ProGrip goggles

[Lotus54]

I know goggle use is probably only dirt around here- but thought I'd post up my experiences anyway:

I picked up a pair of the ProGrip 3450 goggles a year ago after reading good reviews.
I was quite happy with them, fit me much better than some others (much less nose pinching) and did well on antifog. I liked the light sensitive feature also.

A few months ago the lens started to de-laminate. I wasn't pleased, they were pretty expensive and I haven't used them THAT much. The no-fog wasn't working very well then.
So I emailed ProGrip, an email promptly was received from them offering new lenses!

In a very short time I received two new lenes for the goggles.

I am quite happy with the excellent customer service and will certainly be looking at the ProGrips next time I need googles.

Fogging is a huge problem here, especially on really slow trails when it is raining or the humidity is really high (like fog). These work better than anything I've tried yet for me.

Mark

[Bong]

That does sound like excellent product service!

Fyi I use SPY goggles and they haven't fogged up on me yet. I purchased from EMS and they extended our normal DNW discount :thumbup:

I know Ducati Seattle will also extend DNW discounts on any gear ordered from their parts catalogs. Another great reason to join DOC status :cool2:

[Sieg]

I run the Scott 89xi light sensitive no-sweat foam and have been very happy, the filtering foam needs to be oiled for best performance. That could be considered a downside, but the price is fair.

I also have Smith EVO's with the XCL lens and film system for mud/rain conditions.


I've heard Spy Goggles has a new promotion, buy one pair and you get a free XL pack of Skittles and some bubblegum. :happy57:

[crfracer96]

fogging huh..... go to a ski shop and get a product called cat crap. works very well. i use Blur goggles, (scott 89 style) due to my hook up with oneal usa. i have perscription inserts too... fogging really can hamper my riding and racing if not prepared correctly.

another help is a sweat headband under the helmet

i have tried the no-fog products and the cat crap really works....

if you still have troubles, there is a company that has battery powered fans to defog you as you ride. there are times and temps that it seems no matter what you do up here your screwed as soon as you start to sweat.....

bruce:thumbup:

[Lotus54]

I tried Cat Crap and it didn't do much.
I've tried it a bunch of times for that matter.

Seemed to work better skiiing where it was cold rather than riding when it was warmer...

Maybe just me.

[rb_duc]

I tried Cat Crap and it didn't do much.
I've tried it a bunch of times for that matter.

Seemed to work better skiiing where it was cold rather than riding when it was warmer...

Maybe just me.

Nope - not just you. I tried a lot of anti-fog products as well - No luck with them. I replaced the lens on my Scott goggles with a double lens setup. They worked pretty well in Oregon - nnedless to say I did break out a sweat there. They worked fairly well - and even if they did fog up a bit the cleared quickly. Only drawback is they have holes in them (on the side) - which helps with ventilation but isn't helpful with dust.

[Sieg]

The double vented lenes our probably the next best thing to ski goggles w/ fans. The newer anti-fog lenes are pretty good though. I never wipe the inside of mine and only clean them with warm water dishwashing soap and my hands then lightly blot with a soft paper towel and final dry with compressed air.

[Sieg]

It should be noted that no goggle system is a 100%. When conditions get bad even the best prepped goggle systems will get tossed by the pro's.

When riding in testing conditions you need to have a system established to main reasonable vision. I'll carry a soft cloth to wipe the exterior and soft paper towels in a zip-lock bag to blot the inside of the lens in foul weather.

If you wear a hydration system with pack, carrying a spare set of goggles isn't a bad idea.

[Bong]

You guys are funny.....my goggles don't fog :p

[Lotus54]

You guys are funny.....my goggles don't fog :p

Sounds like someone wants to go up the 'rutty hill' and see if they fog before getting to the top.:cool2:

Maybe you are so fast they can't fog up!

[Bong]

Nope - I go so slow that fogging isn't an issue. :o