Glasses for under a crash helmet
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the time has come............lost my last set of glasses in Vegas (not as interesting as it sounds).
I use contacts every day, and that's fine.
I'm about to spend a lot of hours riding a motorbike a long way in dry conditions - so figured I should have a back up glasses to ease the eyes over the duration of the 8 plus hours a day, 7 or 8 days.
Does anyone recommend something that fits under a helmet, quite resilient and I can get prescription (minor) in under two weeks
TA
I use contacts every day, and that's fine.
I'm about to spend a lot of hours riding a motorbike a long way in dry conditions - so figured I should have a back up glasses to ease the eyes over the duration of the 8 plus hours a day, 7 or 8 days.
Does anyone recommend something that fits under a helmet, quite resilient and I can get prescription (minor) in under two weeks
TA
Welcome to the four-eyed club!
Fit and comfort are personal. So, I recommend taking your helmet with you to the optician, enabling you to try several frames to find which suits you.
However, I strongly recommend Zeiss DriveSafe lenses because they make a noticeable difference. They’re in another league compared to regular anti-glare lenses.
Fit and comfort are personal. So, I recommend taking your helmet with you to the optician, enabling you to try several frames to find which suits you.
However, I strongly recommend Zeiss DriveSafe lenses because they make a noticeable difference. They’re in another league compared to regular anti-glare lenses.
It seems taking them off before taking the lid off is something often forgotten and then I guess putting them on after the lid? I tried some straight arms like oakleys use but the lid pushed them too hard in to my head….i wonder if something like motolegends scan of the head and bespoke fitting would be good with the shoei, I had this done so may try with a set of driving glasses and try to get the thinnest arms possible.
I have some very thin titanium frames that are near indestructible
I have some very thin titanium frames that are near indestructible
Never found a problem with glasses and crash helmets - I have Oakleys (regular and sunglasses) with prescription lenses and relatively straight legs. Easy enough with typical ‘bent’ legs behind the ears but straight legs easier. All my Shoei helmets seem to have a seam/lack of padding where the legs go, which I assume is a design feature.
And yes, helmet on first glasses second. And glasses off first then helmet. Even with flip fronts and open faces.
And yes, helmet on first glasses second. And glasses off first then helmet. Even with flip fronts and open faces.
Most modern helmets these days will have little 'channels' for the arms of your glasses. The biggest annoyance I find is both the glasses steaming up, and that they shift in the helmet a little, meaning when i'm leaning forward or the roads not smooth, i'm looking half through the glasses and half over.
I'll probably just get a pair with much bigger arms and lenses to help that in future, but if you are a fan of more rectangular glasses you might find the same
I'll probably just get a pair with much bigger arms and lenses to help that in future, but if you are a fan of more rectangular glasses you might find the same
I tried Oakley’s with the straight arm (they call it skull grip) and they’re amazing on and off the bike, the only glasses I’ve ever had where you don’t need to adjust them.
Biggest thing I’d say is go for a slim fit, take your helmet in and try the glasses, I always do, I feel like a plum but it’s worth it.
As for lenses, I’d agree with the Zeiss recommendation.
Biggest thing I’d say is go for a slim fit, take your helmet in and try the glasses, I always do, I feel like a plum but it’s worth it.
As for lenses, I’d agree with the Zeiss recommendation.
Honestly, I used two sets of glasses from Specsavers, their own line/style, about £140 a set I think so not earth shattering compared to what is available, and I find them fine. Noting that I only use them for driving/riding.
They sit well within the open portion of the helment and the arms are quite thin/unobtrusive, but my helment has space enough for them and thicker besides, I am sure.
This is a very personal question, my only suggestion as others, is to give things a try as best you can, on both glasses and helmet.
They sit well within the open portion of the helment and the arms are quite thin/unobtrusive, but my helment has space enough for them and thicker besides, I am sure.
This is a very personal question, my only suggestion as others, is to give things a try as best you can, on both glasses and helmet.
Edited by AKjr on Wednesday 25th September 22:44
I'm long sighted, but noticed a slight deterioration in my sight overall. Spoke to my optician about getting a set for extreme distance, they recommended straight legged Oakley frames. I can't read with them on, but they're fantastic for riding and I use them for driving now. Not cheap but worth it.
Next time I get some I'll ask about the Zeiss lenses.
Next time I get some I'll ask about the Zeiss lenses.
I've had glasses since school days, and after smashing a couple of sets, have had shatter proof lenses since before my riding days. I would insist on shatter proof lenses. I'd hate to think of the consequences of a stone hitting standard glass lenses.
I don't know about Oakley etc lens as mine have always been prescription.
I also switched over to flip front helmets years ago.
I don't know about Oakley etc lens as mine have always been prescription.
I also switched over to flip front helmets years ago.
RJO said:
I've had glasses since school days, and after smashing a couple of sets, have had shatter proof lenses since before my riding days. I would insist on shatter proof lenses. I'd hate to think of the consequences of a stone hitting standard glass lenses.
I don't know about Oakley etc lens as mine have always been prescription.
I also switched over to flip front helmets years ago.
Oakley will do prescription lenses on quite a lot of their sunglasses, I usually have a pair of straight sunglasses for the car and a reactive pair for day to day use and on the bike, both with genuine Oakley lenses. I don't know about Oakley etc lens as mine have always been prescription.
I also switched over to flip front helmets years ago.
I had Oakley frames as prescription glasses for years, even played football in them, and are superb.
The main thing you need are titanium frames, which are strong, light and flexible. Mine are currently from Specsavers and do the job well. I've been riding with glasses for the past 20 years - I hate contacts.
The main thing you need are titanium frames, which are strong, light and flexible. Mine are currently from Specsavers and do the job well. I've been riding with glasses for the past 20 years - I hate contacts.
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