Uvex F1 Magic Ski Googles

Thanks Bandit,got anything useful to contribute?

webbski wrote:Thanks Bandit,got anything useful to contribute?

Well, since you ask so politely, yes actually.

How long do these lenses last?

What is the resistance of these lenses to scratching, when compared to other quality brands?

Does the price differential equate to buying a decent pair of say Oakleys, and 2 lenses in terms of longevity?

How long have they been in development?

See, if I buy a decent pair of Oakleys, I know that not much has changed with the optical quality of the lens. The company might fiddle about with frame design, but this lens seems quite a departure, and frankly I'm sceptical.

Over to you

Bandit,seeing as you replied soo politely,I can comment.
I understand your reluctance to embrace new technology and,after all,the likes of Oakley do indeed make a quality ,PROVEN product.Obviously you are welcome to visit the Uvex website,but my guess is that would'nt suit.My friend just back from Beaver Creek first spotted them in,I think ,2006,and was convinced by the local skiers to try them.In Beaver Creek there is a dedicated Skiglasses/goggle shop who allow you to try before you buy.This,of course,he did.Loved them and immediately bought a pair for himself and his wife.And this is a guy who swore by Oakleys.Also go to about.com and read the review there.The technology eminated from the US Airforce.

Cheers

David

bandit wrote:

webbski wrote:Thanks Bandit,got anything useful to contribute?

Well, since you ask so politely, yes actually.

How long do these lenses last?

What is the resistance of these lenses to scratching, when compared to other quality brands?

Does the price differential equate to buying a decent pair of say Oakleys, and 2 lenses in terms of longevity?

How long have they been in development?

See, if I buy a decent pair of Oakleys, I know that not much has changed with the optical quality of the lens. The company might fiddle about with frame design, but this lens seems quite a departure, and frankly I'm sceptical.


Over to you

bandit, stop winding up the punters, thats my job

Ian Wickham wrote:

bandit, stop winding up the punters, thats my job

Who gave you the job of being the bad boy around here

Right, I have been and looked around on the web with a google search, and not many of my concerns have been answered with the information that's out there. These goggles appear to have been around for a while and seem to have been last years' (or possibly the year before) "must have" gadget. Comments from users seem to be a bit thin, apart from 1 comment on aboutdotcom, and I suspect he's a journalist, so FAIK he's been paid to wax lyrical about them.

My concerns do not stem from being reluctant to embrace new technology. Right now I don't feel the need to have my goggles powered by a 6 volt battery.

Fair enough Bandit,its your perogative.