I will hopefully be doing ECHC next year.

I need your opinion on helmets. I wear glasses and I noticed on racer wholesale that they sell a "hybrid" full face helmet.



Is the hybrid enough protection?
If you wear glasses and full face, do you have any issues with fogging, sweat on lenses, etc.? Is it so bad that I should just get contact lenses? (or does contact lenses bring in a whole other different issues?)

Thanks.

 

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Dirt, sand, dust, might fall out while on track etc... Definately dont wear them at CMP. Consider disposables to take to the track.

I still wear my lenses at the track but always bring my glasses just in case. Every time i go to CMP i end up putting them on.

 

Just an FYI, Scott (Catch 22) wears the Bell version of that helmet (the SR Pro).

I personally wear this G Force Hybrid, for autocross and track days. All the helmets I've used in the past have had a clear shield...that I never used. I like the Hybrid because its light and has a large eyeport.


Modified by Brett@SoloRacer.com at 11:15 AM 7/15/2003

 

I wear glasses and use the Bell M2 on track. Large eye-port, and has a removable visor. (I would probably keep it on in a race.) It can be tricky to put the glasses on after the helmet goes on, but I haven't had any issues with fogging.

 

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Thanks.

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With contacts, the problem I've had is that on some very hot days sweat runs down the forehead and gets into my eyes, causing a sting. Can't take my hands off the wheel to wipe off my forehead. It can be bad enough where you may want to take the contacts off and put on glasses or put on new contacts.

So always bring your glasses and contact solution with you rgardless of the type of helmet you buy.

 

Motocrosser's trick for forehead sweat:

Stick a thin panty liner on the inside forehead padding of your helmet, it will soak up sweat before it reaches your eyes. Your competition won't be able to see it and snicker, since they'll be too busy crying out their salty, sweaty eyes.

 

I have a Bell M3 which I use with sunglasses when it is sunny enough and just keep the shield up. The glasses are a bit tight in the M3.

I have also used a Bell M2 which is easier to use with glasses/sunglasses.

 

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Stick a thin panty liner on the inside forehead padding of your helmet, it will soak up sweat before it reaches your eyes. Your competition won't be able to see it and snicker, since they'll be too busy crying out their salty, sweaty eyes. </TD></TR></TABLE>

"Well, Darrell, the Kotex Light Days Panty-Liner Honda was really running strong in the heat today, and my eyes stayed sweat-free the whole race."

 

I'd love to be sponsored by Tampax if i were getting my ride paid for. Or metamucil or the bob dole impotency foundation. the money isnt any greener for a "cool" sponsorship.

RJ

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by davidnyc &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I will hopefully be doing ECHC next year.

I need your opinion on helmets. I wear glasses and I noticed on racer wholesale that they sell a "hybrid" full face helmet.



Is the hybrid enough protection?
If you wear glasses and full face, do you have any issues with fogging, sweat on lenses, etc.? Is it so bad that I should just get contact lenses? (or does contact lenses bring in a whole other different issues?)

Thanks.

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For another 50 bucks you could have this:
http://tinyurl.com/bwzc

I wear glasses and have this helmet. It's a little tight, but I don't have any issues.
The helmet also comes with a rubber (or plastic not sure) breath shield.

Mostly I autocross and occasionally do track days and go-carting. The shield is a nice option to have for open ****-pit type racing, but if you don't want to use it, if flipps up out of the way.

2 cents.

 

Full face. Full face. Did I mention full face?

I could list the pile of stuff that can fly, splash, or poke into your eyes. I could talk about fire. Regardless, if you try a try closed helmet - even with glasses - you will discover that they are a workable alternative.

They are not as comfy and you may have to crack the visor to avoid fogging in some situations but on balance, the inconvenience is outweighed by safety.

K

 

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It will also help with that not-so-fresh feeling you sometimes get at the track...


Matt