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:The only one that worked 100% was [http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/Respro-Foggy-Breathguard-p-17474.html the Respro], but there is a comfort issue involved, as it must touch the face to actually avoid any air coming out between your face and the breather. It also eats part of the available space at the front of the helmet. This wasn't an issue with HJC, but it was with Arai because it had less space between the face and the chin bar. | :The only one that worked 100% was [http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/Respro-Foggy-Breathguard-p-17474.html the Respro], but there is a comfort issue involved, as it must touch the face to actually avoid any air coming out between your face and the breather. It also eats part of the available space at the front of the helmet. This wasn't an issue with HJC, but it was with Arai because it had less space between the face and the chin bar. | ||
Opening the faceshield is the cheapest and most worry-free solution, compared to anything else. | :Opening the faceshield is the cheapest and most worry-free solution, compared to anything else. | ||
==Options== | ==Options== | ||
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====Breath deflector/breather/breath guard/breath box==== | ====Breath deflector/breather/breath guard/breath box==== | ||
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*Most helmets have an optional breath deflector that you can purchase. This is especially true if a model is made in both motorcycle and snowmobile versions. A breath guard concentrates your exhaled air and sends it out the vents more efficiently than when you just breath directly on your shield. Once you wear it a couple times you don't really notice it any more than you do your nose. [http://www.newenough.com/helmets_eyewear/replacement_base_plates_gear_kits_and_other_parts/ New Enough] and [http://www.extremesupply.com/helmetsmain.htm Extreme Supply] are proven retailers. | *Most helmets have an optional breath deflector that you can purchase. This is especially true if a model is made in both motorcycle and snowmobile versions. A breath guard concentrates your exhaled air and sends it out the vents more efficiently than when you just breath directly on your shield. Once you wear it a couple times you don't really notice it any more than you do your nose. [http://www.newenough.com/helmets_eyewear/replacement_base_plates_gear_kits_and_other_parts/ New Enough] and [http://www.extremesupply.com/helmetsmain.htm Extreme Supply] are proven retailers. | ||
*I live in a hot, humid area, and I used to ride with my shield cracked all the time. Since installing a breath guard I can ride with the shield in its correct position all the time (except for having it up at stoplights). This makes my eyes less susceptible to drying out and also cuts down on noise and bug entry. My experience is only with hot, humid conditions. For cold weather, some members have said they work well, and others have said they don't work at all. You may have to spend the $15 to find out for yourself. | *I live in a hot, humid area, and I used to ride with my shield cracked all the time. Since installing a breath guard I can ride with the shield in its correct position all the time (except for having it up at stoplights). This makes my eyes less susceptible to drying out and also cuts down on noise and bug entry. My experience is only with hot, humid conditions. For cold weather, some members have said they work well, and others have said they don't work at all. You may have to spend the $15 to find out for yourself. | ||
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====[http://www.pinlock.com/ Pinlock system]==== | ====[http://www.pinlock.com/ Pinlock system]==== | ||
This is a visor insert system that mounts via pins on your visor. This is only available in select helmet models and is totally dependent on whether your helmet manufacturer makes a replacement visor that is 'Pinlock-ready'. | [[image:Pinlock.jpg|150px]] | ||
This is a visor insert system that mounts via pins on your visor. This is only available in select helmet models and is totally dependent on whether your helmet manufacturer makes a replacement visor that is 'Pinlock-ready'. There is a DIY kit, but that appears to not be available in the US yet. | |||
*I commute two hrs. each day. I cannot say enough good things about the Pinlock system. Since getting the Pinlock I have ridden in temps down to 22 F and in rain at 40 F, with my helmet shield and vents totally closed, and have experienced ZERO fog. I have tried everything that I can to make it fog up, but it just won't. | *I commute two hrs. each day. I cannot say enough good things about the Pinlock system. Since getting the Pinlock I have ridden in temps down to 22 F and in rain at 40 F, with my helmet shield and vents totally closed, and have experienced ZERO fog. I have tried everything that I can to make it fog up, but it just won't. | ||
====[http://www.modernworld.com/mw2008/index.php Fog City insert] | *[http://www.webbikeworld.com/anti-fog-visor/ webBikeWorld review] | ||
====[http://www.modernworld.com/mw2008/index.php Fog City insert]==== | |||
:[[image:FogCity.jpg|150px]] | :[[image:FogCity.jpg|150px]] | ||