Transitions Lenses?

So, with the summer coming up, I'm thinking of some new eye protection.

Last year, I just went with the clear visor, with clip-on sunglasses over my normal prescription glasses. Worked alright, all though I did almost lose my clip-ons while trying to push them back higher on my nose a couple times... They are now somewhere I don't know where they are...

With an eye appointment coming up, I'm wondering if anyone has any opinions on the Transitions lenses. You know, the ones that get darker tint when it's gets brighter, and go clear if your inside/it's dark out.

Should I just get a pair of Rx sunglasses and normal glasses? Seems kind of a hassle.

I'd go with the dark visor, but once again, I'd rather not have to change it twice a day (working a late shift).

[image: View Post]magicman, on Apr 1 2008, 08:29 PM, said:

So, with the summer coming up, I'm thinking of some new eye protection.

Last year, I just went with the clear visor, with clip-on sunglasses over my normal prescription glasses. Worked alright, all though I did almost lose my clip-ons while trying to push them back higher on my nose a couple times... They are now somewhere I don't know where they are...

With an eye appointment coming up, I'm wondering if anyone has any opinions on the Transitions lenses. You know, the ones that get darker tint when it's gets brighter, and go clear if your inside/it's dark out.

Should I just get a pair of Rx sunglasses and normal glasses? Seems kind of a hassle.

I'd go with the dark visor, but once again, I'd rather not have to change it twice a day (working a late shift).

Sometimes those lenses that change when the sun shines on them don't change well when they are not in direct sunshine.

Take a look at a Caberg Justissimo helmet.

It has a clear shield on it. It also has a darkened visor that is inside the clear visor. The dark one moves up and down. Up at night = clear visor. Down in the day time = dark.

Won't fit everyone's head but still a nice way to address the problem you describe.

The front of the helmet opens, too.

You can eat, drink and scream at people without blowing out your eardrums.

:goofy:

Magicman,

I also have glasses with the transition system. Love them, they work great, and as soon as I step outside, they usually change shade pretty quick. :fing02: The change is so gradual I don't notice it, same when I go inside when they have to change back to normal. However, my clear Arai visor also has UV A/B/? protection, which means that the glasses do not work in conjunction with the visor. :blink: :blink: :blink: I am not sure what the best system is, maybe a visor that does not has UVX protection? :huh: Or a darker one, but then like you said, you must change it regularly. Another option is contact lenses, with thin and sleek looking sunglasses like Oakleys for instance. :cool: But anyway, I just wanted to let you know that I think my clear visor has UV protection and that my transition glasses do not work.

P.P-M

Transition lens manufacturers are long due for a false advertisement lawsuit (yeah right, "simulated image"). I first tried transitions way back in early 1990s, and I bought my last ones (ever) just a couple years ago. They have not improved one bit in 15 years.
Trust me, having separate pairs is a better way to go. Yes, it's a bit of a hassle to carry spare glasses and change them, but you will have REAL sunglasses WHEN you need them. And you will have REAL clear lenses when the Sun is down.

I had transitions...they suck. Not dark enough in the bright light, and I never really got the feeling they were all the way clear indoors. I always carried 2 pair with me. NOT ANYMORE!! Got LASIK eye surgery yesterday morning...already better than 20/20 and its only the second day! My Oakley's are on order! Only kicker is I have NO idea how long I have to wait before I can ride again...a week im guessing....I'll have to ask the Doc. Sorry to rant...im just real psyched! Anyway...go with seperate sunglasses, no doubt. :fing02:

[image: View Post]Motor_Ref, on Apr 1 2008, 10:35 PM, said:

Take a look at a Caberg Justissimo helmet.

It has a clear shield on it. It also has a darkened visor that is inside the clear visor. The dark one moves up and down. Up at night = clear visor. Down in the day time = dark.

Won't fit everyone's head but still a nice way to address the problem you describe.

Now that's an interesting helmet... I wonder what others can be found that offer the interior visor option... I'd rather a one piece (aka normal) helmet that still had that dark visor and I'd be set!

[image: View Post]magicman, on Apr 1 2008, 08:12 PM, said:

Now that's an interesting helmet... I wonder what others can be found that offer the interior visor option... I'd rather a one piece (aka normal) helmet that still had that dark visor and I'd be set!

The Scorpion Exo 1000 helmet also has an internal, light smoke, visor. One of the guys at work has one and thinks it rocks. IMO its too bulky and the internal visor is not dark enough. My work hours vary enough that I just carry a second visor in my tank bag. On Shark helmets you can change them in less than a minute and that way I have a nice clear visor for after sunset or a dark smoke visor for harsh sun light.

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[image: View Post]magicman, on Apr 1 2008, 09:12 PM, said:

[image: View Post]Motor_Ref, on Apr 1 2008, 10:35 PM, said:

Take a look at a Caberg Justissimo helmet.

It has a clear shield on it. It also has a darkened visor that is inside the clear visor. The dark one moves up and down. Up at night = clear visor. Down in the day time = dark.

Won't fit everyone's head but still a nice way to address the problem you describe.

Now that's an interesting helmet... I wonder what others can be found that offer the interior visor option... I'd rather a one piece (aka normal) helmet that still had that dark visor and I'd be set!


I think Schuberth makes one, too.

I got transition and light smoke visors (arai). It's a good combination for me. When I stop at lights, lift the visor and the transition works its magic. Its good enough for sunlight and safe enough in the dark. For me, It's a good compromise.

[image: View Post]Motor_Ref, on Apr 1 2008, 11:58 PM, said:

[image: View Post]magicman, on Apr 1 2008, 09:12 PM, said:

[image: View Post]Motor_Ref, on Apr 1 2008, 10:35 PM, said:

Take a look at a Caberg Justissimo helmet.

It has a clear shield on it. It also has a darkened visor that is inside the clear visor. The dark one moves up and down. Up at night = clear visor. Down in the day time = dark.

Won't fit everyone's head but still a nice way to address the problem you describe.

Now that's an interesting helmet... I wonder what others can be found that offer the interior visor option... I'd rather a one piece (aka normal) helmet that still had that dark visor and I'd be set!


I think Schuberth makes one, too.




Hjc is coming out with a similar helmet in both Modular anf full face in may i think..

[image: View Post]kb2wji, on Apr 1 2008, 11:06 PM, said:

I had transitions...they suck. Not dark enough in the bright light, and I never really got the feeling they were all the way clear indoors. I always carried 2 pair with me. NOT ANYMORE!! Got LASIK eye surgery yesterday morning...already better than 20/20 and its only the second day! My Oakley's are on order! Only kicker is I have NO idea how long I have to wait before I can ride again...a week im guessing....I'll have to ask the Doc. Sorry to rant...im just real psyched! Anyway...go with seperate sunglasses, no doubt. :fing02:
You are one lucky dog. Wish I could do the same, but I'm farsighted (can't see up close),and I understand LASIK surgery can't help me. :(

I use transition lenses & just swap between dark tinted & clear visors on the helmet depending on night & day.

Works for me.

Dave

[image: View Post]PolarBear, on Apr 1 2008, 09:48 PM, said:

Magicman,

I also have glasses with the transition system. Love them, they work great, and as soon as I step outside, they usually change shade pretty quick. :fing02: The change is so gradual I don't notice it, same when I go inside when they have to change back to normal. However, my clear Arai visor also has UV A/B/? protection, which means that the glasses do not work in conjunction with the visor. :blink: :blink: :blink: I am not sure what the best system is, maybe a visor that does not has UVX protection? :huh: Or a darker one, but then like you said, you must change it regularly. Another option is contact lenses, with thin and sleek looking sunglasses like Oakleys for instance. :cool: But anyway, I just wanted to let you know that I think my clear visor has UV protection and that my transition glasses do not work.

P.P-M
That is my understanding also. I have transition lenses, and they will not work in my car because of the tinted (UV) windshield, so this would be the same case with a tinted visor. I am very happy with these lenses, though. They darken quite a bit at sunny outdoor events, and they lighten up pretty fast when I go indoors. :cool:

HJC did come out with one... It's the FS-10. I just ordered one online a couple weeks ago and it is great. One piece, with a clear visor, but it has a button opperated half visor on the inside for when it gets a little bright. The helmet fits, great and is light. It does great with wind resistance and is not very noisy, I would recommend it. I was looking at them at the dealer for 279, but found an online store with them for 180.

[image: View Post]jljanda, on Apr 2 2008, 10:20 AM, said:

HJC did come out with one... It's the FS-10. I just ordered one online a couple weeks ago and it is great. One piece, with a clear visor, but it has a button opperated half visor on the inside for when it gets a little bright. The helmet fits, great and is light. It does great with wind resistance and is not very noisy, I would recommend it. I was looking at them at the dealer for 279, but found an online store with them for 180.

I actually picked one up the other week.

I would not agree about the noise. I'm coming from a plain HJC with a smooth surface. This new one made me invest in earplugs.

But it fits great, and the visor comes down enough that it's not annoying. And it doesn't hit my glasses.

There is quite a bit of airflow inside the helmet, sometimes making my eyes water. I'm going to try taking the chin deflector back off and see if that helps. Opening the forehead vent did help.

Here is the video review. I found this after I bought it.

I wear transition lenses all the time. work super unless riding directly into early am sun.

I just use a clear shield and sunglasses when needed.

A transitioning face shield would be cool if someone makes them.

Used to have a pair of Scott goggles with transition lens, and they were great. :fing02:
Just doesn't work with a full face street helmet.

Heres a cheap effective option
Tint strip for clear visors