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Gear of the Week | SCOTT LCG ski goggles

Always keep an overview...

by Steffen Kruse 01/21/2019
The SCOTT LCG (Lens Change Goggle) is a really solid companion that does what it is supposed to do and always provides the best possible view.

I don't know how long LCG System has been around, but my penultimate goggle was also a SCOTT goggle and I was already thrilled back then. So my expectations were definitely high when I held the goggle in my hands. The packaging contained two lenses (good/bad weather) in a flat and practical replacement lens case, the goggles in a small bag and an adjustment tool for the fit system. With the fit system, the glasses can be better adjusted to the shape of the nose and face using two small "screws". This wasn't necessary for me, I took the goggles out of the bag and could have virtually taken off. The field of vision is very wide, for me without restriction or distortion. The goggle strap is easy to adjust and doesn't slip (rubber strips in the strap). The colour range of the glasses and the lenses is varied, so everyone will find something to suit their taste in colour.

My first outing together with the goggles was in less than ideal visibility conditions, which is why I had fitted the bad weather lens. It really was a wow effect. Either I had bad glasses before, or something has happened in the development of the glasses. The contours and contrasts were enhanced surprisingly well for me. Of course, this has its limits at some point and even with these glasses I've wandered around in diffuse light, but much less than usual!

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However, if the sun comes out, or if visibility is good anyway, the bad weather lenses will almost burn your eyes out. It's high time to switch to the fair-weather lens. This brings us to another highlight of the goggles: the interchangeable system. It's a little cumbersome and stiff at first (especially with gloves or cold fingers), but after a few changes you'll get the hang of it. The system is simple and good. A small slider on the side of the goggles releases the lens and locks it in place again.

My version of the fair-weather lens is mirrored and offers good protection from sunlight and UV rays. However, the mirrored lens should be protected by the bag or spare case when not in use, otherwise the mirroring will suffer. When the sunlight runs out and the day's skiing comes to an end, it's time to change the lens again, because the fair-weather lens is relatively dark. It's not that you're poking around in the dark, but if you already have the choice, you can start the last lap at full throttle again after a quick glass change.

Speaking of full throttle - as the goggles fit very well, I have no problems at all with draughts or snow getting in when it's really dusty. The ventilation is also very good and I've never had any problems with fogged-up lenses. Scott calls this NoFog™ anti-fog coating.

Conclusion:

What may read like an advertising brochure has been confirmed by me in practice and after a few days of skiing and powder. Whether I always have the second glass with me is another matter. So far, I've only rarely taken it with me as I knew what to expect on the day. For me, the goggles are worth the money, especially when you consider that you get "two" very high-quality goggles.

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