Eye protection

[flynrider]

flynrider - If you're in the market for a new helmet, the Nolan N102 has what they call VPS (Vision Protection System). There is a tinted visor that flips down on top of the clear regular visor. It doesn't totally cover the clear visor, but gives you about 2.5" of tint.

Now that's a cool idea. I'll definitely check it out. Thanks!

[flynrider]

That s^cks, at least it wasn't a bee. Had them fly up under my open shield a couple of times and sting me. Try to stop safely when that happens.

Been there, done that. When I was a noob I had a full face helmet without a shield (don't ask. I was a noob). I took a wasp through the open face and it went past the comfort foam and lodged in the ear area. It stung my ear twice before I could wobble to a stop and tear that helmet off. I'll bet it looked pretty funny to that cars passing by

[black mariah]

Walking doesn't count.

Last I heard dirtbikes counted as motorcycle you "lightbulb".

[Mintbread]

Last I heard dirtbike riders wore these:

[dynamike]

The HD stealers sell overpriced riding glasses with the foam on them if you need an example but with a little know-how and glue you could easily make your own and be able to not worry about that happening again.

I know what you mean. Sometimes you can find some good stuff that's reasonably priced. But more often than not the logo triples the price.

WileyX makes a great pair of glasses that have thet little foam on them around the lenses. The lenses are interchangeable (clear, Smoke, yellow) and the frames can be made into goggles.

[black mariah]

Last I heard dirtbike riders wore these:

'Cause we all know that nobody EVER rides without full safety gear at all times.

[dynamike]

Glad to hear you're getting better! Of all things that can't be repaired or replaced, the eye is the one I would hate to lose most.

[Sev]

Last I heard dirtbike riders wore these:

'Cause we all know that nobody EVER rides without full safety gear at all times.

I've never seen a dirtbiker that didn't wear goggles with his helmet. It's not so much safety gear as it is making sure you can see if the guy in front of you kicks up mud.

[black mariah]

I've never seen a dirtbiker that didn't wear goggles with his helmet. It's not so much safety gear as it is making sure you can see if the guy in front of you kicks up mud.

And how is that not safety gear?

My grandparents used to live in the desert. I was the only one riding down there and there's not much dust unless the wind kicks up REALLY bad (in which case you're not riding anyway). Goggles weren't exactly mandatory.

[Sev]

I've never seen a dirtbiker that didn't wear goggles with his helmet. It's not so much safety gear as it is making sure you can see if the guy in front of you kicks up mud.

And how is that not safety gear?

My grandparents used to live in the desert. I was the only one riding down there and there's not much dust unless the wind kicks up REALLY bad (in which case you're not riding anyway). Goggles weren't exactly mandatory.

Goggles, sunglasses, it's essentially the same idea...

Besides, no one said they were mandatory, but they are "common sense" smart to wear. All it takes is a couple grains of sand to get in your eyes and you're out of commission for a couple of days with a scratched cornea.

Even the biggest no helmet squids still wear sunglasses partially to keep crap out of their eyes and partially to look cool. So the question is, are teh squids smarter then you?