Goggles
Product 2018
Woman, Man

Julbo Aerospace

These Julbo Aerospace goggles have something very special: the lens can be shifted from the frame to allow air to circulate and therefore get rid of any fog build up. This type of product is especially targeted at ski tourers. But having used them whilst in the ski resort walking or taking the shuttle bus or even in the cabin lift, where condensation builds up, this system proved very efficient.

 

Julbo calls this the “Superflow System”, on either side of the lens you push two levers forward and the lens moves 5mm off the frame allowing air to circulate.

 

The efficiency is awesome, we validated its performance when we had to walk and search for some off piste skiing along a ridge. The inside of the helmet was awash with sweat, with the lens open it wasn’t fogged up at all.

 

Out ski touring you can use them instead of swapping for sunglasses in the climb and wearing goggles in the descent. A great way of having less kit to juggle with.

 

Handling them with gloves on isn’t that easy even if Julbo designed them with small plastic pointy bits to make it easier. You tend to take off your gloves to manipulate the lens. Which does quickly clarify the fact the plastic is a bit sharp to the touch. To close the lens for the downhill you push the levers down or just press on the lens (not ideal as you will no doubt leave finger prints on the lens), but usually you have gloves on …

 

When you wear the goggles in ventilation mode you do have small reflections on the inside of the lens but it isn’t disconcerting. Care must be taken in this mode as scratches are more likely as it is in a more fragile position, the edges are more exposed. To limit air entry you can open just one side. We even skied with both sides open to see what happens, there’s a slight whistling, but the more annoying problem is you can see the black contour of the lens.

 

Sun protection is good, they go up to category 4. The lens is part of the Zebra range that goes from 2 to 4, in other words changing from shadows to sunlight. That’s the theory. In reality they do seem to work! The lens is pleasant, good terrain detail and no distortions. There is good field of vision even if the foam around the nose is noticeable.

 

 

The foam is extremely comfortable and spreads the pressure evenly. Even though these goggles are quite stiff they fit well to the form of your face, (bi-density foam). The upper foam could be better cut.

 

The head strap is not very wide but efficient. It has silicone bands on the underside to hold tight to the helmet. The two plastic adjustment buckles are a bit tough on the hands and the strap doesn’t slide easily.

 

We loved the protective case for the goggles; one half is semi-rigid in foam that protects the lens perfectly. Light and very functional it means you can shove your goggles into your pack without worrying that the lens will get knocked or scratched. There is also a small piece of chamois to clean the lens – perfect!

 

These are great goggles that never fog up. Especially good for ski tourers and freeriders. But that said any skier can benefit from these because they are useful everywhere.

"These are great goggles that never fog up. Especially good for ski tourers and freeriders. But that said any skier can benefit from these because they are useful everywhere."

Rating

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  • Strap hold
    7
  • Fog management
    10
  • Rexisitance to scratches
    6
  • Field of vision
    7
  • Ventilation
    7
  • Overall comfort
    8

Price : 199

Weight

120

Overall Rating

7.50

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