- Price: £140-150 / €169-179
- Frame/Lens: Wet Dry Org Blue / Prizm Black Iridium
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The Oakley A Frame has become one of the most iconic goggles in snowboarding since it was released at the tail end of the ‘90s. It was one of the first to use a spherical lens, had a unique ‘Stormtrooper-esque’ look, and was seen protecting the peepers of the likes of Heikki Sorsa, JP Walker and (seemingly for the entirety of his career) Shaun White.
Today’s version – the Oakley A Frame 2.0 – shares much with the ubiquitous first iteration, with a few tweaks that move things in the right direction. It’s still a medium-fitting goggle, so the large-headed need not apply, but the field of vision has been further increased and the weight reduced.
“Outriggers on either side of the Oakley A-Frame 2.0 ensure there’s no unpleasant pressure points – something that’s even more important on a relatively down-sized frame”
If you wear a helmet (or even if you don’t), outriggers on either side of the Oakley A-Frame 2.0 ensure there’s no unpleasant pressure points – something that’s even more important on a relatively down-sized frame.
Fogging isn’t an issue thanks to the vents on the front. The layout is a unique design, and one that’s not been to everyone’s taste over the years, but there’s no denying how well they work in all conditions.
While the full-on pink frames that Heiki rocked so well in the 2002 Olympics sadly haven’t made a comeback, you’re bound to find something you like amongst the twelve different options available for 2017/18.
