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From: jge@unc.UUCP (John Eyles)
Newsgroups: net.cycle
Subject: eye protection
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Date: Mon, 2-Jul-84 10:21:23 EDT
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Posted: Mon Jul  2 10:21:23 1984
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After hearing all this discussion about polishing faceshields,
I would like to put in a good word for goggles.
I use plastic safety glasses, sold in most hardware stores;
the best kind are made by Norton (no relation to MC maker), for about $2.00.
The ones made by American Optical seem flimsier.
The wrap-around ones that fit snug against your face are
terrible (scratch easily and very uncomfortable in hot weather). The Norton
goggles are cheaper than faceshields or replacement lenses for most of the
goggles made by Scott and others, and they don't get scratched up as quickly.
The great thing about their low cost is that you replace them as soon as
they are AT ALL scratched. This is an excellent safety feature:
there is nothing more dangerous than riding in the rain at night against
oncoming traffic with scratched plastic obstructing your vision.
(There also are nice "safety" glass goggles made by Uvex and Climax, that
never scratch, but I wonder just how "safe" the glass is ?)
Goggles are also a hell of a lot more comfortable than faceshields,
especially in hot weather.

So try goggles and throw out that scuzzy old bubble shield!
You'll be glad you did.