Helmets for dudes with glasses?

groff22 · January 30, 2007, 02:28:27 PM

It's only another month or so before I break the GS out of hibernation, and I need a new helmet. I currently have an HJC CS-12 - it's a great helmet, when I'm wearing contacts ...

However, any time I wear my glasses, they pinch into my face .... and it's pretty F#$%ing annoying. Are there any glasses-friendly helmets out there that maybe aren't $600 SHOIES / ARAIs?

Ta.

J

94suzuki500 · January 30, 2007, 02:49:36 PM

Possibly a KBC, my dad bought one and I have worn it and it seems to have a little bit more rounded shape to it.

Onlypastrana199 · January 30, 2007, 02:51:54 PM

My old Z1R strike helmet used to be quite comfy with my glasses..my new scorpion..not so much...although...I wouldn't go back to the Z1R if you paid me..I just wear my contacts and a tinted shield...

alerbaugh · January 30, 2007, 02:53:29 PM

my wife and i both have fulmers and those work fine. ive also never had a problem with vegas. the vegas were like 100 and the fulmers were 80 tops

NiceGuysFinishLast · January 30, 2007, 04:03:22 PM

My scorpion exo400 and my glasses got along just fine. I now have contacts though, and they're eleventy bajillion times better.

Dr. Love · January 30, 2007, 04:05:10 PM

If possible, go down to the shop and try things on with your glasses... everyone's unique, and it depends on your head shape, your glasses, and helmet... I've never had problems with HJC CL-14, CL-SP or Shark S500.

I ride with contact lens but I did use to wear sun glasses before I got my smoked visor.

Unnamed · January 30, 2007, 04:29:28 PM

The Z1R ZRP1 works fine with my glasses

manofthefield · January 30, 2007, 04:38:19 PM

My HJC CL-14 has been fine with my sunglasses, though they probably fit a bit tighter to my head than normal glasses do. I guess I should remember to bring my glasses when I try on some new helmets...

groff22 · January 30, 2007, 05:01:49 PM

Quote from: Dr. Love on January 30, 2007, 04:05:10 PM
If possible, go down to the shop and try things on with your glasses...

That's the thing, the closest decent apparel shop is at least 300km away. All the local stores (Ie: Canadian tire) stock stuff that is made by companies I have never heard of.

There doesn't seem to be any specific make to cater, so looks like my best bet may just be to wait until I can get up to Halifax to try some on.

Hmm... Or, I can start a helmet review website for riders with glasses (helmetsfordudeswithglasses.org) and get companies to ship me (free) helmets to test?

Thanks all.

Cheers,
J

scottpA_GS · January 30, 2007, 05:13:22 PM

+ 1 on the Fulmers.. If you are up in canada I think that is what the RMPs wear.

I have a Modular fulmer.. They are AWESOME for glasses. The modular feature is key to getting your glasses off and on, adjusting them @ stop lights etc...

try em

Alphamazing · January 30, 2007, 05:37:23 PM

Shoei RF-1000 works for me. Heck even my dirt helmet and goggles accommodate my glasses. But the Shoeis might be out of your price range...

colobluefox · January 30, 2007, 05:40:18 PM

When I got my helmet (I think it is a KBC but not sure) I had to try on about 30 different helmets at two different stores before I found on the fit well. I have to put the helmet on then open the visor then put on my glasses. I was looking at a Fulimer modular the other day. It fit very well and I liked the flip up front design. I just wanted yellow or red, not white. I still might get it though. I just got paid WAHOO!!

Now someone explain to me why a guy who has been riding a total of 3 weeks, with 60 miles under his belt needs TWO helmets??

Dr. Love · January 30, 2007, 09:26:21 PM

Quote from: colobluefox on January 30, 2007, 05:40:18 PM
Now someone explain to me why a guy who has been riding a total of 3 weeks, with 60 miles under his belt needs TWO helmets??

Easy, he's got two heads.

Matty B 500 · January 31, 2007, 06:01:18 AM

You guys that ride with contacts .... do they ever slide out on you or anything? mine do and its really annoying.

rob1bike · January 31, 2007, 10:11:37 AM

Matty, make an app with your eye doctor, most will give you some different types to try. Some will work, some won't. I've got contacts and have no problems. Sounds like yours don't fit.

Matty B 500 · January 31, 2007, 01:06:58 PM

possibly but its only when im riding .. and my visor is down .. must be the way i move my eyes when i ride or something.

NiceGuysFinishLast · January 31, 2007, 01:45:46 PM

Dude, I ride with my acuvue oasys contacts in all the time (or used to) and have never had a problem. Even at low speeds, with the visor up, my eyes don't dry out, and they don't slide around... I'd ask to have your eyes reexamined.. sounds like they gave you the wrong shape, or something..

Susuki_Jah · January 31, 2007, 09:51:16 PM

the best way to solve all of that is LASIK EYE SURGERY. if you can get it .. DO IT! i just had mine done a little over a month though. it is so amazing and now I have 20/15 vision in both eyes. life is so much better without contacts and glasses. b4 the surgery I had 20/200

with military discount it cost me $2300 dollars and will pay for itself in a few years. free eye appointments for life , free enhancements for life. ect. ect. its the lifetime lasik plus.

anyways I know not everyone can get it due to certain reasons but if anyone was thinking about it I would say go for it its worth every penny.

rob1bike · February 01, 2007, 04:23:43 AM

I've thought about the lasik.....what was your recovery time?

groff22 · February 01, 2007, 10:33:41 AM

susuki jah,

i've been thinking about it actually... Just the procedure that seems a bit discomforting ... And don't you have to have it done every 5 or so years?

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