The Scott Prospect Super Works Film System goggles promise to tackle the big problems that riders are used to encountering: mud spraying from the front wheel and fogging up lenses. At Enduro21 we have put them to the test in the worst situations…
According to them:
The SCOTT Prospect Super WFS is the ultimate motocross racing goggle. Featuring all the same premium features as the Prospect WFS, the Super WFS version includes a WORKS dual lens incorporating exclusive premium non-stick dots for an incredibly smooth sliding motion, as well as an enhanced mud guard with sealing tape for ultimate performance.
It comes equipped with a WFS50 reel system to provide a large, clear field of view when things start to get dirty. The reels can be attached directly to the WORKS lens holder, allowing for quick and easy installation without the need for tools. Removable lenses can be easily installed in the same holders to provide additional eye protection.
Scott Prospect Super WFS Highlights:
- WORKS 50mm Film System Reels
- SCOTT Non-Stick Cooking Grid with Mud Guard
- Lens locking system
- Articulated supports
- Three-layer molded anti-sweat foam on the face
- Extra wide strap with non-slip silicone
- Doble lente WORKS TruView de SCOTT
- Non-stick dots
- NoFog™ anti-fog treated lens
- 2 rolls of spool
- Microfiber case
- Protector nasal
According to us:
Needless to say, riding in the rain and mud can be quite the ordeal. And on cross-country test rides, the chances of you ending up with a face full of mud are pretty high. So we used these goggles quite a bit, for about 20 hours or so, in some tough conditions to put them through their paces.
The most important thing is that we have tested them in different conditions such as a race where, in addition to rain, it was scorching hot, and also in an extreme enduro where we put the roll-off system and its resistance to fogging to the test.
The range of situations in which we tested them was wide, from wet areas to narrow forests, rocky streams and scree. There was everything. In one of the races we participated in, we did not go beyond third gear and were pushing the bike for quite a while, so things got ‘heated’ inside the helmet.
We hope this gives you an idea that we have tested the goggles in every conceivable condition where mud and fogging can wreak havoc.
Are they easy to use?
Where to start? They are simple to operate, as you would expect from any high-end goggle. The strap is strong and doesn’t move around, the foam is comfortable and they offer a good field of vision, as well as fitting well on various helmet models.
Installing the film is as easy as Scott says and no tools are needed, you just have to be careful when placing it and do it correctly, under the mud deflector.
The frame of the glasses and the vents are visible when you are riding and they do interrupt your vision, certainly more than ‘normal’ lenses do. But it’s one of those things that you notice when you look at it and it disappears when you forget about it.
Obviously, ventilation helps when you’re pushing through a three-hour hard-enduro. It improves airflow, as well as helping the film slide better.
The frame helps here too, because it helps to keep the roll of film from coming into contact with the lens and thus not dragging dirt along. Water does not get through it and it gives the impression that the film slides better.
Yes, you can see the vents in your field of view, but their benefits outweigh their shortcomings. It’s also worth noting that there are other roll-off options, including the Prospect WFS version (without the ‘Super’ add-on).
50mm clear view
The 50mm roll is better than other manufacturers we have tested. When you get mud all over your face, you instantly have clear vision again, and it’s like it was clean again.
Of course, this is how all roll-off glasses should be. Although this is a relief after so many years with not-so-good systems that worked at first, and then, when water or mud got in, the operating mechanism simply blocked.
The roll-off system has worked without any problems and water and mud have never gotten behind the film, even when we received large quantities. The mud deflector on the top does a great job, keeping water out as well.
Do they fog up?
The answer is 95% of the time no. On a ‘standard’ bad day, with water and mud, the lens does not fog up. If you are one of those riders who is used to taking off your goggles and putting them back on when things get tough, with these you will hardly ever have to do it. The proof is that in a two-hour extreme enduro, like the one we were in recently, we never took them off.
In extremely bad conditions – when you’re pushing all the time up a hill where it’s impossible to stand up and everything is covered in mud – then they do get a little bit foggy.
To be honest, it was pouring rain that time and we were soaked from head to toe, so nothing would have worked in those conditions (that’s the 5% of the time they won’t save you).
The holes in the lens, in addition to the airflow that enters through the foam of the goggles, allow the heat and humidity given off by the body to dissipate, which helps the Scott “NoFog” to do its job. Any movement allows air to pass through, so these goggles give off less heat than any other.
Another hidden benefit is that on a cold morning you won’t have to worry about them fogging up. Make sure they’re clean and dry, and you can put them on in the van, head to the start, wait until the flag goes off, and hit the gas.
Is it all positive?
The only negative thing we found was that the strap had some stretch. This is not normal for Scott glasses, but this time the strap did not return to its original shape after use.
It’s not much (as you can see in the image below) and it barely has any effect when you’re riding, only when you take them off and notice it at home.
Many other people will look at the price, particularly in Europe where it is much higher than in the US. €170 is a lot of money, but you are paying for the assurance of clear vision and a quality product, designed specifically for that. Serious builders almost always tend to buy the best product they can afford…
Verdict
The bottom line is simple: you can put these glasses on on one of your worst days and know that they will work and you will have clear vision all day long.
The roll-off system is very effective and has already been tested on other goggles such as the Prospect. But adding the ‘Super’ element is key when things get complicated. The ventilation and the thin frame under the film help it to slide smoothly and also to maintain clear vision in all types of conditions.
You could say that this new roll-off system is like replacing an old tool in the garage with a new, more up-to-date one. Although after a while, you realize how well they work and wonder why you hadn’t gotten them before.
Precio: 169,90€ / 114,95$
Contact: www.scott-sports.com
Fotos: Enduro21 + Phil Hodges