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hello, i was just wondering in your opinion what the best riding sunglasses that you have worn and owned?
just curious.


brian

Stay away from POLARIZED sunglasses... they do weird things to light when worn UNDER a helmet visor - you'll think you're halucinating (Most helmet visors have a protective coating on them this is what seems to cause the problem).

Other than that, fit is probably the most important. And how they feel under your helmet. When I was looking for sunglasses to ride in, I took my helmet into the shop with me and tried all prospects on with the helmet.

I found that very thin, straight ear pieces work the best.

P

Lion_Lady wrote:Stay away from POLARIZED sunglasses... they do weird things to light when worn UNDER a helmet visor - you'll think you're halucinating (Most helmet visors have a protective coating on them this is what seems to cause the problem).

Other than that, fit is probably the most important. And how they feel under your helmet. When I was looking for sunglasses to ride in, I took my helmet into the shop with me and tried all prospects on with the helmet.

I found that very thin, straight ear pieces work the best.

P

here in illinois we have dont have a helmet law so something padded may work best for me?

My dad and his friends (as I have said before) are motorcycle cops for the Seattle Police Department, under their insurance they (and to our suprise our entire family until now lol) got amazing coverage for sun glasses.

Everyone's favorites are Maui Jim's. It is what our entire family has, and they even got to go back (got new pairs every 3 years) and still couldn't find anything better. As for form factor they are extremly small, very thin ear peices and no frame. Amazing sun blockage, etc. etc. And they seem to be durable, for one no frame = less to break. The lenses aren't too bad to get replaced (my dad dropped his and scratched them) and the frame while a little thin is easy to bend back into perfect form. A messy 18 year old has managed to keep them perfect (without a case mind you) for 2 years of pretty hard wear so that has to say something.

I imagine with the small form factor they would fit under helmets, but the cops dont have full face helmets, the upside is they apparently give good eye protection as well. There are three lense sizes as well if you are worried about the protection. And I know they can get a perfect fit because my dad's head is gargantuant and even his helmet and everything has to be custom made/special ordered and his glasses fit great.

iwearpro wrote:here in illinois we have dont have a helmet law
so something padded may work best for me?

Helmet law or not, good riding glasses are important. Much like buying a
helmet, you should go try on every pair that you like.

Think of peripheral vision, distortion, contour. etc. The glasses should
protect you eyes from direct debris and wind as well as indirect. If the
wind just rolls around the edges and gets in your eyes, so will dust and
other irritants.

I wear a pair of Serengetti's, they're prescription so I wanted a good
durable pair and these work great, for me. The same glasses on your face may not be a good fit at all. Like our heads, our faces are all built a
little different, so you will have to find what works the best for you.

I have a few friends that use saftey glasses from work, they wrap well,
they come in several different shades as well as clear which is great for night riding, and the price is right. Oh yeah, you might want to consider something to hold them on your head, a croker or other sort of strap. If you turn your head sideways to shoulder check with out a good tight fitting pair, kiss them good by as the wind blows them off your face.(When you're wearing a helmet, this usually isn't an issue.)

Go forth and shop, it's the only way you'll find the ones that fit your face.

Mirrored contact lenses.

blair wrote:Mirrored contact lenses.

Ah. Shades of Yul Brenner in Westworld, eh?

Lion_Lady wrote:Stay away from POLARIZED sunglasses... they do weird things to light when worn UNDER a helmet visor - you'll think you're halucinating (Most helmet visors have a protective coating on them this is what seems to cause the problem).

Other than that, fit is probably the most important. And how they feel under your helmet. When I was looking for sunglasses to ride in, I took my helmet into the shop with me and tried all prospects on with the helmet.

I found that very thin, straight ear pieces work the best.

P

ive never had a problem with polarized sunglasses. tinted windows on cars look weird but that doesnt effect me at all.

I have an old pair of gargoyles (aka terminator) that are great for riding. I was actually surprised by how well they work.

I usually wear small riding goggles in clear , dark , and yellow . I also own several pairs of riding sun glasses for both day and night riding , but don't remember the name brands . And too lazy to go look .
Regards , Wizzard