Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 15 of 23

Thread: Goggle recommendation - less sweat or fog

  1. #1
    Join Date
    30th November 2009 - 16:10
    Bike
    2004 Honda CRF250R
    Location
    Central Auckland
    Posts
    291

    Goggle recommendation - less sweat or fog

    Hi all,

    I've had enough of my current Thor Heros, single layer foam basically absorbs sweat and drips back into my eyes, plus they're terrible for fogging up during winter as I'm a hot blooded rider.

    It would appear tripple layer foam and vents are key to solving the above issues. Any particular recommendations?

  2. #2
    Join Date
    3rd January 2012 - 10:56
    Bike
    07 kx250f
    Location
    Chrustchurch
    Posts
    213
    get the Thor anti-fog goggles they work really well.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    9th January 2006 - 12:26
    Bike
    KX450 Motard/Flat Track KTM150SX H2R
    Location
    Tauranga
    Posts
    4,445
    Quote Originally Posted by RJM View Post
    Hi all,

    I've had enough of my current Thor Heros, single layer foam basically absorbs sweat and drips back into my eyes, plus they're terrible for fogging up during winter as I'm a hot blooded rider.

    It would appear tripple layer foam and vents are key to solving the above issues. Any particular recommendations?
    for no fogging, the twin pain lens is the ultimate answer, very good,

    as for others, see what fits your head and helmet better, try a few on, all of the more expensive ones have the triple foam and it is better for sweat, all goggle foam breaks down after a while and gets worse at holding the sweat,

    i like the oakley o frames, and try some newer shapes but still go back to those,

  4. #4
    Join Date
    22nd October 2006 - 00:29
    Bike
    SXF250
    Location
    Up North
    Posts
    1,242
    These have a flap you open up which allow airflow in the top, got a couple of pairs, but have not ridden in foggy conditions yet.

    http://www.smithoptics.com/products/...Sweat-X1/view/

  5. #5
    Join Date
    26th July 2007 - 10:59
    Bike
    2009 YZF450
    Location
    Pukekohe
    Posts
    605
    Quote Originally Posted by scott411 View Post
    for no fogging, the twin pain lens is the ultimate answer, very good,

    as for others, see what fits your head and helmet better, try a few on, all of the more expensive ones have the triple foam and it is better for sweat, all goggle foam breaks down after a while and gets worse at holding the sweat,

    i like the oakley o frames, and try some newer shapes but still go back to those,
    X2 Oakley's for me,i've tried heaps and always go back to Oakley's......got all the boys that i ride with into them as well............for the record i had some Thor and reckon they were the worst.....i sweat bucket loads as well

  6. #6
    Join Date
    23rd March 2008 - 20:56
    Bike
    ZX6R race machine, rmz250
    Location
    Auckland
    Posts
    261
    Im using a pair of Pro grips at the moment.

    What a great pair of goggles they are! never fog up and never have a problem with sweat(And I sweat like crazy when I ride).
    Not sure on the model, same as these but different colour.

    http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-443315557.htm

  7. #7
    Join Date
    16th December 2007 - 16:40
    Bike
    2013 xc 250f
    Location
    Hamilton
    Posts
    224
    You could also try the, evs no sweat beanie as well no sweat will ever drip on to the goggles or your eyes again, the only downside I found was they give me a huge headache and leave a big dent in your forhead from the elastic.

  8. #8
    Join Date
    27th August 2009 - 12:15
    Bike
    CRF450 '09
    Location
    Wellington
    Posts
    461
    Quote Originally Posted by del-solider View Post
    Im using a pair of Pro grips at the moment.

    What a great pair of goggles they are! never fog up and never have a problem with sweat(And I sweat like crazy when I ride).
    Not sure on the model, same as these but different colour.
    I agree

    I am using Progrip 3450s and they are really good re not fogging where the key seems to be that they need be to fitting against your face when your helmet is on
    Smoke 'em if you have 'em

    You run what you brung, and pray you brought enough

  9. #9
    Join Date
    12th September 2008 - 17:56
    Bike
    09 KTM 250 Exc
    Location
    Waiuku City
    Posts
    270
    I had the same issues, my Thors fogged up almost instantly if I was hot.
    I tried a set of progrips a mate lent me to try and could not get them to fog up at all, as in I left them on all the time including during the stops, they did not fog up once / it was weird not having to take them off as soon as you come to a stop.
    I couldnt get a set the same, but I ended up with some oakley's from Scotts outfit, which are not quite as good but very very close.
    I also worn Dales Spy's a few times and they are also excellent.
    So IMO from my very limited experience
    Progrip or Oakley or Spy

    If you look at how they breathe, the dearer ones have a quite differnt type of seal across the top of the frame, which lets air out.
    The cheaper ones just plain dont breathe also make sure you try them with the same helmet you wear as the way the fit in the helmet is also important.

  10. #10
    Join Date
    25th March 2004 - 17:22
    Bike
    RZ496/Street 765RS/GasGas/ etc etc
    Location
    Wellington. . ok the hutt
    Posts
    21,321
    Blog Entries
    2
    What a silly name for a goggle; ProGrip. Obviously they make good grips, but. . . anyway I replaced my okish Scotts with ProGrip goggles for some unknown reason & they were like soo much better. more comfy - everything.

    I also use a quik-strap which is good for when you stop. Haven't seen them in NZ for a while.
    Don't you look at my accountant.
    He's the only one I've got.

  11. #11
    Join Date
    14th May 2008 - 02:13
    Bike
    06 kawasaki zx10r
    Location
    auckland
    Posts
    14
    and if they dont work, you can way over the top and get these http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/...es.......thats right a fan

  12. #12
    Join Date
    30th November 2009 - 16:10
    Bike
    2004 Honda CRF250R
    Location
    Central Auckland
    Posts
    291
    Thanks for the opinions.

    Any comments on Dragon Vendetta or Thor Ally's?

  13. #13
    Join Date
    3rd January 2012 - 10:56
    Bike
    07 kx250f
    Location
    Chrustchurch
    Posts
    213
    get Thor enemy goggles, they work really well.
    they have a nice ventilation system that defogs your goggles really quick, and i'm a heavy sweater.

  14. #14
    Join Date
    17th August 2005 - 11:00
    Bike
    22"Z900rsSE, Z1R, FZR1000, KTM 2 smoker
    Location
    East Auckland
    Posts
    4,477
    Quote Originally Posted by takitimu View Post
    These have a flap you open up which allow airflow in the top, got a couple of pairs, but have not ridden in foggy conditions yet.

    http://www.smithoptics.com/products/...Sweat-X1/view/
    Got some of those from BTO sports in the states a couple of years ago.

    I find them bloody awful the flap never stays open with your helmet moving above and they fog like crazy even with the vent open everytime you stop.
    On a Motorcycle you're penetrating distance, right along with the machine!! In a car you're just a spectator, the windshields like a TV!!

    'Life's Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out! Shouting, ' Holy sh!t... What a Ride!! '

  15. #15
    Join Date
    24th May 2008 - 21:24
    Bike
    some honda bits in a kx chassis
    Location
    Waiuku City
    Posts
    1,326
    Quote Originally Posted by TrentNz View Post
    get Thor enemy goggles, they work really well.
    they have a nice ventilation system that defogs your goggles really quick, and i'm a heavy sweater.
    You reckon? They fog just looking at them, the foam is pretty average, and unless you pull the thick foam out of the vents, they dont vent very well. Are you sure they are enemys?
    It's not a goggle I would recommend for staying clear.
    we may just go where no ones been

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •