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1. druidh - Member

   It seems that no matter what I try, my eyes water as soon as I get up any speed. I've tried various glasses, with the Oakley Half Jacket XLJs being the best option so far. It also means I can't consider contact lenses for riding.

   It's really frustrating; do a bit of a climb, start downhill and then I'm blinking my way down, trying to get visibility, though once past the initial watering, it's not so bad.

   Does anyone else suffer from this?

   I've started to consider some form of goggles, but they all look a bit "gnarr" for XC riding

   Posted 4 months ago #
2. pinches - Member

   http://uk.oakley.com/products/6667/24876

   oakley wind jacket?

   Posted 4 months ago #
3. Stoner - Member

   Does anyone else suffer from this?

   yes,
   blink more.

   I treat blinking a bit like windscreen wiping.

   Posted 4 months ago #
4. epicyclo - Member

   I get it too.

   I arrive at the bottom of a hill near the start of my ride looking like someone who has just been given devastating news - sort of like a SS rider being told gears and suspension were invented years ago.

   Usually combined with snot monster nostrils....

   Posted 4 months ago #
5. cynic-al - Member

   OP we all know you're a bit of a **** rider - just practise more and you won't feel the need to cry about it

   Posted 4 months ago #
6. mintimperial - Member

   Yep, I get this, but less than I used to. My Rx Oakleys help a lot, so I have to be really blatting along for it to happen now. Cold air makes it worse, so I get it more in winter. I just blink loads when they start.

   I remember reading an article by a mountain bike photographer (I forget the name) who said that one reason that taking pics of really good riders was quite difficult was that they always blink loads at speed, so he always ended up with loads of shots with the riders' eyes shut. At least we're in good company...

   Posted 4 months ago #
7. gooner69 - Member

   Druid, do you get it on windy days when you are out walking etc?

   Posted 4 months ago #
8. coatesy - Member

   Used to, stopped mine by using Oakley M-Frames with Heater lenses, lots of wrap-around, lots of depth, and unfortunately, lots of money too.

   Posted 4 months ago #
9. Top Dog - Member

   eye drops help

   i beleive it is caused because your eyes are too dry, and the wind drys them further.

   glasses won't really help

   Posted 4 months ago #
10. mlke - Member

    you may have blocked tear drops - infection?

    Posted 4 months ago #
11. TandemJeremy - Member

    I get it al the time, bolle safety glasses work for me

    Posted 4 months ago #
12. druidh - Member

    Blinking lots helps, it's always that first couple of hundred metres that I'm "flying blind". I'd say that I do suffer more than most from watery eyes and it's been that way "forever". I get it (in winter) when out walking too, but that's a bit less dangerous as I generally tend to be travelling slower

    I've been looking at goggles that would fit over my regular prescription specs, cos trying out different glasses is expensive when you need prescription lenses.

    Posted 4 months ago #
13. CaptJon - Member

    TandemJeremy - Member
    I get it al the time, bolle safety glasses work for me

    That doesn't make sense.

    Posted 4 months ago #
14. TandemJeremy - Member

    capt - unless I have the glasses on I get it, put the glasses on it goes away.

    Druidh - can you use disposable contacts under non prescription glasses to see if it works?

    Posted 4 months ago #
15. druidh - Member

    TandemJeremy - Member
    Druidh - can you use disposable contacts under non prescription glasses to see if it works?

    I reckon that's a way forward. I could just get a months worth of lenses.

    Posted 4 months ago #

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