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Zeal Transcend SPX Goggle - Polarized - 2010 BCS

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Transcend SPX Goggle - Polarized
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Keep track of your altitude, speed, vertical, location, and loads of other stats when you wear the polarized Zeal Optics Transcend SPX Goggle, which features the first-ever in-goggle LCD display screen. The small display remains out of your primary viewing area so you can read it when you want (like a car’s dashboard) and toggle through the different data screens with the glove-friendly buttons. Created by Zeal and Recon Instruments, this incredibly advanced goggle also features a polarized lens and soft-foam padding that rival the best non-computing goggle designs.

  • Utilizes an accelerometer, gyroscope, temperature and pressure sensors, and a GPS chip to gather and interpret information
  • Recorded data includes speed, altitude, distance traveled, vertical drop and gain, longitude and latitude, time, temperature, and a run counter–stopwatch feature also included
  • LCD Display appears to hover six feet in front of your face for easy reading, while your normal viewing area remains unobstructed
  • All data is shown in real-time while you’re on mountain; for a more detailed analysis of your stats, upload your data to a PC or Mac with the included Recon software
  • Once uploaded, the GPS data can be mapped out on Google Maps, showing your run history on a satellite image of the mountain, so you can prove that you skied The Cirque
  • USB-powered lithium-ion battery lasts up to six hours and the glove-friendly power button lets you save the juice for long, boring lift rides
  • Wide-vision, spherical, polarized SPX lens blocks 99% of glare and provides a wide, undistorted view of the mountain
  • Anti-fog lens technology keeps your vision clear during a steamy gondola ride

Bottom Line: Goggles that border on magic.

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Rating for this product: 4

Satisfy the inner nerd

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April 7, 2011

A great idea that's been executed pretty well. It seems gimmicky at first but these are actually really nice. The Eclipse frame these are based on are awesome, and I love the lens on it (I have the photochromatic version). The gps is quite simple to use and you don't have to fiddle with it, just turn it on and ski! It will automatically track you all day and separate out your runs when you download the data to your computer. Awesome if you like looking at data and stats.
The battery life is OK and was at ~50% after a 6 hour ski day on brightness level 2/3; which is pretty good as I can get a full weekend out of these without having to recharge.
I found that the HUD was a little hard to read when I first put these on but became nicely in view when wearing a helmet. This is probably more due to the shape of my head, but it's something worth noting. That being said; the HUD is pretty sweet. It doesn't obstruct my view when I have to be concentrating on what's ahead of me, and in no wad does it cut down my field of vision, but it's nice and easily viewable when I want to check my speed, altitude, or vertical dropped. Reviewing run data on the chair is also cool too.
The price is really steep on these but they are a ton of fun and really satisfy the inner data nerd. Luckily I got a killer deal on the SPPX version and was able to pick up a pair; otherwise $500 for a goggle is a little much.
All in all I would highly recommend these if you have the cash to burn. It's nice they built this system on a bomber goggle!

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if it also came with a tiny attached video recorder it would

if it also came with a tiny attached video recorder it would be one of the coolest geek toys EVER! I want one... after I find that big bag of money laying on the ground somewhere :)

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May 11, 2011

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excuse me, let me re-phrase...ummm...if it also came with a tiny attached video recorder would it be one of the coolest geek toys EVER?
sheeesh....

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May 11, 2011

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You do realize that's not a question…

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Rating for this product: 5

Awesome

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March 21, 2011

awesome tell you everything you need to know on the mountains and then even more when you get back

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what does this goggle weigh

what does this goggle weigh

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January 2, 2011

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Weight: 0.80lb

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January 3, 2011

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Rating for this product: 5

Had a Chance to Test these things...

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November 22, 2010

Wow... A total must-have for the tech-guy. The only bad thing is.. you used to ski at 50 MPH in your mind. Now you can see that actually you were only skiing 35.If you have that someone who has everything...Well, he does not have these..

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December 28, 2010

NICE! 007 style

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Satisfy the inner nerd

4 star rating

By: Aaron Nash April 7, 2011

A great idea that's been executed pretty well. It seems gimmicky at first but these are actually really nice. The Eclipse frame these are based on more...

Awesome

5 star rating

By: Blair Illingworth March 21, 2011

awesome tell you everything you need to know on the mountains and then even more when you get back more...

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Frame Material:
Polyurethane 
Polarized Lens:
Yes 
Helmet Compatible:
Yes 
Eyeglass Compatible:
No 
Ventilation:
None 
Face Size:
Medium 
Grip Strap:
Elastic 
Antenna:
Internal 
Mapping:
No, only on computer 
Digital Compass:
Yes 
Computer Compatible:
Yes 
Altimeter Memory:
Yes 
Barometer:
No 
Time:
Yes 
Temperature:
Yes 
Battery Type:
Rechargeable lithium-ion 
Battery Life:
7hrs 
Weight:
9oz (256g) 
Recommended Use:
Skiing, snowboarding, high-tech toys 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime