The Glasses in Rain Thread
10-13-06 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by AllenG
+1 fog drive me crazy. It's the only real thing I hate about summer in the south; going outside after being in air-conditioning. Poof, I'm blind because my glasses fog up worse than someone leaving the door open in the freezer isle.
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10-13-06 | 05:42 PM
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Living in Vancouver BC rain is a fact of life. I wear my contact lenses for my commute and then switch to my glasses for the day. Only problem is taking them in and out in the morning and afternoon. I have been stuck with my glasses in rain storms. The combination of water, fog, glare and low visibility are awful and I never want to experience that again.
My helmet has a visor and that helps for about 75% percent of the rain. I'm planning to do lasik in the next little while.
My helmet has a visor and that helps for about 75% percent of the rain. I'm planning to do lasik in the next little while.
10-13-06 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Ken Wind
I have excellent vision, and I don't need to wear glasses or contacts, but I still have a few suggestions.
I wear glasses most often during the winter because the cold and wind hurts my eyes. Last winter I used a pair of cycling sunglasses (Rudy Project Kerosene) that did a fairly good job with fog and rain. When I stopped is when they fogged up mostly. I noticed that it helped prevent fogging when I adjusted the nosepieces to put the glasses a little further away from my face though. If you have adjustable nosepieces on your glasses, then you should try adjusting the position of the glasses. I never had a problem with water fogging up the lenses. It just beads on them. Good cycling glasses are a good investment. Many Rudy Project glasses (and some other brands) can be fit with a prescription insert too.
I ordered a pair of RP Ekynox SGV for this winter, but I haven't received them yet. They come with a pair of double layer anti-fog lenses.
If you don't mind the larger ski goggles, then I've heard that eyeglasses can usually be worn underneath them, but that might not help in the rain.
I've also heard that cat crap is amazing.
I wear glasses most often during the winter because the cold and wind hurts my eyes. Last winter I used a pair of cycling sunglasses (Rudy Project Kerosene) that did a fairly good job with fog and rain. When I stopped is when they fogged up mostly. I noticed that it helped prevent fogging when I adjusted the nosepieces to put the glasses a little further away from my face though. If you have adjustable nosepieces on your glasses, then you should try adjusting the position of the glasses. I never had a problem with water fogging up the lenses. It just beads on them. Good cycling glasses are a good investment. Many Rudy Project glasses (and some other brands) can be fit with a prescription insert too.
I ordered a pair of RP Ekynox SGV for this winter, but I haven't received them yet. They come with a pair of double layer anti-fog lenses.
If you don't mind the larger ski goggles, then I've heard that eyeglasses can usually be worn underneath them, but that might not help in the rain.
I've also heard that cat crap is amazing.
10-13-06 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by mguisado
Living in Vancouver BC rain is a fact of life. I wear my contact lenses for my commute and then switch to my glasses for the day. Only problem is taking them in and out in the morning and afternoon. I have been stuck with my glasses in rain storms. The combination of water, fog, glare and low visibility are awful and I never want to experience that again.
My helmet has a visor and that helps for about 75% percent of the rain. I'm planning to do lasik in the next little while.
My helmet has a visor and that helps for about 75% percent of the rain. I'm planning to do lasik in the next little while.
I'd love to do lasik. Only know a couple people that have had it done and they love it. I've heard the trick is simply don't skimp. Heard people that have gotten it from a discount place had some problems with star burst at night with headlights.
10-15-06 | 10:29 PM
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I have gloves with those patches of terry on the back for wiping sweat off the brow. Also works for wiping glasses clean with the back of your hand without having to stop. Of course, the gloves get wet eventually but it still sort of works.
Will have to try that dish soap trick.
Will have to try that dish soap trick.
10-16-06 | 10:13 AM
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I don't wear prescription glasses, but do wear sunglasses or clear lenses all the time when cycling for protection from sun, wind, and/or debris. Have been thinking about trying some downhill or ski type goggles this winter. Anybody with any experience going this route? I assume some of the same problems with fog, rain water, but would think the larger lens area might be a little easier to wipe with gloves than the small lenses of sunglasses.
10-16-06 | 10:57 AM
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also, if you must wear them make sure they are snug to your face. my glasses are often way to loose and they tend to slide down my nose. when i bump them back up with my glove, i often smear the water around more (my gloves are kinda bulky).
10-16-06 | 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by nukemm
I was just thinking about "Cat Crap" - when I used to take swim lessons (3 solid years of private lessons, and I still can't swim!) I used to use that stuff on my goggles to keep from fogging up. Works great, and can be found at some sporting goods stores & swimming pools.
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10-16-06 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by timmhaan
also, if you must wear them make sure they are snug to your face. my glasses are often way to loose and they tend to slide down my nose. when i bump them back up with my glove, i often smear the water around more (my gloves are kinda bulky).
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