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P130 PRODUCT REVIEWI instinct is to look away. I went back-to-back with a set of Scott Prospect goggles to really tell the difference. The Scotts have become one of my favorites as of late for their larger lens and wide peripherals. I quickly noticed how fast sweat built up in the top foam, something you don't feel at all in the Max goggles. The Max doesn't pre- vent the sweat, but it also doesn't saturate the foam. Instead, you'll find droplets running down your face like a regular street or ADV hel- met. Riding in the standard goggles was noticeably louder, too, as the seal on the Max goggles does a good job of cutting down wind and bike sounds. So far, the Max goggles have been doing a good job keeping dust out of the eyes, about the same as any high-quality traditional goggles with a good fit. They also make tear-offs for the Max goggles. After a few motos wearing the Max goggles, my only real complaint was not being able to touch my face without removing the goggles. I like to adjust my eyelids after I put on my goggles (weird, I know), but I couldn't do so once the Max goggles were on. Also, scratching an itch or taking a pre-race sip of water is virtually impossible unless you want to take the goggles off completely. Goggles like this seem out of this world at first glance, but once you ride in it, the advantages are apparent. A larger lens makes it easier to see things on the track, and the full seal means less room for rocks and roost to get in. If you avidly wear 6D's helmets, this is a product you're going to want to get a look at. Ryan Nitzen like my goggles to fit tightly, but I never paid much attention to how distracting this can be. You literally have something pressed against your cheeks! The Max goggles are certainly more comfortable in that sense, and without the aggressive foam squeezing my face, I did feel a bit calmer inside the lid. The larger field of view is by far the goggles' best attribute. It may seem minor at first, but you simply have fewer distractions with a larg- er lens up front. Again, I noticed more movement from my eyes and less from my head as I navigated the course at Glen Helen. I could keep my body position locked on the bike and look through the corner without having to crane my neck. This became more appar- ent coming down the hills, as you look upward and aren't blocked by a traditional frame. The goggles take roost like a true shield, and it's comforting to have extra facial protection even when your natural List Price: $189 (colors) or $169 (clear) Website: www.6dhelmets.com • LARGER FIELD OF VIEW • LESS PRESSURE ON THE FACE • BETTER PROTECTION FROM ROOST • QUIETER THAN TRADITIONAL GOGGLES • LARGER FIELD OF VIEW • LOOKS DIFFERENT THAN STANDARD GOGGLES • ONLY FITS NEWER 6D HELMETS • TRICKY TO PUT ON • LESS FIT ADJUSTMENT THAN REGULAR GOGGLES