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Magnetic lensed goggles?

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VT_scratch
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Who's been rocking goggles with magnetic goggles? I've been using Smith I/Os for 10+ years, but with the mandatory facemask rules in effect at Whistler (and everywhere else) I've been jealous of those who can easily pop their lens out when they get into the lift line to avoid fogging up.

There are so many knockoff brands these days and it seems almost every brand has a model with magnetic lenses. So what do you use and would you recommend them?

Thanks
Feb 11 2021 3:48PM
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jjdsteeze
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Ive got the Joystick goggles with magnetic lenses. 10/10 would recommend.
Feb 11 2021 4:21PM
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freeski_Shaggy
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I've got the SquadMags and I/O Mags. Honestly don't know if I'll ever go back. If you tour at all, they are even more worth it. Would recommend.
Feb 11 2021 4:39PM
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poofartpee
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The fact that I see the lenses fly off when people crash is enough reason for me to never consider them. I will take the inconvienence of a traditinol goggle to know my eyes are always protected and that I wont lose/destroy a lens if I fall (rarely) and they fly out.

**This post was edited on Feb 11th 2021 at 5:17:11pm
Feb 11 2021 5:12PM
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BrandoComando
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If I got new goggles right now, I'd get these. The EP colorway is so cool. Anon makes quality stuff. And their new magnetic integrated mask system is really cool. It doesn't seem to have any of the annoyances of a traditional buff. Only con is that it's hella expensive

https://www.burton.com/us/en/p/mens-anon-m3-goggle-bonus-lens-mfi-face-mask/H21-191741.html
Feb 11 2021 5:31PM
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profa_212
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poofartpeeThe fact that I see the lenses fly off when people crash is enough reason for me to never consider them. I will take the inconvienence of a traditinol goggle to know my eyes are always protected and that I wont lose/destroy a lens if I fall (rarely) and they fly out.

**This post was edited on Feb 11th 2021 at 5:17:11pm


ive seen this with one of my buddies mag goggles....but honestly with the latch system on the I/O mags I have it seems about as likely as a regular I/O. I don't think Ill ever go back
Feb 11 2021 5:33PM
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Malskispow
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poofartpeeThe fact that I see the lenses fly off when people crash is enough reason for me to never consider them. I will take the inconvienence of a traditinol goggle to know my eyes are always protected and that I wont lose/destroy a lens if I fall (rarely) and they fly out.

**This post was edited on Feb 11th 2021 at 5:17:11pm


They make ones that have latches as well as a magnetic system (io mag series is an example). Never seen one of those pop off and they have treated me super well!
Feb 11 2021 6:23PM
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poofartpee
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Profahoben_212ive seen this with one of my buddies mag goggles....but honestly with the latch system on the I/O mags I have it seems about as likely as a regular I/O. I don't think Ill ever go back
MalskispowThey make ones that have latches as well as a magnetic system (io mag series is an example). Never seen one of those pop off and they have treated me super well!


Intresting, but know I am confused why the magnets are necessary if the lens is latched down? Is it just to guide the lens into place?
Feb 11 2021 7:33PM
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dolanslebensraum
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My goggles dont fog up unless its blizzarding and i tuck my bandana into my goggles.

I guess id be interested if a good pair of mag goggles was under 100$ but if not its not worth it.
Feb 11 2021 8:25PM
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Malskispow
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poofartpeeIntresting, but know I am confused why the magnets are necessary if the lens is latched down? Is it just to guide the lens into place?


Essentially yes. You don’t even need to manually engage the levers, they latch automatically. You just have to disengage the latch to take them off (which is also easily done). It takes me 5 seconds to switch lenses which is unreal.
Feb 11 2021 11:02PM
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Awelterego
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I/O Mags are sick. Would definitely recommend.
Feb 12 2021 12:35AM
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SlitherySnake
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zionor goggles are like 30-50 on amazon and they're great. only lost my lense once over like 4 seasons and many a hard crash. Spare lenses are like 15-20 and they have like 20-something different colors. antifog layer works well, and you could spend like 2 bucks on some of that antifog spray stuff to make it really good. super easy to change lenses from mirror to fog lenses and vice versa, 10/10 recommend to anyone thinking about them
Feb 12 2021 12:36AM
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RasTrent
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the old oakley airbrakes have a really easy lens changing system, they dont pop off easily like the magnetic ones. Only problem is finding a pair of them.

also i think anon makes a nice pair of goggles that have magnetic lenses, i think its the m2's??? someone correct me if im wrong
Feb 12 2021 12:40PM
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Slowbro
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I just don’t like how they look. I’m still rocking 2010 era Scott and Electrics
Feb 12 2021 7:04PM
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