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The big advantage of these products is that with them you don't need sunglasses, and you can always have a clear view of the road, without tint, any time you want. It may sometimes take tilting your head a little to get the tint between your eyes and the sun, though you’ll usually want to look under it to watch the road.

The two items under discussion are the [http://www.aerostich.com/helmet-sunblocker.html Helmet Sunblocker] from Aerostich and the [http://www.modernworld.com/2009/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=55&category_id=6&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=12 Fog City Speed Tint], available at [http://www.cyclegear.com/ CycleGear]. They look very much alike but differ in the installation procedure. Costs are similar, in the $11-$15 range.

The two items under discussion are the [http://www.aerostich.com/helmet-sunblocker.html Helmet Sunblocker] from Aerostich and the [http://www.modernworld.com/2009/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=55&category_id=6&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=12 Fog City Speed Tint], available at [http://www.cyclegear.com/ CycleGear]. They look very much alike but differ in the installation procedure. Costs are similar, in the $11-$15 range. They both have a separate style for Arai visors.

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Both obviously had some thought put into their shapes, but the designers came to different conclusions, at least for HJC visors. The Speed Tint's shape seems to be a stronger attempt to have the edges more closely conform to the viewable area of the visor. Neither comes all the way to the sides, but the Speed Tint comes closer to "sealing" the left/right edges of the visor. In doing so, it also wings downward as you move to the sides.

The Sunblocker does that a little, but leaves a larger gap on the sides and along the top edge as you move to the sides as well. In a sense the Sunblocker plays it safer by not trying to cover all the way to the sides, where the Speed Tint leaves only about an inch on the left or right side of the view-through part of the visor. With its darker tint, the Speed Tint might block more peripheral vision, and on test HJC shield it only left about an inch or so clear visor at the bottom sides (that's how far down it dips).

The Sunblocker does that a little, but leaves a larger gap on the sides and along the top edge as you move to the sides as well. In a sense the Sunblocker plays it safer by not trying to cover all the way to the sides, where the Speed Tint leaves only about an inch on the left or right side of the view-through part of the visor. With its darker tint, the Speed Tint might block more peripheral vision, and on the test HJC shield it only left about an inch or so clear visor at the bottom sides (that's how far down it dips).

From the outside of the helmet, the Speed Tint has that mirror-y tint some sunglasses have and would hide the rider's eyes to an observer (if so tilted). In fact, they mention that you can wear it lower and have it easier to look through by default. On the other hand, the Sunblocker would only make it difficult, but not impossible, to watch the rider's eyes.

As for preference, the Helmet Sunblocker is good for those who like a dark, but not obstructing, tint. If you like more coverage and a very dark but clearer tint, the Speed Tint could work for you.

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 The big advantage of these products is that with them you don't need sunglasses, and you can always have a clear view of the road, without tint, any time you want. It may sometimes take tilting your head a little to get the tint between your eyes and the sun, though you’ll usually want to look under it to watch the road.
-The two items under discussion are the [http://www.aerostich.com/helmet-sunblocker.html Helmet Sunblocker] from Aerostich and the [http://www.modernworld.com/2009/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=55&category_id=6&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=12 Fog City Speed Tint], available at [http://www.cyclegear.com/ CycleGear]. They look very much alike but differ in the installation procedure. Costs are similar, in the $11-$15 range.
+The two items under discussion are the [http://www.aerostich.com/helmet-sunblocker.html Helmet Sunblocker] from Aerostich and the [http://www.modernworld.com/2009/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=55&category_id=6&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=12 Fog City Speed Tint], available at [http://www.cyclegear.com/ CycleGear]. They look very much alike but differ in the installation procedure. Costs are similar, in the $11-$15 range. They both have a separate style for Arai visors.
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 Both obviously had some thought put into their shapes, but the designers came to different conclusions, at least for HJC visors. The Speed Tint's shape seems to be a stronger attempt to have the edges more closely conform to the viewable area of the visor. Neither comes all the way to the sides, but the Speed Tint comes closer to "sealing" the left/right edges of the visor. In doing so, it also wings downward as you move to the sides.
-The Sunblocker does that a little, but leaves a larger gap on the sides and along the top edge as you move to the sides as well. In a sense the Sunblocker plays it safer by not trying to cover all the way to the sides, where the Speed Tint leaves only about an inch on the left or right side of the view-through part of the visor. With its darker tint, the Speed Tint might block more peripheral vision, and on test HJC shield it only left about an inch or so clear visor at the bottom sides (that's how far down it dips).
+The Sunblocker does that a little, but leaves a larger gap on the sides and along the top edge as you move to the sides as well. In a sense the Sunblocker plays it safer by not trying to cover all the way to the sides, where the Speed Tint leaves only about an inch on the left or right side of the view-through part of the visor. With its darker tint, the Speed Tint might block more peripheral vision, and on the test HJC shield it only left about an inch or so clear visor at the bottom sides (that's how far down it dips).
 From the outside of the helmet, the Speed Tint has that mirror-y tint some sunglasses have and would hide the rider's eyes to an observer (if so tilted). In fact, they mention that you can wear it lower and have it easier to look through by default. On the other hand, the Sunblocker would only make it difficult, but not impossible, to watch the rider's eyes.
 As for preference, the Helmet Sunblocker is good for those who like a dark, but not obstructing, tint. If you like more coverage and a very dark but clearer tint, the Speed Tint could work for you.
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