“Out of the box these glasses were great. Low output activities and use without the side shields was fine. As soon as I started on a skin track with side shields on, they would fog. Goggle strap was a nice feature and I used it often but I think it was their ultimate demise.
Two weeks ago I came out of the backcountry at 9AM. It was 9*F and I had descended in my 4D mag goggles with my Embark glasses hanging around my neck, when I got to the car, I took them off and the arm snapped inside the hinge. With the strap on, you have to take them off like goggles (over your head) and the pressure on the arm coupled with the cold temps caused the arm to fail.
The glasses worked only okay (at best) for what they were designed for, back country and glacier travel.
I should have gone with the Pursuit.
The warranty claim was denied and that may be my fault for not explaining the failure well.
Out of all the SMITH products I use, this is the only one I have ever had a complaint with, that would prevent me from buying it again.”
What features did you like?
Color, Fit, Functionality, Quality, Style
“Bought at a local shop. Great fit for my face, which is hard to do. Blinders work great to keep the elements out of your eyes, draw looks with all the wild colors!”
What features did you like?
Color, Fit, Functionality, Quality, Style
“Bought these at a tournament. Wore on the water. Sick clarity and fun style. Blinders really helped keep the salt out of my eyes. Got a lot of compliments for a girl wearing these glasses.”
