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Anon shows off new goggles for 2012 with a new website and app
07 months ago
Anon has expanded their goggle collection to include two new frames for 2012. The Comrade joins the Anon family as the largest frame in the line. Its size and spherical lens mimic the curvature of the human eye, and are designed to provide excellent optical clarity. I had the opportunity to ride them a bit last spring, and will have a full review out soon.
Read more about the new lenses and website features, and scope the new rad new Anon ad after the break.
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anon Optics Returns to Roots in Vermont
02 years ago
by Press Release
in Industry News
Irvine, Calif. (October 7, 2009) — anon Optics, today announced the product, sales and marketing functions of the company will be based in Burlington, Vermont, where parent company Burton Snowboards is located.
Under the leadership of anon Vice President of Product, Jeff Gilberti, the transition will be complete by early November and will allow anon to strengthen its focus on its goggle business and invest more in developing and marketing great winter products. anon plans to expand its staff in Vermont with the addition of brand and sales management positions. (more…)
09-10 Anon Hawkeye Review
0The Anon Hawkeye is quite possibley the best goggle on the market for winter 2009/10.
I spent most most of March and April 2009 testing out the Hawkeyes, and they very quickly became my favorite goggles. The Hawkeye has an oversized view area, fits great, is helmet compatible, and comes in a variety of killer styles.
The Hawkeye's large, spherical lens is crystal clear with minimal optical distortion, and provides excellent peripheral vision. Prior to testing this frame, I had been wearing Anon's other spherical lens goggle, the Realm. When I made the switch to the Hawkeye, the extra field of view was very noticible. Spherical lenses are generally known for being stiff, and the Hawkeye is shockingly soft for a spherical goggle.
The frame is comfortable, and the foam is amazing. Anon calls it "Variable density, hypoallergenic fleece face foam that provides a perfect goggle to face seal keeping out the elements while providing comfort for many hours of riding," and that pretty much somes it up in my opinion. After weeks on snow, my under-goggle area can get somewhat sensitive, but these never got itchy, even when they weren't fully dried out.
Lens swapping is still a bit of a week point in the Anon line. The Hawkeye lenses is easier to swap than the Realm, but not as easy as the ultra flexible Figment. They have reduced the number of points the lens connects, so it is easier than in the past, but it still takes a few minutes.
Goggle reviews are always a bit tough because, unlike something like a snowboard, there isn't always a noticible performance change between two different products. Foam might wear out faster or slower, lenses might be higher or lower quality, and some people ride wearing sunglasses. The Hawkeye is different though, there's no breakthroughs, no real innovations, but it does everything a goggle should do, and it does it better than most other goggles on the market.
I can't say that buying a pair of Hawkeyes is going to make you a better rider, but they feel like they should.
08-09 Anon Solace Review
0The Solace is just the way any google should be.
The Solace goggle's frame allows for full peripheral vision and makes it so that nothing structural impedes your sight. After wearing these goggles every day in a range of conditions , I find it hard to go back to a more typical or standard frame shape. Not only do I think the shape of this goggle shows a lot of thought in function and its face-fit, it also comes in many attractive styles. Mine are the Premium Iguana Net which will be available next year. The only drawback is the foam, which is not uncomfortable and does hold up well, but could be slightly softer against the face. When it gets at all moist it becomes slightly gritty feeling.
Several lenses come with the goggles; I prefer the Green Solex because they provide excellent sun/ glare protection, but work surprisingly well in flat light. There really is no need to change any lenses out if you have this lens in.
SIA.09 – Burton, Anon, R.E.D.
03 years ago
Burton is always one of the highlights of SIA for us. The sheer magnitude of Burton’s product line dwarfs most other brands, and the 2010 line is no different. As well as being the biggest, Burton’s line is among the best looking for the 09/10 season. You can be certain you’ll be seeing a lot about this gear in the next few months. By far our largest appointment, we spent 2 1/2 hours with Mia going through next year’s offering from Burton, R.E.D., and Anon. We also had the opportunity to hang out with Danny Davis, Kevin Pearce, Jake Burton Carpenter, and 9-year-old rockstar Lexis Roland, thanks guys! (more…)
07-08 Anon Realm Review
04 years ago
by User Review
in Goggles
This is an amazing goggle.
I bought these and the Anon Figment this year. The Figment is a decent goggle, but the Realm is amazing. It fits perfectly with the R.E.D. Mutiny helmet and has a great peripheral vision.
There are a ton of awesome colors to choose from, so you can match them with whatever your style is.
They're definitely a pricey option, but for a spherical lens, there aren't many better deals. Plus you can find them for way cheaper than retail price.
07-08 Anon Figment Review
04 years ago
by User Review
in Goggles
Decent goggle for the price
I bought these and the Anon Realm for this season. The Figment is a bit smaller, and it seems like they're a little more limitting in their field of view. However, they're very comfortable, don't fog, and have nice clean optics.
Definitely a good option if you're looking for goggles.
07-08 Anon Figment Review
04 years ago
by User Review
in Goggles
Great goggles for anybody who wants cool looking bt yet functional goggles
These things fit amazingly. The colors are very cool too. These goggles are great no fog goggles too, even when they fog up the fog dissapears amazingly fast. Great goggles for any budget.