Goggles
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Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Seattle, WA
Paid around $140 as I recall ... kind of surprised I've had them as long as I have ... LoL ....
I just realized the Z87 refers to an ANSI standard of eye hazard protection ....
The Wiley X indicate the model designation on the inner face of the right temple piece (if it's not worn off) ....
* add a couple of additional observations:
I have the photo-grey lenses and find them pretty good ... if it is really bright, I might switch out for some darker 'cheap' sunglasses I usually carry in a jacket pocket ....
I have the foam eye-cups and the strap, as well ... never use either of them ... I tried them once and didn't like them ... the wrap around shape of the lenses keeps stuff out of my eyes and allows them to breathe well enough ....
R/
'Chop
Last edited by SURFOR Chop; May 19, 2010 at 11:08 AM.
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From: S.E. MO
I've had a pair of the Wiley X "Top Jimmie" WX Z87-2 for the past couple of years ... just had a crappy set of $13.00 goggles I used before that ...
Paid around $140 as I recall ... kind of surprised I've had them as long as I have ... LoL ....
I just realized the Z87 refers to an ANSI standard of eye hazard protection ....
The Wiley X indicate the model designation on the inner face of the right temple piece (if it's not worn off) ....
R/
'Chop
Paid around $140 as I recall ... kind of surprised I've had them as long as I have ... LoL ....
I just realized the Z87 refers to an ANSI standard of eye hazard protection ....
The Wiley X indicate the model designation on the inner face of the right temple piece (if it's not worn off) ....
R/
'Chop
Mine are the Blink WX Z87-2
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Joined: Oct 2009
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From: KCMO
I wear goggles religiously. When I got my first bike I bought 2 pair of the HD goggles. Those things fog up the instant you stop moving whether its hot, cold, damp, or dry. Sucks to drop that dime on bogus goggles, however, I found a pair from BOBSTER that come with interchangeable lenses. Work flawlessly, and cost about $30. I couldn't be happier. Now the lady uses the HD's... she's just a passenger.
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Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Nassau County, NY
I use the Wiley-X SG-1. They come with the strap, regular arms to wear as sunglasses, and clear and smoked lenses that are easy to change in a couple of seconds.
They're pretty popular with the troops in Iraq & Afghanistan. Got mine on Ebay for about $45 shipped. Seen them in shops for around $100.
They do fog a little bit, but once you start moving for 2 or 3 seconds, they clear right up.
They're pretty popular with the troops in Iraq & Afghanistan. Got mine on Ebay for about $45 shipped. Seen them in shops for around $100.
They do fog a little bit, but once you start moving for 2 or 3 seconds, they clear right up.
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Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Vancouver, BC
I've tried a few pairs of sunglasses and goggles. Figured the goggles would be the best but never worked well for me. (One of my friends though swears by them).
The best pair of sunglasses for me were a sort of wrap around style which I stupidly left in a diner and were gone when I went back a few minutes later.
Now I ride with KD's. They work the best for me and only cost like $5.99.
The best pair of sunglasses for me were a sort of wrap around style which I stupidly left in a diner and were gone when I went back a few minutes later.
Now I ride with KD's. They work the best for me and only cost like $5.99.
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From: Vancouver, BC
I am in constant search for this too but i wear Rx glasses. Found a website for those of us visually impaired also. www.sportrx.com --oh I have a buddy that is a heavy eq. operator and at work or riding only wears goggles. Loves em!
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: S.C.
I only wear goggles - sunglasses, even with foam around the lens, don't work for me and my contact lens. I buy in expensive goggles at motorcycle shows, picking up 5 or 6 pair at an event, as I end up scratching the lenses, sitting on them, leaving them somewhere or somehow destroying them (although a few have even just worn out form use). I go through 3 or 4 pair a year.
The only time I've had any problem with the lens fogging up has been in the rain - I live in South Carolina so its hot and humid here a good portion of the year.
I'd suggest picking up an inexpensive pair and trying them out.
The only time I've had any problem with the lens fogging up has been in the rain - I live in South Carolina so its hot and humid here a good portion of the year.
I'd suggest picking up an inexpensive pair and trying them out.
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Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Sweden
Difficult finding what suits you personally..everyones face shape is different.. the glasses have to fit on your cheeks with no gaps and wrap around the sides.. Have used goggles like a previous poster and found them ok..glasses are a different matter.Picked a cheap pair up frome a petrol station a few years back,,fit like described above and do great.
Have a few pair of *Rudy Project* sport glasses from my mountain biking days,they work well too.
Have a few pair of *Rudy Project* sport glasses from my mountain biking days,they work well too.