Originally Posted by
danathompson
I own both a Dux and a Giro Air Attack with the removable shield. I bought the Giro first. For the last year, I have found myself using the Dux exclusively; therefore, my conclusion is that I prefer it probably because of the ease of retracting the shield.
Although I haven't used a fixed lens helmet like the AA, I also appreciate the retracting lens of the Dux. It allows me to use and handle the helmet just as a standard helmet, without taking special concern or care for the lens. I can clip it to my bag, hang it on the bars, toss it in the duffel or back seat, or carry it on a walk about without worrying about the lens or needing to package it separately.
I also like that, in cool weather, when I'm stopped at an intersection, I can just slide it up to avoid fogging, or when it's hot, slide it up to get some cooling, fresh, air.