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Craig Oakland wrote:
> 
> Do any other four eyed bikers (nearsighted) have any experience buying
> prescription motorcycle goggles over the web from http://www.sportrx.com/ ?

I bought the G102's in grey (day) and clear (night) with Polycarbonate
lenses in my prescription.  They "missed" on one, sent back, got right
ones back.  Not bad for $100.  I'm pleased and would recommend.
I dont wear contacts, nor do I like a facesheild.

> 
> Not as interested in shaded as I am in clear.
> 
> Any opinion on the + and/or - as to whether it is better to have the strap
> on the inside of the helmet, or the outside?

These goggles go inside the helmet... I wear a doo-rag, then the
goggles (with the strap going up high over the back of my head)
then pull the helmet over on top.  The doorag helps keep the goggle
strap in place, and is a "washable liner" that keeps most of the
sweat out of my helmet.

> 
> Is there a brand to avoid?

Dont know - this is the first I've tried....
Before these, I used GI "Dust, Wind, Sand" goggles which are
$12 at Army surplus and fit over small glasses... Not bad, 
but kinda big.

> 
> Appreciative of any suggestions you can give.
> 
> Craig Oakland

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While I don't have any experience with mail order goggles, I do wear
prescription glasses. The place were I buy my glasses let me try out several
pair, while taking short rides in their neighborhood. Several pair looked like
they would work, but didn't keep the wind out. One pair fit well, was comfy and
kept the wind off my eyes. It was then fitted with lenses that had my
prescription and a tint that changes with the light. I wear them night and day
while riding. I think the key was that they allowed me to drive in them to find
what worked best for me.

Craig Oakland wrote:

> Do any other four eyed bikers (nearsighted) have any experience buying
> prescription motorcycle goggles over the web from http://www.sportrx.com/ ?
>
> Not as interested in shaded as I am in clear.
>
> Any opinion on the + and/or - as to whether it is better to have the strap
> on the inside of the helmet, or the outside?
>
> Is there a brand to avoid?
>
> Appreciative of any suggestions you can give.
>
> Craig Oakland

The guy that owns ProVue races our district. I would buy them from him anyday,
but I prefer contac lenses. Anyway, his ad is in the back of any MX mag.

Peter

Craig Oakland wrote:

> Do any other four eyed bikers (nearsighted) have any experience buying
> prescription motorcycle goggles over the web from http://www.sportrx.com/ ?
>
> Not as interested in shaded as I am in clear.
>
> Any opinion on the + and/or - as to whether it is better to have the strap
> on the inside of the helmet, or the outside?
>
> Is there a brand to avoid?
>
> Appreciative of any suggestions you can give.
>
> Craig Oakland

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Peter  # 739

I wear contacts, but am curious as to your reasons for not using the prescription
goggles. I can see 2 reasons.........expense and the 'what if they fall off while
riding or get scratched' scenario.

Peter

Googolplex wrote:

> Craig Oakland (dotacion@email.com) wrote:
> : Do any other four eyed bikers (nearsighted) have any experience buying
> : prescription motorcycle goggles over the web from http://www.sportrx.com/ ?
>
> : Not as interested in shaded as I am in clear.
>
> : Any opinion on the + and/or - as to whether it is better to have the strap
> : on the inside of the helmet, or the outside?
>
> : Is there a brand to avoid?
>
> : Appreciative of any suggestions you can give.
>
> : Craig Oakland
>
> I can't answer your question, but offer the advice that generally (for several
> reasons) you're better off with glasses under a clear plastic visor, or
> contact lenses with non-corrected "goggles."
>
>                                                            googplex@ripco.com

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Googolplex <googplex@ripco.com> wrote in message
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> Craig Oakland (dotacion@email.com) wrote:
> : Do any other four eyed bikers (nearsighted) have any experience buying
> : prescription motorcycle goggles over the web from
http://www.sportrx.com/ ?
>
> : Not as interested in shaded as I am in clear.
>
> : Any opinion on the + and/or - as to whether it is better to have the
strap
> : on the inside of the helmet, or the outside?
>
> : Is there a brand to avoid?
>
> : Appreciative of any suggestions you can give.
>
>
> : Craig Oakland
>
> I can't answer your question, but offer the advice that generally (for
several
> reasons) you're better off with glasses under a clear plastic visor, or
> contact lenses with non-corrected "goggles."
>
>
googplex@ripco.com
>
I used to wear them but suffer from the dry-eyes syndrome (ciba-gigy brand
is what I have used).  I live in California where huumidity is so low,
<insert joke here>.

Another thread in ukrm talked about an automatic chain oiler.  I find
application of the concept intriguing, yet am all thumbs.
Maybe I could get a humidifier for under the lid?

Craig Oakland <dotacion@email.com> wrote

> Do any other four eyed bikers (nearsighted) have any experience buying
> prescription motorcycle goggles over the web from http://www.sportrx.com/ ?
>
> Not as interested in shaded as I am in clear.

Not over the web or for a bike but...

A company called SDS stuck a pair of flat lenses
in a scuba mask for me. This is standard kit. You
send your mask and prescription and back they come.
Bifocals extra. I was well pleased.

Lots of places in England do it for about 50ukp
so don't get taken for too much.

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