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goggles w/ full-face helmet?
Hello,
I'm about to head off across the sahara in a couple of weeks. Taking off from Tanzania and working my way around. Already have a helmet--a full face Shoei, RF-800?--but no goggles. Are they necessary? It looks like they won't even seal that well on the sides because of the helment style. Advice?
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They wont seal well, but try these
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...500515744&rd=1
instead, you could put them on first then p[ush you head in the helmet. MX helemets are cheap and they are google compatible.
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off-road helmets are made to go with big goggles, and are also alot cooler than road full faced helmets. they usually also come with a large sun peak. both advantages in the sahara.
also you can get a cheap helmet and spend the savings on good goggles with UV protection, and even a spare pair?
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I ride in the desert and actually don't like the off-road helmet / goggle combo. I prefer a full face helmet and my choice of sunglasses. The shade from an off-road helmet would be nice so I use the Nolan N70 for the best of both worlds.
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The Arai Tour-X (Tour Cross / XD) works really well in this regard.
Nice big opening to allow goggles when the visor is flipped up.
Pity its so expensive...
I have one and love it!
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