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Dragon APX vs. Smith I/O

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binturong-qwerty
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I have been looking at both. Which has better peripheral vision, better lens, and more comfortable?
Dec 21 2011 12:17AM
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Dmarc
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i would go with the i/os the apx are sick but a little ridiculous
Dec 21 2011 12:27AM
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arammell
Posts: 117 - Karma: 30
I have the APX and love them!  They have the best peripheral of any goggle I have ever used.  Never fog and look awesome in my opinion.  Not that the I/O isn't a great goggle though. 

Dec 21 2011 12:58AM
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AJizzle
Posts: 1882 - Karma: 522
go smith, better lenses, and the apx actually has a hard frame, its just behind the lense, i think the I/O is more comfortable
Dec 21 2011 3:13AM
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RyandaGod
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worst fucking advice ever.... Smith has better optics? You're an idiot. Grab some dragons or oakleys if you want the best optics.
Dec 21 2011 8:40AM
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binturong-qwerty
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im going with the dragons
Dec 21 2011 9:06AM
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TijmenDal
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I'm not a big fan of Dragon but they APX is pretty sick (albeit maybe a little over the top...).

Heard really good things about the Salomon Xtend if you want good peripheral vision!
Dec 21 2011 9:18AM
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oil.
Posts: 2255 - Karma: 1,254
the xtends look sick, but i havent seen them anywhere
but a lot of people like the i/o and a lot of people like their dragons so it would be a good choice either way.
Dec 21 2011 9:36AM
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binturong-qwerty
Posts: 1506 - Karma: 146
I actually spotted a guy wearing the x-tends. He said he worked for salomon. Honestly, they look cool, but they look like if the Airbrake and the I/O had a baby
Dec 21 2011 9:39AM
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Alistair.
Posts: 458 - Karma: 212
Tried them on in the shop, comfiest goggle I've ever put on.. Good peripheral vision. Feel so light on your face.

Go to the shop, take your helmet/whatever, and go try on a bunch of different goggles and see what you like best!
Dec 21 2011 10:53AM
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ProLens
Posts: 476 - Karma: 169
Yeah this is key. They're both very different in terms of shape and size, so you would be better off just trying them both with your helmet. Check out Anon's new Comrade goggle too, it's similar to the APX in shape/size and is cheaper but doesn't have the quick lens change feature.
Dec 21 2011 11:30AM
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arammell
Posts: 117 - Karma: 30
I'm so sick of people saying "their" goggle company has better quality lenses!  Seriously people the top models of each of the top brands ALL have great lenses.  Buying a goggle is all based off of fit and preference!
Dec 21 2011 12:49PM
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DUKES
Posts: 5150 - Karma: 691
why not just get eg2s i compared them to the apx and the 2s are more comfortable and to me they seemed to have more peripheral vision
Dec 21 2011 2:13PM
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AJizzle
Posts: 1882 - Karma: 522
Dragons sunglasses are shit when it comes to optical correctness, what the fuck would make you think that their goggles would b any better?
Dec 21 2011 2:49PM
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EastCoast.
Posts: 1888 - Karma: 406
I have the Smith I/O and they are amazing. But just like picking out boots go with the one that fits you better and you like more.
Dec 21 2011 3:01PM
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KillaSteeze
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my exact thoughts
Dec 21 2011 4:55PM
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HoneyBadger
Posts: 998 - Karma: 234
ive had both and i prefer apx. so much comfortable
Jan 15 2012 11:10AM
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mAAs
Posts: 37 - Karma: 41
Got of pair of apxs, doesn't fog and looks sick
Apr 8 2013 8:56PM
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Ali_Dibden
Posts: 1966 - Karma: 1,688
Gotta agree with this guy, i used to have smith goggles but recently changed to some airbrakes which are about 10000x better
Apr 9 2013 3:52PM
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Sharko
Posts: 2274 - Karma: 4,100
But what model did yOu have before? Because its not fair to compare a cheapo cylindrical lens with a mirrored spherical lens. The type of lens is more important than who makes it. I've used Smith I/o and I/oX and both had fantastic lenses, I actiallu liked some of the tints more than the fire iridium airbrakes I'm using now. However, I will note that Smith goggles consistently fit my face the worst of any brand.
Apr 9 2013 5:31PM
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