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Originally Posted by trekker pete
(Post 11588615)
Yes, a branch across the face would suck. I highly recommend eyewear when single tracking.
The op asked about commuting and mentioned the problems with glare from oncoming headlights. I also struggle with this and have yet to find a pair of glasses that deal effectively with it. I usually do wear glasses during my commute, particularly in the morning when I have a few high speed descents and there is virtually no traffic. In the evening, there is a fair bit and I find that being blinded by oncoming headlight glare is more hazardous than the chance of catching a faceful of branch or a bug. I have good lighting so I should see the branch ahead of time if one happens to grow along my route over night. I do have a pair of the yellow tinted glasses and like them for overcast days. I prefer clear ones for riding in the dark though for the reason mentioned above. They inhibit depth perception. You can't have too much depth perception when you are bombing down a hill at 40 mph. |
I wear an old pair of my prescription glasses. After the summer I had, the need to see license plates is paramount.
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Originally Posted by Shimagnolo
(Post 11586385)
Incorrect.
You will change your mind the first time you get an unseen low-hanging branch right across the eyes. |
Originally Posted by rekmeyata
(Post 11590759)
Not only limbs, but a direct hit to an eye from a bug hurts like hell. The little gnat type bugs get into your eyes stinging type of pain and then smear all over the lens of the eye causing a watery type of vision, the bigger ones feel like your little 1 year old punched you in the eye and again watery vision for awhile.
A couple months ago I was bombing down my favorite 9% downhill at 40+ mph, and heard/felt what sounded like a rock hit my left lens. At the same time everything went blurry in my left eye. When I reached the bottom I took off the glasses and saw that the entire lens was covered with mostly-transparent bug guts. I don't know what it was, but it must have been *big*.:eek: Thank goodness for glasses! |
Below 50 degrees F, I use a Scott Goggle with a night amplifier lens.
http://www.sportloftskishop.com/item...Lenses/571/c79 It doesnt help with the headlight glare, obviously. But its fantastic on trail and unlit roads. smith also has a silver night amplifier google lens. Not sure if that helps with the glare. |
Originally Posted by stdlrf11
(Post 11590203)
Try mirrored clear safety glasses. They cut glare tremendously and are great for night rides. My commute starts at 3am and I wouldn't ride with anything else.
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Originally Posted by Shimagnolo
(Post 11590824)
Agreed.
A couple months ago I was bombing down my favorite 9% downhill at 40+ mph, and heard/felt what sounded like a rock hit my left lens. At the same time everything went blurry in my left eye. When I reached the bottom I took off the glasses and saw that the entire lens was covered with mostly-transparent bug guts. I don't know what it was, but it must have been *big*.:eek: Thank goodness for glasses! |
Originally Posted by trekker pete
(Post 11591171)
will give this a shot. any suggestions on where to buy?
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Originally Posted by trekker pete
(Post 11591171)
will give this a shot. any suggestions on where to buy?
www.safetyglassesusa.com has a good selection online. They are usually referred to as "indoor/outdoor" glasses. Lowes and Home Depot have a few in stock. I've found the best selection in the real hardware stores where contractors buy their supplies. |
Safety glasses here. I get them at the hardware store, or wherever. Clear lenses for night, tinted for sunny days. I'm blind in my right eye (since birth) so I always ride with eye protection. I've had enough wasps bounce of my glasses to be happy I've got them.
Whatever you wear. You need to keep them clean! Sweat crud causes flare, especially at night. |
Originally Posted by Shimagnolo
(Post 11586385)
Incorrect.
You will change your mind the first time you get an unseen low-hanging branch right across the eyes. |
What's the point of the mirrored safety glasses?
Mirrored is not polarized, which is nice for reducing glare. I assume mirrored only impacts transmission and/or fashion. |
Neptune brand, yellow tinted, wraparound shooting glasses. Work great with no glare and optically correct.
They are also slightly padded behind the top (eyebrow area) and nose area of the frame which helps keep the wind out and could help save your face a bit of damage in an impact situation. Best part is that they are under 20 bucks. |
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ef=oss_product
I wore goggles during the coldest parts of last year's winter. However, I found my peripheral vision to be quite impaired so I'm going to try these. |
I wear normal prescription glasses for all riding, summer, winter, day, night, rain, snow, wind.
Night-time flare is caused by microscopic scratches in the surface, not the big ones you can see. You can scratch a plastic lens if you clean it hard with a cloth. The tiny bits of silica dust turn it into sandpaper. I only clean my glasses under running water with a dab of detergent on my fingertips. I dry them with a dab of a clean paper kitchen towel. You shouldn't rub with this material, it will scratch. |
Originally Posted by CACycling
(Post 11582528)
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I promised my optometrist I would always wear glasses when I ride.
Going without glasses my contacts dry out badly which is uncomfortable as well as severely hampering my vision. I have some extremely buggy areas to ride through along with the usual road splat and dust. I do have trouble with the glasses fogging up on humid days and when I am very sweaty. Sorry doc, the glasses have to come off for a bit then. I have 3 pair of glasses - clear, amber, and smoke. All $4 walmart safety glasses. Amber is good for headlight glare; clear is what I prefer for very dark rides in low traffic. |
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