[Adger Smith]

Yes, they are a problem. A real pain in the A**. Esp when you are hot & sweating. It is hard to get them over my big ears with the helmet on. I usually put the helmet on & leave my glasses off so I can wipe with the face open or use a sweat band. I put my glasses on just as I pull out of the lanes.The closed face helmet saved my face when I had a crash in '99. A piece of guard rail post got in my face & only broke my left eye socket. It could have been much worse with an open face. It would have had a clear shot at my face & neck instead of a glancing blow. Yes, I too have bitched & moaned about all this safety equipment, but IF & WHEN you need it, it is really nice to have.