Cold Eyes

Kevin Markwell · Post by **Kevin Markwell** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 4:00 pm

Does anybody have a remedy for cold eyes when riding at highway speeds in freezing or near freezing temperatures? I can be dressed well enough to be comfortable everywhere else, but when the thermometer gets near freezing and the speed gets over 70mph, the wind whipping around under my full face helmet can get the peepers to tearing. What I envision is fairly straight stemmed glasses with rubber or foam around the rim like goggles, but I haven't seen any. Goggles would work, but not with a full face helmet. If there are any other products or solutions I'd be interested.
Kevin

Post by **sjbmw** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 4:19 pm

I use padded motorcycle glasses. I got cheap ones, but they do work in cold weather, creating a seal around your eyes.
The ones I have have clear, amber, and sunglass replaceable lenses. The clears are good for night riding.

http://maximumeyewear.com/productfolder ... asses.html

Post by **DJ Downunder** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 5:03 pm

My flip helmet has a shirt thing that fills that gap and stops any wind getting in..you may be able to see it in this pic.

http://members.optusnet.com.au/~djp1/mypic3031.JPG

You could try a Harley shop..they have padded glasses that might fit under your helmet.

DJ

Post by **MikeCam** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 7:02 pm

Check out Wiley X (http://www.wileyx.com)

R4R&R · Post by **R4R&R** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 7:22 pm

I just let my eyes water. Squeeze them real hard every once in a while to get most of the tears out. I think having sealed up glasses would fog up real bad in the cold.

NCPadgett · Post by **NCPadgett** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 9:14 pm

Another for Wiley X. I used them in Iraq and they worked great for wind, dust, and light shrapnel. I remember more hot than cold, but seems as if it did a good job on the cold air. Also lens can be changed and perscription lens put in. You can use them with headband or arms like traditional glasses.

Post by **DJ Downunder** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 6:38 am

Fuglies..... http://www.fuglies.com.au/ ..for your fugly head..

DJ

Kevin Markwell · Post by **Kevin Markwell** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 11:00 am

Thanks for all the good recommendations. I'm starting with the $16.00 glasses Herb recommended. I'll save the other links in case they don't work out.
Kevin

Post by **sjbmw** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 11:17 am

Yeah, the price is right, and the gal that sells them is pretty cool. Ask for a freebie, I got a 2fer deal once.

I have purchased 2 pair of $110 Oakley's in my life, both times I lost them in under 3 months. I get so mad about that still.

Like ZZ Top, I now wear CHEAP sunglasses!

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GeoffJ · Post by **GeoffJ** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 5:25 pm

The simplest thing you can do to prevent wind from entering a helmet is to wear a neck warmer.

Panzerleder · Post by **Panzerleder** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 12:15 am

Try these. They were reviewed recently by one of the moto mags and received such rave reviews I bought a pair. Top drawer. It'll be the last pair you buy.

http://www.panoptx.com/

Kevin Markwell · Post by **Kevin Markwell** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 6:40 pm

Thanks Panzerleder. Unfortunately I have the same problem as Herb when it comes to keeping track of glasses. I've seen some nice RayBans and Savannas come and go. So if the cheap ones fill the bill, I at least won't mind replacing them. If they don't, I may have to break down for the triple digit shades. I'll give a report on the cheapos when they arrive.
Kevin