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Oakley Splice Goggle
November 21, 2011
Get the Smith I/O. The frame is designed to change lens in a matter of seconds, and comes with a low light and high light lens. Also, new to this season is the Oakley Airbreaks. They look a little better and I believe Oakley is far better. Nonetheless I wear I/Os. Airbreak design is very nice and sleek. But the "user view" isn't as big as the goggle makes it look. You have less of a view than the Oakley splice. But I like my I/Os more than my Splices
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Oakley Splice Goggle
November 21, 2011
Get the Smith I/O. The frame is designed to change lens in a matter of seconds, and comes with a low light and high light lens. Also, new to this season is the Oakley Airbreaks. They look a little better and I believe Oakley is far better. Nonetheless I wear I/Os. Airbreak design is very nice and sleek. But the "user view" isn't as big as the goggle makes it look. You have less of a view than the Oakley splice. But I like my I/Os more than my Splices
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Oakley Splice Goggle
November 21, 2011
They're probably polarized bro, it'll be etched in on the right side of the lens "Polarized." And If they are Polarized get rid of the lens sell it or throw it away and get non polarized.
*Incase you or anyone doesn't know*
So we all know what Polarization does, and the ONLY thing it does is eliminate "white glare." Also Polarization will always make the lens a little darker for the user. However, little do people know: Everyone wants the best. Yes Polarized lens's are sweet...Except when your riding down a hill and don't see a patch of "white glare" in front of you. So you black out and wake up in a hospital. Turns out that "white glare" that you eliminated, eliminated all chances of seeing a slick ice patch in front of you. Which is literally what polarization is supposed to do, but its not a good idea on the mountain unless you're riding pure back country powder with no groomers or compressed snow (compression forms ice).
Just a heads up. I ride in the rockies so its not as big of a problem but on the East coast...F that. Also, if you too ride in the west on large busy mountains, you know that clipping someone or falling up there is more than just getting back up. People are benched for the season, get passes clipped, are scared out of riding, or even death.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Oakley Splice Goggle
November 21, 2011
I work for Oakley so I've handled both a lot, not to mention I ride with both. Honestly, it's really not a noticeable difference. They both have great rating and are by far the most popular. Splices have a sharper look to them, hence "Splice", so I'd be looking for what fits better and feels more comfortable or what looks better. Performance wise they're both great.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Oakley Splice Goggle
November 21, 2011
I work for Oakley, and both are good lenses. It comes down to more of a preference. Personally I think the pink iridium looks a lot better with the mirror finish and all and I also like the way it looks when viewing through it. And now that I think about it I rode with Pink Iridium last season and it was better than the persimmon because it was light enough for overcast days but still okay if the sun pops out.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes