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  • September 25, 2012 at 10:46 am #101885

    glenn
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    What colour goggle lens does everyone use and why that colour.

    I am thinking about trying the blue ones,,,any thoughts.

    Cheers
    Boony

    September 25, 2012 at 10:51 am #229904

    Aaron Wilde
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    I made the mistake once of trying tinted lenses at woolgoolga and decided never again. So clear for me only.

    September 25, 2012 at 12:05 pm #229906

    pete
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    I have rose coloured lenses, they make it look like I ride better than I actually do. :laugh:
    Not sure how I ended up with them but they aren’t too bad, they are good in the direct sunlight and also in amongst the shade of the trees, overcast days are average but still ok.

    I’ve thought about trying the blue ones but wondered if it would be too bright on a really sunny day, let us know how you go Boony.

    PTW

    Ps. The transition lenses are total crap. Scratch proof and fog proof are lies.

    September 25, 2012 at 12:36 pm #229908

    Greg
    Member

    Blue ones are ok, I agree with Pete about the transition lenses but have to disagree regarding the fogging ones or the Scott twin lenses anyway. I have a pair of the Scott twin lenses (anti fog) and they are rippers and have lasted really well. I have about 6 different sets of goggles and find they last only as well as they are looked after. I really look after mine, always (when possible) run at least one tear off to protect them and am shocked watching how some people look after theirs wiping them covered with mud scratching the shit out of the lenses.

    just by 5cents worth

    TB

    September 25, 2012 at 8:46 pm #229909

    alan
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    i just run the clear ones used tinted ones once hated it not sure on the colours .yep i wipe mine scatching the shit out of the lenses and usually end up taking them of in the mud and rain .reckon those scott twin lense ones are okay to just my opionion

    September 25, 2012 at 10:59 pm #229910

    Steve Wyeth
    Member

    I have a few pairs of Goggles and the ones I use now are the ProGrip ones with light sensitive lens. The lens itself is really good and transitions quickly when going from bright to shaded areas.

    They are expensive though, replacement lenses are around $20 (from memory) and they aren’t sold everywhere so if your dealer doesn’t sell them I wouldn’t bother.

    Mine are scratched to buggery and they get that way quite quickly, then again so do the Oakley, Thor and Scott goggles I have.

    I’m a ‘wipe the mud off sort of guy’ and consider goggle lenses a consumable item, much like tyres.

    September 25, 2012 at 11:17 pm #229912

    Matt Baker
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    moto wrote:
    I’m a ‘wipe the mud off sort of guy’ and consoder goggle lenses a consumable item, much like tyres.

    Me too

    I have had about 10 or 15 different types of goggles and lenses, at the moment I’m using Scott Hustle (best fit) and Spy (look stylish not as good a fit) they both have the nose guard which I don’t think I would ride without now.

    I like clear, yellow and double lenses for wet conditions.

    September 26, 2012 at 1:08 am #229913

    Alex
    Member

    How hard is it to squirt some camelback water onto the lens before you scratch/wipe the mud off?

    September 26, 2012 at 1:30 am #229914

    Steve Wyeth
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    axel wrote:
    How hard is it to squirt some camelback water onto the lens before you scratch/wipe the mud off?

    Not very. Since I run Staminade in mine to keep my fat arse alive during a ride it wouldn’t be much good would it.

    Also, most of the scratches I get are caused by vines, lantana, sticks, branches etc scraping across my goggles at speed because I don’t slow down for them.

    Don’t forget Alex we ride in the bush, with trees, not that rocky shit up your way :laugh: :laugh:

    September 26, 2012 at 1:47 am #229915

    Ron Birrell
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    It depends on where I’m riding as to whether I use tinted or clear. If I’m riding in the pine forests I wear clear and if I’m riding in open native stuff I can wear the tinted ones.
    It’s personal preference really. If the blue lense is not too dear buy one and try it out you can always change back if you don’t like it.

    Buzz

    September 26, 2012 at 2:00 am #229916

    pete
    Member

    I agree with moto, they are a consumable item, I would say I get about five sets of lenses to a pair of goggles.

    And I’m with LC too, go the nose guard. B)

    PTW

    September 26, 2012 at 2:27 am #229917

    Greg
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    Yeah you have never ridden anywhere else Axel :laugh: :P I have ridden the Watagans and east coast most ot my life and have never really had the problem of my goggles being scratched by vines or lantana I like to duck. Then I remembered how you ride ride and pictures of you bike Moto and can see you problem :laugh: :laugh: :P

    Like LC and PTW said a nose guard is a must for vines and roost.

    TB

    September 26, 2012 at 2:56 am #229919

    Steve Wyeth
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    Yeah it’s much less of a problem on ADV rides ;) I duck too, but sometimes that isn’t enough, and if you haven’t slowed down much then they will get damaged. It’s why I don’t expect to have the Liquid Image camera for too long :D

    It’s a cost of the sport, just like breaking your bike.

    September 26, 2012 at 3:03 am #229922

    Greg
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    moto wrote:
    Yeah it’s much less of a problem on ADV rides ;) .

    Don’t wear goggles on my adv rides, I wear sunnies B) Your right about the cost of the sport I but it can be reduced with a little care ;) or learning to ride :laugh:

    TB

    September 26, 2012 at 3:05 am #229920

    scott bocking
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    Trailboss wrote:
    Yeah you have never ridden anywhere else Axel :laugh: :P I have ridden the Watagans and east coast most ot my life and have never really had the problem of my goggles being scratched by vines or lantana I like to duck. Then I remembered how you ride ride and pictures of you bike Moto and can see you problem :laugh: :laugh: :P

    Like LC and PTW said a nose guard is a must for vines and roost.

    TB

    Ducking does not always work. Especially where I live.
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    STM

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