Tinted helmet shields
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Tinted helmet shields
Anyone use an amber shield on their helmet? I have a clear shield now which I rarely use and a smoke shield that I use most often. What's an amber shield supposed to do/what condition(s) are they designed for? I'm considering getting one when I order a new smoke shield.
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Originally Posted by Mahjik
Thanks, I've read that thread though. No one ever brought up an amber shield or what its purpose is (conditions designed for). Simpson doesn't say on their site either. A search for "amber shield" brings up nothing...
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Originally Posted by SCCAITS
Thanks, I've read that thread though. No one ever brought up an amber shield or what its purpose is (conditions designed for). Simpson doesn't say on their site either. A search for "amber shield" brings up nothing...
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These are the basic shields most helmet companies offer. Regardless of specific name, this is usually what one can get. I'm trying to figure out what each one's purpose is. I imagine each one is designed for a certain condition (cloudy, raining, sunny, low light, etc). Do they really server no purpose other than adding color to your head? I know my smoke shield is 10x easier to drive with than a clear shield on a sunny day.
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i used to have some info about the tint as used for sunglasses. same effect. might want to google for sunglass tint. maybe oaklye's web site might have some info.
i remember blue being useful for spotting fluids on track. i think the gold/yellowish is good in extremely bright situations like a ski slope - that is what i use in my shades for snow boarding.
i remember blue being useful for spotting fluids on track. i think the gold/yellowish is good in extremely bright situations like a ski slope - that is what i use in my shades for snow boarding.
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Originally Posted by SCCAITS
I imagine each one is designed for a certain condition (cloudy, raining, sunny, low light, etc). Do they really server no purpose other than adding color to your head? I know my smoke shield is 10x easier to drive with than a clear shield on a sunny day.
Just go to any motorcycle shop and sample theirs for yourself. They'll have all the colors there (not necessarily for your particular helmet but you can see what they are like and try different ones using their helmets).
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I think the amber tinted sheilds are for cloudy/overcast conditions. I used to drive a truck, and I kept a pair of amber sunglasses for the cloudy/overcast days, and a pair of dark gray for sunny days.
I know the amber lens made it almost unbearable when the sun popped out.
I know the amber lens made it almost unbearable when the sun popped out.
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Rogue's got it. When I raced jetskis I kept a pair of amber goggles for overcast days. It's very important to be able to read the water and the amber lenses made everything look brighter. The water wasn't as shadowed so it was easier to pick out the contour.
I've never used a tinted shield. I'm not big on shields period. I use tinted glasses under my helmet on sunny days and last fall bought a pair of prescription shades with amber safety lenses to try this coming year. I've really liked them when driving on the road so far.
I've never used a tinted shield. I'm not big on shields period. I use tinted glasses under my helmet on sunny days and last fall bought a pair of prescription shades with amber safety lenses to try this coming year. I've really liked them when driving on the road so far.