Quickshift 4s REACTIV Goggles
Quickshift 4S Goggles
Enduro riding adds extra challenges to your day, and we don’t just mean the physical effort. Excessive dust, rocks, and debris have a knack for snagging your eyes, and the Quickshift 4S offers the protection you want on the trail so you can keep your focus on the rock garden ahead instead of wiping the dust from your eyes.
Details
- Shield your eyes on the trail with Julbo’s more breathable goggles
- Airy construction keeps you cool on hot enduro days
- SwitchAir System lets you dictate the amount of airflow you want
- Anti-fog super wide cylindrical lens offers unobstructed view
- Designed to fit comfortably with half-dome or full-face helmets
- Silicone lined adjustable strap stays securely in place
- Please see size chart for lens tint information
- Item #JULM065
- Lens
- Reactiv, cylindrical
- Photochromic
- yes
- Technical Features
- Switch Air ventilation system
- Face Size
- large
- Strap
- adjustable
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
Reviews
Q&A
Overall Rating
3.5 based on 2 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJanuary 24, 2022
Interesting but ultimately flawed design
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
The removable pieces, definitely good when heat is an issue i.e. going uphill, or spring skiing etc. The concept works. However, the pieces of the goggles are only held in by magnets, so they do pop out when handled which inevitably means they get lost. If you need to quickly remove them, or in moments of stress when you are not paying attention to two bits of foam under your eyes, they will vanish. Perhaps a stronger magnet system would work better, or perhaps you just have to accept their fate. 5 stars when they are complete, but 3 stars because ultimately they will get lost.
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
December 10, 2020
Innovative solution for touring
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
I'm not sure I understand some of other reviews here. If you don't want removable pieces, don't order a goggle with removable pieces. Get a normal goggle, of which Julbo has many. As far as I can tell, these are essentially the Cyrius plus the removable vents. That said, if you have just normal goggles, good luck wearing them while going uphill without fogging. That's the whole point of the Quickshift. By taking the pieces out, you open huge ventilation holes which should help with fogging. In my limited testing, it seems to work pretty well. I'll update once I have some more real world experience to share. And yeah, you have to remember to close the vents before going downhill. No surprise there. For those that tour, there's usually some sort of eyewear aspect to the top transition, typically switching from glasses (since you can't wear normal goggles on the up) to goggles. This is just a different type of transition. FWIW, the pieces do seem secure while in, so I don't have much concern about them accidentally coming out (either on my face or in my pack) and getting lost. I was also able to take them out and put them in while wearing the goggle, but that was with bare hands and a mirror. While I'm sure you could take them out, it would likely be hard to put them back in the field without taking the goggles off. Finally, these have the Julbo photochromic lenses that are so beloved. I honestly can't recommend them enough. The pair of Julbo photochromics that I'm replacing has been my single set of goggles for all conditions for the last 6 seasons. I just chuckle at people that carry extra lenses or worry about the right lens for the condition. Go the photochromic route and stop worrying about lenses entirely. While others are likely catching up, I do believe that Julbo has the best photochromics out there given that they've been doing it for decades at this point. Also, I do think that 1-3 is the sweet spot for photochromics. While you might wish the lens was slightly darker when first stepping out into bright sunlight, the human visual system is pretty amazing and will quickly adjust to where you're comfortable. And in exchange, you get great low/flat light performance. 2-4s will be better for bright sunny days but they will leave you wishing they got lighter when the clouds roll in.
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com