I used to ride using Anon M2 goggles. I used them for a few seasons and now it was time for some replacement lenses. I was shocked by the price of Anon M2 replacements lenses ($60-90). I found that the Zionor X4 goggles were basically the same design as the Anon M2's. I love the design that Anon used for magnetic lenses and I really wanted to keep using that design, but I just didnt want to shell out over $200 for new goggles or $70 for a replacement lens. I figured, why not give the X4 a try. For the price I could have an extra pair of goggles if they dont work out.
After they arrived I was super impressed. The build quality is about 95% as good as the Anon M2's. Anon M2's offer more fashionable options, but when it comes to functionality the Zionor X4's are equal to the Anon M2's. I ended up buying 4 lenses for these goggles and now I have a full host of VLT options for numerous different types of conditions and visiblity.
I am extremely happy with these goggles. Except for style they are equal to goggles that costs hundreds of dollars more. If I could go back in time, I would however buy the outdoor master version of these goggles. Same frame design, same lens design, same manufacturer, better style options.
I bought these X4 goggles to replace a pair of Habervision Riva goggles that are about 5-6 years old. Those have a single lens which is a brown tint with a blue flash and they are polarized. I love that lens for enhancing contrast and reducing glare but.....they are really only suitable for bright light with about an 18% VLT. In overcast, when it's snowing, or flat light at the end of the day, vision degrades noticeably. They are usable but not great. Habervision sells replacement lenses but getting the lens out and another one installed correctly and cleaned afterward is a 30 minute ordeal. So basically no one would ever do it.
What I've found over the past several years here in New England on the mountains I typically ski is that I rarely find myself in those bluebird bright, clear, sunny days. I'd say 80% of my skiing is overcast, in snowstorms, or in flat light beginning about 2 PM until 4:30 PM when the lifts close. One mountain in particular has almost all the trails facing north so that flat light is guaranteed in the afternoon.
So, I started looking around for a goggle with a quick change lens solution that would allow me to make the optimum choice for weather conditions or adapt quickly to changing conditions throughout the day. I found these Zionor X4 goggles here on Amazon and liked the idea of the magnetic lens retention system. Also, Zionor offers a really wide range of replacement lenses. Lastly, these are a spherical lens which offers the best peripheral vision with low distortion and looks cool.
The goggle frame seems really well designed and manufactured. It's as nice as my former goggles and as nice as brands cost 4 times as much. These have all the features ski goggles need.....
FRAME
1.) Flexible, well shaped frame.
2.) Ability to integrate with helmets. I tried it with all 3 of my helmets and had no problems.
3.) Good foam fitting up against your face for a tight seal and comfort.
4.) The strap has a squiggly line of silicone all the way around so, it should cling to a helmet really well.
FOGGING
5.) Top and bottom ventilation holes for prevention of fogging with airflow.
6.) A 2 piece lens system separated by a silicone gasket to help prevent fogging in cold air.
7.) An anti-fog coating on the inside of the lens to further fight fogging.
THE LENSES
8.) Large, wide and tall spherical lens that provides plenty of peripheral vision
9.) A wide selection of VLT, colors, and REVO flash coatings that cover almost any condition you're likely to encounter.
THE GAME CHANGER
10.) Magnetic lens retention for fast (like 5 seconds) lens changes means it's no longer an ordeal to change your lens out when the clouds blow in or out and the inevitable flat light arrives in the afternoon. And you don't need to spend money to buy a second and third set of goggles.
BONUS
11.) Zionor sells a hard case for these goggles and I bought one. My Habers came with a microfiber cloth bag and they still got scratched even though I was really careful with them. I'm hoping the hard case gives these X4's a little better chance of survival in my ski bag.
Here's what I bought for lenses given my previously stated realization that here in New England I end up skiing in bad light 80% of the time.....
SUNNY CONDITIONS- The grey tint lens with the Revo Red flash and 16.87% VLT. I like the brown tint of my Habers and their polarized lens better but this is a good trade off since I seldom encounter a need for polarized glare reduction. This grey tint doesn't distort colors like the brown tint and the red flash helps cut glare enough to make a difference. This looks like the typical sunglass lens. It just darkens everything while keeping colors natural looking. The red flash looks cool from the outside of the lens too.
CLOUDY / MID BRIGHT / OR CHANGING CONDITIONS - The purple or fuchsia tint lens with no flash and 49.02% VLT. This is likely the lens I'll end up using the most. LOL, I don't like the purple look and it does alter colors with a purple tint to everything. But it does pop the contrast in lousy light and allow me to see the terrain. Seeing where I'm going is high on my list of priorities at 60 mph on skis so, I'm willing to live with the purple look and a little color distortion in exchange for my safety. I'm not concerned at all that these aren't polarized as glare becomes a non-issue in low light conditions.
LOW LIGHT / SNOWING / FOG - The light yellow / green lens with 70.48% VLT. Amazing! This lens is the one that gave me an Oh My God moment when compared to what I was using before. Yes, they put a yellow tint on everything and distort colors. But, the pop in contrast and general brightness gives the illusion they are amplifying the existing light. They aren't of course but, your brain perceives a huge increase in visible light and contrast. These will likely be my "go to" lens when it's snowing or every afternoon when the flat light kicks in or in really overcast conditions. Once again, I'm not concerned at all that these aren't polarized as glare becomes a non-issue in low light conditions or a snow storm.
That's my 3 lens solution. Obviously, everyone's choices will vary with their needs and preferences. But the good news is that you have a lot of choices. I do wish they had a brown tint lens available as that's my favorite for eye comfort but the grey is a good enough substitute for my purposes. All my lenses arrived in perfect condition but.....the spare lenses arrive with no protection whatsoever outside of the packaging for shipping. I would highly recommend picking up a microfiber bag for each spare lens to protect it even if you buy the hard case. The goggles themselves do come with a microfiber bag that will protect the goggles and one installed lens. I did buy the hard case and it will hold the goggles and two replacement lenses.
Hint: Another reason you want a microfiber bag for each lens. When swapping a lens and popping it off the frame, turn the microfiber bag inside out then stick your hand in it like a sock puppet. Use your protected hand to pop the lens off. This way you won't get fingerprints on the outside or especially the inside of the lens where the anti-fog coating resides. Once the lens pops off, just pull the bag up over the lens to turn it right side out and you're done without ever touching the lens with your hand. When you go to put the new lens on just reverse the procedure and hold the lens at the bottom of the bag and pull the bag down until the lens is exposed. Using your bag/glove go ahead and pop the lens on then put the microfiber bag away.
As for the magnetic lens changing system, I've popped all three lenses on and off multiple times. They are attached strongly with no air leaks but they pop off easily when using your hand and the lenses are easy to grip. Popping them back on, the lens basically jumps out of your hand when it gets close to the frame and seems to center itself perfectly. At least that's what it's done for me every time. I was expecting to need to be really careful lining it up but the magnets seem to be foolproof as long as you have the lens lined up reasonably well. This is what I bought these goggles for and I Love It!!!!!
Highly recomended!!!
PS - I think these are a Chinese product and I know that a lot of these Chinese startups and brands have handed out free samples in exchange for reviews. I'm not sure if this company does this or not. I didn't receive any discount or other promotional offer. I found these through my own poking around on Amazon and research. I paid for them out of my own pocket. My review is biased only by my own opinions and experience.
Me and these goggles have been through three seasons of somewhat intense snowboarding and even after countless spills and slams they have proven to me they are incredibly sturdy and reliable and do a great job keeping the snow from blinding you. When I take these off after a couple hours of wearing them (without uncomfortableness might I add) I am shocked at how bright the world is without them. Not only do I think the yellow strap and lense color look great, I am most impressed with how scratch resistant the lense has been. I have slammed my head on the ground so many times with these on and once I even slammed so hard the lense popped out and I had to scramble to get it. (I’m not docking points for that because normally the magnetic connection the lenses have to the goggles is very strong and reliable and will only come off with an especially hard impact. ) and despite all of that these goggles still look just as amazing as when I bought them 3 years ago. Not only that but that design is great in general. Im taking these goggles out on the snow again this weekend. 10/10 would buy again.
Awesome goggles, great customer service, fast delivery. These goggles are perfect for pretty much anything. I have been skiing and snowboarding for a full week and did not have any problems with them. I encountered pretty much any kind of weather (sunny, partly cloudy, cloudy, foggy, dark after sunset) and had fantastic visibility using the blue lens and the additionally bought yellow one for low light visibility (I recommend purchasing one of these for cloudy and dark lightning conditions).
The lens can be changed in just a few seconds, which I loved. Personally I left the other lens in the locker and changed it during a break to avoid falling awkwardly on it if it was in a backpack and potentially breaking it. Nevertheless, the lens seem quite resistant (I only say "seem" because I didn't actually tried to smash, scratch or break them) and mine did not scratch even when hit a bit by the snowboard when unloading from the gondola.
The strap is very elastic and resistant, it fit my oversized helmet quite well. The felt quite comfortable while wearing and I actually did not take them off all day despite the for lunch break when I was inside. I did not have any issues with fogging, but you must be careful at this topic because any goggles can fog up because of misuse and not because of the lens (in particular in raining or snowing weather if any water gets inside them they will fog up, regardless of what the manufacturer says, but this clearly would be your fault and not anybody else's - as long as you do not get water inside them, accidentally while falling or because it is raining or snowing, these will not fog even a bit).
Took these out today and they were sick about 27 degrees all day no fogging issues my buddy's all thought they looked dope and the magnets feel like there good quality best goggles iv tried so far I'm gonna pick up a few more lenses colors although the blues are dope
Feature Product
- High Performance Anti-fog & UV Protection - Ski & snowboard goggles with unique anti-fogging treatment and 100% UV400 protection coating.
- Magnetic Lens Technology - 8 magnets hold the lens tight and easy to be replaced for different terrains and light conditions when skiing and snowboarding.
- Spherical View and Smooth Venting - 180+ degree panoramic view design for super clear vision and less visual interference. Optimized vent channels enhance air-flow and reduce fogging.
- More Safety and Solid - Ruggedized lens with ZIONOR special EDT (Enhanced Durability Tech) for better impact-resistance and protect skier and snowboarder.
- Customer Oriented Service - All ZIONOR snow goggles are designed for both men and women, we provide customer friendly 1 year warranty and swift response customer service.
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Best goggles I've owned. Rode yesterday in some mild snowfall @Copper Mtn, these goggles kept my face warm and dry and didn't fog at all. Strap held in place nice and I actually changed lenses on the fly when the sun hid and the snow started. So easy and magnet held strong. Nothing but compliments on the awesome style and look of these goggles. They seem pretty durable, hopefully they last many seasons for a fraction of the price of big name goggles.
As a full time professional ski patroler I pretty much live with a pair of goggles permanently attached to my face from early November to late April/May every year. I've spent thousands on "high end" goggles over the years. I've owned most major brands and these are honestly my favorite. I would have happily spent $200+ on these and thought it was a great value. At the end of the day there are really only two reasons not to buy these. 1-You have a very small face, (I'd say these are a medium/large fit) or 2- you absolutely cant be seen in the lift line wearing something that only cost $30 (Audi drivers).
Perscription inserts fit well in these. The lenses do scratch if you abuse them but no more so than any other goggle lense I've found. The nice thing with these is the lenses are cheap and easy to replace. I have never had a goggle that didnt fog on long sweaty hikes, or super cold lift rides were I have to zip my storm shell up to cover my face, and these are no exception. They fog but seem to fog less and clear faster than any other I've worn.
These fit perfectly with both my smith and Salomon helmets, like they were made for each other. The magnets are very strong and i have never even come close to having a lense come out when I didnt want it to. Seriously, if you crash hard enough to loose a lense with these you've got a lot more to worry about than the lense!
Fast and simple lense changes are my favorite thing about these goggles. I get to the resort before the sun is up every morning and often dont leave until it's dark again. My previous goggles were such a PITA to change out the lenses that I'd find myself putting it off and just ditching my goggles all together for the first hour of the day. On storm days I'd sometimes catch myself skiing with dangerously low vis because I was putting off the dreaded lense change. With These I change out lenses 2-3 times a day and always have the optimal lense to match any condition, it takes seconds and I almost enjoy changing them.
Half of our patrol now wears theses, and everyone loves them. My one and only minor complaint is that the plastic adjustmant buckle on the strap is fairly weak. Mine broke the first week I had them. Not a big deal as the strap is pretty much maxed out on my helmet and I always wear a helmet. I had even forgotten it was broken until a friend wanted to try them and wasnt able to adjust them to a smaller size. All in all these are an amazing value and the best goggles I have owned. Which is really amazing since they are the least expensive I've owned by a long shot!
This is our 2nd pair of Zionor goggles, these are for my wife, I have a revo red pair with an extra yellow lens.
Both fit great (even over glasses) and provide the protection we wanted - wind, UV, and sun glare. No fogging issues - have worn mine from 50 degrees up to 100 degrees in open cockpit vehicle - very comfortable and effective.
The only reason I took off a star - the photo looks like a lightly slivered lens (my wife wanted a color neutral sun goggle) the lens is completely clear - not really what she was expecting.
We've decided to try these with photo tinted prescription glasses & see how they work - may return them or have to buy another lens.
Choose your lens carefully and then you should enjoy your pair completely.
Bought these for my 14 year old snowboarding daughter. She absolutely loves them! Clear optics, very comfortable foam on the face, adjustable strap, and stylish. As good as the $150 name brand goggles.
Do not hesitate to buy these! I research stuff to death! My main concern with purchasing these was that the brand was unknown to me. All of the brand name magnetic goggles were insanely expensive. I was purchasing these for my son for Xmas. Let’s face it, I wasn’t about to spend hundreds of dollars on something he might lose! All of the inexpensive magnetic goggles seemed to be meant for OTG (over the glasses). My son does not wear glasses, and I did not want goggles that could fit over glasses. To me, this meant that they would be too large looking for his face. These goggles are perfect size. They seem very high quality. The strap has the anti slip stuff on the strap, so it doesn’t slide on the helmet. The magnets are STRONG! He has taken some headers on his snowboard, and they stayed intact, and no scratches! I bought the goggles with the black lens, and also got the yellow green lens.
Highly recommend these! I paid a total of $42. I wished I had realized there was a coupon at the bottom of this page. It is to be used when you buy a pair of goggles, and an extra lens. So look for it. Even so, I got a killer deal on an awesome pair of gogglesM
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