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I've noticed it all season in both the U.S. National series and the GP's. It's painfully obvious watching the MXdN right now. I don't see a single top rider using them. You almost never do. Ironicly 99.9% of them have had to ditch their goggles after running out of tear-offs.
I find this odd considering how wide the field of vision is with the newest generation of goggles even with roll-offs..how many clean swipes you get, etc.
I find this odd considering how wide the field of vision is with the newest generation of goggles even with roll-offs..how many clean swipes you get, etc.
I have used the roll off system from various mfg. for many years now. I use this system in all conditions, dry, dusty and of course, muddy. Currently I use the 100% system. I hate tear offs. I do like 1 tear off over the rolls off in really bad conditions.
I don't know what is up with the pros. I also do not know if all goggle brands have a roll off type system. If they do not I can see a conflict of interest.
Personally I think their missing the boat.
Kind of like asking "why do the pros wear the visor at that upward angle"? It is suppose to be used to duck roost and keep out the sun. I dono... (throws up arms)
Meaning so the film doesn't stick to the lens, water doesn't get between film and lense. Etc.
Used to be a art form i figured out when they first hit the scene.
Now with dimpled lenses and the mud flap it is much easier.
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He tossed them pretty early even before Herlings' crash
I jad a wide assoetment of all the peoducts in late 80s and 90s and jad a few tricks i used that made them almost bulletproof. I never had one fly apart or any of the normal bs thats associated with them. Had stacks and piles of parts to build anything and everything.
I always ran a rain shield, i always taped the canisters and i never had a failure. I always ran the extra life roll off film that was bigger around for more pulls.
It just takes a bit of prep and care and they are fine.
Rolls offs break too easily from roost. I ran them off-road for a while, as soon as you ate a roost bucket they would turn into a streamer....usually ending up in the rear wheel. I think they are just a risk....tear offs will always work, unless you pull them all at once.
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