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Title: Photochromatic visor!
Post by: CDawg on March 09, 2010, 05:43:27 PM
Has anyone heard anything about this new photochromatic visor?  It looks cool, but is kind of pricey:

http://www.shieldtechllc.com/products_powersports-visors.php (http://www.shieldtechllc.com/products_powersports-visors.php)

"Your gears are no longer the only things that shift. The S.H.I.E.L.D. Techâ,,¢ Transitions® SOLFXâ,,¢ photochromic visors seemlessly shift from clear to dark smoked depending on the amount of sunlight present. No longer do you need to carry two visors for day and night riding as the Transitions® SOLFXâ,,¢ visors self- adjust to any lighting condition. See great and look great no matter when you ride, where you ride, or what you ride."
Title: Re: Photochromatic visor!
Post by: Slide Panda on March 10, 2010, 04:21:11 AM
Akuma is using them. Also WebBikeWorld has some more info
Title: Re: Photochromatic visor!
Post by: DucHead on March 10, 2010, 09:51:28 AM
Good find!  Photochromic visors for several manufacturer's helmets!
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Title: Re: Photochromatic visor!
Post by: Monster Dave on March 10, 2010, 12:51:50 PM
Derby!

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=33806.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=33806.0)
Title: Re: Photochromatic visor!
Post by: ducpainter on March 10, 2010, 01:21:36 PM
Quote from: Monster Dave on March 10, 2010, 12:51:50 PM
Derby!

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=33806.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=33806.0)

No it isn't.

The other thread is about an electronic visor and was jacked into a thread about the photochromic visor.
Title: Re: Photochromatic visor!
Post by: NoisyDante on March 10, 2010, 03:00:22 PM
That is cool, I've been running into the issue of having a smoked visor only and get caught working late.  One of those might come in handy when the days get shorter in winter . . . if they're available at that time.  I wonder if some of those models will be around by the time the visor is available.
Title: Re: Photochromatic visor!
Post by: seevtsaab on March 10, 2010, 03:27:31 PM
I've been lusting after the CF Akuma model, thi slooks like th ecats meeeeoooow
Title: Re: Photochromatic visor!
Post by: NoisyDante on March 11, 2010, 08:38:01 AM
Quote from: seevtsaab on March 10, 2010, 03:27:31 PM
I've been lusting after the CF Akuma model, thi slooks like th ecats meeeeoooow

Looks like their website says all Akuma helmets are on sale
Title: Re: Photochromatic visor!
Post by: Uncle Mofo on March 11, 2010, 08:40:26 AM
How about this? any FHE?

  http://www.wikihelmets.com/skins/ (http://www.wikihelmets.com/skins/)
Title: Re: Photochromatic visor!
Post by: sisca77 on November 04, 2010, 09:20:27 PM
Just bought one last night. Will let you guys know how it's going to fare. Hopefully it's a worthy buy.
Title: Re: Photochromatic visor!
Post by: todds89 on November 05, 2010, 07:37:12 AM
I've been running the Bell version on my Vortex all year (same shield as Bell Star).

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=7702 (http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=7702)

It works very well. Some mornings it's dark out so the shield is nice and clear, then when the sun hits it, it darkens very quickly. It also does everything in between.

It's pricey, but no need to have more than one shield.

Anti fogging has been very good as well.
Title: Re: Photochromatic visor!
Post by: orangelion03 on November 05, 2010, 01:13:20 PM
My clear visor goes from clear to dark for the price of a cheap pair of sunglasses.

To be fair, I'd probably buy one of it was less than $50.
Title: Re: Photochromatic visor!
Post by: DoubleEagle on November 05, 2010, 06:46:34 PM
I have a pair of the  "transition " Sunglasses.... and my only complaint is THEY don't get as dark as any of my Oakleys.

Dolph     :)
Title: Re: Photochromatic visor!
Post by: Bones on November 06, 2010, 04:20:03 PM
my solution was to buy a helmet with a tinted flip-down inner shield. don't have to be worry about getting stuck riding at night with a tinted shield and I can leave the sunglasses at home now.
Title: Re: Photochromatic visor!
Post by: rideserotta on November 07, 2010, 12:46:39 PM
My Scorpion EXO 900 has the internal flip down tinted shield. I love it. I aways have both clear and tinted.
Title: Re: Photochromatic visor!
Post by: ManOrAstro-Man? on November 08, 2010, 12:49:31 PM
This is pretty cool technology. But I went the same route as Bones. I bought a Schuberth and love those helmets now.
Title: Re: Photochromatic visor!
Post by: sisca77 on November 14, 2010, 04:09:58 PM
I have been using the photochromatic visor from Wiki for the past 2 days. It's been working pretty good for me. I cannot wear sunnies cause' my helmet (SHOEI) is too snug on the sides for me to wear one. So, the visor is exactly what I need. It provides pretty good shade for bright sunny days and still have unimpaired vision at night. So far  [thumbsup]. [moto]