Glasses and anti-fog issues

[Bob Denman]

Randy,
Do you still have that Black and Green blood coursing through your veins? :shocked:
Just remember; it's a BRP (Ski Doo) helmet that they're using! :thumbup:

 

[bullant12]

In addition to vents, I have one of these in my helmet to direct my breath down and away from my glasses. (Respro foggy)

Some helmets are more prone to fogging too.. Shoei for example, is worse than my Scorpion.

Seems like BILT (Cycle Gear) has them now... http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product/Fog_Shield_Mask/web1011536

 

[mxz600]

Below is a video on the BV2S and the Modular 2.

 

[mxz600]

At least your friend has good taste in Sleds judging by his coat. What happened to you ????? :roflblack:

I just knew you were going to pop up on here.

I love riding with my AC friends. As long as they are in front of me or still behind me I know I don't have to worry about running out of gas.nojoke

 

[asp125]

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Instead of using the more common breath deflector, BRP uses a breath evacuator system, and it works. A breath deflector simply moves your breath downward, but not out. The breath evac system has a mask (similar to a fighter pilots oxygen mask) that fits tight against your face. Two tubes are connected to the mask and they vent out the side of the helmet. ...

Psssshhhhh.... gaaaaahhhhhh, pssssssshhhhhh... gaaaaahhhhhh.. Luke, I am your father!

 

[crazyspyder]

There is another way if you can afford it............



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YUP- had this done in October 2012, WOW it's like medieval black majic. Chunked the old poorly scratched glasses (after I stomped them) in the trash....I can see 20/20 both eyes. my wife n I had it done together. best investment of my life!:yes:
:clap:

 

[Marker]

:shocked:
Question: Are there any issues with contact lenses that somebody who might be new to using them should know about, before trying them in the rather harsh conditions imparted by motorcycling?

I have an eye condition that requires me to wear hard contact lens to be able to see, glasses do not help me.
I have worn contact lens for about 25yrs.
The worst thing that I have found while riding spyders is to not wear anything covering your eyes ,dust and debris are your enemy and when they get into your eyes it feels like some one is poking you in the eye. What I always wear and have found these glasses to be the best for me are Oakley Wind Jacket http://ca.oakley.com/products/6667/24876. I do not care about cost, yes they are not cheap. They have a gasket that lets air circulate around your eyes but also break the swirling motion of air that enters eyes bringing debris with it. When the sun lens are not needed I switch them out and install the clear lens that came with the glasses. You can also get these glasses with prescription lens in them. If it rains then I put down my visor while still wearing the glasses. I always ride with my visor up when wearing my full face helmet or my open face helmet has no visor.:doorag:

 

[Marker]

3 words............... FULL FACE HELMET !!!!!!!!! Lenses will dry out very quickly if you don't.

Not true at all read my posting:lecturef_smilie: Dry enviroment dries out contact lens , in hot weather you need to use lubricating drops to prevent dry eyes, air flow is important but not blasting air on your face. In the winter if you drive your car with the heater on high blowing through the vents on your face your contact lens will dry out , if you do not beleive me just try it.

 

[arntufun]

Not true at all read my posting:lecturef_smilie: Dry enviroment dries out contact lens , in hot weather you need to use lubricating drops to prevent dry eyes, air flow is important but not blasting air on your face. In the winter if you drive your car with the heater on high blowing through the vents on your face your contact lens will dry out , if you do not beleive me just try it.

I guess you need to reread my post again or your just not understanding it. :dontknow:

Do you realize that a full face helmet has a shield on it to keep the blasting air from hitting your eyes and drying out your contacts, and thats what I was saying ???????

If you come up with a way to put lubricating drops in your eyes while you ride, then you will be a millionaire. :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

There's still going to be more movement of air due to simple venturi effects around all of the openings... :shocked:

 

[arntufun]

There's still going to be more movement of air due to simple venturi effects around all of the openings... :shocked:

You must have one of those helmets like MXZ has.......... :roflblack:

 

[Dizneyman]

Perhaps spit? or for political correctness saliva? I'm saying this in all sincerity in that is what we used for our goggles in swimming competition and scuba diving.

Chris

I agree...best thing for fog...got ole spit!!

 

[Dizneyman]

These are also pretty cool. Great for cold weather, optics are great, and they have a model you can wear glasses under. Solid colors or painted.

www.secondfaceon.com

 

[NancysToy]

I agree...best thing for fog...got ole spit!!

Maybe in Florida, but up here, in the low 20s, it freezes. nojoke

 

[MLavore]

Fogged up.

There is merit to people saying that coatings can prevent the anti-fog solution from working. First, many of the anti-fog solutions dry onto the surface as a residue which is hydrophobic or prevents moisture from building on top of it. If the outer coating on that surface is too...slick? hard to explain but the coating would apply unevenly or not thick enough. Think about how windex makes a streak that's not the size of the area you are fully wiping, only part of the glass is causing the solution to stick to the glass then evaporate. You would get the same effect with treated glass, uneven and unreliable applications.

 

[crw8781]

Glasses and anti-fog issue

I have a modular helmet by Bilt with a vent on top. I keep it open until I start moving, I have no problems with fogging up it works for me.

Good day everyone!

I am hoping someone on here can help me as I think I am at my wits end here.

I do believe I have tried just about every known concoction to man regarding trying to keep my glasses from fogging up in my helmet and this mornings 23(F) commute, was about the most miserable I have ever been in my short time on my Spyder. I hadn't even closed down the visor to begin my journey and could not see.

I have read different reports about how having anti-glare and other protective coatings can limit the effectiveness of ant-fog solutions, but am not sure if that is completely accurate.

If I need to go get another pair without any type of coatings on I will, but would rather see if anyone else has had success with anything before going that route.

Thanks!

Kevyn
aka MindlessMuse

 

[Bob Denman]

Maybe in Florida, but up here, in the low 20s, it freezes. nojoke

:agree: Snowmobiling taught us all THAT lesson! :shocked:

 

[SpydeRider2010]

have yet to find anything that REALLY works....

just gotta stay moving

 

[Bob Denman]

Agreed... Airflow is the most-effective solution. :thumbup:

 

[Marker]

I guess you need to reread my post again or your just not understanding it. :dontknow:

Do you realize that a full face helmet has a shield on it to keep the blasting air from hitting your eyes and drying out your contacts, and thats what I was saying ???????

If you come up with a way to put lubricating drops in your eyes while you ride, then you will be a millionaire. :thumbup:

I read your posting again , I understand what you are saying but I think the key to both of our comments is eye protection ie a visor or some sort of riding glasses:thumbup:. When we stop and take a break that is when I put a few drops in if the need arises. I use a full face helmet but never ride with the visor down because I always have my riding glasses on . I find the I get too hot with the visor down ,the only time I ride with the visor down or partially down is when it is raining.