Goggles on the road

[Steve the Kiwi]

well if you're really excited by it all get some oakley tactical glasses...they've been tested with direct shotgun blasts ye face'll be fecked but ye eyes still pretty

 

[(RIP) Shenzi]

You can agree all you like but you're wrong. If you read what I posted in terms of the impact resistance of a goggles lens vs. a visor, you'll see that.

Quite possibly, my comment had no base other than my double glazed goggles give the impression of being stronger, not that that had any influence on why I purchased them.

I am pleasantly surprised that the visor on my Tour X could withstand a steel ball doing 250mph but wouldn't like to have it on my head during a test

 

[(RIP) Shenzi]

My helmet is a Lazer, don't know the model.
Maybe I get better peripheral vision with that.
But I don't actually know, in fact I've no idea at all if the truth be known.
*edit* and if you've got really good eyesight, or have the slightest interest, the Lazer helmet is in my avatar.

MX helmets have a much larger opening than normal fullface but that is not relevant to this thread. Schtum using goggles with the helmets he mentioned, two of the few on the market which have a visor yet can use goggles, will have reduced peripheral vision. The only reason I use goggles is that mine are doubleglazed with no fogging issues in the rain. Maybe they are deeper in section, reducing peripheral vision even more, than single lensed goggles.
I have only used them twice due to the fact that I tend to avoid rain and our share of it seems to land in the UK all the time

 

[rallyman1978]

Never had an issue with my Oakley MX goggles and my Shoei Hornet DS
The only time I will ride with the visor up is when I'm wearing my Wiley-X SG1 sunglasses

 

[Timpo]

So, how many folks wear Moto X goggles for road use and have you have ever suffered an injury because they don't provide the same protection as a visor?

I wear a Lazer M/X helmet with Scott gogs during trips where off-road riding will occur somewhere in the journey. If a journey is to have no off-road riding in it, I'll use a Tour-X with visor.
I feel as safe behind a pair of gogs as I do behind a visor. In fact, it is very rare that I have a visor totally closed, so there is probably more protection from the gogs.
As mentioned, heavy rain can be an issue with the gogs, as there is still skin exposed to incoming water droplets and at speed they can be a annoyance.
And to throw a flavour into the mix, if I feel safe enough to wear shaded glasses, then mirrored safety glasses are worn if sunny, and clear lens for when it ain't.

Timpo.

 

[ExpatinIstanbul]

In the summer I often wear a Lazer off-road lid and Pro-Grip goggles, mostly because this combination is much cooler in the summer heat. There is a definite reduction in peripheral vision. I also wear sunglasses to try to get more airflow on my face. Insects can sting, but i reckon it's worth it.

I'm trying to decide whether I should tale the Lazer MX / Goggles / Glasses combo to Ireland or the Schuberth C2. Advice?

 

[Timpo]

I'm trying to decide whether I should tale the Lazer MX / Goggles / Glasses combo to Ireland or the Schuberth C2. Advice?

I just did a run out to the Dolomites from Cheshire and back with the Lazer mx/gog combo. It was ok, losing on the road, but gaining on the off-road once there. A balance I suppose? I did still have some safety specs too.
On other road trips, take some gaffer tape with you and tape the vents up if raining or temperature lower.

T.

 

[maz]

You can agree all you like but you're wrong. If you read what I posted in terms of the impact resistance of a goggles lens vs. a visor, you'll see that.

Been using some Oakley EC certified goggles with my MX lazer with no issues... well appart from reduced perepherial vision.

Used to wear a full face on the DT125 but looked a right plonker.

 

[earthmover]

Fixed that for you mate

You know I'm going to remember that, don't you............
Mark

 

[ExpatinIstanbul]

I just did a run out to the Dolomites from Cheshire and back with the Lazer mx/gog combo. It was ok, losing on the road, but gaining on the off-road once there. A balance I suppose? I did still have some safety specs too.
On other road trips, take some gaffer tape with you and tape the vents up if raining or temperature lower.

T.

I was leaning toward the combo, but with reservations on wet riding and the "brrrrr" factor in colder weather. I guess some tape when needed would work, but then if doing that why not just take the C2? The only thing counting against it is the visor not holding open at speed, which is a pain in hot weather. And I won't look as though I'm about to go charging up a trail in a cloud of heroic dust.

Sod it, tape, goggles and sunglasses it is.