Great package but....

By Mario C. Ranked #462 - Goggles May 24, 2010

At the start of the 08-09 snow season I bought a pair of A Frames and I/Os. I took them up to Abasin in CO at the start of the season. So I did a quick 4 lap run using the both. 2 runs with the Smiths and 2 with the Oakley's. I interchanged the lenses after each first run. The I/Os were lighter, quicker to change and come with a nice carry case. Great package for the same price as one pair of A Frames Love the extra vision you get from the open lens. Con: The light-weight body of the google does not seem durable. Didn't like the clip on the band. I know it is to help you put them on a helmet with out having to strech the band then tighten it back up, but the connection seem very cheaply designed and manifactured.The Aframes wer a little more difficult to change out lenses, however when your on a lift that takes 10-15mins to get to the top you got some time to be doin things on the wait. The body felt sturdy and sound.In all I was sad to say that the thing that made me choice Oakley over Smith is the lens. I truely feel the science and materials behind Oakely have bench marked the Optics Industry. Now if only Oakely could get there clothing right...

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