 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi,
i need new goggles - anybody had either the new Zeal ones with the camera there? or the Oakley Prizms or
My eyes always suffer and this time I will splash the cash if i can get something really good with changable lenses for example and a camera if it is good.
any thoughts/advise please?
ta
Jakub
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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You really need to try them on, as both the fit and your vision, will mean that one persons 'Best goggles ever', might pinch your nose, and let in too much light.
Having own practically every Oakley Google and lenses version, in my opinion the Prizm lenses are their best ever, except for when it's a whiteout, when the Hi-Yellow is best. I believe the Oakley Airbrake offers the easiest lenses swap in the Oakley range.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I've got the zeal ion camera, great camera, comfortable goggles. Lens is good in the sun, but a bit dark in flat light as expected. Apparently the new goggles have a better camera(impressive if they do) and the goggles are lighter. My personal opinion is that I wouldn't swap mine for a gopro, everybody is impressed with the quality and some haven't even known they've been filmed until the evening. Can't comment on the oakleys even though I swear by their lenses in sunglasses.
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The Zeal HD2 is pretty smart, you can link it into your phone, tablet etc and control it from there to. They look a lot smarter and compact than the the original goggle. Theres a vid up on Zoe Gillings Facebook page so you can see the video quality there.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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cool thanks guys - over the weekend I thought Prizm with Oakley but now thanks to Captain and Pippo I changed my mind again! hehe
I leave it until the afternoon 
in the Zeals with the camera you can change lenses too apparently
here is the link - it doesnt look the easiest to take it out though
http://zealoptics.dozuki.com/Guide/Changing+the+HD2+Lens/38
thanks again
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I use Oakley Canopys as I need an OTG goggle. Use Hi Yellow and it really does make one helluva difference for me - used persimmon for years before but I wouldn't go back now.
As for the camera? Personally I go for independent camera - gives you more flexibility to choose your shot rather than just a POV angle.
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Quite a long thread on this under "flat light"...
I bought Prizms last year and found them absolutely fantastic for definition/contrast in low & flat light but also with hi UV (I'm short signted and not that young).
I have a small head/face (female) and was really surprised at their fit as normally all adult stuff is too big for me - but my OH, who is large and male, also found that they fit him well.
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Thanks Grizzler - yeah the Primzs look great on the PR videos and to my current goggles they will be like actually seeing for the first time lol.
I decided to go with ZEAL and that camera - I always want to take some pics and vids but when I do I dont ski you just glide to the bottom behind someone. On the other hand the same with the ad hoc shots - this thing in theory will allow me to snap it straight away.
I think you all are right for the quality of contrast Oakleys would be better but I m a gadget boy I ll test Zeals in January - fingers crossed they dont freeze too often!
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hehe I m very organized person - the only rough conditions they will see is snowing falling gently on them from the sky while I m hammering down the slope! and yes I will be in the loo still wearing them to avoid any splash 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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@polacoloco, Sport pursuit had some Zeal goggles on offer. Can't remember which ones though.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Cheers George - I paid yesterday, HD2 with phoeninx or something lense and extra polarized one for sunny days
on the way to me by Thurdsay and I went via RxSport link that i found on another thread here.
Very friendly guys and walked me through the process nicely.
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FAQ
. I really couldn't face paying a fortune for goggles, sunglasses etc to inevitably leave them in a toilet, crush them in my backpack etc....
