By the way, what kind of goggles do you use?
From the type of frame, whether it's a flat or spherical lens, the color of the lens, mirrors, and lens technology like high contrast. A number of brands have launched products with a number of features. When it comes time to buy a new one, you'll be at a loss as you won't be able to choose.
Under such circumstances, this time we will introduce a cheap guy that you do not see at the order meeting or shop. You can buy many for the price of the goggles you usually use!? I actually tried such cheap goggles.
What about Amazon's No. 1 best-selling goggles?
While the price of gear is rising year by year, what caught my eye was goggles that give change back for 3,000 yen. I've never seen the brand name before. Top 3 in the sales ranking of "goggles for snow sports" is monopolized by the brand "Findway".
"Cheap goggles will definitely fog up right away, right?" "Don't they fit your face?" 1,228 cases, 4 stars.
As far as review comments are concerned, there are some opinions such as "It's cloudy and the lens is out of the frame", but there are also comments such as "Good value for money" and "It's solid for the price". I have to try this. I thought so and bought it.
The model I purchased is "1. White frame/silver lens (VLT 10.2%)”.
As far as the product features are concerned, it seems that there is no compromise in terms of functionality even though it is a cheap goggle. However, there are some points that are a little worrisome... I wait for the arrival of the product with anxiety and doubt.
How the product actually arrived
The product I purchased arrived safely the next day. The goodness of delivery that it will arrive in about 2 days after ordering. Now, let's check the packaging and exterior of the product.
Packed in a simple paper bag. And there is no box to protect the product itself. The exterior was in a beautiful state, so it didn't seem to be deformed. Since there is no box, there are many bags. It seems that the cost is cut by simplifying the exterior.
Comes in a FINDWAY goggle case. The mirror lens is also protected with paper, and there are no noticeable scratches.
Comes with instructions. It supports Japanese and English, but there are a lot of strange sentences that have been translated into Japanese. The product itself is MADE IN CHINA.
The black part at the top of the goggles is ventilation. It's just covered with a sponge, so it doesn't have any particular function.
The frame material used by many manufacturers is TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane). It has the characteristics of being easy to process, light and durable. It's light and looks easy to use.
The inside of the lens has a protective film. I am relieved that it arrived in a beautiful state without damage.
I actually used it on snow
Then I actually tried it on the snow. Used during the night time at Naeba Ski Resort in Niigata Prefecture at the beginning of the year.
Here are my thoughts on each feature: (There are individual differences in how to feel)
【whole】
As for the mirror lens, it's perfect. It's a personal preference, but I don't really like having my eyes visible from the outside, so it's perfect for that. It will cut the sun even on sunny days during the day.
I'm not a glasses user so I can't verify it, but the goggles themselves aren't big, so I don't think they're compatible with glasses with large frames.
I couldn't confirm it when I purchased it on Amazon, but it seems to be an Asian fit model when I wear it. The height of the nose was just right, so it's easy to use with a size that everyone can accept.
[Spherical lens]
Compared to the goggles I usually use, I feel that the field of view is narrow, even though it is a wide-field spherical lens. In addition, although there is no problem when looking at close distances, when looking far away, such as looking at the foot from the top of the slope, the distortion of the lens is felt, so I felt that the visibility during skiing was poor. Especially when skating on bumps and parks, I felt that it was difficult to see.
Also, personally, I would rather skate at speed, so I can't recommend it to those who want that kind of style. If you think of it as a starter model for those who usually leisurely cruise, play in the snow, or buy goggles for the first time, it is a goggle with good cost performance.
[Double lens]
Anti-fogging was applied, so it didn't fog up immediately after wearing it. I'm not sure if it's "better than the Italian lens" in the Amazon description, but the ventilation is too good. The wind passed by and made my face cold.
[Helmet compatible]
The band can be attached to the helmet without an attachment. The back of the band has a rubber-like non-slip, so it was comfortable without slipping. However, my helmet (Oakley MOD3) and the curved part of the goggles did not fit, so there was a gap, so that point is NG. A cold wind blows through the gap, and it may not be used during a snowstorm. Compatibility with the helmet depends on the manufacturer. The problem is that you can't actually match it before you buy it.
As a frank impression that I tried this time, "It is more proper than I thought!"
The day I tried it was a sunny night without snowfall, so the conditions were too good, but there was no problem in using it. The design itself doesn't have anything special to mention, so it won't be noticed until someone says, "This is a 3,000 yen goggle."
This model has a wide variety of colors. After checking on Amazon, there are 21 types ! The point is that you can customize the combination of frames and lenses to your liking.
However, since the price is about 1/10 of normal goggles, it is difficult to obtain the same functionality and visibility as the ones you always use.
I would like to test the durability in the future to see what happens if I use it for a long time instead of 1 day or 2 days. As for how to use it, I felt that it would be good for those who are going skiing or snowboarding for the first time but do not have their own goggles or as a spare.
A little while ago, I had a strong impression that cheap goggles could not be used at all, but I could feel that they are evolving year by year.