Eye Protection
Road Warrior
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From: SW Corner of NW Corner
RE: Eye Protection
depends on which helmet I am wearing. Full face and 3/4, I wear regular glasses. Half helmet, I wear these http://www.panoptx.com/
Answers will also vary depending on if there is a windshield of some sort involved. I can wear regular glasses with a windshield, but not without one.
Answers will also vary depending on if there is a windshield of some sort involved. I can wear regular glasses with a windshield, but not without one.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2006
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RE: Eye Protection
There are some good glases with the foam to keep the wind out that has 3 different sets of lenses : one clear, one dark, and one yellow. I went with these so if it clouds up or Im out later than I expected I can just pull over and put the clear lenses in
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Goffstown, New Hampshire
RE: Eye Protection
I agree with Steelcowboy. I got a set of Wiley-Xs from my son, the former Marine. They all got them over there in the big sandbox. Brought them home broken, I called Wiley-X and told them and they said send back the broken frame and we will send you a replacement. No questioned asked. Great to deal with. And they are really comfortable. Came withclear and smake colored lenses.Can not go wrong with them.
Dombow77
Dombow77
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From: Top of Texas
RE: Eye Protection
[quote]ORIGINAL: steelcowboy
I usually wear either my Wiley X Romer 2's or my Oakley Straight jackets both are shaterproof and the Wiley X's have 3 different color lenses.
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Oakley Staights 'round town; mini goggles on the open road - carry both clear and tinted versions in my fork bag.
I usually wear either my Wiley X Romer 2's or my Oakley Straight jackets both are shaterproof and the Wiley X's have 3 different color lenses.
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Oakley Staights 'round town; mini goggles on the open road - carry both clear and tinted versions in my fork bag.
Tourer
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RE: Eye Protection
I concur with the others. Have been told that regular sunglasses are not good if you only have a half helmet. Dirt can get in behind the lenses which could affect your vision. You need glasses that covers the sides, top, and bottom, such as those mentioned.
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Road Master
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From: O'fallon,MO
RE: Eye Protection
I am also researching this topic, I have looked at countless posts and it's either between wiley x or panoptix for me...Do any of you wear contacts? If so please let me know...
Thanks,
jdog
Thanks,
jdog
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RE: Eye Protection
I use the Panoptix that have the photo sensative lenses. I also wear contacts. I found out right away that with or without the windshield, regular sunglasses wouldn't keep the wind out of my eyes.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Houston, Texas
RE: Eye Protection
I finally invested in a good set of prescription wrap-around sunglasses from HD. Had them for about a year and absolutely loved'em. Left them at a bar about two weeks ago. Apparently someone needed them worse than me and did'nt turn them in.Oh well, I'll be more careful with the next pair.