Review: Arnette The Goggle [ Unisex Ski Snowboard Snow Goggles ]

Review Date
August 11, 2002

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
3 months to 1 year

Reviewed by: Eivind Seljeseth, Intermediate, from Kristiansand, Norway

Home or Favorite Resort:
Hemsedal

Product Year:
2002

Summary:
Good goggels! But look for an other pair if you use a helmet, like the arnette A-series

Strengths:
These goggels does'nt fog. never. they've got a good fit to...

Weaknesses:
Not much, but a few; it's a bit hard to cange the lenses, it does'nt fit to good if you ride with a helmet

Review Date
July 24, 2002

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 months to 1 year

Reviewed by: Mack Dawg, Intermediate, from Australia

Price Paid: $65 at Xtreme Snow Skate Surf

Home or Favorite Resort:
Perisher Blue

Product Year:
01-02

Summary:
Great Goggle, Great Price = Rippin it up for longer
and harder

Strengths:
This goggles are wicked. No fogging, sic design, interchangable lenses are sic, great fit, u dont
even notice you are wearing them. DA BOMB!!

Weaknesses:
Haven't found any.......

Similar Products Used:
Nothin compares to the "The Goggle"

Review Date
July 17, 2002

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 months to 1 year

Reviewed by: Kari S., Beginner, from Rapid City, SD USA

Price Paid: $40 at ebay (neverused)

Home or Favorite Resort:
terrypeak

Product Year:
01-02

Summary:
I reccomend these to any one :)

Strengths:
These goggles have NEVER fogged up on me! A freind reccomended them to me, and I'm glad I got them. Arnette is way better than Oakley.

Weaknesses:
hmmmm, I think the lense might have scrached a bit.

Similar Products Used:
Oakley

Review Date
June 17, 2002

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Reviewed by: J.P. , Intermediate, from St. Paul, MN

Price Paid: $75 at The House

Home or Favorite Resort:
Lutsen

Product Year:
01

Summary:
I purchased these goggles out of desperation, I was on my way out to ride for the day, and I couldn't find my old pair. These are by far the sickest goggles I've worn! The lense never fogged except when I walked out of the chalet, but halfway down the first run they cleared right up again. The rose colored lense is excellent for detail both during the day, and at night. I think goggles are a little bit of a ripoff pricewise, but compared to a brand like Oakley, these are well worth what I paid!

Strengths:
No fog at all! Double lense is where it's at. also the strap prtoection on the sides is nice.

Weaknesses:
None come to mind.

Similar Products Used:
Bolle, Scott

Review Date
June 14, 2002

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Reviewed by: Amanda Timeoni, Advanced, from Ohio

Price Paid: $60 at Mt. Shasta Shop

Home or Favorite Resort:
Timberline, Squaw Valley, SugarBowl

Product Year:
00-01

Summary:
These are wonderful goggles. Far more better than the Oakleys I used in the beginning of year. Thank God I lost them....

Strengths:
Never fogged on me, nice looking, durable.

Weaknesses:
nothing yet??

Similar Products Used:
oakley, spy

Review Date
June 11, 2001

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
3 months to 1 year

Reviewed by: Jimbo King, Advanced, from Mt Buller

Price Paid: $50

Home or Favorite Resort:
Mt Buller, Mt Hotham and Charlottes Pass

Product Year:
00-01

Summary:
good goggle nice shape and sweet all-round. double lenses of course.

Strengths:
Great goggle real comfy and good vision.

Weaknesses:
Foged a few times but not too bad.

Similar Products Used:
not much

Review Date
June 9, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Visitors rate this review
5 of 5, 

Reviewed by: Chris schmidt, Advanced, from california

Price Paid: $65 at ski and tenniss

Home or Favorite Resort:
mammouth

Product Year:
00-01

Summary:
these goggles are the sh!t and if u have the money u should defanitly by a pair for your self.

Strengths:
These goggles are the beat pretty much every thing about them is awsome. They look awsome ( mine are red with bronze lenses and got some red dise on the strap), they have never foged and can use them for night sking and on sunny a!* days these goggles are the sh!t.

Weaknesses:
maybe range of vision but u get used to it the first run so no biggie.

Similar Products Used:
dragon, oakleys a frame, spy scoop, and anarchy

Review Date
June 4, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Reviewed by: berry chan, Intermediate, from australia

Price Paid: $45 at surf

Home or Favorite Resort:
falls creek

Product Year:
00-01

Summary:
i had try oakey and arnette.....finally i chose arnette...cos they r good looking( i feel better that oakey) and more comfort for me...after i use that i found it never fog in the mountain.....cool goggle.

Strengths:
good looking, comfortible, keep warm, reasonible price, never fog

Weaknesses:
nope

Similar Products Used:
oakey A frame(but they r expensive)

Review Date
April 12, 2002

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

Reviewed by: Brian Evanoff, Advanced, from Kent, WA USA

Price Paid: $40 at slightly used from a friend

Home or Favorite Resort:
Stevens Pass

Product Year:
00-01

Summary:
I was up skiing this past week and left my sunglasses in the car in the parking lot. My friend had two goggles with him and asked if I would like to borrow a pair. He allowed me the use of the Arnette "The Goggles" in white with the orange tint lenses. I IMEDIATELY feel in love with these goggles. I have never found a pair to would not fog up under wet snow conditons or the like. In addition, the orange tint of the lenses were perfect in getting better detail in the snow for mogules, ruts, etc. The adjustable band kept it snug to my head without any pressure points. Needless to say, I commented to him enough about the quality of the goggles that he sold them to me for $40.00
He just purchased them about 2 ski trips before that so they were a great bargin. I highly recommend this brand and model.

Strengths:
Lenses never fog. The fit was perfect and snug without pressure points around the face. Excellent ventilation characteristics.

Weaknesses:
Lose of lower field of vision...took getting used to but once adjusted the goggles were great.

Similar Products Used:
Never used goggles because I could never find a pair that would not fog up...Until now!

Review Date
April 6, 2002

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

Reviewed by: Drew , Advanced, from El Paso, TX

Price Paid: $45 at Mt Bachelor Ski Resort

Home or Favorite Resort:
Mt Bachelor

Product Year:
00-01

Summary:
Since I started skiing more decided to spend more on my goggles. I used the reviews here to select these Arnettes and they work great! Why not 5 stars, is anything perfect?
Great goggles!

Strengths:
Opticaly very clear. Fit snug against my face. Takes a lot to fog them up and they clear very quickly.

Weaknesses:
Blocks some vision compared to sunglasses but I got use to that very quickly.

Similar Products Used:
Cheap Scotts and other cheap brands

Review Date
March 27, 2002

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Reviewed by: Mike , Advanced, from New York, USA

Home or Favorite Resort:
Mount Snow

Product Year:
99-00

Summary:
I love these goggles. I have recommened these to friends, who come back with the same review I have given here. They NEVER fog.. I mean NEVER. Like I said above.. I have smashed my face hard with these on.. Yet the still work fine. Love 'em!! Go buy them for yourself.

Strengths:
NEVER FOG!! Design minimizes wind on our nose. Changed many lenses and have yet to have any problems with leaks. I swear by these goggles!!! I have taken MANY faceplants.. Yet they still work PERFECTLY. Will NEVER buy another brand goggle.

Weaknesses:
NONE

Similar Products Used:
Smiths.. Oakleys, etc.

Review Date
March 14, 2002

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Reviewed by: Kurt Story, Intermediate, from California

Price Paid: $65 at Tri-City

Home or Favorite Resort:
Sierra@Tahoe

Product Year:
00-01

Summary:
I'm very pleased with these goggles, as they've really performed well in many conditions. I've used them in cold, mid-winter blizzards, warmer, wet snowstorms, and springtime temperatures, and never once fogged up. What's more, the lenses resist scratching, the frames are durable, and have enough flex to not injure your face in a major eat-it. The straps a slightly difficult to adjust, but this is a minor thing. These are hands down the best goggles I've ever owned!

Strengths:
Does not fog up, durable lenses and frames

Weaknesses:
straps a bit fussy

Similar Products Used:
Bolle, Smith, Oakley Scratch-O-Matics

Review Date
March 13, 2002

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Reviewed by: seez , Advanced, from Brussels, Belgium, Europe

Price Paid: $70 at six shop

Home or Favorite Resort:
Les Arcs

Product Year:
98-99

Summary:
To all the riders out there who didn't find those perfect masks yet: THIS IS THE STUFF !!! U could not imagine a better mask!!!!
Buy them

Strengths:
The best and coolest frame I ever saw and used. They protect your eyes from wind and sun. They fit perectly and are unbreakable. These goggles bring me the pleasure and protection I need. I definitly advice anyone to use these, they last forever.

Weaknesses:
???????????????????????

Similar Products Used:
Dragon

Review Date
February 7, 2002

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 months to 1 year

Reviewed by: Minh Tran, Intermediate, from Chatham,Ontario,Can.

Price Paid: $55 at The Dxion

Home or Favorite Resort:
Blue Mountain

Product Year:
99-00

Summary:
I got them for $50 can. so thats a great thing in itself, they are extremely comfortable, look great and maybe might last forever since the frames maybe unbreakable. All in all the best goggles I've ever tryed on.

Strengths:
Flexible frame, nice to look at,very comfortable,warm, interchangeable lenses are cool.

Weaknesses:
none to speak of.

Similar Products Used:
spy scoops and oakley e frames

Review Date
February 4, 2002

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 months to 1 year

Reviewed by: ted , Advanced, from canada

Price Paid: $50 at my shop

Home or Favorite Resort:
fernie

Product Year:
00-01

Summary:
these gog's are up in the top quality of the market. Love everything about them, especially the interchangable lenses. Buy them, you wont regret it mates.

Strengths:
lens, frame, looks,

Weaknesses:
none as of yetq

Similar Products Used:
everything else on the market

Review Date
January 28, 2002

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Reviewed by: Thomas , Intermediate, from Las Vegas, Nevada , USA

Price Paid: $40 at Jester.com

Home or Favorite Resort:
Anywhere in Tahoe

Product Year:
99-00

Summary:
these are the best goggles ever - get them at jester.com for 40 dollars!! anyone who want quality goggles should buy these since they are so cheap

Strengths:
these goggles are the best! they never fog up and if you buy them at the place i did ( see above ) they are way cheap even though they are an old model ! if your gonna get these get them at jester.com!!!

Weaknesses:
none

Similar Products Used:
dragon

Review Date
January 6, 2002

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 months to 1 year

Reviewed by: Joe , DoubleDiamond, from nor cal

Price Paid: $60

Home or Favorite Resort:
places with snow

Product Year:
00-01

Summary:
very nice goggles, they have worked well. Get all the lenes you can and youll never have to buy a new pair of goggles. i like the optics and the fit.

Strengths:
lens (changeble) frame is super flexy, no fog, no scratches, pretty

Weaknesses:
nothin.. mabey price

Similar Products Used:
you name it ive tried it

Review Date
January 5, 2002

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Reviewed by: John , Advanced, from Seattle

Price Paid: $90 at Alternitive sports

Home or Favorite Resort:
Crystal mnt.

Product Year:
98-99

Summary:
Best goggle I have ever used, been using them for about 2 years and never fogged up and there is no scratches

Strengths:
Never fog up, never have scrached, and easy to change lenses

Weaknesses:
Little pricey

Similar Products Used:
Smith, Scott, Spy, and Oakly

Review Date
December 30, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Reviewed by: Josh Young, Advanced, from Paradise, Ca 95969

Price Paid: $74 at Chico Copelands Sports

Home or Favorite Resort:
Boreal

Product Year:
00-01

Summary:
I love everything about these goggles. They are definatley worth the cash. Hella comfortable. Very sick.

Strengths:
Looks and styling, definatley. The black ones are hella sick. They are very comfortable and warm. Block bright light great.

Weaknesses:
None so far

Similar Products Used:
Smith

Review Date
December 30, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Reviewed by: Colin , Advanced, from calgary, AB

Price Paid: $50 at bike cafe

Home or Favorite Resort:
whatever

Product Year:
00-01

Summary:
i really like them, i havent fogged them yet and it has been humid and sleeting on a few days. I love the purple/rose lens as its great for most all conditions. they fit great with no gaps, and the foam is the bets i have seen. if you get them pick up a few extra lenses and your set for life as i dought the frame will ever break.
cheers

Strengths:
great lens, cant bust em as they bend, nice looking, changeble lenses, flames on the strap make me faster i have been told.

Weaknesses:
would have been nice if they were 20$

Similar Products Used:
bolle, spy, carrera (from my skiing days)

Review Date
December 2, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Reviewed by: Jay , Advanced, from Troy, NY

Price Paid: $75 at Clifton Park sports

Home or Favorite Resort:
stratton

Product Year:
1999

Summary:
great goggle at good price. very good for all levels of skiers and i have had no problems with them

Strengths:
very good visibility. doesn't fog up. they are great for a sunny or snowy day. Awesome all around goggle.

Weaknesses:
None

Similar Products Used:
None

Review Date
November 17, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Reviewed by: tye , Intermediate, from wpg,man,can

Price Paid: $68

Home or Favorite Resort:
sprunghilt

Product Year:
2000

Summary:
the are very well i should know i live in winterpeg and i am hardcore

Strengths:
dont fog
keep eyes warm

Weaknesses:
ugly

Similar Products Used:
None

Review Date
October 25, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 months to 1 year

Reviewed by: Taylor Davis, DoubleDiamond, from Salt Lake City,UT,USA

Price Paid: $70 at Gart Brothers

Home or Favorite Resort:
Alta

Product Year:
2000

Summary:
I have the chromed lenses. They are awesome for all kind of weather. I love them and recommend them to everyone.These are totally dope goggles.Pray for snow!

Strengths:
They are the coolest goggles ever made.I wouldnt buy anything else.The looks are awesome two

Weaknesses:
The vents are thin.

Similar Products Used:
Spy goggles

Review Date
October 23, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Reviewed by: Jeff Zuhlke, Advanced, from Oregon, WI

Price Paid: $40 at REI

Home or Favorite Resort:
Jackson Hole

Product Year:
2000

Summary:
These goggles are awsome. They never fog up. I have 2 different lenses, A tinted one for during sunny days, and a clear one for at night, it takes 1 minute to switch them. I love these goggles. I was lucky enough to have to only pay 40 bucks instead of 70. But 70 is probably worth it too.

Strengths:
These goggles are dope. I have never once had them fog up on me, they look cool, you can change the lenses in 1 minute, and I got them for a great deal.

Weaknesses:
None at all.

Similar Products Used:
Spy Scoop Goggles

Review Date
October 21, 2001

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Reviewed by: Luke Stevens, Beginner, from Virginia Beach, VA, USA

Home or Favorite Resort:
Snowshoe WV

Product Year:
2000

Summary:
All in all, i think this was a good purchase for me. They look hot, people like them, they dont fog up, and they havent broken yet.

Strengths:
These arnettes are pretty cool. For one, they look sweet. The interchangeable lenses are definitely hot. The band gives me a rash if I don't wear a hat under it, but i have pretty sensitive skin.

Weaknesses:
The Goggle is pricey. You are definitely paying a wee bit for the arnette name. But for alotta people, thats ok.

Similar Products Used:
Oakleys.

Review Date
October 17, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Reviewed by: Ross , DoubleDiamond, from bozeman, MT, USA

Price Paid: $50

Home or Favorite Resort:
Bridger

Product Year:
1999

Summary:
I'm a skier so to the snowboarder who doesn't want me to wear these goggle, piss off!! You should realize by now that it doesn't matter what we're on we're all just snow riders. This whole fued between boarders and skiers is ridiculous now that they've come together enough with new school skiing that we can all ride the same terrain, including parks and pipes.

Anyway, enough ranting on towards narrow minded people. The guy who said they fogged up probably had a cheaper version, I've seen pairs for $25 that look the same but are just a knockoff. If not he may have had the lense in wrong, I switched lenses one day and didn't quite get it in right and it fogged terribly, other than that I've had no fogging problems.

Strengths:
Great goggle, never had any problems, no fogging, love the interchangeable lenses

Weaknesses:
band got stretched out pretty bad when I started wearing a helmet

Similar Products Used:
oakley

Review Date
May 21, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 months to 1 year

Reviewed by: Jeff Kim, Advanced, from Hinton, Alberta

Home or Favorite Resort:
Marmot Basin

Product Year:
2000

Summary:
I love arnette. Whoever that says these things fog, you are on crack. If you ski, don't buy these because I will break your neck. These are made for snowboarders and snowboarders only!!!

Strengths:
Everything

Weaknesses:
none

Similar Products Used:
oakley l frames

Review Date
March 20, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Reviewed by: Donny , Intermediate, from San Diego, CA

Home or Favorite Resort:
SoCal Slopes

Product Year:
1998

Summary:
These goggles are great. One time they fell off and got ran over. There was this crease on the inner lense which got me dizzy. Bought replacement lense and it's all good again.

Strengths:
No fog and doesn't bother/irritate my face.

Weaknesses:
Lenses aren't too durable.

Review Date
February 26, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Reviewed by: jabobo 77, Intermediate, from newhall, cali

Home or Favorite Resort:
mt hgh

Product Year:
2000

Summary:
this is the best goggle to buy if you only have $50. easy to change lens and i can see everything in front of me even when it snows hard. i see people crashing and bailing but i go around them because it gives me the best peripheral vision.this shieet ish da shieet!!!

Strengths:
no fog, comfortable, flexible enough to fit any face. Best goggle for $50...can't beat the price and quality=)

Weaknesses:
NADDA!!!

Similar Products Used:
smith. oakley, dragon

Review Date
January 25, 2000

Overall Rating
 2 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Reviewed by: voodoo-1 , DoubleDiamond, from JAckson, Wy, USA

Home or Favorite Resort:
Jackson Hole

Product Year:
1999

Summary:
See "weaknesses".

Decent design, and I like the fact I can change a lense in less than a minute. But they fog like mad, scratch, and are just pretty cheap. They need some better ventilation, since they feel like you're wearing a diving mask when you've got them on.

Strengths:
They look alright, and the interchangable lenses are a good idea. They were cheap!

Weaknesses:
Fog like nothing I've ever seen. Scratch easily too. I'm not sure where these guys that say "no fog" ride, but they fog! And they always fog when you really can't have it. Like when it's dumping, and you can't see 3 feet in front of your face. Once they start fogging, they don't stop, and there isn't anything you can do to clean it out.

Similar Products Used:
Some old Bole's.

Review Date
January 16, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 months to 1 year

Reviewed by: omer h, Intermediate, from tel-aviv

Home or Favorite Resort:
val-gardena

Product Year:
1999

Summary:
wow!, i bought a day before a huge snow storm and my group sufferd all day hitting things cause they couldnt see i saw everthing and felt great. a MUST!

Strengths:
the best yet, no fog, very comfy,good padding and look cool to

Weaknesses:
NONE!!!!!!!!!!1

Similar Products Used:
smith,oakly goggls

Review Date
November 30, 1999

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 months to 1 year

Reviewed by: Selim , Advanced, from Mountain View, CA

Home or Favorite Resort:
Kirkwood

Product Year:
1999

Summary:
After going through three other goggles in the past three years, this is the best so far. Comfortable and light. Really durable. They don't fog up when used properly. And they come in many different color/tint combinations for a variety of conditions.

Strengths:
Comfortable, no fog, resilient

Weaknesses:
none

Similar Products Used:
Scott, Bugz, Oakley

Review Date
November 23, 1999

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 months to 1 year

Reviewed by: Buddy Dalton, Advanced, from Tennesse

Home or Favorite Resort:
Mt.snow

Product Year:
1999

Summary:
Best goggle out on the market.

Strengths:
The best fit a goggle can possible have on your face. Does it's job and then some. Super dope look with a arsenal of rad colors.You can't lose.

Weaknesses:
The goggle show no weakness and destoys everything in it's path.

Similar Products Used:
Oakley,Smith,and Spy

Review Date
November 17, 1999

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

Reviewed by: Jon B., DoubleDiamond, from Gurnee, IL, USA

Home or Favorite Resort:
WhiteCap Mtn.

Product Year:
2000

Summary:
If you have to get a new pair of goggles for the new upcoming season. they have a lot of tight colors (i got yellow, they look the best) They are well worth the money so go out and get them.

Strengths:
These goggles look super dope and they work just as good.

Weaknesses:
No weaknesses found yet.

Similar Products Used:
Oakleys, Smith, Spy

Review Date
November 15, 1999

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Reviewed by: Sean Yoshida, Advanced, from Ashburn Va,USA

Home or Favorite Resort:
Ice in the East

Product Year:
2000

Summary:
Perfect Goggle for Wet days in the East. Sleet was whipping down one day last year and never effected my vision. Get them while you can. P.S. Get some extra lenses.

Strengths:
Comfy and Snug, After several hours of riding I never had to adjust.

Weaknesses:
Lens change can be hard.

Similar Products Used:
Spy and Smith