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Scott Alibi or Smith I/O

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Okay, so I narrowed down to these two goggles.  I like the Alibi frame and the multilayer foam ensure good fit.  But the styling of the I/O is undenyable unique.  I heard that the I/O does not fit well for people with a smaller nose/narrower face.  I can get both at around the same price, just a tad more for the I/O.

So for those who have tested both these goggles, what are your take?  And is there such a thing as a girl goggle?  For the Alibi I'm looking at is the Sakura edition, and on freeskier magazine 2 years ago, it was worn in the girl fashion section.

Oct 22 2009 9:08AM
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no love for neither of these goggles??
Oct 22 2009 11:34AM
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Se7en
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I have zero experience with the Alibi however I do own two pairs of I/O's.  I have a narrower/smaller head and face so they don't fit real well unless I'm wearing my helmet, but when the helmet is on they fit perfectly.  If I'm not wearing a helmet I wear the Phenom or Prodigy.  Definitely a great goggle, try them on before you buy them.
Oct 22 2009 12:17PM
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Awesome dude, thanks!  Anyone have experience with the Anon Realm??

Oct 22 2009 12:34PM
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matty_chaines*
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i just purchased the i/o this year. seems like a solid google cant wait to see how they perform
Oct 22 2009 12:41PM
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bdieter1d3
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I personally have no experience with the I/O's but from my friends that have them they haven't been impressed. Here in the PNW where its a lot more humid they tend to fog up quite a bit from what they have told me.
Oct 22 2009 1:01PM
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Aaaron.
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i have the scotts, and i have handled the i/os.
they smiths are on a completely different level.  there really is no contest.  smiths hands down
Oct 22 2009 1:09PM
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YooperSteeze
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I/O's are sick, and if you have a small face, go for the I/OS, for smaller faces.
Oct 22 2009 4:41PM
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Ben.
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smiths are gonna blow scotts lense quality outta the water.
Oct 22 2009 5:53PM
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