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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 09:26 PM
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Who wears goggle and why opposed to a face shield and does anyone make goggles that go over glasses?
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 09:31 PM
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Unless it's a retractable eye shield I don't do full face shield. Can't ride with it up. Goggle can be removed and stored in the fork bag. And ya, I've got a pair of goggles that go over my glasses. don't know the name.
 
Old Mar 23, 2012 | 09:33 PM
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go on ebay you will see a lot of over glasses goggles, I wear mine once in awhile but like my perscription cycle glasses better.
 
Old Mar 23, 2012 | 09:44 PM
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Lots of dump truck traffic here . I have a drop down shield and want the big ones captain itch has.
 
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A visor gives you more protection from the elements, road debris, bugs, etc., more crash protection and you can switch out a tinted and clear visor as the conditions warrant. It also does not sit on your face so is cooler in hot weather. You can also easily raise it and lower it while riding. Goggles look cooler for some people.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 10:27 PM
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Thanks for the input and link. Glad I found this forum for all my newbie questions.
 
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Anyone have goggles that fit around the helmet? My helmet has a Goggle Strap in the back but I have not found any that will fit over the helmet.
 
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http://www.opticsplanet.net/ess-stri...s-goggles.html

I've got a pair of these that go over my Rockhard American Classic which also has a goggle strap. Thy fit over prescription glasses and come with both a clear and a smoked lens. Not cheap but very high quality.

I ride with windshield, usually, and am not a fan of a helmet face shield.
 
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Originally Posted by Auckland
Anyone have goggles that fit around the helmet? My helmet has a Goggle Strap in the back but I have not found any that will fit over the helmet.
like this?
 
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