Friday, September 7, 2012

How To Choose The Right Sunglasses For Riding

By Stephen Mitschelliey


Using the proper sunglasses is an essential element of motorcycle safety. Considering that motorcycles usually don't have windshields, riders have to shield their eyes against dirt, rocks, insects, and other sorts of airborne material. If you ride your motorcycle without using sunglasses, the wind can also cause your eyes to tear and blur your vision. Sunglasses also help reduce the blinding effects of the sun's rays and the reflection that bounces off of snow, water, and concrete. They also give protection to your eyes against UV rays that can result to the early development of cataracts.

When looking for riding sunglasses for motorcyclists, there are certain things you need to consider. Among the most essential features that your sunglasses should have is ultraviolet protection. The greatest amount of UV protection is accomplished by wearing sunglasses that filter 99-100 percent of both UV-A and UV-B rays. It is also a good idea to make use of wrap-around sunglasses as they help block UV rays which enter the eyes from the sides. Some individuals have the false impression that they must purchase costly sunglasses to make sure that they get adequate protection from UV rays. The truth is, there are a variety of sunglasses for motorcycle riders that are affordable but can already provide 99-100 percent UV protection. Remember that although price is a consideration in choosing sunglasses, it should not be a deciding factor. Your sunglasses also need to be tough but comfortable. An excellent pair of sunglasses is lightweight and has superb scratch resistance. The lenses also need to be virtually impact resistant and shatter proof to ensure the greatest degree of safety even during accidents. Riding sunglasses for motorcyclists also needs to have good ventilation to prevent the formation of fog.

While they are more pricey, it is smart to purchase sunglasses with photochromic lenses or at least interchangeable lenses because these can accommodate a variety of spectrums of light from morning to evening. Polycarbonate lenses are also far better when compared with plastic lenses with regards to impact and scratch resistance, but are also far more expensive.

If you wear prescriptions, make sure to have the right kind of lenses as well. Some sunglasses have frames that could allow for prescription inserts, and you can also buy models where the full lens is the actual prescription lens.

There are lots of sunglasses for motorcycle riders you can choose from. Establishing a budget can help reduce your choices. It would also be wise to get advice from peers and relatives, and go through reviews made by experts and consumers. Remember though that although word-of-mouth referrals and reviews can be very helpful, they should not take the place of actually auditioning a pair because some aspects like comfort cannot be adequately evaluated by others.




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