November 3, 2007 - Buying the Perfect Motorcycle Goggles
We know from experience that bugs, wind and flying debris can make you wish you were home long before you're ready. Add to this the problems of riding at night or in bad weather and it becomes downright dangerous to unprotected eyes.
The right motorcycle goggles or glasses can make all the difference in how much you ride and what the quality of that experience is. Technical Gear's guidelines for choosing your motorcycle goggles helps eliminates the guesswork as you gear up year round.
Guidelines for buying the perfect pair of motorcycle goggles:
Off-Road: Motorcycle Goggles and Motocross Goggles
Off-road racing that require high speeds often mixed with low visibility are a recipe for disaster. A whole new generation of enduro goggles have arrived fueled by professional motocross athletes actively involved in the research and development process.
- Anti-fogging technology is not just about lens coatings. Look for performance face foam to absorb excess moisture and frame or lens venting to aid in circulation of air inside the goggle.
- Visibility is everything. Lexan lenses offer unmatched impact resistance, crystal clarity and 100% UV protection. Look for roll-offs or tear-offs that place a thin, clear strip of film across the lenses that can be removed in one easy motion for a clear, clean view. Dust, mud and rain don't stand a chance.
- One size doesn't fit all anymore. If you need prescription glasses to help you see clearly you finally have a solution. Look for OTG (Over the Glass) goggles featuring enlarged lens chambers and designed to relieve eyeglass temple pressure. Youth motocross goggles feature all the performance of the full sized adult versions sized smaller for the youngsters.
Street Riding: Motorcycle Goggles and Motorcycle Glasses
Your bike is yours, tweaked out your way. Now you can adapt that same philosophy to your street riding shades with serious eyewear that's seriously good looking.
- Normally if you don't use a windshield and/or face shield glasses just aren't an option for obvious reasons. You run the risk of losing them with a sudden gust of wind or a bump in the road. The newest motorcycle glasses offer sunglass frames that easily convert to a secure goggle fit with adjustable straps. Look for a wrap fit that sits close to the face to cut down on the amount of air and debris that gets between your face and the lens.
- Shatter-proof polycarbonate lenses are a must so you're ready for whatever the road kicks up. Look for impact-resistance and scratch-resistance for crystal clarity.
- Day to nighttime riders will find flexibility with interchangeable lens sets. Multiple lens packages make it easy to change lenses for light and weather conditions. Look for interchangeable lens sets that offer both a low light lens and a lens for bright light conditions.
Our favorites?
Smith Motorcycle Goggles offer wide variety and tons of options. Both a youth motocross goggle and the hard to find OTG goggle for prescription eye wearers. The newest Enduro style is ideal for the serious off-road rider with a dual pane, anti-fog Airflow lens for increased airflow and fog prevention. Now featuring a LST (Light Sensitive Transitions) lens, perfect for those all day rides with changing light conditions.
The bar has been raised with Spy Motorcycle Goggles. Magneto features Selectron, a completely removable and replaceable face-foam system. This allows riders to replace old, sweat-saturated foam with a fresh pad. The low profile allows maximum field of vision and the patented Scoop venting system has been optimized for this frame with increased airflow and fog prevention. Finally, new this year a youth motorcross goggle, the Targa Mini packs all the punch of the Targa II, sized just right for future champs.
Be ready for anything with Wiley X Motorcycle Goggles for day and night. The Climate Control series comes with a removable gasket that literally seals the eyes form outside elements. The Changeable Series allows you to customize your eyewear for any light condition and are great for day to nighttime riders.
Save your time and your money. Lower prices and more choices than your local mall or sports retail store. Find goggles, accessories and replacement lenses at Technical Gear Sports Motorcycle Goggles.
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