Eye-wear

[John Kennett]

I use motorcross goggles with clear lenses. They have foam surrounds but it's not a problem. I also use Rain-X on the goggles, my glasses, windscreens and instruments -- works for me!

John

[peteb]

But what do you use when you have got off the bike and are on the boat?

[slimtim]

No no no, you've all got it all wrong.

What you all really need are a pair of Top Gun style mirror aviator sun glasses

Seriously, I use the cheap oakley goggles for downhill mountainbike racing and I reckon they'll be fine although as already mentioned, they have foam surround that could get a bit wet. Oakley also make some water jackets for around £160 which are sold at www.boatworld.co.uk (although the pic them on this site doesn't seem to work!).

Cheers

Tim

[David Hickman]

Either Oakley H20 goggles (£39.00) which you can where with your hood up or the Gecko Helmets with full face visor, these are my choice.

[peteb]

So what did you choose? or do you wear the H2O's under the helmet

[Manos]

Have a look at this

http://www.guard-dogs.com/store/prod...9321908417e9b3

or home page at http://www.guard-dogs.com/store/index.php

all curtessy of http://www.partyboating.com

[SteveHall]

I use yellow tinted safety glasses - Keeps the wind and rain out, And makes it look sunny

[Justwin]

Oakley goggles are fantastic - I have been using them for years racing Quads and they cross-over very well for RIB use even with the foam surround. I would suggest going for a 'persimmon' lense which is a peach colour and helps with definition without being too dull, in fact they actually make an overcast day seem brighter. Also available are 'double glazed' vented lenses which will help if steaming up is a problem.

[Jon Brooks]

Well having to wear glasses causes me a few problems so I have a couple of choices:-

Normal glaases are great on a calm day, sun glasses if its sunny!
I also use a helmate but not the Gecko.

I uses one from a company called Comunica.
Very light, very comfy.
Is a marine safety helmate like the Gecko.
IMHO more comfy than the Gecko.

Is fitted to your head size like a motorcycle helmate
No blow up bags!
Has break away visor and chinstrap.
You want it to protect you in the boat but is you suddenly leave the boat you don't want the "buckest" effect Louise mentioned.
Will snap you neck like a twig!!

I have used theirs for a number of years, since the Round Ireland thing with Rib international and HMS.

They can also make good waterproof coms for the helmate to link to your VHF and or give you and intercom.

My other solution is motorcross goggles like JK.
They are cheep, work well and fit over my normal bins!

Regards

[CJL]

Gecko's are the dogs nads but I`ve often wondered if they give too much protection.

If your ears, ears, nose and skin are all covered up your less likely to get the warning signs telling you you really should not be out in such bad weather!

They are design for use by people who are out on the water when really you shouldn`t be, RNLI, MOD, Fisheries and Customs. Should we be using them for recreation???

Its just a thought.

Chris

[Manos]

Originally Posted by CJL

If your ears, ears, nose and skin are all covered up your less likely to get the warning signs telling you you really should not be out in such bad weather! Chris

You have your eyes I believe

[CJL]

I`m having a bad day!

[SteveHall]

Originally Posted by CJL

I`m having a bad day!

Why whats up?

[CJL]

I work with members of the public who are liars and quite frankly stupid!

Chris

[Manos]

Originally Posted by CJL

I work with members of the public who are liars and quite frankly stupid! Chris

A normal day then

[Manos]

Originally Posted by Jon Brooks

I uses one from a company called Comunica.
Very light, very comfy.

Are these the pople

Comunica

Ralph Chesters
St. Catherines Mead, Kingsgate road
Phone:+44-1962-840-084 Fax:+44-1962-856-685
Winchester SO23 9QQ
ralph@comunica.co.uk

[Richard B]

Originally Posted by CJL

Gecko's are the dogs nads but I`ve often wondered if they give too much protection.... Should we be using them for recreation???

Yes, definitely!
Long passages become more comfortable, short ones too, and if I hadn't worn one on the 2002 BIBOA Weymouth cruise I would have NIMRAG stamped on my forehead. Gecko 1 GPS 0.

[Searider]

Tim,

I usually wear Oakley sunglasses - the cheapest from their outlet shop in Gunwharf.

When it starts raining I wear Oakley goggles bought from the sunglasses shop in Shooters Hill Cowes. IIRC only about £20 or £25 which was a big surprise for Oakley kit.

However, in lots of rain I do find water getting in through the top.

Duncan

Originally Posted by timofengland

I went out yesterday in a fairly lumpy sea. Went through some big waves and drenched myself. Got salt-water in my eyes and nearly blinded my self too. Found it almost impossible to see going into the wind with seaspray etc getting in my eyes.

What do people wear on their eyes when out on the sea. I would normally wear my sunglasses although I dont' think they would have been much good yesterday (and I've lost them which isn't great).

I had a look at some Oakley goggles designed for motorcross. Are these likly to fill up with water over time??

Tim

[Cookee]

We use full face Geckos in the race boat and they are much lighter than regular crash helmets leading to less fatigue over the 1.5 hour races - Otherwise its Oakley sunnies when its sunny and I have some Oakley goggles for when its not!

[Manos]

Just came accross these people

http://www.watershades.co.za/

who also sell them in Europe from this address

http://www.nauticfriend.com/index.ph...zed_sunglasses

The glasses look OK. I think that they are cheaper in SA and may be will get a pair to try them out. This is what I want something cheap that can do the job.