads and gravel chips off vehicles is a concern sometimes as well as any other roost. Just wondered if there is a difference in lens quality or protection ability between the Racecraft and the Prospect, or if the new 100% Armega is different as well.

Running a Bell Moto-9 Flex helmet
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1/17/2020 12:33pm
I find 100% goggle’s pinched my noise so I changed to Oakley Airbrakes. IMO the best goggles on the market.
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JBecker 72
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1/17/2020 12:39pm
I find 100% goggle’s pinched my noise so I changed to Oakley Airbrakes. IMO the best goggles on the market.
I had the same issue with 100% and my Moto 9. Switched to Airbrakes and am hooked.

100% does make hard lenses for their goggles that are more durable than the softer flexible ones.
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1/17/2020 12:39pm
i started running BLUR goggles and have been really impressed with them, great goggle for the budget too
kopfjaeger
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1/17/2020 1:41pm
We have been using the new Scott Prospect, pretty impressed. Found the 100% end up with swirls and scratches too easily. Still like the eks for the money, but the foam on the Sott seems to absorb more sweat

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1/17/2020 2:34pm Edited Date/Time 1/17/2020 6:49pm
For better protection, get injection molded type lenses (more solid) or ones with ballistic level protection instead of polycarbonate (softer plastic) lenses. I really like my Leatt 6.5 goggles, which offer the increased protection and several nice features. The other Leatt goggles also seem to have the improved lenses. You can also check out 100% Armeaga, Oakley Airbrakes, I think you can get molded lenses for Prospects, and I'm sure there are others.
Spudnut
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1/17/2020 2:39pm
FWIW swirl Hong lenses on the prospects have been the simplest of all goggles I’ve owned
loftyair
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1/17/2020 3:24pm
Google the goggle for a gaggle.
arunkxf
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2/17/2020 3:58am
Airbrakes are the best goggle I've ever had, great vision, super comfy and good protection.
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2/17/2020 4:31am
I had been running Scott Prospect. Then I tried the 100% Armega. Awesome goggles.
The lens is crystal clear with no distortion. They're as clear as the the lenses on my reading glasses. Fit is top notch.

Fwiw, my glasses and sunglasses are Oakley.
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cjmx
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hard to beat EKS goggles for quality and price. Good people too


https://eksbrand.com/
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holt352
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2/19/2020 10:58am
2020 prospect, best goggle on the market. New facefoam is the best on the market, nobody is even close. Lens lock, big lens, big strap, made in USA...


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Red141
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2/20/2020 9:21am
Airbrakes. Does not pinch my nose, wide visibility and very easy to switch/clean lenses.
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Motofinne
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2/21/2020 1:11am
holt352 wrote:
2020 prospect, best goggle on the market. New facefoam is the best on the market, nobody is even close. Lens lock, big lens, big strap, made...
2020 prospect, best goggle on the market. New facefoam is the best on the market, nobody is even close. Lens lock, big lens, big strap, made in USA...


I bought 3 pairs yesterday and they said made in Austria.

Anyways, the Prospect is a great goggle for a racer. In my opinion the best tearoff system and the best roll-off system and relatively cheap. The only minus for me is the "thin" lens compared to the Oakley, 100% Armega, Leatt etc goggles and that the lens removal system is still a pain in the ass compared to the competitors.

I would easily pay 25 bucks for a proper clear injection molded lens.
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2/21/2020 1:41am
Red141 wrote:
Airbrakes. Does not pinch my nose, wide visibility and very easy to switch/clean lenses.
the switching lenses part is the best thing #dream

I remember when you had to lock the lens in in the groves
chump6784
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2/21/2020 2:30am
Why not just run 1 tear off to stop scratches?
arunkxf
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2/21/2020 2:37am
chump6784 wrote:
Why not just run 1 tear off to stop scratches?
True this, although a lot more tracks in the UK are banning tear offs

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