Gear Review | MessyWeekend Float II XE2

First impression

When you first unpack it, you realise that it is a large goggle. The case, which comes with a microfibre bag, is also quite large. This means that in addition to the goggle, the supplied interchangeable lens for bad weather also fits in well, although the case is unlikely to be carried around in a backpack for reasons of space.

The rimless lens is mirrored and eye-catching. A special feature of the Float II is that the lens is attached using magnets. This makes it really easy to change the lenses, as they conveniently click into place by themselves.

Test report

I have a fairly large head (61cm circumference) and wear a fairly large helmet. The goggle fits me well, but there is no space left between the helmet, goggle and nose. The MessyWeekend Float II is therefore either suitable for people with a rather large head or for use without a helmet. Otherwise, the goggle fits well, the strap is rubberised on the inside to prevent it from slipping and can be adjusted as usual. The large volume of the goggle prevents fogging quite reliably. The only time it fogs up is when I'm wearing an FFP2 mask on the lift, but that happens with every goggle, which is why I put it on my helmet in the lift. The rimless design prevents snow build-up on the goggle well and makes it easy to "wipe clear", which is especially helpful in deep conditions.

This works well so far, but the effect is of course limited. After all, even the best lens cannot turn fog into sunshine.

There is also an optionally available photochromatic lens for the Float II, which adapts itself to the prevailing light conditions. In my experience, such lenses are good for a really wide range of conditions, but they also come at a price.

Conclusion

Really good glasses, especially considering the reasonable price for a high-end model with two lenses. The function for changing the lenses works really well and represents real added value. Rather for large heads or freeriders who are travelling without a helmet.

Advantages & disadvantages

+ Very easy to change glasses

+ Good scope of delivery with usable second glass

+ quite favourable for what you get here

- Probably too big for small heads, at least with a helmet

Information on

RRP €130,-

Green Revo lens (15% VLT) ideally suited for sunny weather conditions.

Yellow-tinted lens (55% VLT) for flat light

Here is the link to the Messyweekend website with further information.

The goggle was provided to PowderGuide free of charge by the manufacturer for testing. You can find out how we tested it in our test statement.