Visor Help

[prokennex 0]

Searched some previous threads, but didn't find what I was looking for. I currently have a HedjukSport visor, and while the optics and protection are great, I am finding that it fogs up even after it has been sprayed with anti-fog liquid.

I have used Bauer/ itech and Oakley in the past, but in looking at possibly getting a new one, I came across Boulder Hockey Company, which I have never heard of. They are a little cheaper than the Oakley or Bauer option, so I was wondering two things:

1. Anyone have similar issues with Hedjuk visors and if so, what has worked.

2. Anyone used the half visor that Boulder makes and what are your impressions of it?

If it helps, I have a CCM Vector Pro helmet.

[stick9 881]

I have a Hejduk Sport visor. Make sure there is a decent gap between the visor and helmet, this will give you better airflow and help with fogging.

The Bauer wipes seem to work pretty well, but not nearly as good as the spray that came with the visor.

[gogovs 10]

I have Boulder Hockey (Avision Ahead) half shields and I am really impressed with them. No fogging, no scratching.

[IPv6Freely 2082]

I have an avision ahead mask (not shield) but it doesn't fog up at all, and I don't ever use anti-fog stuff on it. Just plain water. I imagine the shield would be about the same as far as fogging goes.

[Vulcan7905 88]

Every visor will eventually fog up no matter what. Proper air ventilation will help. I have also found the Oakley Visor spray to he greatly. I have also used the Bauer wipes and they work but not just as well as the spray.

[IPv6Freely 2082]

How long does it typically take? This mask is a couple years old and no fogging yet.

[mojo122 529]

While I was happy with the anti-fogging properties of the Avision half shield I found that it scratched up quicker than any Oakley or Bauer shield I have used.

[Vulcan7905 88]

Depends on how much you skate. My buddy skated four times a week and his lasted a year or so.

[kingofnooyork 30]

I have the Oakley VR900 Aviator Cut.

http://www.hockeymonkey.com/oakley-hockey-face-shield-vr900.html

The funny thing about Oakley visors i've encountered is you really dont have to do much to them. The formula i've found that works well is i keep it in one of those felt helmet bags to avoid damage. And before i play i have a small terry cloth towel that i just spit into a little and then clean the inside and out before each game. The thing really never fogs up and so far it's pretty much still brand new aside from a small scratch or 2 from playing.

I used to spray defog into them every game but honestly i think it's bad for them as i started to get some weird swirling of the coating they put on it.

Hope this helps.

[JonoDigz 4]

I had the Hejduk 200 for a short time until it cracked where it attaches to the helmet. Got an accidental stick up high. It fogged up like any other visor. They all do. Sprays help. I currently have a Hockey Tron visor. I use Bauer anti fog spray and it works fine. I have used expensive Oakley and Bauer visors.... They all fog. They scratch. The better visors may be slightly clearer or offer less fogging initially but I will stick with the $20-$40 visor and have no problem changing out every year,

[MarsB 33]

Different things work for different people. Some people put off a lot of heat, some don't. Some people play in humid rinks. Some people wear their visor lower which traps more heat. This is why you see all of the discrepancies in people's reviews of visors and the like. OptimusReim doesn't fog up a full shield; I put off enough heat to fog up a cage! You have to find what works for you.

[IPv6Freely 2082]

OptimusReim doesn't fog up a full shield; I put off enough heat to fog up a cage!

I actually laughed pretty hard at this.

[kingofnooyork 30]

Another super helpful tip... The fog is actually sweat evaporating from your face and head. Dry your face constantly and youll notice a difference.

[JaniV 9]

Make sure that you have a gap between visor and helmet. And I use a thin layer of liquid dishwashingsoap on my bauer visor and it works nice.

[Caihlen 67]

How does a guys apply the dishwashing liquid to get the desired effect, which is I assume, anti-fogging?

[mojo122 529]

Just spread a thin coat on the inner side of the shield and wipe off with a soft cloth. It has worked well in the past for me and others.

[gogovs 10]

I clean my visor before each game with windex and nose tissue inside and out and it never fogged up on me. I have the Avision Ahead half shield.

[chippa13 1844]

I have the Oakley VR900 Aviator Cut.

http://www.hockeymonkey.com/oakley-hockey-face-shield-vr900.html

The funny thing about Oakley visors i've encountered is you really dont have to do much to them. The formula i've found that works well is i keep it in one of those felt helmet bags to avoid damage. And before i play i have a small terry cloth towel that i just spit into a little and then clean the inside and out before each game. The thing really never fogs up and so far it's pretty much still brand new aside from a small scratch or 2 from playing.

I used to spray defog into them every game but honestly i think it's bad for them as i started to get some weird swirling of the coating they put on it.

Hope this helps.

If you use any defog spray other than the AFR spray then you will ruin an Oakley visor.

[JaniV 9]

How does a guys apply the dishwashing liquid to get the desired effect, which is I assume, anti-fogging?

I just smudge the visor with my finger and soap on both sides, then I just wipe it off with toiletpaper.

Works like a charm.

[Caihlen 67]

Yep. I tried it on the inside of the visor yesterday at practice and even at 10 deg f it worked great. The only problem I had at all was sweat drops freezing on contact.

[bthompson1286 5]

go with a frontier or oakley. Bauer is good too