To all Hind Compy HATERS: Maybe somebody experienced in physics or evolutionary genetics could field this question. Exactly how significantly has the goggle evolved over the last 30 years (roughly when the compy was created from primordial slime)? I mean does the plastic of today have a different drag coefficient or has it been equipped with flagella or something? I've been wearing the same two compy (one clear, one smoke--one for when I'm happy and one for when I'm sad) for the last two years. It is my humble opinion, that the foam gaskets are much more comfortable and definitely not significantly less durable than silicone. I have replaced my smoke (sad) goggle elastic once with a 1 dollar silicone strap. The antifog of today's goggles is a joke and usually lasts only a few weeks and can be remedied with a single drop of antifog. I am certainly down with paying too much for something just because it's the best (see my bike), but I'm not sure where the technology is improved for the 10-15 dollars extra. The only advance I can tell has been more affordable correction lenses...so back off haters!
Wow, I didn't realize you Compy wearers were such a fiesty lot! Have you formed a PAC to ensure the production of the Compy continues unabated? :)
I'm only kidding, of course. I've just always found it a little funny that people have such dedication to a product like this. You're certainly not the only Compy guy out there, Kurt, I've seen quite a few, so there's obviously something about that goggle people like.
My only gripes with those older type goggles is the foam eye gaskets, which I feel pack out and lose their effectiveness much more quickly than neoprene or whatever it is they use on the Vanquishers, etc. Also the latex strap, but as you said that is easily replaced with a silicone one when it wears out.
I agree any goggle advertised as "anti-fog" is a joke and should be completely ignored. I, for one, don't really think goggles fogging up is that much of a concern.
Wow, I didn't realize you Compy wearers were such a fiesty lot! Have you formed a PAC to ensure the production of the Compy continues unabated? :)
I'm only kidding, of course. I've just always found it a little funny that people have such dedication to a product like this. You're certainly not the only Compy guy out there, Kurt, I've seen quite a few, so there's obviously something about that goggle people like.
My only gripes with those older type goggles is the foam eye gaskets, which I feel pack out and lose their effectiveness much more quickly than neoprene or whatever it is they use on the Vanquishers, etc. Also the latex strap, but as you said that is easily replaced with a silicone one when it wears out.
I agree any goggle advertised as "anti-fog" is a joke and should be completely ignored. I, for one, don't really think goggles fogging up is that much of a concern.
