Looking for motorcycle riding glasses

[CrazyTed]

You would think. But it seems that during daylight, the polarization helps with glare but at night, the glasses cause glare with the headlights.

[cruiser348]

That's a bit odd, isn't it? You would think that lens polarization would do exactly the opposite.

I've noticed the same thing when wearing a pair of polarized safety glasses when working on a farm. However, since I am moving at the break neck speef of a combine the problem hasn't really bothered me too much.

My father-in-law explained why it happens to me one day, but since I was talking to a man with a PHD in physics about light wave theory I was quickly lost in a sea of words with too many syllables. I do recall though that it had something to do with the difference between sunlight being a diffused light source and headlights, street light, etc being a focused light beam.

[Drac]

I wear a set of Nike that have interchangable shields that let me change from sun to night/shooting glasses since my photophobia also causes glare blindness at night. The nose piece is also removable to allow a perscription insert so I can have wrap around protection with trifocals.

Jim

[Dajo95]

I use Wily X glasses. I have had them for years and have always been pleased. I also use them as shooting glasses. Fantastic glasses with a ton of variety. Recommended for sure.

[Brock63]

I have Wiley X....the ones that change in sun and are clear at night....the auto change only lasts a couple years but by then they will just be my night glasses I leave in saddle bags all the time. I prefer my regular sunglasses during day...

in a pinch though a set of Bobsters work great...just have to keep in case when not used as the plastic lense scratches very easy. I have an old set I use when grinding in my garage as they are too scratched to wear at night.

A nice set of low priced shooting glasses (clear) work in a pinch as well and can be found at any Walmart or sporting goods store if out of town and lose or forget your night glasses...

my old school OAKLEY M-Frames are still the best of them all for day riding...those ones mentioned are almost exact copies.


ride safe

[ohiopiper]

Yelloow lenses are indeed a gimmick. However, try a pair of glasses with AMBER lenses and see what you think. Just buy a cheap pair for kicks and decide if you want to spring for a better pair for keeps. I was sold on amber lenses years ago when I realized it sharpened contrast, made opposition camo a moot point because you can still see the human outline and are useable day or night.

I honestly forget the name of the glasses I bought several years ago. They fit your description and cost about 100 bucks. I'll look at them later and re-post.

[Brett]

Oakley flakjacket or halfjacket sunglasses with interchangeable lenses have done me well for almost a decade and several cross continent motorcycle trips.

[CDNSushi]

Interesting that this thread got bumped just recently... lol. I just received my new Crossbows last week.

These bad boys are mil. spec., safety lenses, anti-scratch, anti-fog, and can even survive a shotgun blast to the face! (Not that this tends to be a problem in rural Japan or anything.... lol.. But still...) I'm chuffed. Very well put together -- makes we want to go out & ride. Too bad it's cold & snowy... hehe



But please, do continue to contribute, folks. It's always good to have a resource with many different suggestions and product possibilities.

JD

[azwildcat96]

Interesting that this thread got bumped just recently... lol. I just received my new Crossbows last week.

These bad boys are mil. spec., safety lenses, anti-scratch, anti-fog, and can even survive a shotgun blast to the face! (Not that this tends to be a problem in rural Japan or anything.... lol.. But still...) I'm chuffed. Very well put together -- makes we want to go out & ride. Too bad it's cold & snowy... hehe



But please, do continue to contribute, folks. It's always good to have a resource with many different suggestions and product possibilities.

JD

Glad I could help!

[Kiltedinkansas]

Hey CDNSushi, want a few extra pairs of those exact glasses? The Army issues em to us for free, I must have at least 10 pair that i have never used!!! (I personally prefer the ICE II Naro glasses due to my narrow face)