The Scott No Sweat IV. It's self-explanatory, but most importantly, it works.
One of the most exciting things for me about racing Las Vegas-to-Reno was the prospect of getting new goggles. Everyone likes to get free stuff, I know, but you would have to see my old Oakleys in order to fully appreciate the extremity of my previous situation. We're talking about a Mark Knopfler-level of dire straights here. Lucky for me, the guys at
Scott were willing to hook MCUSA up with a bunch of their cool stuff to help us find our way around the Nevada desert.
I was given the choice of Scott's No Sweat IV model, or the angular model 89 XI in a Batman-esque style black. At the first glimpse of solid face foam and functioning elastic straps, I couldn't wait for the chance to sport the cool eye protection. Having seen a bazillion reviews in my favorite magazines and online pubs about how sweet the No Sweat series is, I snagged a pair in the attractive silver and orange.
The No Sweat IV features M600 tri-layer foam to wick away sweat and keep the salty brine from dripping into your eyes during long motos or hot summer weather. The fleece-like finish layer provides a comfortable and tight fit against your face. A top-down venting systems utilizes massive vents at the top of the goggles and Scott's RAM (Revolutionary Air Management) system to direct air through the bottom vents on either side of the nosepiece. The design is said to keep the anti-fog-coated Lexan lenses moisture-free by eliminating swirling air within the goggles. A twist-off design allows for riders to quickly and easily switch from
tear offs to
film with a simple turn of the wrist.
During my first 50 miles of riding the
Vegas-to-Reno race I didn't experience any problems with sweat despite muscling around an XR650R in black riding gear. The frames fit easily into my helmet and provided plenty of peripheral vision. It would have been nice to have tested the longevity of the goggles over the course of my entire 189-mile stint, but I wound up testing the lens' resistance to puncture instead. Falling off the bike and bouncing my forehead off a rock was
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adequate in showing how tough the Lexan lens is. Though it left a nice mark in the middle of my face, the rock never actually pierced the clear plastic which could have left my noggin considerably worse for wear.
I also discovered that the RAM system allows blood to flow out the bottom vents exceptionally well, providing a relatively useful demonstration of the unique feature. Despite the serious knock, my No Sweat IV goggles stayed right where they were supposed to thanks to the silicone-lined woven strap. The double buckle made it easy for me to adjust the strap to the perfect tension and kept it that way during my ride.
Our initial test was somewhat short-lived, but we now have the perfect opportunity to see how our No Sweat IV goggles hold up to a decent scrubbing. Our goggles came equipped with clear lenses, but some of our riders opted to use the Amp blue lens or the yellow replacements that were included in our package from Scott. All-in-all the No Sweat IV was just as good as I expected. My experience in the desert only strengthened my opinion on the importance of good eye protection. For under $45, don't risk going without.
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