It actually still covers my eyes pretty well, my nose is much more exposed though. I never use the visor anyways so I figured I would mess with it... I have my Itech pro wave that is my gamer so I may use the new one for a game and switch back depending how it is. If you look down at the right angle you kinda look through the bottom lip of the visor so I don't know how that will be out on the ice. It doesn't seem to distort anything so hopefully it will be OK.