Spy Goggles, which frame which lens

Griz · Jan 5, 2009

Have a set of blizzards and love them. Need another set but they don't make them any more. I believe the choices are now Targa II, Omega and Zed.
Which frame and why?
What lense and why?
Ride the mountains of southwest BC in mixed lighting conditions.

Thanks!

MtnMaxMod · Jan 5, 2009

forget spy, go with the '09 509 Sinister goggles

best goggles i've ever owned.

paulw22 · Jan 5, 2009

I have Targa 2, I think they are made for a helmet, no slip rubber all the way around. Double lens, they don't fog up to bad. I hade the lens that comes with them its alright if its bright. Got the yellow lens now just as good in the bright but realy good for those dull flat days. Its the only pair I have had but I seem to have less problems than the other guys in my group.

phatty · Jan 5, 2009

Targa 2. Excellent Goggles. Been wearing them for 3 years now!
Permission lens for all riding.
Blue/clear lens for night, crappy snowy days

X-it · Jan 5, 2009

Not all goggles will fit roko quick release straps. I would not buy a pair of goggles that you could not attach the roko straps with.

thefullmonte · Jan 5, 2009

I have nothing against 509's, but Spy goggles absolutely work. All motor sport specific goggles that you listed. You really can't knock them at all. The targa II's are going to take the same lens as your old Blizzards. Hence, it will have a somewhat similar fit. The best peripheral vision of any goggle I've worn.
The Zed's are really nice. However, they seem to be a little more narrow. Come with 2 lenses. And are a pressure sealed preformed lens.
The Omega has become my favorite. The largest frame and best coverage of the 3.
All 3 have 100% UV protection. And scoop vent system.

WhistlerCowboy · Jan 5, 2009

Matt you can buy these ones off me.Brand new$50

arctic matt · Jan 5, 2009

I'm no goggle expert by any means, but I can tell you that I have been very pleasantly surprised with my targas. when I finally lose this pair I will probably go with the 509's because I've heard a lot about those, but until then, I'll stay with my Spy's. I have the orange lens. I don't know if that is the best shade or not, but it matches my hemet

Like I said...I'm no expert!

adrenaline junkey · Jan 5, 2009

The targa and blizzard use the same lens. so if you love the blizzards then the targa is right up your alley

. there is also still a good assortment of blizzards floating around ebay

Griz · Jan 6, 2009

Hey Dave, which Spys are those and what lens?

SnowSnob · Jan 6, 2009

Just got a pair of Blizzards with 2 lenses off Ebay $45 brand new.

rmk 700 · Jan 6, 2009

targa

fatguy1 · Jan 6, 2009

How come no one has mentioned the SPY Orbits or the soldier goggles??? They have curved lenses that don't give you any distortion when you put the on your face. I have a set of Orbits and Soldier and love them both. The Orbits are a bit larger and may be tight in a small helmet. The best all round lense is Persimmon. (spy tint) Like already mentioned, it's hard to knock any good brand these days. I also have a cheap pair of Oakley L-Frames that allow me to ride with my glasses that are awesome also.

fatguy1 · Jan 6, 2009

WhistlerCowboy said:
Matt you can buy these ones off me.Brand new$50

These look like you have been pimping since pimpin' been pimpin'. LOL... do you have a matching Grill???

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