Helmet Visors

[MikeN02]

Just wondering what type of different helmet visors do you guys use? And recommend?

I started off with a Dark Smoke Shield on my KBC VR2 Helmet. Looks nice and kept the sun away.

Now I have a Chrome/Mirror shield on my Seven O Seven Helmet and it's ok, sometimes I look in the mirror and I can see through, only if you're looking hard enough.

 

[JonKerr]

I like a dark smoke. I used a mirrored one for a while. I like the look of them, but the one I had just wasn't dark enough. It's like it was half way between clear and the nice dark smoke I'm using now.

 

[Roaddawg]

I have a clear visor with a built in flip down tinted visor for the sun since I ride to work in the dark but come home in the sunlight, or visa-versa.

 

[Heineken]

I have a dark smoke on my HJC, but I'm planning to get a Shoei lid with a chrome shield.

BTW Jon you think the chrome isn't dark enough for those summer days? Do you think I should stick with a dark smoke shield?

 

[porky45]

I have dark smoke. I don't have to wear my sunglasses when I go for long day rides which is nice because i get that pinching on my temples that eventually gives me a headache. I just wear sunglasses and use my clear visor on the way to work as it's only a 15 minute ride.

 

[MikeN02]

Sometimes I regret have bought a shield instead of glasses because the sun is glaring down on me yet i'm in this hot helmet instead of having the wind.

So it's an argument of weather I want

The Sun in my eyes + Fresh Wind Breeze

Or Sun out of my eyes + Hotness.

 

[porky45]

I can't stand riding over 30 with my shield open and glasses. Not only do I get a horrible whistling sound, but My eyes also start to water as the glasses do not completely block the wind. I have multiple vents on my helmet that help keep the heat at a tolerable level.

 

[gearhead]

I use a clear shield because I wear glasses. I have a comfortable pair of prescription sunglasses which are awesome for using under the helmet. They don't wrap behind the ears, just sit on top; it makes putting them on with the helmet quick and easy. Snug enough without slipping down my nose either. If you wear glasses, I'm sure you can relate. Been thinking about having a dark smoke shield for those days I wear contacts, but then, if it gets dark I would have to ride with the visor open and that would really dry out the contacts. What do you guys with contacts do?

 

[Heineken]

I use a clear shield because I wear glasses. I have a comfortable pair of prescription sunglasses which are awesome for using under the helmet. They don't wrap behind the ears, just sit on top; it makes putting them on with the helmet quick and easy. Snug enough without slipping down my nose either. If you wear glasses, I'm sure you can relate. Been thinking about having a dark smoke shield for those days I wear contacts, but then, if it gets dark I would have to ride with the visor open and that would really dry out the contacts. What do you guys with contacts do?

I wear glasses also. I have the transition lenses, but I still prefer the dark smoke shield for day ridding, and if I know the night will catch me riding I'm taking my clear shield with me and put it inside my jacket on one side of my mid section. In my case that's a perfect fit.

 

[JonKerr]

I have a dark smoke on my HJC, but I'm planning to get a Shoei lid with a chrome shield.

BTW Jon you think the chrome isn't dark enough for those summer days? Do you think I should stick with a dark smoke shield?

I didn't think it was. Found myself squinting while riding. Not a good thing. I like it for cloudy days when there isn't a bright sun blinding you, but the light reflection off the clouds can be bright. The mirrored lens seems to reflect that kind of glare really well. But we don't have too many cloudy days like that around here.

I actually just picked up my new lid. Got a killer deal from CycleSector on a Shoei RF1000. I got the dark smoke lens for that one too.

Here's the new lid. Just picture it with a blacked out shield.

 

[99vengeur]

I have a dark smoke on my Scorpion EXO700 that I use all the time. On occasion I use the clear one at night.

 

[FitZ6R]

Clear shield with a tint band at the top.

 

[MikeN02]

Is it possible to wear the Light smoke shield at night? It's not that dark but I also know that you can't wear tinted ones at night...

 

[Top1Dog525]

I have a clear visor with a built in flip down tinted visor for the sun...

I have the exact same setup

 

[porky45]

Is it possible to wear the Light smoke shield at night? It's not that dark but I also know that you can't wear tinted ones at night...

I have worn my dark tinted one at night before. it's definitely not the smartest thing one can do, but you can still see. I would reckon that the light smoke would be ok at night.

My problem was that the lightsmoke visors did not have enough tint when it came to the sun.

 

[JonKerr]

I have worn my dark tinted one at night before. it's definitely not the smartest thing one can do, but you can still see. I would reckon that the light smoke would be ok at night.

My problem was that the lightsmoke visors did not have enough tint when it came to the sun.

I actually wore a light smoke for a while day and night. I actually felt the light smoke worked for me better than clear. I wear contacts and with a clear shield, sometimes I get some stars and glares with a clear shield. The light smoke tended to take that away.

 

[porky45]

Ah! I don't usually wear glasses or contacts, so listen to Jon on that one!

 

[flyingminno]

I actually wore a light smoke for a while day and night. I actually felt the light smoke worked for me better than clear. I wear contacts and with a clear shield, sometimes I get some stars and glares with a clear shield. The light smoke tended to take that away.

Yeah on occasion, I've had to ride at night with my mirrored visor. It's not that bad when there are oncoming cars, but on a dark stretch of road I have no choice but to flip it up and take the wind. During the day I ride with that as well as my sunglasses underneath. I find it helps me focus on the rocks scattered on the road more clearly during my weekly mountain rides.

 

[Heineken]

I didn't think it was. Found myself squinting while riding. Not a good thing. I like it for cloudy days when there isn't a bright sun blinding you, but the light reflection off the clouds can be bright. The mirrored lens seems to reflect that kind of glare really well. But we don't have too many cloudy days like that around here.

I actually just picked up my new lid. Got a killer deal from CycleSector on a Shoei RF1000. I got the dark smoke lens for that one too.

Here's the new lid. Just picture it with a blacked out shield.

Well I'm looking to get the RF1100 this spring but wasn't sure about the shield. Dark smoke worked real well with my HJC, so adding you input in coming with a decision: Why change something that works? ) .

I guess I'll order the dark smoke shield for my new lid.

PS btw how much you payed for that rf1000 ??

 

[JonKerr]

Just over $300 for the helmet and dark smoke visor. The rf1000s are going cheap right now. Go to CycleSector.com or call and talk to Diego. Tell him Jon Kerr the guy who just bought the rf1000 sent you.

I got the second helmet so I could have one helmet for chatter ox duty only on group rides. The icon I have will keep the chatterbox on it.