GOGGLES REVIEW
Alpinestars Supertech goggles review
A premium goggle that earns its price. The Super-Lock lens system and roll-off setup are the standouts.
Summary
Alpinestars' Supertech goggle is a properly premium bit of kit, from the packaging to the Super-Lock lens release that makes swapping lenses genuinely easy. The 45mm silicone strap holds across different helmets, the rigid lens resists distortion, and the roll-off system gives a wide, clear field of view. You pay for it, and there's no spare lens in the box, but the quality is there.
Pros
- Super-Lock lens system makes lens changes incredibly easy
- Wide, clear field of view with the roll-off setup
- 45mm silicone strap holds across different helmets
- Rigid, distortion-resistant lens
Cons
- Premium price versus rivals
- No tear-offs or spare lens included as standard
- Roll-off version is the pricier option
From the packaging in, the Supertech feels premium. The 45mm strap has a silicone pattern and a 13-degree wedge that holds it in place across different helmets, and the rigid lens resists distortion.
The lens system
The Super-Lock release is the standout: swapping lenses is incredibly easy, which matters when conditions change. The roll-off setup runs 48mm film with 160mm between the canisters, and the field of view is wide and clear.
The price
You pay for it, and there are no tear-offs or a spare lens in the box as standard. But the fit, the roll-off performance and the build quality are all there. A premium goggle that justifies the outlay.
Who it's for
Racers who want a premium goggle that lasts.
Anyone who runs roll-offs and wants a wide field of view.
Riders who swap lenses often and want it painless.
Who it's not for
Budget buyers.
Anyone who wants tear-offs or a spare lens in the box.
Riders who don't need the roll-off system.
Bottom line
A quality goggle that does the important things very well. If the price fits your budget, you won't be disappointed.
Common questions
Will the Supertech fit properly across different helmets?
It should. The strap is a wide 45mm with a silicone pattern and a 13-degree wedge built in, so it grips and stays put when you move between lids. I didn't have it creeping or sliding on me, which is half the battle with a goggle you'll race in.
How easy is it to change the lens?
This is the bit that sells the goggle. The Super-Lock release makes swapping lenses genuinely easy, so when the light changes between practice and your race you're not fighting with it in the back of the van. If you switch lenses often, it's worth the money on its own.
Do you get a spare lens or tear-offs in the box?
No. There are no tear-offs and no spare lens included as standard, which stings a bit at 119.99 pounds. Budget for extras on top. What you do get is premium packaging, a rigid distortion-resistant lens and build quality that holds up, so factor that into the sums.
Is the roll-off version worth going for?
If you run roll-offs, yes. It takes 48mm film with 160mm between the canisters and the field of view is wide and clear, no narrow letterbox feeling. It's the pricier option in the range, so if you don't need roll-offs, save your cash and go standard.
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