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?

Brian

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.

Charlie

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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dave

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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A.B.

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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!