learningtofly

It's all learning, irritating though it must be. Best of luck for next time.

Well done - you sound confident, and Im sure it'll be easier now the first one's out the way. As an aside, i have three days training on a Gladius next week, followed by my Mod1 on Friday. I'm cacking myself.

Thanks for that. Fast Eddie has given me a lot to think about and practice with a week and a half to go until my Mod1. Very useful stuff.

So what about those visors then?

Congratulations, and best of luck for your Mod2. I have my Mod1 next week, and just reading that made me nervous.

"Is it bleeding?" "No"

Yes, I didn’t make that clear. It’s because I’d be able to pop a bubble (or other fixed) visor on my open face helmet.

As it’s happens, if I could use my Maui Jims on my bike my life would be complete. Gooid point, we’ll made!

^^^ Thanks both - comments appreciated/noted. Can I revert to the question in the OP, though, as I'd still like to ascertain whether either/both of the Davida visors are useable with studded helmets?

Thanks - I've not really thought about it before now, but I clearly should. Could I get dailies, then, made up to my specific prescription (of myopia one one side and astigmatism on the other)? They come in standard prescriptions rather than being made up so they'll give you the closest to your needs. You'll need an eye test first to check suitability. I'm short sighted one side and astigmatic the other like yourself so get daily toric lenses, a pack for each eye to match the prescription. Once you have the check for suitability you then have an appointment so they can show you how to put hem in and taken them out. You then have to demonstrate you can do it (I had to go twice as first time I couldn't get them in and ran out of time). They then give you a weeks supply to try. If you don't like them no big deal. Fantastic, thank you. I'll pop in and have a chat with them about it.

Thanks - I've not really thought about it before now, but I clearly should. Could I get daylies, then, made up to my specific prescription (of myopia one one side and astigmatism on the other)?

I'm not sure that would be an easy transition, Mike - I have myopia in one eye and an astigmatism in the other. I'll have a think about it, though. Anyway, aside from those mentioned in the OP there's seemingly another decent option - the Leon Jeantet Aviator Pilot T2, designed to wear over glasses with cutouts in the padding. Not cheap, but good quality and probably worth a try-on.

Hi all - this is my first post, so I'll start with a really quick intro before seeking some advice from fellow members. I'm 58, and have just returned to biking after a 35 year hiatus (I currently have a YBR 125). In my youth, I rode a 125cc and never ended up taking by bike test; however, I'm well into the process this time around and have completed my CBT and theory test so far. Next week I have some intensive training booked on the school's DAS bikes before taking my MOD1 at the end of the week, and - hopefully - MOD2 the week after. Once I've passed I have a quite short shortlist to test, but really my heart is set on the T100 Bonneville, which I've been sitting on and fondling lovingly for a while now. Anyway, on to my question. I have two helmets - an Arai Axces 3 full face, and an AGV X70 open face (the latter for poodling around town rather than for journeys on the open road). I'd originally wanted a Davida open face but couldn't get them on/off without near tearing off my ears; the AGV is a beautiful fit, but sadly I didn't do enough research regarding visors before I bought it and, as glasses wearer, I have some limitations in terms of fixed visors as helmet removal with glasses in situ can be a bit hit and miss. I'd really like to buy the Davida GOV or JPV visor, but unfortunately my helmet has studs on the front. Has anyone used either of these visors on a studded helmet, and if so how did you find it? I'm concerned not only about ease of use, but also about the studs potentially scratching the polycarbonate lens. Many thanks in advance for any help you guys can give me.