Glasses and anti-fog issues

[MindlessMuse]

Good day everyone!

I am hoping someone on here can help me as I think I am at my wits end here.

I do believe I have tried just about every known concoction to man regarding trying to keep my glasses from fogging up in my helmet and this mornings 23(F) commute, was about the most miserable I have ever been in my short time on my Spyder. I hadn't even closed down the visor to begin my journey and could not see.

I have read different reports about how having anti-glare and other protective coatings can limit the effectiveness of ant-fog solutions, but am not sure if that is completely accurate.

If I need to go get another pair without any type of coatings on I will, but would rather see if anyone else has had success with anything before going that route.

Thanks!

Kevyn
aka MindlessMuse

 

[Bob Denman]

Is there any way that you can just keep some air flowing over the lenses to keep them clear? When I was snowmobiling; that's what I'd do. I'd wear a balaclava under the helmet to keep my face from icing up, and it seemed to work just fine.
Coating, magical cloths... all of that stuff is more hype that hope...

 

[SPYD3R]

OPEN

i agree with Bob... i have a half dozen bottles of 'stuff' that's suppose to keep your lenses from fogging - to no avail...
keep your vents in the OPEN position on your helmet... both front and rear...
my glasses will fog up only when i come to a stop, and then i just push my wind-screen open a little to clear them...
RYDE ON FELLA.... :yes:

 

[arntufun]

People will post all sorts of different fixes and home remedys in this thread but this post is the only way to stop it for real. One person tried to tell me to cut a potato in half and rub it on the lenses. I was foolish enough to try it, and trust me it doesn't work.

As someone that has to wear glasses myself and also tried everything under the sun, the only thing that works is.............

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked:
Question: Are there any issues with contact lenses that somebody who might be new to using them should know about, before trying them in the rather harsh conditions imparted by motorcycling?

 

[arntufun]

:shocked:
Question: Are there any issues with contact lenses that somebody who might be new to using them should know about, before trying them in the rather harsh conditions imparted by motorcycling?

3 words............... FULL FACE HELMET !!!!!!!!! Lenses will dry out very quickly if you don't.

 

[MindlessMuse]

Thanks Everyone.

I have thought about contacts for a while, but just wasn't sure if I wanted to have to deal with the fuss and muss of putting them in and taking them out. But after this morning and a few other fun foggy times, they will probably be the best long-term solution for me.

Until then, I think I will just have to make sure I have the vents open enough to allow the air to get in there to help.

 

[arntufun]

Thanks Everyone.

I have thought about contacts for a while, but just wasn't sure if I wanted to have to deal with the fuss and muss of putting them in and taking them out. But after this morning and a few other fun foggy times, they will probably be the best long-term solution for me.

Until then, I think I will just have to make sure I have the vents open enough to allow the air to get in there to help.

There is another way if you can afford it............

 

[Bob Denman]

My brother had that done to his eyes... They recorded a video of the procedure...

The Bum had the nerve to show it to us before a July 4th picnic dinner! :barf:

 

[wyliec]

I use fog tech on the inside and outside of the lenses of my glasses. It works for me.

I also have a pin lock for my arai helmet to prevent the shield from fogging.

But, for others, nothing works; I'd try one or two things before giving up.

 

[asp125]

In addition to vents, I have one of these in my helmet to direct my breath down and away from my glasses. (Respro foggy)

Some helmets are more prone to fogging too.. Shoei for example, is worse than my Scorpion.

 

[MouthPiece]

Perhaps spit? or for political correctness saliva? I'm saying this in all sincerity in that is what we used for our goggles in swimming competition and scuba diving.

Chris

 

[FlaBound]

I recently bought a Shoie Neotech for winter riding.Comes standard with a pin lock shield, and a removeable "breath guard", that directs breath down and away from the shield.
I also wear glasses ( with no special coating), and only have a fogging issue when I first put on the helmet.
It's not yet realy cold here in Maryland. I've been out in the upper 30's at night, and so far so good.

 

[ARtraveler]

:agree: with all of the above. I have a full face helmet and it will fog, along with my eyeglasses if the vents and face shield are in the closed position. I always leave the face plate open a crack to let the air circulate. When stopping, I open it up. That seems to solve the fogging problems for me.

 

[NancysToy]

Glasses are a problem in cold weather no matter what you do. As you have learned, they will fog even before you finish buckling your helmet and get ready to go. I put mine on at the very last possible minute, but even that isn't always successful. Once you are moving, cracking the face shield open helps. The pinlock shields and similar two-layer accessories help the helmet shield, but not the glasses. Just use Cat Crap, Never Fog, Spritz, Artic Cat anti-fog cleaner, swimming anti-fog drops, or any other product on both sides of the glasses, put them on at the very last minute, and keep the shield fully open until you are moving, then crack it when underway...and hope for the best. In real tough situations, I just leave the glasses in my pocket, and ride through the blur, but my eyes aren't so bad that I am blind...just blurry.

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree:
Asp125 posted a pic of a pretty good way to keep the "exhaust gases" out of the cabin... :thumbup:
Anything that you can do to deflect your breath away will help.

 

[bluestratos]

Being in the great northwest we get a lot of rain. If I close the shield on my Scopion 900 to keep the rain out my glasses fog even with the vents open. If I leave it open a crack the rain will run down the inside of the shield making it really hard to see. one option will be to modify the shield to allow it to remain open but still seal across the top but this harder than it sounds.

Good luck, maybe someone has an answer out there.

 

[Bob Denman]

I've heard of some folks attaching a piece of foam across the top of the shield. it's flexible and compressible; but will keep the water from dripping down the inside of the shield.

 

[mxz600]

The best helmets for fog are made by the same company that makes your Spyder. The BRP Modular 2 & BV2S.

Instead of using the more common breath deflector, BRP uses a breath evacuator system, and it works. A breath deflector simply moves your breath downward, but not out. The breath evac system has a mask (similar to a fighter pilots oxygen mask) that fits tight against your face. Two tubes are connected to the mask and they vent out the side of the helmet.

I own three of these helmets, one for each of the riders in my family. Myself and my boy wear glasses, if these didn't work I wouldn't have three of them as they are not cheap.

I tried finding some good pics on line for you but to no avail. Tomorrow I could post pictures of my helmet if you would like.

Below is a picture of one of my friends with his helmet and links to ebay for BRP helmets.


http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw...cat=0&_odkw=ski-doo+modular+helmets&_osacat=0

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw...t=0&_odkw=ski-doo+modular+2+helmets&_osacat=0

 

[arntufun]

The best helmets for fog are made by the same company that makes your Spyder. The BRP Modular 2 & BV2S.

Instead of using the more common breath deflector, BRP uses a breath evacuator system, and it works. A breath deflector simply moves your breath downward, but not out. The breath evac system has a mask (similar to a fighter pilots oxygen mask) that fits tight against your face. Two tubes are connected to the mask and they vent out the side of the helmet.

I own three of these helmets, one for each of the riders in my family. Myself and my boy wear glasses, if these didn't work I wouldn't have three of them as they are not cheap.

I tried finding some good pics on line for you but to no avail. Tomorrow I could post pictures of my helmet if you would like.

Below is a picture of one of my friends with his helmet and links to ebay for BRP helmets.
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http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw...cat=0&_odkw=ski-doo+modular+helmets&_osacat=0

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw...t=0&_odkw=ski-doo+modular+2+helmets&_osacat=0

At least your friend has good taste in Sleds judging by his coat. What happened to you ????? :roflblack: