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Written By: herbbread
Von Zipper Feenom
Von Zipper Feenom
5/27/2009


Nice Big Goggles
Pros: The Von Zipper Feenoms are one big pair of goggles. They've got a ton of peripheral vision and are quite comfy. They haven't fogged on me and keep my face fairly warm. The extra lens they came with is nice as well. I definitely like the option of buying additional lenses for various conditions. Also, I wear glasses, and although these aren't OTG goggles per se, they work very well over my glasses and are quite easy to slip on and off.
Cons: So the biggest issue for me with these goggles is the nose gap I have. I know other people with fairly low nose bridges haven't had problems with them, but I still have a small gap when I'm wearing them properly. I can sag the goggles down a bit to close the nose gap, but then they're not quite as comfy. This is a small issue, but may be important for some people. Also, my helmet is fairly large, and when getting the goggle strap over the back of the helmet and loosening it completely, it's still just a little snug. Not uncomfortable, but snug.
Other Thoughts: I got the smoke green chrome lenses and they're good for cloudy/overcast days, but not quite as good for very sunny days. I was squinting a little when I wore them in really bright spring conditions. Something to keep in mind when choosing lens colors.
Written By: herbbread
Smith Knowledge OTG
Smith Knowledge OTG
3/20/2009


Very Big OTG Goggles
Pros: I wear glasses so as advertised, these goggles fit well over glasses. They have decent ventilation (at the top and bottom) so in most cases they don't fog up. They have fairly good peripheral vision, but not as good as other goggles with spherical lenses. These goggles also fit a fairly large face and work well with my helmet (Smith Clutch). I didn't get any nose gap from these goggles despite the size and my low nose bridge.
Cons: The quality of these goggles is mediocre. After a year, the foam is ripping a little and starting to fall apart. While the ventilation is good, these goggles have still fogged up once or twice on very very cold days. These goggles are enormous and can be a little bit bulky. There are definitely smaller OTG goggles out there.
Other Thoughts: So one thing I found happening is that while the goggles won't fog up too much, my glasses underneath are very susceptible to fogging. I found I had to put antifog material on my glasses to allow myself to see properly. These goggles are fine for their price, but if you're willing to spend a bit more, I would upgrade to something a bit nicer.
Written By: herbbread
Burton Ruler
Burton Ruler
3/15/2009


Graphics: simple and clean
Fit: average
Width: average
Laces: speed lace
Great Boot
Terrain Use: Jumps, Speed, Powder, Carving, Groomers, All Mountain
Pros: Comfortable, Easy lacing, Durable, Good quality, Warm, Easy in & out, Well known brand, Popular model
Other Thoughts: I absolutely love this boot. It's one of the stiffer Burton boots and I largely ride all-mountain with less freestyle so these are perfect for me. It's very comfortable, very warm, and well-made all around. I believe the 09 model of the Burton boots are made so that the outside dimensions are one size smaller (without affecting the inside dimensions) than the last years models. This makes the boots fairly compact and light, easy to walk in, and easy to fit into most bindings. I've found the speedzone lacing (with upper and lower zones) to be very fast and extremely easy although not quite as customizable in terms of different zonal tightening as traditional laces. The Imprint 2 liner is also well made and has molded to my feet well after about 2 days on the snow with fairly minimal packing after about 10 days on the snow. I bought a 1/2 size smaller than I normally wear to get the correct fit, but take this with a grain of salt since everyone's feet are different. Definitely try out these boots, but personally I've been very happy with them.
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