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« on: April 18, 2012, 07:05:59 PM » |
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Any tried and true fixes for air/wind leaks in faceshield? I wear contacts and during rides in hot and dry Texas summers even a small amount of air leaking can cause uncomfortably dried out eyes after a while. I figure some very thin/soft foam weatherstripping stuck on the inside of the faceshield where it mates with the helmet might work...
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« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2012, 08:09:34 PM » |
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Are you sure it's not the venting from the helmet? Most helmets vent to the faceshield.
An interim solution if it's really causing you large issues is to wear sunglasses under your shield. that will block the air directly hitting your face.
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« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2012, 01:29:09 AM » |
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My helmets allow me to adjust the shield for a tighter closed position.
If you don't have a good rubber lip, it might be time for a new helmet?
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« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2012, 03:45:41 AM » |
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The problem doesn't seem to improve/worsen with the venting options open/closed. Both of my helmets have this issue. I guess I can experiment with some foam and see what happens. Maybe its time for laser eye correction  |
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« Reply #4 on: April 19, 2012, 03:51:22 AM » |
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The problem doesn't seem to improve/worsen with the venting options open/closed. Both of my helmets have this issue. I guess I can experiment with some foam and see what happens. Maybe its time for laser eye correction Brand and model helmet? |
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« Reply #5 on: April 19, 2012, 07:09:49 AM » |
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No helmet is sealed - are you using/do you have a chin curtain? IF not, a lot of air is blowing up from the opening. With, there will be some, but will be reduced.
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« Reply #6 on: April 19, 2012, 01:08:39 PM » |
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get a chin skirt
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« Reply #7 on: April 21, 2012, 01:27:37 PM » |
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I have an AGV S-4 and a Sparx S-07. Neither are high-end helmets. I actually prefer the cheaper Sparx helmet...it fits my head better. I'll try the chin skirt next, and make sure I keep contact lens drops with me...
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« Reply #8 on: April 22, 2012, 01:07:02 PM » |
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Did you try out wearing sunglasses yet?
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« Reply #9 on: April 22, 2012, 02:04:01 PM » |
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No - I have a dark smoke shield on right now so that would make things too dark. I can try that with a clear shield...
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« Reply #10 on: April 22, 2012, 09:55:22 PM » |
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ya know, safety glasses work nice too, and you can get them clear... or amber, whichever you choose
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« Reply #11 on: April 27, 2012, 01:49:41 AM » |
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You might want to take a look at a new prescription and/or new brand of contacts, preferably soft. I had the same problem when I first started riding, and when I got a new prescription and new brand of contacts, the problem went away.
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