Kask Protone - which sunglasses?
Adrian Waine
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Hi,
I'm looking for some sunglasses that will fit with my Protone helmet and not foul on the cradle or pads.
I currently have Bolle Vortex (bought when I had a different helmet) and the ends of the arms sit on the cradle pads, which I find really annoying as they rattle and slip.
I like to have the cradle quite low down, which probably doesn't help. Tried lots of models (including Oakley and Tifosi) so far but not anything that works for me. Straight arm models (so most of them) aren't good as the arms are too long and the best I have come up with to date are my decades old Ray Ban Aviators, which have conventional arms which curve around the backs of my ears and the thin wire misses the sides of the cradle. The problem with these is that they obviously aren't a wrap around design and there are significant areas where the sun, bugs and wind can get in.
Yet another problem is that I need prescription lenses (varifocals for preference) so that reduces the choice further. Not keen on inserts, but if needs must....
Has anybody had the same problem? P'raps Froomey might reply!
I'm looking for some sunglasses that will fit with my Protone helmet and not foul on the cradle or pads.
I currently have Bolle Vortex (bought when I had a different helmet) and the ends of the arms sit on the cradle pads, which I find really annoying as they rattle and slip.
I like to have the cradle quite low down, which probably doesn't help. Tried lots of models (including Oakley and Tifosi) so far but not anything that works for me. Straight arm models (so most of them) aren't good as the arms are too long and the best I have come up with to date are my decades old Ray Ban Aviators, which have conventional arms which curve around the backs of my ears and the thin wire misses the sides of the cradle. The problem with these is that they obviously aren't a wrap around design and there are significant areas where the sun, bugs and wind can get in.
Yet another problem is that I need prescription lenses (varifocals for preference) so that reduces the choice further. Not keen on inserts, but if needs must....
Has anybody had the same problem? P'raps Froomey might reply!
Adrian W.
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Don't be surprised if Froome recommends Oakleys....
Trial and error is the only way forward.
Good luck with your search, must be various ones out there I guess.
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I would think that a significant pro team like Sky could get the manufacturers to 'tweak' stuff that they wouldn't / couldn't do for us mere mortals.
Or am I being cynical here?
Do they need a bit of heat input or will they bend (and stay bent) without?
Can't remember why I went for the Protone, think it was because of the solid top which keeps the sun off my bald spot.
Certainly not for the aero - I don't go fast enough without gravity to help!
at the front the helmet has maybe 1cm gap to top of glasses (with the ev zero), once the cradle is adjusted the tips of the arms don't foul on it
but i'd think fit will vary with head shape/size and helmet size
How do you wear your cradle? I like mine right down which puts straight sunglass arms right onto the pads. If I retract the cradle the arms are OK, but the helmet feels 'wrong.'
Tried bending the arms on my Bolle Vortex - didn't go well
as i adjust the wheel at the back, the cradle moves in and is out of the way of the arms of the glasses
That's life I suppose.
I'll have to go and annoy some more opticians!
No heat required, just gradual manipulation to get the shape you want.
I'm similar in buying the Protone for my bald spot, but wear a head cover these days as sun cream eventually runs down into my eyes, even the stuff that isn't supposed to run. The Protone is a poor fit I find and nothing like as secure as my old Mojito.
For sun stuff, have you tried Ambre Solaire Clear Protect + ? It's a once a day formulation and doesn't seem to stain clothes or remain too oily like P20. Small insects will stick to it. No idea what it's like if it gets into your eyes though. I turned the white bits of a new Assos top brown with the P20 SPF50 product. Not happy, but there was a warning on the label - just wish I'd read it!
My Do-Wrap SweatVac Stubby is a constant companion in the hot weather, it has quite an effective sweat band. Mail ordered from the States for $18, if memory serves, and no extra postage.
http://www.dowrap.com/mensdowraps.htm
I had a try with the Vortex. The arms are a ladder construction and the inner piece starts to collapse as did my resolve. Perhaps I'll try again after the pub.
Thanks for your advice.
In these circumstances I'm always surprised how many variations there are and how what works for one doesn't work for another. I suppose that's life - must get over it!
If you want to go retro though, Oakley Eyeshades fit surprisingly well too!
I was taught to always be polite!
Seriously, I need corrective lenses (vari or bi-focals), but I don't want to go down the RX insert route, so it narrows the field somewhat.
I saw the Koos, but I don't think they are available with prescription lenses. Drat.
My wife has suggested contacts but I CAN'T DO IT. Too much fiddling with eyeballs. They're out. Period. The lenses that is. :evil: