Breath guards: Do they work?

[WarlockNZ]

I had the same problem .. but i've found that the oxford anti fog insert has worked pretty well.

Doesn't help with the sunnies tho .. they fog as well .. lol.

[car]

So. Is there anyone out there in KiwiBikerLand who has a Shoei with a breathguard, who can tell me if it's worth buying one? Do they work to reduce fogging?

I had one, a long, long time ago. I loved the lid but found the breath guard uncomfortable and ineffective...

(Yes, I know one of those Fog City inserts would help, but I don't really want to fit one.)

... so I dumped it in favour of a Fog City, which I continue to swear by.

I get the impression that the efficacy and comfort of the breath guards is dependent on the head of the wearer, so you're just as likely to get someone coming along now saying "I found mine super-comfortable and I've never had a fogging problem since."

Go to your nearest gear shop and ask them if they've got one you can try on?

Cheers,

Chris.

[Pwalo]

I've got an HJC(retro fit jobbie) breath guard on my HJC CL-SP. (It's even got the velcro patch for it built into the chin guard). It works really well, even with my glasses. It does provide a decent seal around your nose and mouth, which I think must be the answer.

As I've said it works. My visor hasn't fogged up since I've had it. My glasses stay clear, and my chin stays warm as well. It does take a bit of getting used to (not the most comfortable) but looks the business.

[Street Gerbil]

Two words: hell yes!

[Zapf]

Thanx, Dave. You're the second person to say the same thing.

And I'll be another. To say the same thing.

[Gremlin]

Two words: hell yes!

I'll go with this... but its not exactly an expert opinion, as I haven't used the fog city or pinlock. I have used the breath guard in my HJC CL-14 for at least 1.5 years, but its a really big one, not the tiny little attempt some helmets have. Some do find it a little claustrophobic tho.

I'm struggling to find a new helmet that ticks all the boxes. Some helmets have whisper kits/chin thingies, breath guards etc, others have nothing. Predictably, the ones I really like (AGV Stealth) list nothing, in the way of accessories

[car]

A Pinlock visor is best, then Fog City, then breath guard.

What advantages does Pinlock have over Fog City?

(Because I'm interested.)

[Kflasher]

...So. Is there anyone out there in KiwiBikerLand who has a Shoei with a breathguard...

I have an agv with an aftermarket nose guard, it just slips in between the padding and sits in place.
It does work, I really notice it in the wet when fogging is an issue.
The only problem is on long rides it can irritate you checks a bit.

[sAsLEX]

What advantages does Pinlock have over Fog City?

(Because I'm interested.)

You can remove and clean both layers. But this also means dirt gets in between the layers...

[NZsarge]

And I'll be another. To say the same thing.

Me too! Swear by da pin lock.

[vifferman]

No real fogging this morning, and I didn't even open my visor when I stopped!
I don't think I will get an accessory to guard my breathing after all.
The two things that made a difference are:
- Crisis Management's post made me take a look at the visor operation again (but I didn't take the drastic step of reading the manual). I discovered that the "widget thingie" enabled a suitable micro opening of the visor, apparently enough to flow air through it all the time, without letting the elephants in.
- I remembered I had something similar to "cat crap" at home (no, it wasn't dog poo), and this morning found two (2!) different pots languishing in the depths of the cupboards. One looked like it had devolved into something other than the gel it started as, while the other seemed to have become more gellified than it was supposed to be, but I applied it anyway. Weird smelling stuff - maybe it was cupboard spooge, or cockroach crud or summat.
But (however!) it did the trick!
The visor tried (halfheartedly) to fog up, but even though as I said, I didn't open the visor apart from leaving it at the micro-opening it started off with, it remained clear enough to see.

Yay!!

Fog: 0
Vision: 1
Cost: 0.00 UnZud ShekelDollars

[car]

You can remove and clean both layers. But this also means dirt gets in between the layers...

Still evens, then.

I must admit, visors coming pre-drilled for pinlock and allowing easy fitting and interchangability sound like advantages. But having to drill a visor that doesn't come with pinlock fittings sounds like a PITA. I got me one of those photochromatic FCs last time I bought a new lid and it works a treat, no need to change the insert.

[Insanity_rules]

I'll go with this... but its not exactly an expert opinion, as I haven't used the fog city or pinlock. I have used the breath guard in my HJC CL-14 for at least 1.5 years, but its a really big one, not the tiny little attempt some helmets have. Some do find it a little claustrophobic tho.

I'm struggling to find a new helmet that ticks all the boxes. Some helmets have whisper kits/chin thingies, breath guards etc, others have nothing. Predictably, the ones I really like (AGV Stealth) list nothing, in the way of accessories

I have the same helmet with a different gadget, its a visor insert I bought for $30 odd from tss and its REALLY good. I used to fog my helmet easily (living in Upper Hutt and riding in the cold will do that for ya) and it works well. Cant remember the brand though.