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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 10:16 PM
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What glasses do you wear for night riding..clear...yellow...
 
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Clear, cheapass 5 $ goggles from the smoke shop. I hate them, but as soon as I am out of town, they are gone anyway. I know, eye protection, blah blah blah. I don't care.
 
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I've read that yellow lenses really increase contrast at night. I have clear now, but I'm thinking about trying a set in yellow.
 
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Clear. Night visibility is important. I don't spend much on them. High impact safety lenses are best. Usually $10-$20, but I always replace them when they get scratched. I just use them at work then.
 
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I've read that yellow lenses really increase contrast at night. I have clear now, but I'm thinking about trying a set in yellow.

Reason I ask this question is because I picked up a pair of $10.00 yellow safety glasses today (they really look good) they seem to brighten things up... I have yet to try them at night but I'm guessing they will be better than clear.
 
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I wear amber at night and love them. They really help me. They are also great on an overcast day.
 
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clear safety glasses...
 
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Clear safety glasses from work. Can't beat the price - thanks boss. Never knew about the yellow till now, think I'll try 'em out.
 
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Originally Posted by 2kids3pets
Reason I ask this question is because I picked up a pair of $10.00 yellow safety glasses today (they really look good) they seem to brighten things up... I have yet to try them at night but I'm guessing they will be better than clear.
Cool! I'd be interested in hearing what your opinion is of them once you have an opportunity to check them out..
 
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yellow panoptyx.

everything is nice and bright and they keep the wind out of my eyes.

i tried some el cheapo clear safety goggles last week and didn't like them.

yellow for me
 



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