I have been a long-time Smith user (I/O & I/Ox's) and loved their sensor mirror lens but have had fogging issues. I tried the turbo fan but the fan cord kept coming out of the plug on the frame and on power days, I've had it clog up with powder and shut down. (terrible problem to have) I think its more of the shape of my face (smaller) and not the goggle itself but I have heard of others with similar issues. I picked up a pair of M2's over the summer and have 3 days on therm in various temps and conditions. I have been really impressed with these!
Likes:
Fit, these fit my face quite well, despite being about the same size as the I/Ox's they just sit a bit better and have a better Nose-to-Goggle fit. The I/Ox's pinch my nose somewhat and the M2's allow easier breathing. The interface with my Salomon helmet is great and it fits well with Smith helmets too.
Lens changing; here's where M2's trounces the I/Ox. The M2 lens's are held in by very strong magnets. It takes about 5 seconds (literally) to change out lens's. you can do it with gloves on. I tried to knock the lens off (albeit with some care) but I wasn't able to with reasonable force.
Lens; The Blue Lagoon lens is their low light lens that is most comparable to Smith's Blue sensor mirror which was my favorite. Since everyone's eyes perceive things differently, YMMV, but the Blue Lagoon on a snowy and early AM at Copper Mtn, were better for low light; an that's saying something. The Green Solex was the other lens that came with the goggles and its a medium, mixed light lens. I skied with this lens this weekend on a blue-bird day with pockets of shadows. Again, I was very impressed with this version too.
Fogging: I have to say, even on a powder day, I had no fogging. I had a little around the edges when standing in the lift line but it quickly dissipated once I got on the lift.
Cons: none yet! Really impressed. Replacement lens's are expensive!
Likes:
Fit, these fit my face quite well, despite being about the same size as the I/Ox's they just sit a bit better and have a better Nose-to-Goggle fit. The I/Ox's pinch my nose somewhat and the M2's allow easier breathing. The interface with my Salomon helmet is great and it fits well with Smith helmets too.
Lens changing; here's where M2's trounces the I/Ox. The M2 lens's are held in by very strong magnets. It takes about 5 seconds (literally) to change out lens's. you can do it with gloves on. I tried to knock the lens off (albeit with some care) but I wasn't able to with reasonable force.
Lens; The Blue Lagoon lens is their low light lens that is most comparable to Smith's Blue sensor mirror which was my favorite. Since everyone's eyes perceive things differently, YMMV, but the Blue Lagoon on a snowy and early AM at Copper Mtn, were better for low light; an that's saying something. The Green Solex was the other lens that came with the goggles and its a medium, mixed light lens. I skied with this lens this weekend on a blue-bird day with pockets of shadows. Again, I was very impressed with this version too.
Fogging: I have to say, even on a powder day, I had no fogging. I had a little around the edges when standing in the lift line but it quickly dissipated once I got on the lift.
Cons: none yet! Really impressed. Replacement lens's are expensive!
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