Helmet purchasing question
11-21-2010, 09:09 PM
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Visor(s). Consider the cost of multiple visors, and consider purchasing more then one. Don't agree with visors, I didn't either until this: I used to run at the track with no visor in my fully enclosed track car... I thought it was fine until a stone flew in, passed my saftey net, and cut my nose pretty bad... and inch or two either way and it would have been a different outcome. So, another advantage, late in the day, or early in the morning at most tracks, the sun can get into your face, so a tinted visor is great. On some days, visibility is poor, a clear visor is required. Personally, I would go for 2 clear, 2 tinted right from the start. Having back-up visors at the track is great comfort... scratched visors suck.
Polarized visors rock. Makes it easier to see debris on the track and cut down on reflections/glare as well.
11-21-2010, 11:52 PM
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Does anyone have any experience with polarized visors and/or sunglasses with digital instruments? The theory is that they are not as easy to read through a polarized lens.
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11-22-2010, 12:29 AM
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Yup, they make LCD displays very hard to read. I don't use polarized visors or sunglasses for the track. For skiing or on the water polarized is the way to go though.
11-22-2010, 10:42 AM
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A little ridiculous if you think about it. On a track, a single hard impact may be the case, but on the road, you could smack the blacktop a couple of times.
Free bump for Ilker at Sportscar Boutique. My buddy bought harnesses off him for his ff1600 and seemed happy with the service.
Free bump for Ilker at Sportscar Boutique. My buddy bought harnesses off him for his ff1600 and seemed happy with the service.
Sounds a lot like the 5mph and the 10km/h bumper differences we used to have.
11-22-2010, 12:14 PM
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11-22-2010, 12:43 PM
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It comes down to which Polarized shield (or glasses) you use. Each type of Coating has different levels of light transmission.
Many people just buy the darkest they see thinking that it is the best. But, like everything, each have specific applications.
The Amber colored Polarized lens (shield) has 18% Light Trans.
The Black Iridium Polarized lens (shield) only has 9% light Trans. which makes it a poor choice for inside the car.
Still yet you can get a H.I. Amber Polarized lens (shield) with a 25% light Trans. (probably too light for real Bright days on track).
Many would be better looking for a VR28 grade coating which can give you a 10% Light Trans. in the Black Polarization, or the Blue Polarization with a 14% light Trans. (this is the one I use for bright to moderate light days.. on cloudy days I use a Amber Polarized shield @ 18% L.T.)
This is why you have such diametrically opposing answers.
Many people just buy the darkest they see thinking that it is the best. But, like everything, each have specific applications.
The Amber colored Polarized lens (shield) has 18% Light Trans.
The Black Iridium Polarized lens (shield) only has 9% light Trans. which makes it a poor choice for inside the car.
Still yet you can get a H.I. Amber Polarized lens (shield) with a 25% light Trans. (probably too light for real Bright days on track).
Many would be better looking for a VR28 grade coating which can give you a 10% Light Trans. in the Black Polarization, or the Blue Polarization with a 14% light Trans. (this is the one I use for bright to moderate light days.. on cloudy days I use a Amber Polarized shield @ 18% L.T.)
This is why you have such diametrically opposing answers.
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11-22-2010, 12:53 PM
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It comes down to which Polarized shield (or glasses) you use. Each type of Coating has different levels of light transmission.
Many people just buy the darkest they see thinking that it is the best. But, like everything, each have specific applications.
The Amber colored Polarized lens (shield) has 18% Light Trans.
The Black Iridium Polarized lens (shield) only has 9% light Trans. which makes it a poor choice for inside the car.
Still yet you can get a H.I. Amber Polarized lens (shield) with a 25% light Trans. (probably too light for real Bright days on track).
Many would be better looking for a VR28 grade coating which can give you a 10% Light Trans. in the Black Polarization, or the Blue Polarization with a 14% light Trans. (this is the one I use for bright to moderate light days.. on cloudy days I use a Amber Polarized shield @ 18% L.T.)
This is why you have such diametrically opposing answers.
Many people just buy the darkest they see thinking that it is the best. But, like everything, each have specific applications.
The Amber colored Polarized lens (shield) has 18% Light Trans.
The Black Iridium Polarized lens (shield) only has 9% light Trans. which makes it a poor choice for inside the car.
Still yet you can get a H.I. Amber Polarized lens (shield) with a 25% light Trans. (probably too light for real Bright days on track).
Many would be better looking for a VR28 grade coating which can give you a 10% Light Trans. in the Black Polarization, or the Blue Polarization with a 14% light Trans. (this is the one I use for bright to moderate light days.. on cloudy days I use a Amber Polarized shield @ 18% L.T.)
This is why you have such diametrically opposing answers.
Bill
11-22-2010, 02:36 PM
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I use a BELL (both open & Full Face). When I use the Open face during DE's, TT's, Open track Days, I will use my REVO sunglasses (VR28's Blue) or my Oakley's Amber.
With the Full face I have the Amber Shield, Clear & Light Blue (these are Iridium shields~ which give a Polarization with better LT)
Bell shields are availible in the following Iridium:
• Light Gold
• Dark Gold
• Light Blue
• Dark Blue
• Light Silver
• Dark Silver
Still, I have seen them out there for every (just about) make of Helmet....
With the Full face I have the Amber Shield, Clear & Light Blue (these are Iridium shields~ which give a Polarization with better LT)
Bell shields are availible in the following Iridium:
• Light Gold
• Dark Gold
• Light Blue
• Dark Blue
• Light Silver
• Dark Silver
Still, I have seen them out there for every (just about) make of Helmet....
11-23-2010, 01:50 PM
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I have a very lightly used Bell SA 1995 closed face helmet if anyone can use it...free to a Rennlist member.
Note to CWhaley. If you want it, I can deliver to Syracuse and you can pick up...heading down to see my family for Thanksgiving
Note to CWhaley. If you want it, I can deliver to Syracuse and you can pick up...heading down to see my family for Thanksgiving
11-23-2010, 03:54 PM
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I use a BELL (both open & Full Face). When I use the Open face during DE's, TT's, Open track Days, I will use my REVO sunglasses (VR28's Blue) or my Oakley's Amber.
With the Full face I have the Amber Shield, Clear & Light Blue (these are Iridium shields~ which give a Polarization with better LT)
Bell shields are availible in the following Iridium:
• Light Gold
• Dark Gold
• Light Blue
• Dark Blue
• Light Silver
• Dark Silver
Still, I have seen them out there for every (just about) make of Helmet....
With the Full face I have the Amber Shield, Clear & Light Blue (these are Iridium shields~ which give a Polarization with better LT)
Bell shields are availible in the following Iridium:
• Light Gold
• Dark Gold
• Light Blue
• Dark Blue
• Light Silver
• Dark Silver
Still, I have seen them out there for every (just about) make of Helmet....