It's the combination of polarized lenses and the helmet face shield. So, the choice of helmet is a factor.
I also wear a gray tint dace shield, HJC. I doubt it is polarized.
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It's the combination of polarized lenses and the helmet face shield. So, the choice of helmet is a factor.
I also wear a gray tint dace shield, HJC. I doubt it is polarized.
I find the chromatic aberration (if that’s the right term) of looking through the plastic face shield causes unusual rainbows when having polarized glasses on.
Yes what he said. Happened once and now only non-polarized for me
Somewhere back in time, there was one face shield and a pair of polarized sunglasses that would produce rainbow colored surfaces floating above the real surface. The illusion was actually more interesting than the ride.........
That is what happened to me with my windshield and my face shield so I had double rainbows. Fortunately the eyeglass shop that sold me my sunglasses warned me that might happen but said if it does just bring them back and we'll remake then without polarization and that's exactly what I did.
Maui Jim rose tints.
I'd also like to hear more from those who use bifocals for riding- my progressives seem to work fine but as I haven't tried bifocals I don't know what I might be missing! Have an appointment Tuesday- following this thread!!
mlytle;1224429 bottom line....bifocals with long distance over computer distance correction are WAY better than progressives for riding or driving.[/QUOTE said:I have had both and simply disagree. I had the optometrist measure from my head to the map in the tankbag and also to the instruments and to have the lens ground accordingly. I can glance at the map with barely moving my head and see the instruments clearly too. And of course the road ahead.
Now to deal with the pesky cataract in my right eye.
I have had both and simply disagree. I had the optometrist measure from my head to the map in the tankbag and also to the instruments and to have the lens ground accordingly. I can glance at the map with barely moving my head and see the instruments clearly too. And of course the road ahead.
Now to deal with the pesky cataract in my right eye.
OK ordered progressives with a brown tint (grey is too...grey. The brown seems to be more flexible-i.e works in lower light situations- here in the North East we dont get so much of that desert blinding bright- plus shady roads can make real dark glasses a pain. Ive always gotten progressive and basically they work well for MC as well as general outside wear. My main take away from this thread was to be sure to get a low enough frame that none of my three helmets push the glasses down...If you are used to progressive lenses they shouldn't be a problem. By the way- I use a local optometrist and have for years- even with a "break" he may be more expensive but (to be silly sounding) I feel virtuous supporting a local professional, my loyalty results in free adjustments, advice, lens cleaner, (cloth and liquid). The guy is the second generation owner- coaches HS teams and is a real asset to the community. He knows my taste and wont sell me stuff that I wouldnt be happy with. It's worth it!
I use a local guy, too. However, when I get the bill, I certainly understand why many go to Costco or on-line. Beyond single vision, glasses aren't cheap.