Smith Fuel v.2 Sweat-X Goggle - Review
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Smith Optics Fuel v.2 Sweat-X Goggle
Smith Optics has been in the goggle business since 1965, when the company's first ski goggle was created in Sun Valley, Idaho. Since then, Smith's eyewear lineup has expanded to include just about every style imaginable, from sunglasses suitable for a movie star to night-vision compatible goggles designed for military usage. The Fuel v.2 Sweat-X goggle is intended to help moto or mountain bike riders keep those flying globs of mud out while also remaining fog-free. The goggles come with a clear, single layer Lexan lens along with a roll-off kit that can be screwed onto the lens. The Fuel's plastic frame has outriggers built into it that extend the straps away from the frame, keeping the goggles secure against the face even when a helmet is worn. The Fuel v.2 is backed by Smith's lifetime warranty, and is available in eight different frame colors. MSRP: $65.00. www.smithoptics.com
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Outriggers and a strip of silicone on the strap keep the Fuel goggle in place, while vents on the top and the bottom of the frame keep fogging at bay.
Pinkbike's Take:
Smith Optics Fuel v.2 Sweat-X Goggle
Smith Optics has been in the goggle business since 1965, when the company's first ski goggle was created in Sun Valley, Idaho. Since then, Smith's eyewear lineup has expanded to include just about every style imaginable, from sunglasses suitable for a movie star to night-vision compatible goggles designed for military usage. The Fuel v.2 Sweat-X goggle is intended to help moto or mountain bike riders keep those flying globs of mud out while also remaining fog-free. The goggles come with a clear, single layer Lexan lens along with a roll-off kit that can be screwed onto the lens. The Fuel's plastic frame has outriggers built into it that extend the straps away from the frame, keeping the goggles secure against the face even when a helmet is worn. The Fuel v.2 is backed by Smith's lifetime warranty, and is available in eight different frame colors. MSRP: $65.00. www.smithoptics.com
Pinkbike's Take:
 | Here in the Pacific Northwest, we usually toss a pair of goggles into our pack for the descents, since there's nothing worse than spending an evening picking dirt chunks out of your eyes. There are number of options in the goggle category, but when it comes to judging performance, fit and fog management are key factors to consider. We didn't run into any fogging issues with the Fuel - the vents on the top and bottom of the frame helped keep enough air flowing through to keep them haze-free, even on wet, humid rides. The fit with a full face helmet was excellent, and the outriggers do their job well, allowing the goggles to hug the face without any pressure points or discomfort. We also wore the Fuel with a number of half-shell helmets (fashion police be damned) without issue, although with the Troy Lee A1 helmet, which sits lower on the forehead than most other helmets on the market, it's a rather close fit. The Lexan lens provided a wide, clear view of the trail ahead, and its resistance to scratching has been impressive. Even if the lens was to get marred up badly enough to warrant replacement, Smith sells lenses starting at only $7 USD. The only slight issue we ran into is that the three layer foam that sits between the frame and a rider's face began to separate near the nose of the goggles, but the separation was contained to one small area and didn't cause any fit issues. Overall, the Fuel v.2 Sweat-X goggle works exactly as intended, keeping the elements out and freeing up the night time for doing things other than mining dirt clods out of your eyeballs. - Mike Kazimer |
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Yes, I own them. And yes, they're awesome.
@Pablo...any single lens goggle will have fog issues after time. But, they do make a duel lens for their goggles, and they stay fog free.
www.smithoptics.com/Root/Men%27s/Goggles/Motorsport/OPTION-OTG-TURBO-FAN/p/OT1CFKS13
They still fog up tho, despite their dual lens design
Always fair priced, always good styling along with plenty of variety to match a kit.
And the best part is that they make an appearance at some of the amateur moto events here in So Cal.
Very rarely do you see Spy or Oakley doing anything like that.
And 100% deserves all the support they can get. Really cool history behind that company.