EDM GOGGLE TEST

Here's how it went. We gave each set of goggles a number 1- 17. Yes we did try 17 different sets of goggles! The goggles were to be judged in six categories, 1. Design: This category covered the form/ shape of the goggle. 2. Color/Paint: Should be self explanatory 3. Fit: This covers how well the goggles fit into the space provided for them in the helmet. 4. Finish: This category covers the quality with which the goggles are assembled, for example, are all layers of foam glued well. 5. Feel: This category was entirely judged on the way the goggles felt on, probably the most personal of all the categories. 6. Lense change: We made every tester pull the lense out and re-insert it. Lens change on the goggles ranged from very simple to total nightmare. In an effort to get a wide variety of results, we used four riders to do the testing. Riders were to rate each category giving it a score with one being worst and five being best. Each category had a potential high score of 20 for a total maximun score of 120. In the end the goggle with the highest score wins.

Several times at the track there were goggles all over the place and someone was always asking for the pen. We learned some important things during this test. Firstly no helmet has the same opening. One set of goggles would fit perfectly into one testers helmet and wouldn't fit at all into another's. We also found that spending money on your goggles is a good thing. I used to think it was better the spend as little as possible on goggles and have two or three sets. This way I would never have to use wet, dirty goggles. This philosophy was put to the test and failed! The more refined a goggle is, the more comfortable it is. If you are not worrying about you goggles while riding you can think about other more important things.

So read on and see what we found and hopefully we save you a little effort when it comes to making a decision on the next set of goggles you purchase. At the very least we can suggest you bring your helmet with you when you go shopping! And if your dealer makes a face when you start trying them on, ask him if he would rather you shop at another dealer... Goggle selection is serious business!