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Also. I just looked at photos of Osborne from Southwick. It looks like he's just wearing their regular MDX goggle? Any idea? Not that it matters but it seems as though not many pros run these - although looking at photos of Anderson, he seems to be using the NFX. Again, doesn't matter, but validates things a little.
The Shop
Best thing you can do is take your helmet to the shop and try on a few goggles to see what you like. Just make sure your helmet is clean or they will carry on, if they object about trying goggles out just remind them nobody ever bought a helmet without trying it on first.
Quality is good, can't complain..but now all these new goggles are emerging, my next pair will likely be airbrakes, prospects or NFXS.
The quick on/off feature of the lens is what I want the most now.
The safety aspect of the oakley's and dragon's are also appealing. Cost, not so appealing...lol
Hey have you tried the NFX2 in your medium TLD lid?
So now because of your statement about the NFX I'm leaning back in that direction.
WPS sells Dragon.
I also just ordered a pair of NFX - looking forward to getting those. You're right - lenses aren't bad. RockyMountain has them for around $20.
Also a good topic: cleaning. I assume the best method is nothing but water and a soft cloth?
Looking forward to trying these out tomorrow.
And, that lens is GREAT for the slopes...of-course.
DO NOT get the inside of the lens, any Dragon NFX/S/2 lens...wet. There's an anti-fog gel on the inside. Wipe them very gently and in a "low humidity" environment. You're correct on using water and soft-clean cloths on the outside...only...the outside.
Take care to keep crap from getting between the lens and your tear-offs.
Good Luck!
Manny
And good info - thanks. Looking forward to getting the full size NFX tomorrow too. Ultimately I wanted the frameless or full-frame lens style and these have always caught my eye (no pun).
For anyone else curious I'll post up my thoughts on them after a couple rides.
Always leave tear offs on your goggles, even if it's dry have at least 2 tear offs, pull the dusty one off and throw it in your bag with one tear off on it, no more scratches
And actually the vented lens was nice; I thought the restricted field of view would bug me but the air flow was welcomed in the heat of tight mountain trails.
The larger NFX fit, but barely. And it was hot. I'll probably sell the NFX and get another pair of the NFXS. I was impressed with both / good clear optics and comfortable. Anxious to get my staple Amber lens and mess with other colors.
And the scenery is ok.
Pit Row
After getting a deal on Spy Goggles, I figured I would try them out and see how they did overall. The biggest thing about them is the padding. It's thicker so they sit off your face a bit further than other goggles. That's the biggest thing to get used to. After racing with them through some hot/crappy conditions I'm able to keep them on the entire race without having issues with sweat getting all over the inside of the goggles and I don't have issues with sweat dripping into my eyes.
The one thing I don't like is how easily the "happy lense" can be scratched. I actually like the tint of these lenses, but man do they scratch easily. I cleaned them the same way I've cleaned goggles the previous 23 years and I couldn't wear them after that. It must be unique to these lenses as I'm using the clear ones now and have had no issues with scratching.
As far as the "bro" culture I read about on the other thread.... I'm not even gonna look. I'd probably have to sell them if I saw a bunch of hipsters sporting them with flannel shirts and women's pants on.
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