During the past few weeks, I was able to put the coordinated set of the UVEX JAKK+ helmet and the UVEX JAKK TO goggle through their paces.
Test conditions
Japan with everything the weather gods have to offer. From -18C to +10, from bright sunshine to stormy snowfalls and, as it can't be any other way this winter, rain, sleet and every other conceivable combination of weather elements.
Test report
After testing the UVEX Snowstrike VT last year and calling it the egg-laying wool-milk sow, I didn't want to test anything new at first. It was clear to me that there couldn't be a better goggle. Contrary to expectations, I was proved wrong. For me, the JAKK TO fulfills every wish you could have for a goggle. Whether it's miserable weather with poor visibility or a steel-blue sky with blazing sunshine, the goggle is always suitable. Even better than the much more expensive Snowstrike VT.
No need to change the goggle or even just the lenses, just a quick flick of the wrist like a Formula 1 driver and you have the fair-weather lens in your hand, in the cloth bag and off into your jacket pocket. Within 30 seconds or even less, you have switched to poor visibility, but when the sun comes out again, simply reach into your jacket pocket, put on the lens without taking off the goggle and the 4 magnets hold it in place.
The manufacturer promises fog-free skiing, which I can confirm. In 45 days of skiing, I have never experienced the goggle fogging up even a little, but I have to say that I hardly sweat and have therefore rarely had problems with other goggles. Helmet and goggle are not only a dream team visually, but also technically. The ventilation of the helmet is designed in such a way that additional air is drawn in through the goggle, which in turn should prevent fogging. When riding fast, you can sometimes feel the draught in the goggle, which is not always 100% pleasant at very low temperatures, so I wish there was a "slider" to reduce the air flow and thus spare my eyes from very cold draughts. At -18C my eyes almost froze over, at least that's how it felt.
The helmet is equipped with the new octo+ system which is supposed to provide a great fit. This definitely works as intended. However, if you don't like a slight pressure on your head, it can be a little uncomfortable, so it's best to test it briefly in a specialist store. Personally, I have removed the elastic band as, with a head circumference of 61 cm, I reach the limit of the largest helmet (L 59-62 cm). Also due to the good ventilation, it gets too cold in the helmet in cold weather with my needs and therefore I wear a thin cap underneath which is then tight but nice and warm.
I am and have always been a big fan of helmets that have sliders to regulate the air supply, which I wish I had with this helmet VERY much! At +10 degrees or on a short ascent it quickly gets too warm, and on a fast descent at -18C it quickly gets very cold.
As for the goggle, it should be noted that the 4 magnetic dots are noticeable from time to time during the first few days and sometimes irritate briefly, but this quickly subsides and soon you no longer notice them at all. In my opinion, the field of vision is hardly affected by this.
Conclusion
Despite the small negative comments mentioned, this is a dream pair. I would never want to give the goggle in particular away again and can highly recommend it.
Advantages & disadvantages
+ Fit of goggle and helmet
+ Fog-free
+ Super quick change from good to poor vision thanks to removable front lens
+ Convincing price/performance
-If it is very cold, it also gets cold in the helmet and goggle - No regulators to control the airflow
Details
RRP helmet JAKK RRP €190.- Goggle JAKK TO €160.-
Supravision - the ultimate anti-fog coating
Take off - from bad weather goggle to sun goggle in seconds
UV absorber up to 400nm at 100%. 100% UVA, UVB and UVC protection
Other features JAKK+ helmet
Octo+ the first fully automatic fitting system for helmets
+ technolgoy, the revolutionary featherweight high-tech ski helmet technology
Headband holder- Perfect hold for goggles on the helmet
Natural sound system - ear protection for the highest demands
Monomatic - fastener fits at the touch of a button
Here is the link to the Uvex website with further information on the helmet and the goggle, here and here, you can buy the parts from our partner store Bergzeit.de.
This product was provided to PG by the manufacturer free of charge for testing.
