ProView – Julbo Cyrius X Goggle Review
I tested the Julbo Lightyear OTG goggles throughout the Mountain West while freeskiing and race training. I can not lie, Colorado has had a slow start to this winter season! We have had many classic bluebird Colorado days where all the sun protection from a goggle is necessary.
Julbo Cyrius X Goggle
Product Name: Julbo Cyrius X Goggle
Product Description: The new Cyrius X combines a sleek frameless design with REACTIV photochromic lenses and fog-fighting tech—for clear vision and all-day comfort in any condition.
Offer price: MSRP: $245.00
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Quality
(5)
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Features
(4)
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Fit
(5)
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Durability
(4)
Summary
I think these goggles are a huge value and some of the nicest I have ever worn. I would recommend these goggles to anybody who is an avid inbound skier or is looking for a nice mid-range, light-reactive lens. If you are in the market for a new pair of goggles, I absolutely think they could be worth your money.
Overall
4.5Pros
- Reactiv photochromic lenses transition so you don’t need to worry about swapping lenses with changing conditions
- Comfortable fitting foam conforms nicely to the face
- Wide frameless lens give an unobstructed view
Cons
- There are better options for breathability and fog prevention
- Low light issues still exist
I was fortunate to catch one of our only storm skiing days here on the Front Range. Skiing through the natural and man-made snow falling from the sky was quite enjoyable after months of sun. I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of detail in the snow with flat light. There is nothing worse than losing all sense of sight while skiing in flat light.
As an avid skier in the backcountry as well as at resorts, I’ve worn countless goggles across all price points. I have always had the issue of not quite getting the correct lens for the day.
Not having to go back to the car or into the backpack to change a lens has been just as nice as it sounds
After weeks of testing and only sunny conditions, I decided it was time to go ski in some storms. I found myself at Alta ski area in Utah and on a perfect day to test these lenses: the day started out sunny and warm and quickly transitioned to full-on storm skiing in low light.
I had extremely high expectations of these goggles and found myself slightly disappointed because I still had quite bad flat light visibility; seeing inconsistencies in the snow was just as challenging as some other goggle lenses. I still see having one lens for the day as a huge positive. Depending on the light –sometimes there is no perfect solution. Another notable mention from this day was that the lenses do change based on how much light there is, but it is not a rapid change. It definitely takes a bit of time so going from sun into shaded trees can be a very abrupt change that the goggles can’t keep up with.
Fit/comfort
The Cirrus flex lens sizing is not the biggest I have ever experienced, but the field of view is very good, I have no obstruction of my peripheral view.
Performance
The darkest setting of the lens is nice when there is sun but not a full mirror, for full days in the sun on snow I would prefer a slightly more mirrored lens.
An honorable mention to the goggle case, it is a mix between a hard case and soft sleeve, perfect for keeping weight down while still providing great protection to the goggles.
The Final Word
I think these goggles are a huge value and some of the nicest I have ever worn. I would recommend these goggles to anybody who is an avid inbound skier or is looking for a nice mid-range, light-reactive lens. If you are in the market for a new pair of goggles, I absolutely think they could be worth your money.
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