Goggle Problems

**peakripper** · 01-16-2007, 08:59 PM

Can anyone help me find a goggle that doesn't fog? I have 3 sets of Oakley A frames and they all fog up. They are terrible. Worst goggle ever made. If you like to venture off the slopes. I don't recomend anyone buying a set of these. My buddy has a set. of Smith Phenom's he sais are pretty good. Should I pull the trigger and buy a set. Any help?

**Blurred** · 01-16-2007, 09:00 PM

TECH TALK

JONG!!

**ill-advised strategy** · 01-16-2007, 09:13 PM

Originally Posted by peakripper

I have 3 sets of Oakley A frames and they all fog up. They are terrible. Worst goggle ever made.

you should send those miserable pieces of shit to me. I'll, ummm, get rid of 'em for you. yeah.

**Below Zero** · 01-16-2007, 09:14 PM

FUCK OFF JONGFUCK

**Diz_MT** · 01-16-2007, 09:33 PM

I have 3 sets of Oakley A frames and they all fog up.

I bet if you buy a fourth set they wont fog

**shmoesmith** · 01-16-2007, 09:44 PM

I unfortunately have this problem with goggles too. I finally went and purchased some of the Smith Turbo Fan series goggles. They work really well. Unfortunately, they are extremely fragile. I have owned two pairs and both of them had the fan control rip off at the wire during a small tumble(and this is a tumble in powder, nothing packed down),

That said, while they work great, I cant justify a goggle that is going to break on the first tumble. I am now looking for something to replace these that will work with some sort of effectiveness.

**TurxSki** · 01-16-2007, 09:53 PM

If you can afford it, get some Smith Turbo-Fan goggles.
http://www.smithoptics.com/Turbo-Fan...tegory_10.html
Plus, there are some older Smith Cascade Turbo's on Ebay. But they are big !

...and the K2 One goggle sounds good
http://www.rei.com/online/store/Prod...cat=REI_SEARCH

**TurxSki** · 01-16-2007, 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by shmoesmith

They work really well. Unfortunately, they are extremely fragile. I have owned two pairs and both of them had the fan control rip off at the wire during a small tumble

Lifetime Warranty DUDE !

Just print out the form from the link, fill it in, and send 'em off.
You don't even need a receipt.
http://www.smithoptics.com/warranty.html
(Took just over a week to get my Prodigy's back)
EDIT: The repair place is in Clearfield UT, even

**Deep Days** · 01-16-2007, 10:13 PM

Do they work with a fullface? I've considered just ditching the fullface on moist days to save the angst and saving things that necessitate a fullface for better weather that would eliminate fog issues. A shop guy at Kirkwood told me he has a pro-tec fullface and can't wear any goggle, even the smith turbo fan goggles, with it on moist days because of fog. I have a Giro remedy which fits a lot better.

Wisdoms suck with a fullface.

Oh yeah... TECH TALK ROOKIE BEEHOTCH!

**peakripper** · 01-16-2007, 10:33 PM

Thanks Dog!

**mtaylor** · 01-16-2007, 10:46 PM

did you wipe the inside?

**shmoesmith** · 01-16-2007, 11:05 PM

Originally Posted by TurxSki

Lifetime Warranty DUDE !

Just print out the form from the link, fill it in, and send 'em off.
You don't even need a receipt.
http://www.smithoptics.com/warranty.html
(Took just over a week to get my Prodigy's back)
EDIT: The repair place is in Clearfield UT, even

Nice! I wonder if they would repair both of my pairs since it wasn't exactly a manufacture defect...just really weak ass wires in them break with the slightest tug on the control unit and suddenly *poof* the control unit is gone, lost in the snow somewhere.

**shmoesmith** · 01-16-2007, 11:07 PM

Originally Posted by Below Zero

FUCK OFF JONGFUCK

I love this place... It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside

**iceman** · 01-16-2007, 11:12 PM

Originally Posted by Diz_MT

I bet if you buy a fourth set they wont fog

heh.........................

**Super G** · 01-17-2007, 01:43 AM

Originally Posted by shmoesmith

Nice! I wonder if they would repair both of my pairs since it wasn't exactly a manufacture defect...just really weak ass wires in them break with the slightest tug on the control unit and suddenly *poof* the control unit is gone, lost in the snow somewhere.

Yeah man send them in. Smith warranty kicks ass.

**bio-smear** · 01-17-2007, 01:46 AM

Clearcoat your face first so it doesn't steam so hard.

**midget** · 01-17-2007, 03:11 AM

I've had good luck with most smiths and scott's but if you are eating shit left and right then they're gonna be wet, and fog. bring extra goggles or lenses for when you begin eating poo.

**kid4lyf** · 01-17-2007, 10:20 AM

Anyone have any luck with the anti-fog products, such as Cat

?

**shmoesmith** · 01-17-2007, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by kid4lyf

Anyone have any luck with the anti-fog products, such as Cat

?

I tried cat crap last year before getting the smith turbo fans...I didn't notice any difference...goggles still fogged.

**iceman** · 01-17-2007, 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by kid4lyf

Anyone have any luck with the anti-fog products, such as Cat

?

Cat

sucks ass. The best stuff I've found (and I've tried everything) is called "Parker's Perfect". You can order from that link, they also have a larger size but a little goes a long way.

**TurxSki** · 01-17-2007, 02:12 PM

Cat-crap is a hassle, and it took the mirror off of some Scott lenses I had

Great logo though

Thinking about it, you prolly should get and try a Smith-Cloth (anti-fog) before you spend $$'s on new goggles. Only costs a few bucks.
Just make sure it's not one from last season, you want a nice fresh one
http://www.smithoptics.com/Lens-Care_Category_24.html

**iceman** · 01-17-2007, 02:16 PM

I've never had good luck with those Smith cloths and I've tried them many times, I think I just overwhelm them with my massive sweatiness since other people speak well of them. The Parker's Perfect stuff (link above) does work well for me though.

**grskier** · 01-17-2007, 03:25 PM

Those Smith Clothes can help if you occasionally fog, but if your a headsweater like me... not much help.

I haven't tried the spray on anti foggers yet though.

**powder4breakfast** · 01-17-2007, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by shmoesmith

Nice! I wonder if they would repair both of my pairs since it wasn't exactly a manufacture defect...just really weak ass wires in them break with the slightest tug on the control unit and suddenly *poof* the control unit is gone, lost in the snow somewhere.

Shoe, don't forget to put a couple of snickers bars and crap in with the goggles. I have always done this, and Smith's warranty department has always hooked me up... even with questionable fault items. Let them know that you appreciate their help

**The Reverend Floater** · 01-17-2007, 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by powder4breakfast

Shoe, don't forget to put a couple of snickers bars and crap in with the goggles. I have always done this, and Smith's warranty department has always hooked me up... even with questionable fault items. Let them know that you appreciate their help

Yeah, and some new boxers (L), porn, a small order of wings and some pizza and maybe some scotch, and I'll guarantee they hook you up!