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TheSteezyKoala
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i'm looking for some goggles like the dragon apxs which have spherical lenses, are steezy, and are under 140$. all the dragon apxs' are like 200 dollars so if you guys could tell me a different goggle or a cheap place to get the dragon apxs'. thanks.
Feb 12 2012 8:12PM
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wreck_720
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oakley crowbar or splice hands down. way cheaper than those. unless those dragon ones are polarized, in which case, the dragons would probably be cheaper.
Feb 12 2012 9:03PM
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Daoust
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http://www.evo.com/goggles/dragon-apx.aspx

to find this i googled dragon apx.....
Feb 12 2012 9:12PM
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jmasterp
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https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/forums/readthread/thread_id/677073/
this guy has murdered out ones.
Feb 12 2012 9:34PM
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TheSteezyKoala
Posts: 352 - Karma: 198
yea i saw the ones on evo but i'm looking for the apxs because my head isn't that big and i also want the bonus lenses becaues i ski some night skiiing
Feb 12 2012 11:10PM
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TheSteezyKoala
Posts: 352 - Karma: 198
sorry, the APXs are the smaller version.
Feb 12 2012 11:33PM
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ericdan
Posts: 215 - Karma: 27
Whatever you do, do not get Oakley o frames! I can keep mine on my face without a strap they have so much nosepinch! I recommend splices or crowbars or smith I/0 goggles
Feb 13 2012 1:19AM
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rudager
Posts: 11335 - Karma: 4,626
I'm going to go ahead and recommend a company that is usually ignored.


I love me my Von Zipper Skylabs.

Amazing fit, amazing view, and they look good too.
Feb 13 2012 1:42AM
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SKI.ING
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You can usually find Smith I/O's for under 140. While its not the "biggest" view, its still pretty large, frameless look, and great optical clarity.
Feb 13 2012 1:46AM
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wreck_720
Posts: 135 - Karma: 47
...where? I've only ever found them for 175.
Feb 13 2012 2:04AM
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ericdan
Posts: 215 - Karma: 27
Bro with that amount you should really consider Oakley splices. They are really good: no nosepinch and if you get a emerald iridium lens, nothing changes colors and your set to go!
Feb 13 2012 8:56AM
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ProLens
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Skylabs are dope, such a clean looking goggle.

IO's and Spy platoon can be found for under 140 with an extra lens included also.
Feb 13 2012 11:20AM
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ericdan
Posts: 215 - Karma: 27
Oakleys have really good lenses but they have really limited peripheral vision... I hope that helped
Feb 13 2012 11:52AM
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Daoust
Posts: 487 - Karma: 103
smith i/o on the sell trade forum.. https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/mobile/forumread/id/674935/
Feb 13 2012 2:51PM
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fennjack
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The smith I/O is where its at. If you can't those I would recomend Phenoms or Oakley crowbars.
Feb 13 2012 10:15PM
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TheSteezyKoala
Posts: 352 - Karma: 198
thanks are the splice or the crowbar bigger?
Feb 13 2012 10:58PM
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fennjack
Posts: 286 - Karma: 131
Not sure i think crowbars. Armada and oakley just made these gogs and they are super dope
http://www.shopatron.com/products/productdetail/Armada+x+Oakley+Crowbar+Goggle/part_number=1112ACC-GOG/440.0.1.1.18527.0.0.0.0?pp=12&
Feb 13 2012 11:24PM
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TheSteezyKoala
Posts: 352 - Karma: 198
i'm thinking of getting either splices or crowbars but i want the bigger one. if i get crowbars, im probably gonna get the t Hall's
Feb 13 2012 11:36PM
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ShabbaRanks
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Definitley crowbars usualy depending on lense can be $120-$160 super steezy and super comfortable
Feb 14 2012 2:04AM
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NW_Rider
Posts: 2580 - Karma: 314
I have owned and used everything from A-Frames, Crowbars, Splices, Dragon APX's, EG2's, Scott Fix's and anon Figments and hands down, the best goggle I have ever used is the New Giro OnSet that is coming out next fall if you can wait. The thing is filthy, feels like you are wearing nothing on your face and has the widest view range ever (blows Dragon APX, EG2 away) especially looking down for spotting landings, you can barely spot the frame. They have some dope lenses designed by Carl Zeiss too, same guy designing lenses for the Hubble space telescope. I rocked these things for two days last week and can't wait to see the production models that will be a bit more refined. Here is the pic if you havent seen it yet, also it set to retail right around $140.



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Feb 14 2012 3:03AM
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rudager
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That goggle looks sick!! Like damn!
Feb 14 2012 3:04AM
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TheSteezyKoala
Posts: 352 - Karma: 198
got the i/o's thanks
Feb 15 2012 11:04PM
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jdubbs.
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Spy Platoon homie
Feb 16 2012 2:38AM
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bdarb207
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Splices are bigger and crowbars are steezier IMO. Get oakleyS they have the best lenses they are made to retain slightly more water than other lenses so they sont fog up. Theyre baller and the foam on the goggles last better than any I've ever had, certainly better than the io. And to whoever said te only bad part about crowbars is their limited visibility I have no idea what you're talking about they're terrific. The only main difference is the splice has nose pieces which relieves stress where your nose is at. Oh and if you get either you can customize the shit out of them. Hope this helped
Feb 16 2012 8:03AM
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3000
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scott fixes are the way to go
Feb 16 2012 3:36PM
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skinator
Posts: 182 - Karma: 114
check out the Out Of Goggles on www.fasc.at
thinking also to buy one of those
Feb 16 2012 5:57PM
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