Post by Beast on Jun 18, 2010 11:35:40 GMT -5
I work in the motorsports industry and just recently Scott Goggle has come out with a new add-in goggle fan to aid with fogging issues. The bonus is that the design makes it a universal fit so that they can be added to any goggle. Retail is a bit steep at $59.95 each, but the universal part makes it nice in that you can switch them between any goggles you have, there for only needing one set-up to take care of many goggles.
They come blister packed and ready to install with a AAA battery in the package.
The battery installs in the bottom side. Also on the bottom is the fan intake.
Also on the bottom is the three way power switch and the humidity sensor. There is an automatic setting in which the fan sense the heat and humidity build up in the goggle and will automatically turn the fan on and after the levels lower with in then go back off.
The fan mounts to the inside of the goggle via two studs that have thumb screws and a vented top plate. You sandwich the goggle frame between the two for a secure mount set up.
The studs float in slots allowing adjust-ability for alignment in the openings at the top of most goggles. Also this is where the fan exhausts, pushing the hot humid air up and out of the goggle frame.
I installed mine in a pair of Oakley O-Frames with a dual lens system for these test purposes.
Installation was very easy and took all of 30 seconds. And the fan fit well into my Oakley's. The fan does hang down a bit in the goggles (because in mounts inside) but not enough to block or hinder vision.
The line of sight from inside is the same as before the fan was added and when looking through the goggles while on, you can just see the bottom edge if you look straight up.
While I have not had a chance to play in a game yet with this set up, I did wear them around a bit and try to get them to fog. In the automatic mode, if you blow hot breath into the goggles and then quickly place them on your face, the sensor turns on the fan and quickly clears the goggles of any fog from the lense. After about a minute the fan shuts off. In full on mode, the fan quietly hums away and after a minute or so, you even forget its running. I'm quite pleased with it and think it will be a big benefit for use on game days, especially those hot humid days when it seams that nothing else keeps the goggle lense clear and fog free. If anyone has any interest in them, PM me and I'll send you the info on where you can buy them and how to save 25% off.
They come blister packed and ready to install with a AAA battery in the package.
The battery installs in the bottom side. Also on the bottom is the fan intake.
Also on the bottom is the three way power switch and the humidity sensor. There is an automatic setting in which the fan sense the heat and humidity build up in the goggle and will automatically turn the fan on and after the levels lower with in then go back off.
The fan mounts to the inside of the goggle via two studs that have thumb screws and a vented top plate. You sandwich the goggle frame between the two for a secure mount set up.
The studs float in slots allowing adjust-ability for alignment in the openings at the top of most goggles. Also this is where the fan exhausts, pushing the hot humid air up and out of the goggle frame.
I installed mine in a pair of Oakley O-Frames with a dual lens system for these test purposes.
Installation was very easy and took all of 30 seconds. And the fan fit well into my Oakley's. The fan does hang down a bit in the goggles (because in mounts inside) but not enough to block or hinder vision.
The line of sight from inside is the same as before the fan was added and when looking through the goggles while on, you can just see the bottom edge if you look straight up.
While I have not had a chance to play in a game yet with this set up, I did wear them around a bit and try to get them to fog. In the automatic mode, if you blow hot breath into the goggles and then quickly place them on your face, the sensor turns on the fan and quickly clears the goggles of any fog from the lense. After about a minute the fan shuts off. In full on mode, the fan quietly hums away and after a minute or so, you even forget its running. I'm quite pleased with it and think it will be a big benefit for use on game days, especially those hot humid days when it seams that nothing else keeps the goggle lense clear and fog free. If anyone has any interest in them, PM me and I'll send you the info on where you can buy them and how to save 25% off.
