RUST magazine: RUST#37

LATEST GEAR
Stuff
Scott Prospect Mojave and WFS goggle
Standard Prospect goggle: RRP: £80.00 / €99.95
Limited edition Mojave: RRP: £110.00 / €139.95
WFS: RRP: £100.00 / €129.95
For US prices see local stockists
Contact: www.scott-sports.com
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hours and counting – here’s
my first impression of the
Scott Prospect Limited
Edition Mojave and WFS goggles. WFS,
by the way, stands for Works Film
System – Scott’s version of a roll-off.
The weather being as unpredictable
as a pimply teenager this year I decided
to take both pairs of Scott goggles with
me for the week’s riding and testing in
Portugal. By the end of the week the
Mojave’s made it out for only a brief
outing on day one for about three
hours while for the rest of the time
I favoured the WFS version. Just as
well because in the varying weather
conditions I used both rolls of film that
came new in the box.
Given that the WFS shares the same
base features and frame as the standard
Prospect goggle (and in this case the
fancy coloured Mojave) this review
will be only slightly varied if you’re
considering the use of alternate lenses
and frames.
Out of the box my first impression
was how deep the triple layered foam
surround at the rear of the frame was.
These goggles are not only big but
pretty deep, too. I did wonder if they
would fit into the Bell Moto 9 Flex I
would be wearing. They did, but the fit
was snug and if the outriggers weren’t
articulated and able to move I doubt
they would have.
I liked that the WFS system was
located behind the outriggers. I
can confirm Scott’s claim that the
Prospect goggles offer one of the
biggest fields of vision on the market
today. The forward and peripheral
vision is excellent, and not just for a
roll off system, the vision is good –
period. The extra height of the lens is
noticeable as is the wider film (50 mm)
but the three most notable features
were 1. the secure clip-in canisters,
2. the top film protector under which
the film slides across the lens extends
under the canisters and is sealed in
when the canister is clipped into
place, and 3. the nonslip grid which is
placed over the lens works effectively
at keeping dirt and water from getting
between the film and the lens.
I would rate the WFS system as the
best on the market today, not only for
quality and design but for price too.
I think they offer excellent value for
money. As for the Prospect goggles
themselves they offer a fantastic field of
vision, are comfortable and feel secure
and safe.
But this test isn’t over – I’m going to
spend more time with the non-WFS
Prospect goggles and test the lens
variations and I’ll let you know how I
get on.
Warren Malschinger
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