I don't like contacts, and my eyeglasses have always become uncomfortable inside my helmet after a few hours. It took a lot of searching, but I finally found some frames (Tag Heuer) that fit so well, I forget that I'm even wearing them.
The metal bits are titanium, and the temples are like thin rubber straps that have an inner core of springy metal that conforms lightly to the shape of your head. The sides are bendy enough that they can fit into probably any helmet without any risk of damage. These frames with Hi-index lenses are amazingly lightweight.
If you have the same issues with glasses and helmets, try a pair of these on:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3544/3659096444_2958fef8cc_o.jpg)
Tag also has , I think , the same Temples with Sunglasse lenses.
Pretty cool , but cost like $350 .
Dolph :)
Working for Oakley for the past 4 years has given me a chance to try on tons of shades & RX frames with brain buckets. The #1 thing that will be a make or break feature for the most part is flexibility of the arm (ear stem). The Tag frames mentioned are great & very durable. I personally love the Oakley Hijinx (in the Ducati sig of course) for complete coverage and comfort. 8)
I have the disadvantage of after having surgery to remove a tumor, my ears are slightly at different heights. NO sunglasses feel quite right under my helmet. I'm waiting for sunglasses in contact lens form.
Why not use a helmet with a (retractable) shaded visor in combo with normal contacts?
redxblack - when I wear glasses with my helmet they more or less sit up on my temple and dont rest down on my ears. The natural design of Oakley's is to hold on the temp & not sit on your ears (thus the straight ear stem vs. the traditional hook type loop). If you would like to wear glasses and are just not happy with the fit you have found thus far, take your helmet with you to a sunglass shop and try them on with & without your helmet. You should be able to get a good fit both ways and not have to worry about the glasses sitting at an angle or anything.
Best of luck finding a good solution!
~Pablo
Quote from: oakley.mac on June 24, 2009, 08:39:48 PM
Working for Oakley for the past 4 years has given me a chance to try on tons of shades & RX frames with brain buckets. The #1 thing that will be a make or break feature for the most part is flexibility of the arm (ear stem). The Tag frames mentioned are great & very durable. I personally love the Oakley Hijinx (in the Ducati sig of course) for complete coverage and comfort. 8)
Hey oakley.mac,
Are the Hijinx a slimmer fit than the Monster Dog model? I like the Dog for wearing around but it's near-impossible to use with a helmet.
I just a simple flexy wire-type Lacoste frame. Cheap and fits well. Rarely slides and easy to put on due to the thin arms.
DucAtomic - the Hijinx is very flat on the ear stem & has great flexibility, if the size of the Monster Dog is good on you then I would suggest checking out the Hijunx. I'm guessing when you try to put on your Monster Dogs they kinda stab your temples and will not slide back?
Its a bit more difficult for me to wear Monster Dogs and they cause a bit of discomfort putting them on since the ear stem is bulkier and wont flex around the shape of my head when my helmet is on.
Quote from: oakley.mac on June 25, 2009, 12:42:02 PM
DucAtomic - the Hijinx is very flat on the ear stem & has great flexibility, if the size of the Monster Dog is good on you then I would suggest checking out the Hijunx. I'm guessing when you try to put on your Monster Dogs they kinda stab your temples and will not slide back?
Its a bit more difficult for me to wear Monster Dogs and they cause a bit of discomfort putting them on since the ear stem is bulkier and wont flex around the shape of my head when my helmet is on.
Thanks, oakley.mac! Your explanation is very clear. I'll give the Hijinx a try. [thumbsup]
Quote from: Ivan on June 24, 2009, 07:15:38 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3544/3659096444_2958fef8cc_o.jpg)
OMG! WANT!
I've used oakley A-wires with much success [thumbsup]
I also noticed that brand of helmet affected how the glasses fit. it was a huge deciding factor in my lid shopping
Quote from: oakley.mac on June 24, 2009, 08:39:48 PM
Working for Oakley for the past 4 years has given me a chance to try on tons of shades & RX frames with brain buckets. The #1 thing that will be a make or break feature for the most part is flexibility of the arm (ear stem). The Tag frames mentioned are great & very durable. I personally love the Oakley Hijinx (in the Ducati sig of course) for complete coverage and comfort. 8)
I wear Oakley Monster Pup , Scar , Radar Pitch, Flack Jacket, Racers, Oil Drum, Fat Cat, Monster Dog, and one called something Squares 2.0 and a real pretty Blue pair that has Blue Iridium Lenses , lighter blue ear stems w, darker blue rubber non slip over part of the ear stem.
I tried a pair of Oakley Ducati Riddles but they dug into my Forehead. Also the Oakley Ducati Juliet's don't get it either and I think they are about $300.
I have a pair of Oakley Romeos that there is no way I can wear them since the ear stems are solid and trying to put them on with your Helmet on feels like you are pushing nails into the side of your head.
Stay away from any solid ear stems like oakleymac stated ( for riding with a Helmet ) .At least that has been my experience.
Dolph :)
Quote from: Ivan on June 24, 2009, 07:15:38 PM
I don't like contacts, and my eyeglasses have always become uncomfortable inside my helmet after a few hours. It took a lot of searching, but I finally found some frames (Tag Heuer) that fit so well, I forget that I'm even wearing them.
The metal bits are titanium, and the temples are like thin rubber straps that have an inner core of springy metal that conforms lightly to the shape of your head. The sides are bendy enough that they can fit into probably any helmet without any risk of damage. These frames with Hi-index lenses are amazingly lightweight.
If you have the same issues with glasses and helmets, try a pair of these on:
Do you have a model name...or could you tell me where you got them?
I wear Alain Mikli 'Pack" glasses, I have a big head so they fit perfectly. The best part is that they are open so they never fog.
http://www.mikli.com/desktop.php?file=FIL_SEARCH_AM_OPT&hdListe=0&reference=A0708 (http://www.mikli.com/desktop.php?file=FIL_SEARCH_AM_OPT&hdListe=0&reference=A0708)
(http://www.mikli.com/search/collections/alain_mikli/details/A070802_q.jpg)
Quote from: hihhs on July 01, 2009, 11:00:21 PM
Do you have a model name...or could you tell me where you got them?
Look for the TAG Heuer "Track Series". There are several model numbers starting with 7000. Once I found out which ones fit well at a local shop, I bought the frames for less than one-half of retail on Ebay, then took them to a different local shop to have the lenses made. I went with Model 7103.
Quote from: Ivan on July 05, 2009, 03:00:09 PM
Look for the TAG Heuer "Track Series". There are several model numbers starting with 7000. Once I found out which ones fit well at a local shop, I bought the frames for less than one-half of retail on Ebay, then took them to a different local shop to have the lenses made. I went with Model 7103.
THANKS, IVAN!