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 MSP
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Anyone found a particular model any better for not misting up?

I tried some Oakley ones a few years ago, but found they misted up quite badly, since then i have just worn sunglasses with my full face helmet, but that isn't a particularly comfortable option either.

Anyone found a decent solution?


 
Posted : 27/05/2014 10:44 am
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don't you take them off when you aren't going downhill?


 
Posted : 27/05/2014 10:47 am
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Try punching a few 1mm hole around the edge of the lens. The extra air flow clears them faster but that's just a really nasty weather solution for me. I don't have a problem with particularly misty lenses.

You say you only tried one set of goggles, a number of years ago? I'd just get something decent and go from there. I've got some Fox Mains and you get get five lenses for £15.


 
Posted : 27/05/2014 10:55 am
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i had the same problems with oakleys that i used skiing, and then i tried some goggles by "SPY" i dont seem to have the same problem with those.
if i remember correctly SMITHs used to do some goggles with a small battery operated fan in them 🙂


 
Posted : 27/05/2014 11:23 am
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Vizion seem very good for not misting up - I can put mine on at the top of a climb, sweating, and get no misting at all.

http://www.viziongoggles.com/index.php


 
Posted : 27/05/2014 12:50 pm
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I use snow Oakleys with the double pane and anti fog treatment. Works a treat and you can pick them up for peanuts at this time if year. I got some £200 airframes for £80, still expensive but you get 2 of these special lenses. Cheaper models available though


 
Posted : 27/05/2014 2:00 pm
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i used to take all the foam out of the vents in my oakleys/drill extra holes in the lenses - worked better for riding but would only ever put them on just before starting a run/take them straight off at the bottom too to prevent them getting too misted up when stopped


 
Posted : 27/05/2014 2:05 pm

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