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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 09:09 PM
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Default Clearview shields vs. Wind Vest

Anyone have experience with these two as direct comparison? I have been riding with the 10" Wind Vest and find that, while the ability to see over the top of the windshield is great, the turbulence just above my head really makes my helmet/head bobble a lot at highway speed. The "recurve" on this windshield is pretty aggressive, whereas the Clearview is less so. I'm just wondering if it creates to much of an impedence as opposed to a redirection (not being an aeronautic engineer, I wouldn't know exactly...)

Just placed my order for the 10.5" Clearview w/ recurve to give it a try. However, the 4-6 week wait time sure requires to delay gratification in this regard!

Your experiences???
 
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I have a 10 1/2 Clearview and it is just right. I am 6.1 with a 32 inseam.
 
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SpiderPig -- thanks, and I'm hoping it is "just right" for me too. I'm 6' with 32/33" inseam, so it sounds close enough...
 
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