Really dumb question...

TW_rider

TW_rider

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...but I'm gonna ask anyway.

Usually, I wear this sort of helmet


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But today, I borrowed my son's helmet which is more along the lines of this type:



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The problem...How do I keep my glasses from fogging up?
There must be a simple solution to this since I see so many riders with spectacles...what am I doing wrong?
 
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TLESKO

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you can buy a anti fogging spray . It is the same used in hockey visers:f:
 
Big Booger

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I have an HJC full face I use 90% of the time. I use the "crack open" method to reduce fogging of my glasses. I treat the inside of the face shield by rubbing a small amount of dish soap until dry on the inside of the shield (old hockey helmet trick). I also put "Rain-x" on the outside so water just flies off. Maybe try the dish soap on your glasses? Not a dumb question at all.
 
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TLESKO wrote:
hows the riding at the coast:TTT:
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BEAUTIFUL....when it isn't raining!

Freezing level is up around 800-1000 m. Another month or so like this and most of the roads should be clear right up to the trailheads!
 
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The problem I have found with anti-fogging sprays, rubs and lotions is that they still allow the humidity to buildup on the surface, requiring you to rub it off (as well as the spray) eventually.
I used to work in a refrigerated warehouse, so I am familiar with EVERY technique known to man when it comes to anti-fogging.

Cracking the visor might work...I'll give that a try. I just thought that there was more of a practice to prevent it, rather than a band-aid to deal with it.

Thanks for the tips!
 
Mollygrubber

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I have a pinlock visor, which works great for the visor, but yes, my glasses fog when I first put my helmet (RF1000) on. I have to ride with the visor open a crack until the temperature equalizes a bit.

I agree, riding with glasses in winter sucks. You can only endure it. The magic tricks don't work all that well, including the expensive no-fog snake oil. IMHO.

Peter
 
bajaman

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Take some shaving cream:shock:..spray on inside of shield,than wipe off...:tup:

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Grumpy KTM

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My preference is a open face motocross style helmet with top quality goggles that are made for eye glasses. Closed in helmets don't work for me. If all else fails, hold your breath while your under 20km/hr. :tup::)
 
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bchunter wrote:
Contacts :clap:

The best thing ever invented for helmet activities.
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...and the WORST thing I've ever done! Spent hundreds of dollars on contacts years ago...and all I ever got for my troubles was bloodshot eyes!

My kids tell me that they're SOOO much better nowadays...I still say that jamming a hubcap into my eye is painful!
 
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I was really leery about contacts, but when I tried them, I love them for anything outside - skiing, sledding, riding, ect. I find if I am inside, my eyes get dry and irritated.

The other option for comfort is a Shoei Hornet. It has a slit for your glasses in the padding and is VERY comfortable with the glasses on.

As for fogging, I try to not stop moving :p
 
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buddy98

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remember use joy soap,good for anti fogging and a favorite of fisherman for those nasty oil spills:D
 
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I wore contacts for close to 25 years, then in 2007 I had laser surgery, it's been great. I did have troubles off and on with contacts - allergies to Thimerosol caused serious discomfort as did corneal ulcers (blisters on my eyeballs!). I used to hate wearing glasses for any activity which is why I went with contacts as soon as I could, but at this point, the surgery results have been fantastic. Ultimately, I'll need reading glasses, but the convenience and ease of not having to worry about glasses and contacts is great. As for antifogging, I now have a box of left over no-fog wipes that my wife gave me for my glasses (individually packaged, came from Wal-Mart) which work well on my visor and my friend reported that they worked very well on his glasses inside his helmet in this type of weather (note, they did SFA for the surrounding fog :cool:):

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I looked at surgery for many years prior to having it as I did not like the idea of someone messing around with my vision. If it's an option for you, I highly recommend it. My good eye was -8.25 and my bad eye was -9.75 with an astigmatism to boot.
 
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If you have goggles, don't leave home without ROKO Quick Straps:



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Goggles hook on button on the RH side and attach with Velcro on the LH side. You can remove goggles quickly for the slow foggy stuff or when stopped and hook them back on with one hand. Saves loosing googles too. I have used them for years and give them :tup::tup::tup::tup::tup: (5 out of 5)



Roll-offs are another must have, Pro-Grip makes a great combination goggle with roll offs and I picked up a pair at Gnarly for reasonable. They come with an anti-fogging lense and fit over my glasses.

otg
 
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