Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted February 7, 2021 Gold Member Share Posted February 7, 2021 So I’m thinking about buying a snocross type helmet or maybe use my dirtbike helmet so I can wear my snowboard goggles over my glasses and hopefully not fog up. My question is when your riding behind someone or it’s snowing out do the goggles get all crusted with snow? I’ve never worn goggles riding sleds I’m not sure what to expect. I’m just sick of dealing with foggy glasses and thought I’d give this option a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Goggles stay fine unless it's in wet snow/rain then you use the wiper on your glove to clean them. SNow dust and dryer snow blow off just like on your full face helmet, prob better since the heated shield sometimes melts flakes hitting your full face. Fortunately I don't have to wear my glasses to ride, i have a few times with my BV2S and it works decent just not worth the hassle to me to wear them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted February 7, 2021 Author Gold Member Share Posted February 7, 2021 40 minutes ago, Angry ginger said: Goggles stay fine unless it's in wet snow/rain then you use the wiper on your glove to clean them. SNow dust and dryer snow blow off just like on your full face helmet, prob better since the heated shield sometimes melts flakes hitting your full face. Fortunately I don't have to wear my glasses to ride, i have a few times with my BV2S and it works decent just not worth the hassle to me to wear them Thanks, that’s what I was nervous about if snow dust would crust them up and I’d have to constantly wipe them. I just didn’t want to replace fogging with another annoying issue like constantly wiping snow dust away. Gonna try to find a decent cheaper helmet and give it a try. They don’t seem to fog while snowboarding so I’m thinking it’ll work pretty good. Unfortunately my eyes have gotten horrible over past few years and I can’t see shit in the distance so glasses are a must now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnstang Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 I've never had a problem with goggles like what you're worried about, no issues at all. One thing to keep in mind is that goggles made for a motorsport helmet might work a tad better than snowboarding ones. A good goggle will have outrigger type things at each end and this may help keep pressure against your face where without it there is more chance of the larger mx/sx helmet with the larger helmet surface and surrounding that a snowboard goggle may be pulled off your face. Obviously your helmet, goggle, and face will be determining factors but just something to remember if you have issues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cwhite138 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 I've been running a MSR mx helmet and dragon snowboard NFX goggles for years.. no out riggers needed. used to run a pair of Oakley O frames with out riggers and I find no difference. Now I could see it stretching the strap over time but I have been using my set up for years with no issues. One thing to note they do sell both those models as motor sport goggles so maybe that makes a difference. If you have the Quid, I would suggest actually getting the snow stuff that is a paired set if you do big trips.. or at least get goggles with the nose piece. Mine fit tight to the helmet, and work good, just would be nicer to have the nose piece as a lot of wind gets in there. Sticky snow and rain are the only times I constantly have to wipe. balaclava can make difference too.. I like to tuck mine under my googles but if its to far up in my breath will leak in and fog everything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted February 8, 2021 Author Gold Member Share Posted February 8, 2021 2 hours ago, mnstang said: I've never had a problem with goggles like what you're worried about, no issues at all. One thing to keep in mind is that goggles made for a motorsport helmet might work a tad better than snowboarding ones. A good goggle will have outrigger type things at each end and this may help keep pressure against your face where without it there is more chance of the larger mx/sx helmet with the larger helmet surface and surrounding that a snowboard goggle may be pulled off your face. Obviously your helmet, goggle, and face will be determining factors but just something to remember if you have issues. 1 hour ago, Cwhite138 said: I've been running a MSR mx helmet and dragon snowboard NFX goggles for years.. no out riggers needed. used to run a pair of Oakley O frames with out riggers and I find no difference. Now I could see it stretching the strap over time but I have been using my set up for years with no issues. One thing to note they do sell both those models as motor sport goggles so maybe that makes a difference. If you have the Quid, I would suggest actually getting the snow stuff that is a paired set if you do big trips.. or at least get goggles with the nose piece. Mine fit tight to the helmet, and work good, just would be nicer to have the nose piece as a lot of wind gets in there. Sticky snow and rain are the only times I constantly have to wipe. balaclava can make difference too.. I like to tuck mine under my googles but if its to far up in my breath will leak in and fog everything. Thanks guys, I appreciate the responses. I ended up buying a new ski-doo XP-3 helmet last night. I got a pretty good deal on it. The plan was to try the snowboard goggles to keep it cheap but I’m also seeing ski-doo otg goggles that match to the helmet for pretty good deals so I’m probably just gonna pick up a pair to avoid potential air leak issues. They also have the nose piece which my snowboard ones don’t have. That seems like a good feature to have. I’ll be into the deal for less than 2 bills so I’m happy with that. From the sounds of it I think it will work like I’m hoping. Heading on a trip to the county northern Maine at the end of the month so I’ll find out then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomxz600 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 make sure everything fit good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted February 8, 2021 Author Gold Member Share Posted February 8, 2021 6 minutes ago, Doomxz600 said: make sure everything fit good Bought online no idea how it will fit. I just used the sizing chart and the size of my old doo full face. Hoping it all fits good and it works out. If not I’ll probably just tell the wife we need to start budgeting for lasik. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomxz600 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 The face mask in the helmet-balaclava-goggle together, may have to try a few setups to get it right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted February 8, 2021 Author Gold Member Share Posted February 8, 2021 Oh ok ya I guess I’ll find out. I’m hoping it all does. I tried to get things that go together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnstang Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 For trail days I like the klim arctic balaclava and for off trail I just wear a thin beanie and a neck gator type of thing 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 2 hours ago, 800renegaderider said: Thanks guys, I appreciate the responses. I ended up buying a new ski-doo XP-3 helmet last night. I got a pretty good deal on it. The plan was to try the snowboard goggles to keep it cheap but I’m also seeing ski-doo otg goggles that match to the helmet for pretty good deals so I’m probably just gonna pick up a pair to avoid potential air leak issues. They also have the nose piece which my snowboard ones don’t have. That seems like a good feature to have. I’ll be into the deal for less than 2 bills so I’m happy with that. From the sounds of it I think it will work like I’m hoping. Heading on a trip to the county northern Maine at the end of the month so I’ll find out then. Those are nice helmets. the fit of the mask is good and covers more of your face than most. goggle fit comes down to a combo face, helmet and goggle. Some people setup will be terrible for others with the same helmet. I have a fly helmet that fits goggles different than my HJC MX. Ended up buying a new pair of 509 X6 goggles this weekend as the backup pair of scotts i had the foam was fucked up when my son went to put them on. My favorite were triple 9's which are made by WPS like the fly helmet. followed by the scott. Get yourself some clear lenses if riding at night. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 31 minutes ago, mnstang said: For trail days I like the klim arctic balaclava and for off trail I just wear a thin beanie and a neck gator type of thing same. although after i got the BV2 i have been less and less using the Fly MX on trail days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted February 8, 2021 Author Gold Member Share Posted February 8, 2021 13 minutes ago, Angry ginger said: same. although after i got the BV2 i have been less and less using the Fly MX on trail days. That’s what I was considering getting also was the bvs2 but the price kept me away. I didn’t want to spend that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 18 hours ago, 800renegaderider said: That’s what I was considering getting also was the bvs2 but the price kept me away. I didn’t want to spend that much. i thought that way for years through 3 other helmets that all together cost me more than the BV2. I have both sitting in my truck/gear bag so i can choose based on the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted February 9, 2021 Author Gold Member Share Posted February 9, 2021 49 minutes ago, Angry ginger said: i thought that way for years through 3 other helmets that all together cost me more than the BV2. I have both sitting in my truck/gear bag so i can choose based on the day. honestly if this set up doesn’t help the glasses fogging issue I’m just gonna bite the bullet and start saving for lasik. It’s the permanent fix to a constant problem with riding and many other things that are a pain to do with glasses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cwhite138 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 20 hours ago, Angry ginger said: Get yourself some clear lenses if riding at night. I love clear lenses, when I bought my Dragons I let the guy at the counter convince me the yellow were just as good... he was wrong. clear is always the best for night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 5 hours ago, 800renegaderider said: honestly if this set up doesn’t help the glasses fogging issue I’m just gonna bite the bullet and start saving for lasik. It’s the permanent fix to a constant problem with riding and many other things that are a pain to do with glasses. if i needed them for more than reading I would have done the lasik 20 years ago. Fortunately i could boat, jet ski and sled without. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 On 2/7/2021 at 5:23 PM, 800renegaderider said: Thanks, that’s what I was nervous about if snow dust would crust them up and I’d have to constantly wipe them. I just didn’t want to replace fogging with another annoying issue like constantly wiping snow dust away. Gonna try to find a decent cheaper helmet and give it a try. They don’t seem to fog while snowboarding so I’m thinking it’ll work pretty good. Unfortunately my eyes have gotten horrible over past few years and I can’t see shit in the distance so glasses are a must now. My bud gets his insurance to flip the bill for a new set of prescription goggles every 2 yrs . As long as you get a good seal you should not get fog or icing . But most people don't have them tight enough or have them over there breath deflector and have issues . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 On 2/9/2021 at 11:35 AM, Cwhite138 said: I love clear lenses, when I bought my Dragons I let the guy at the counter convince me the yellow were just as good... he was wrong. clear is always the best for night. I have tried all the colors . Clear is good at night dark polarized on bright days and blue or yellow when hazy or snowing or both . Really no perfect color for that overcast with snow . So hard to see definition with overcast . I have totaled 2 mountain sleds in that flat light shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted February 16, 2021 Author Gold Member Share Posted February 16, 2021 21 minutes ago, Ez ryder said: My bud gets his insurance to flip the bill for a new set of prescription goggles every 2 yrs . As long as you get a good seal you should not get fog or icing . But most people don't have them tight enough or have them over there breath deflector and have issues . Ya, I don’t have health insurance I pay for everything myself. The XP-3 helmet and klim Arctic balaclava came in Saturday but I’m still waiting on the goggles. The balaclava seems good but a little loose around the nose I’m hoping the goggles hold it tighter to my nose area once they show up hopefully tomorrow. I might bring some tape to tape the nose area of the balaclava to my face around my nose if it isn’t sealing good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 I run my breath box over the nose of the goggles. But with glasses not sure how you would pull it on . Once I get goggle and breath box set i really only change it when replacing goggle for a diff tint. 509 use to make a good goggle with thick foam but not they just make or have made total shit thin foam shitty glue worthy of nothing more than a dumpster . But hey they have a marketing team hitting it out of tge Park. I just got a set of 100% goggle the foam is wide and fat like 509 once was makes a full seal around helmet opening. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cwhite138 Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 19 hours ago, Ez ryder said: I have tried all the colors . Clear is good at night dark polarized on bright days and blue or yellow when hazy or snowing or both . Really no perfect color for that overcast with snow . So hard to see definition with overcast . I have totaled 2 mountain sleds in that flat light shit You got it spot on. ahah I have never totaled a sled but I ate some major shit snowboarding not seeing the bumps because everything is the same colour. 18 hours ago, 800renegaderider said: Ya, I don’t have health insurance I pay for everything myself. The XP-3 helmet and klim Arctic balaclava came in Saturday but I’m still waiting on the goggles. The balaclava seems good but a little loose around the nose I’m hoping the goggles hold it tighter to my nose area once they show up hopefully tomorrow. I might bring some tape to tape the nose area of the balaclava to my face around my nose if it isn’t sealing good. NIce, helmet though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted February 26, 2021 Author Gold Member Share Posted February 26, 2021 Got to try the new helmet set up today. It worked great no foggy glasses at all. Got a little chili after the sun set and got down to 10 or so. Gonna be below zero tomorrow morning so I think I’ll double up on a neck warmer since my neck/chin was the only spot that was getting a little cold. Glad I bought it thanks again for the input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 (edited) On 2/9/2021 at 10:21 AM, 800renegaderider said: honestly if this set up doesn’t help the glasses fogging issue I’m just gonna bite the bullet and start saving for lasik. It’s the permanent fix to a constant problem with riding and many other things that are a pain to do with glasses. Remember to keep strap on goggles real tight it matters Edited March 17, 2021 by Ez ryder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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