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Oakley Replacement Straps
 Poster: A snowHead
Poster: A snowHead

Seeking some Snowheads wisdom.

Just realised (please don’t judge me too harshly) that I can completely disassemble my Oakley Airbrake XL goggles. I was thinking I would have to replace them as the strap has lost its’ elasticity and is not holding the goggles to my face properly any more. I’ve now removed the strap from the goggles and am looking to buy a replacement.

However, when I search online I only get results for the Airbrake MX goggle strap (which is a motorcross goggle) and can’t find the Airbrake XL ski goggle strap specifically. The fitting for the MX strap does look (superficially) the same as the one I’ve removed but obviously very hard to be sure from a picture.

Does anyone know either where I can get a direct replacement OR if other Oakley goggles have the same fitting and are therefore interchangeable ?

Thanks for any help.
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person

I can't answer specifically I'm afraid, but ultimately the end of an elastic strap is folded and stitched over the plastic fitting. Any strap could therefore be made to fit given the application of a little stitching.

Note : MX goggles are worn over Full-face helmets which will be considerably larger in circumference than a ski-helmet , so bear that in mind if you decide to buy one as a replacement. perhaps a laid flat measurement would be helpful if the seller is agreeable.
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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?

@Blackblade, I just sewed a seam in my A frames to tighten the strap
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@Blackblade, I’m pretty sure the Airbrakes have been discontinued. My partner has a pair with the elastic in the same state as yours, but as the lenses have had it as well, I’ve replaced them with a new model. Just be aware that even if you fix up the strap, you may not be able to get any more lenses should you need some.
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 Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.

@Scarlet You’re quite right, they have been discontinued. But I managed to get three new replacement lenses largely as the result of asking Snowheads for help and thought I was then sorted for a while. Then the b****y strap started to give up after spending this December in Zermatt !
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