Nov. 30, 2011 - Issue #841: Merry movie night
SPY Optic Bias
If a zebra were to hump a flamingo, I imagine the resulting babies would look something like this. Spy's Bias model—pictured in Zebra—is designed for smaller faces, with a reduced frame size and sleek, low profile that works well for female shredders. I started skiing with this set of goggles for the last few turns of the season at Sunshine Mountain Village in May and they've taken me through some warm sunny days, rain and flat morning light without a hint of fogging up.
With a rose tinted lens—Pink Spectra—coming as standard on the Zebra model and a bonus yellow lens for flat light included in the price, the Bias is pretty well equipped to deal with whatever lighting conditions the mountain can throw at you. At $119.95 it isn't the cheapest option out there, but after a few days of test runs, I can say you see the difference by stepping up a price bracket.
Spy is keeping it simple again for the 2011 – 2012 season, with seven different goggles options—including the Bias, specifically for women, and the Tanga Mini for kids. Style-conscious riders will enjoy the bold, eye-catching designs and colour options (between 10 and 21 per goggle style). The fit is great, creating a snug seal while the triple layer isotron face foam helps make these goggles super comfortable around the face and the moisture wicking fleece keeping you from fogging up on warmer days.
While I love the no grip strap, which ensures no sliding around on your head, the length may be an issue for riders and skiers who wear a helmet. It comes up a little short to make this fully compatible with helmet use if you've got a larger head. And while we're on the subject, the strap release is positioned centrally at the back, which is a bit awkward with the clip that holds helmet and goggles together.
Visibility is good out of the Bias goggles, with moderate to good peripheral vision, excellent snow definition with both lenses and 100 percent UV protection. My favourite thing about these goggles has to be the patented scoop ventilation technology, that does a great job at keeping things fog free.
$99.95 – $149.95
spyoptic.com
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