Stupid question - Racing, helmets, and eyeglasses |
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Stupid question - Racing, helmets, and eyeglasses |
Qarl |
Jun 20 2003, 01:04 PM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
My race shop mechanic wants me to start taking some driving classes (driver's ed with local PCA), maybe do a few AXs in the Boxster before the 914 is finished.
Here's my question: I have to wear eyeglasses, and I can't wear contacts. Can I wear glasses with any racing helmet, or do I have to get a special helmet? Come to think of it, I'm not sure if I have seen pictures of people with helmets AND eyeglasses. I know I need to get a properly rated helmet for automobile (nor motorcycle). Anyone else wear glasses and a helmet? Thanks, |
djm914-6 |
Jun 20 2003, 01:29 PM
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Happiness is: Getting on the road Group: Members Posts: 1,864 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Burlington MA Member No.: 248 Region Association: None |
While I'm not very happy with my helmet, it's not bad for the money. I have a Bell M2 full face. The M2 has the largest eye opening of the closed face helmets (so their ad says). It is designed for those who want more peripheral vision or those who wear glasses. Being blonde and blue eyed, I am extreamly sensitive to light and wear sun glasses during most daylight hours reguarless of the weather. I always wear my glasses with my helmet hand have no problems unless I foget to take them off before taking the helmet off.
Why am I not happy with the M2? because the cloth material liner isn't the highest quality and I am constantly fighting with the ear pieces. Once it's on, it's fine. I always wear my neck brace with it as it's not the lightest helmet on the market either. Then again, it's very reasonably priced, so that makes up for it. (IMG:http://www.artechnika.com/DM/Car_cross2.jpg) |
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