Expand Your Vision
Yeah, you've seen them. Those large goggles look so different to the conventional ones we're used to. Well you can't judge a book... yadda, yadda, yadda. I was recently asked to take Zowa Optic's Visor Goggles for a spin. I did one better, I had four different riders try them out. Read on to learn more.
We ordered the Gen I Enduros in Cyan for our test and they were delivered from Shelburn, VT very quickly. The packaging was great and I loved the large "Made in the USA" logo on the box. First impressions, "Whoa, these things are large!" The goggles felt of good quality with a sturdy adjustable silicone lined strap. A nice soft microfiber bag was included too.
Putting them on for the first time was a piece of cake. The instructions say to place the top of the goggle to the brim of the helmet and to push the nose section toward your face. We tried them on four different helmets by Klim, Airoh, TLD, and EVS. They all fit well. All the riders that tried the goggles mentioned that it didn't pinch their nose closed like some conventional goggles.
First impressions were that peripheral vision was improved and that it "felt different" not having something pressed against your forehead. All agreed that they were just as comfortable as their current goggles.
On the day we tested, it was overcast and slightly humid. To the contrary to what we expected, these goggles didn't fog up when the riding got tough. We expected the sweat
By James Blais