Oakley Airbrake

Hey All,
So I just got the Airbrake goggle and I am very impressed with the design and ability to easily interchange the lenses. I have not tested this out on the slopes yet (this weekend in Tahoe I will), but I am anticipating great things!
I also purchased the Bandito Face Mask ($60) from Oakley and sadly I am really disappointed with this item. I was so excited for this accessory until I tried attaching it to the Airbrake goggle. I literally spent 25 minutes trying to attach the poorly designed plastic aligner to the goggle. I honestly thought I was going to break my goggle in half trying to force the attachment into the nose bridge. Secondly, this accessory is not user friendly if you wear a helmet (Salomon Patrol C.Air Mike Douglas Model). The Velcro strap wraps behind your head and as soon as you put your helmet on it slides down your neck. My work around was to just tuck the straps up into sides of the helmet. Thirdly, if you want to take your goggles off quickly to get some air the face mask gets in your face if you prop the goggle above the brow or front of helmet. Lastly, the act of taking the attachment off is extremely violent as well. I am 100% certain that the plastic prongs on this will break eventually (I am also too afraid to take the mask off because I don't want to spend another 25 minutes trying to get it back on!).
I rate the Oakley Bandito Facemask at a weak 2/5 stars. (This item could be really awesome if they actually designed it and tested it correctly)
Pros: Looks really cool
Cons: Totally botched functionality
How could this be better you ask?
The attachement needs to have an easy on/off design. I was thinking that a strong magnet to bond the two would work nicely and it would be really easy to take on and off with the right amount of force (think iPad magnetic cover).
OR
Implement a second latch that locks the attachment in place like the lens locking system (I prefer the magnet aspect personally)
And
This needs to be tested/modified so that it can work with people who have helmets.
I hope this was helpful!

It's pretty hard to argue a case for any optics company on the market today having better quality than Oakley. Smith is definitely a close second, but if you do a little research into what makes Oakley's frames and lenses (which you should do) you'll find that they are truly a cut above the rest. Now, for the Airbrake specifically. This is definitely Oakley's answer to the Smith I/O, which is very possibly the best and most advanced goggle ever made... until now. One part Oakley's killer optics and one part a far superior lens interchange system makes the Airbrake the king of the block. Unless you simply can't afford them, it's logically the only choice. Do it, your eyes will thank you. As for a lens recommendation, the dark gray and hi-yellow arsenal covers you for pretty much every situation.

I previously had crowbars and I was basically looking for a similar goggle, but with an interchange-able lens (for changing light, massive powder stack etc), which is exactly what the airbrakes are.
Being like the crowbars they suit a fat-melon head like mine! They are a large profile goggle.
The lens changing is extremely simple, I've had no problem with the seal between lens and goggle frame (as other reviews suggest, I'd send it back if that was the case).
Ferchrissakes don't complain about them fogging if you hike with them on, that happens to any goggle.
I have a smith vantage helmet and they fit fine together.

I had my pair of A-Frames for 6 years and almost upgraded last year to the Splice's. When looking at them i kept seeing all the different lens choices and couldn't decide on a light or dark light contrast and figured i would purchase a lens for the other extreme. I'm glad i held off for a year and bought the Airbrake which comes with 2 lens options. Great comfort, visibility and air flow. Switching lens's is amazing and quick. Not to mention the nice case and lens sleeve that they come with.

Googles fit right and are clear enough. The two lens' are really useful when alternating between sunny and cloudy days and if you have a garage sale and need a new lens you have an extra. Price is a little much but the Price Guarantee ensures your getting the best deal for at least a month (I got $70 back when they went on sale in the spring) and the googles just looks good!

These are by far my favorite goggles. The ventilation is great and they never fog up, even in those long lift lines. They come with two different lenses, one is more for sunny days and one for overcast or night. You can change the lenses within seconds. The best changing system i have ever seen. I will have these for a long time and put them to good use.

I like these better than my Smith I/O mainly because there is ZERO fogging. The lense swap is about as easy and simply as it could get, and the peripheral is great with these. Not to mention they look sick.
Fit great with my Bern helmet.

Well designed switchable lens goggle. Easy to switch lens while riding the lift without smudging the lens. Comfortable fit and strap fits a helmet well. Large assortment of replacement lenses available down to 90% VLT if you ski in snowy or night conditions.