doofreak
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Looking at buying a pair if Sinister 2's. What does everyone think of them? Pro's/Con's. Thx.
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sledneck_03
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they work well to keep the cold wind off your face but when its warm out they fog easy. I use them in Sask but switch to my dragon dx moto goggles with a dual lens in the mountains.
I tried the fan in them (509s) and it works ok not a problem saver but i also sweat alot from my forehead. My wife says its crazy how much a sweat from my forehead so I might be the problem and they may work fine for others.
I tried the fan in them (509s) and it works ok not a problem saver but i also sweat alot from my forehead. My wife says its crazy how much a sweat from my forehead so I might be the problem and they may work fine for others.
0neoldfart
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I run 509 Sinisters and Aviators. I've not had a problem with either fogging, but I dress light, and don't run a balaclava once in the alpine to prevent excessive sweating, nor do I use a breath box on my helmet. I haven't had to use my goggle fan on the 509 goggles or the Zeal goggles (polarized and light sensitive). Prior to that, I've run Smith, Scott, Oakley, Spy, Pro-Grip goggles and could never keep the lenses clear of fog. Just my experience.
zeebs
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When you say dress light, how light? You're wearing a base layer but what about a mid layer?
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omullinger
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I felt like the sinisters were like a junior fit. I like the aviators though. dont have any issues with fogging and fit great
sylvanAssault
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Aviators are the way to go
800Gade
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aviators all the way!!
John Cambell
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I have sinisters. Best thing i like, are the nose piece. I tell you, if you follow somebody that nose piece will be a life saver. Prevents wind and snow, pretty much your hole face is covered.
Negative, i would say never buy the ones with the fake tint, like the silver lens. One little scratch and they are done. I ended up rubbing the entire tint off. They are better natural
Negative, i would say never buy the ones with the fake tint, like the silver lens. One little scratch and they are done. I ended up rubbing the entire tint off. They are better natural
not happy with my 509s
lame ...
backcountry on a bell helmet
lense is so rubbed of its a hazard
fogs like nothing else, my von zipper or wotev are 1000 times better in all conditions
I've tryed the fan and dont recomend it, waste of money
my lense is so farked up I want to buy anotherlense, but think I should just buy another goggle
lame ...
backcountry on a bell helmet
lense is so rubbed of its a hazard
fogs like nothing else, my von zipper or wotev are 1000 times better in all conditions
I've tryed the fan and dont recomend it, waste of money
my lense is so farked up I want to buy anotherlense, but think I should just buy another goggle
Braddock54
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I have the Sinisters, and they are ok. They look nice sure, but man, I have had a LOT of fogging. A buddy has the Aviators and its the same thing. A lot of riding got killed for both of us just for fogging the other day. I didn't have this many issues with my old Smith Warps...Might try some anti-fog stuff on the lenses and see if it makes a difference.
On a positive, the nose piece is stellar.
On a positive, the nose piece is stellar.
the_real_wild1
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I just bought the sinisters today and like them. I am thinking about buying the fan though to help.
NMR
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I have the sinisters and the aviators both work great especially with a 509 helmet. Only issue I've had with them is a bit of freeze up on cold days, only happens if I stop riding for longer than 5 minutes and don't stick them in my jacket to stay warm.
Braddock54
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Yeah it might be the -25 that is fogging and icing me up. They might be a lot better at say -5 or so.
0neoldfart
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I wear a set of helly hanson polypros as a base layer, and a outer shell (Klim pullover and pants). If I'm riding, I'm not cold. Not everone can do this, but I'm used to working outside all winter.
neilsleder
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X2 I personally wouldn't waste my money on 509's! They fog up all the time. And the two layers on the lenses come apart easy! I went through 3 sets of lenses last year. Old school Scott goggles work the best for me!
NMR
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That could be it, it was -27 the day I had issues, but like I said it was only once I stopped riding and didn't have the airflow, pretty typical with most goggles though
tantrumpipeline
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Run them for 2 seasons- pros: they look nice, nose piece is a nice feature, lots of lens choices and only 17$ each, fit the Motorfist and 509 helmets great. Cons: had several of the foam backing peel(warranty covered though), multiple lenses get moisture between the two layers( no warranty but could be from extended time in my underhood goggle bag, do not fit klim helmet without the nose piece being modified, multiple fans faulty(warrantied but for the little good it did I gave up) all in all they're mid range price and better than average for fogging, I have 3 pairs on me at all times, 2 is a must to rotate as the fog but I get stuck lots, sweat like a whore in church, and I like the 3rd to be the opposite if the days initial lighting conditions in case it changes during the day, nothing worse than pink or blue lenses on a bluebird
Pinebeatle
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I wouldn't buy another pair- not worth the money. Son bought the aviaters and they scratched up real quick, I bought sinisters and they are a little better but at over $100 --Humm I have a pair of Smiths and they are ten years old-Wear them the most
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