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Spherical vs. Cylindrical Goggles

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.lencon
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Just as title says. What are some advantages or disagvantages to each?


I'm looking at dragon goggles and I'm either gonna go nfx or apx and I don't know which one to go with?
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.lencon
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Also just to let you know I know that spherical lens are rounded both vertically and horizontally and just horizontally for cylindrical. Also I've heard spherical have better peripheral vision.
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.lencon
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bump. Is there anything more than just style and preference?
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Caucasian_Asian
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Spherical lenses are more rigid, and less likely to flew to fit a face.

I like cylindrical lenses because they fit my large flat face better. All spherical lenses leave me with a gap at the bridge of my nose.
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.lencon
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Caucasian_AsianSpherical lenses are more rigid, and less likely to flew to fit a face.

I like cylindrical lenses because they fit my large flat face better. All spherical lenses leave me with a gap at the bridge of my nose.


Less likely to flew to fit a face? I have a medium ish sized head as well if it matters.
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steezy_doge
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you want spherical lenses there is a reason they cost more they give you a way better view of site and less distortion than cylindrical ones trust me GET SPHERICAL
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Caucasian_Asian
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.LincolnLess likely to flew to fit a face? I have a medium ish sized head as well if it matters.


*flex or conform to your face.

Not everyone has a profile that fits spherical lenses. I personally don't notice a difference in quality or field of view between a Smith iOX and the Smith Stance. The Stance and old Fuse frame fit me wonderfully. I have several pairs of each, in different lens tints and always carry two pairs when I ski.

Spherical lenses are expensive because they're marketing them as the new hotness. I'm fine with that. I can get two pairs of Stamces for the same price of one iOX.
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.lencon
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Caucasian_Asian*flex or conform to your face.

Not everyone has a profile that fits spherical lenses. I personally don't notice a difference in quality or field of view between a Smith iOX and the Smith Stance. The Stance and old Fuse frame fit me wonderfully. I have several pairs of each, in different lens tints and always carry two pairs when I ski.

Spherical lenses are expensive because they're marketing them as the new hotness. I'm fine with that. I can get two pairs of Stamces for the same price of one iOX.


Alright thanks man k+. I've worn my friends iOX a couple of times and I love them. I think I might go dragon apx then. Thanks again!
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youngdtay
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I hate spherical lenses, they fit my face like junk, look pretty dumb, are way more expensive, and the "distortion" caused by cylindrical goggles is completely unnoticeable from my experiences with them. I used to only ride spherical goggles my whole life, but will probably never buy another pair after going cylindrical the last two seasons.
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rballs_
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Spherical all the way. there's a reason they're more expensive. companies spend MUCH more time and money on making spherical lenses better and enhancing their technology. And imo they look wayyy sicker than cylindrical lenses.
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Usually cylindrical are stamped out of a sheet of plastic, some are molded though. But all spherical lenses are molded, basically only advantages of spherical are less light refraction (more visual clarity) because they're very similarly shaped to your eyeball. Also better peripheral. And the lense is farther away from heat source and humidity (eyeball) so less chance of foggyness. Both styles offer "Asian fit" for smaller/flatter faces. Its all preference though.
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Sorry for double post but the NFX is butt ugly, the APX are still massive but much more stylish. Just my 2cents
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.lencon
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Wow.Sorry for double post but the NFX is butt ugly, the APX are still massive but much more stylish. Just my 2cents


I like them both haha. Just don't know what to get, will probably get spherical tho. Good input man. K+
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tomPietrowski
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.LincolnI like them both haha. Just don't know what to get, will probably get spherical tho. Good input man. K+


If you can affor it go spherical they do make a difference for sure. I may suggest you take a look at the new Oakley prism lense. They are next level in terms of vision.
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.lencon
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tomPietrowskiIf you can affor it go spherical they do make a difference for sure. I may suggest you take a look at the new Oakley prism lense. They are next level in terms of vision.


Never been a fan of oakley goggles. Also they're probably out of my price range.
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tomPietrowski
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.LincolnNever been a fan of oakley goggles. Also they're probably out of my price range.


Take a look at the lenses though they may change your mind. The new Oakley frameless google looks pretty nice if you were lookin at the dragons.
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Stadtski
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I have the NFX and love them. I actually dont like the look of spherical goggles
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youngdtay
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Rosa_ParkI have the NFX and love them. I actually dont like the look of spherical goggles


Yup, I like the NFX way better than the APX.
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crotchvent
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I just ordered a pair of anon m2. Super excited for the magnetic lens change.
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.lencon
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tomPietrowskiTake a look at the lenses though they may change your mind. The new Oakley frameless google looks pretty nice if you were lookin at the dragons.


How are they as far as price? Because I can get dragons for around $80 and wouldn't really want to spend more than $100
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tomPietrowski
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.LincolnHow are they as far as price? Because I can get dragons for around $80 and wouldn't really want to spend more than $100


They are going to cost more then that for sure. Personally I would say it worth it but go take a look for yourself and see if you think they at worth it.
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