1st British Racing: Brendogs Scott Prospect
He is casual, he has style in spades and courage too: the English freeracer and rampager Brendan Fairclough. Scott gave him a goggle. Proven technology, chic design. Great: a clear lens is included. The motto on the helmet ("See Ya") can build up pressure. Price: 120 €, scott-sports.com
2nd luxury class: Oakley Airbrake MTB Greg Minnaar
The cult brand from California not only designs goggles for us bikers, but also equips the Navy Seals. This means that the Airbrake is packed with expertise. The rigid Prizm lens sharpens contrasts, hardly scratches and can be quickly removed for cleaning thanks to the quick-release fastener. The only drawback: it fogs up more quickly. We've been using the Airbrake for a few years now - great! But expensive. Price: from 195 €, oakley.com
3rd goggle pioneer: Alpina Scarabeo DH
Hardly any other label has as much goggle experience as the Bavarians. Alpina has been producing goggles in Sulzemoos near Munich since 1980. No China - most goggles are actually made in Bavaria. The Scarabeo has an anti-fog double lens. We also like to wear the fat Granby ski goggles, because they make you look like a top gun fighter. Price: 60 €, alpina-sports.com
4th money saver: SixSixOne Radia
Why go expensive when you can go cheap? The safety experts from Canada have recently started making goggles too. The stylish Radia is available in two sizes with a tear-off option and in four styles. The lens is quite dark, but the clear lens costs just €10 extra. Price: 40 €, sixsixone.com
5. bulletproof: Leatt Velocity Iriz 6.5
The top model in the Velocity series is a goggle you could go to war with. In fact, the thick, rigid lens can even withstand a bullet from a gun. Unbelievable! The South Africans want to combine design, functionality and durability. One thing is certain: nothing can break this goggle so quickly. Five interchangeable lenses are available for €20 each. Price: 95 €. leatt.com
6th Chameleon: Melon Parker MTB
Not your style? Forget it! Thanks to the configurator, anything is possible with the Parker: leopard look, flower power, batik, flashy, discreet - anything goes. You can choose your favourite colour combination of frame (9 colours), lens (6 tints) and strap (21 styles) just the way you like it. And all for a reasonable price. The ultra-wide lens provides an XXL field of vision. Price: from 45 €. melonoptics.com
Dimitri Lehner
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