Deciding between 3 Asian Fit Goggles

I'm helping my friend shopping for Asian fit goggles. We came down to 3 goggles and wondering if anyone had any experience with these and perhaps share some insight (in no particular order)

Oakley A Frame

Oakley Splice

Electric EG2.5

 

They all have similar price range so we're not too worried about that. The color of choice on these are good so we're not worried there also. What's we're most interested in is FIT and Field Of Vision. Thoughts? Why would you chose one over the other? or just any experience for any or all goggles?

 

Much appreciated.

EDIT: I like to add that we live in Kansas City with limited locations we can try these Asian Fit goggles. In fact, I only know of one snowboard/skate shop in town.

Your best bet is to have your friend try on a variety of goggles to see which fit the best. It's nice to get feedback from others on a forum, but what works for one person may not work for another.

Originally posted by sideways99 Your best bet is to have your friend try on a variety of goggles to see which fit the best. It's nice to get feedback from others on a forum, but what works for one person may not work for another.

Sadly, our local shop in Kansas City does not have all of the selections we want to try. Major sporting goods store like Dick's don't have Asian Fit goggles in stock. We might have to wait until I order a pair from here (when I get my 1500 points )

why don't you guys just order the goggles from a reputable online site (of which there are many), try them on and decide for yourself? send back the ones you don't like... makes sense?

I have a pair of Oakley Crowbars asian fit, which are very similar in shape and size to the Splice.  Only difference being the nose area ventilation design.  I must say I love the visibility and the shape and the aggressive look of my Crowbars.  I also own a couple EG2 goggles (larger than the EG2.5) and I've never felt that I was missing out on field of vision when wearing the Crowbars.

From my experience with A-Frame asian fit (only tried them on in store), the field of vision is not as big as the Crowbar or Splice.  It is a more compact design.  Less lens surface area.

Asian fit doesn't change much with Oakley.  It's just thicker padding around the nose section.  I find this really does help to block out cold air when riding.  My Crowbars also do a better job at this than my EG2.

Hope that helps.

Originally posted by haiv143 Thanks for the input! We definitely want to know the FOV on Asian Fit goggles. Hopefully these a frame will fit nicely on my friend's face. Great comparison btw, thanks!

Oh, well, I was actually recommending the Splice (or Crowbar).  Good luck with the A-Frame!

I have some Asian Fit Crowbars for sale and a pair of Splices too.

Originally posted by jhoang6 First things first, Please just go and try them on somewhere anywhere just because its called "asian fit" it'll fit.. I went to try on a few and they DON'T FiT and i'm ASIAN I have a pair of crowbars they fit the best at the time I purchased them but noticed there was a little gap on the nose bridge. Then the year after they came out with the splice which fit even better, so I just got a pair of those last year.  Waiting to try them out this season. in terms of FOV they both provide a good view. I heard the EG's are better.. but I haven't personally tried. A Frames.. did NOT fit.

I'd love to try them before buying them but they don't have in KC (Either the stores don't care or we need to order them). My friend went ahead and ordered the A Frame and said he'll let me know in a couple of days.

just wondering, did you guys try non asian fit oakley's and found that they didn't fit good? i only ask cuz i've tried asian fit A Frames and Crowbars and ended up getting regular fit cuz they fit better.  

Originally posted by haiv143 Originally posted by kikko just wondering, did you guys try non asian fit oakley's and found that they didn't fit good? i only ask cuz i've tried asian fit A Frames and Crowbars and ended up getting regular fit cuz they fit better.   My friend and I did. It fits nicely but there was an obvious hole between our eyes. snubby nose bridge aint fun!

UPDATE:

My friend called me earlier and gave me good news. Looks like we solved his issue. The A Frame did the trick! Thank you everyone for your help!

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They're simply for people with low nose bridge, flat face, etc. Mostly Asian-like faces, not all. Like me, I got a pair of Smith Fuse goggles, when I board a stream of cold air will travel into my goggles between my eyes (which makes the goggle fog also makes me tear and when I go fast) So what Asian Fit goggles do for me is have more paddling in nose bridge area and allow less or no air to travel into the goggles. hope that helps.

lol, he looks kinda like an alien. Round flat and small face with short nose bridge. Thank god the nightmare is over. 

yeah, I found out last season. With my Smith goggle I had the little hole where cold air would get in my goggle. I used to use a bandana to cover up the hole.