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Through a combination of circumstances I'm thinking about buying some new specs for riding and other outdoor pursuits. I've been using Oakley Half Jackets for a few years now (and I'm very happy with Oakley as a brand) but I was wondering if there were other styles that were less prone to misting up.

I prefer no frame on the bottom of the lens if at all possible.

I'll be fitting prescription Transition lenses (though it's not a strong prescription).

Happy to buy from RxSport/whoever.


 
Posted : 12/10/2016 8:26 pm
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Not sure if you can get them over there but Ryders anti-fog glasses plus contacts is my solution.


 
Posted : 12/10/2016 9:30 pm
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Have a look at Cebe glasses.


 
Posted : 12/10/2016 9:42 pm
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[quote=rs ]Not sure if you can get them over there but Ryders anti-fog glasses plus contacts is my solution.No contacts.

[quote=ElShalimo ]Have a look at Cebe glasses.Aye, but what [i]style[/i]? I'm trying to determine if there are factors that contribute/prevent misting up.


 
Posted : 12/10/2016 9:43 pm
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IME there's no permanent coating that's as good as a temporary one- nikwax visorproof is uncanny. It doesn't last that long per application but the bottle lasts forever, I'm still using one i bought in 2002. (I don't know if you can apply it over a factory antifog coating, I've never dared)


 
Posted : 12/10/2016 9:57 pm
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Something like Visorproof is an option but I was wondering what [i]style[/i] of frame/lens was least problematic. e.g. something held off the face/nose? something with vents?


 
Posted : 12/10/2016 10:02 pm
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Sorry, I can't read. Er, twice.


 
Posted : 12/10/2016 10:16 pm
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You need specs mate ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 12/10/2016 10:19 pm
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Doesnt it depend on YOUR face?

You have my sympathies though. My glasses are off within 2 mins of starting a climb


 
Posted : 12/10/2016 10:24 pm
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Away from face definitely better, I find shallower lenses better too, as you get airflow around the cheeks. Personally I use Oakley Radars/Radarlocks most of the time and love them. Photochromic lenses mist up more, but only when I stop. Vented or unvented seems not to make much difference for me.

Would suggest it's entirely dependent on your face shape though.


 
Posted : 12/10/2016 10:34 pm
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If you're in no hurry then I'll bring a few different pairs up with me for you to try. I'm hoping to pop up in a couple of weeks time


 
Posted : 12/10/2016 10:45 pm
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I've never had a problem with fogging up when on the move, only when I stop. As soon as I'm moving again it's fine
Same on bicycle and motorbike


 
Posted : 12/10/2016 11:04 pm
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I think my choice is going to be restricted by ny requirement for Transition lenses anyway.


 
Posted : 12/10/2016 11:23 pm
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As above - isn't it about the fit on your face? Horses for courses - half jackets are great on me but aren't for everyone. Afraid there's no substitute for trying them on and getting a feel for ventilation. I had some tifosi duro's that had a gap in the lens and they never seemed fog.....in the summer - oh hang on...


 
Posted : 12/10/2016 11:28 pm
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I'm loving my Oakley Radar EV, the vents seem to help with fogging up...
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I used to have some Adidas Evil Eyes that had loads of vents and the three position arms which I really liked. They got totally scratched (my fault) unfortunately...


 
Posted : 13/10/2016 7:49 am