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mikenj
Jan 6, 2007, 9:30 PM
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I hate to take space with a question that not too many people would get anything out of but I need some help. When wearing a mask (provided my goggles aren't on at the moment) my prescription glasses tend to fog up. When I breathe through the mask I guess it goes up into my glasses. Anyone had this problem before or have an answer? I know there's an anti-fog solution for scuba masks for diving but that won't work. Thanks everyone!!
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norm1057
Jan 6, 2007, 9:40 PM
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Used to have the same problem till I switched to contacts. Rainex works on my truck. I've thought of trying it on my backup glasses one of these days.
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climbingaggie03
Jan 6, 2007, 9:40 PM
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I think that Rain-X (the maker of a car windshield treatment) makes defogger for the inside of car windshields, that might work.
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stymingersfink
Jan 7, 2007, 3:08 AM
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quit shaving after labor-day, wear the goggles, skip the mask.
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el_layclimber
Jan 7, 2007, 4:06 AM
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Rubbing a bit of spit on the inside of swim and ski goggles works. Don't know if that applies to glasses though.
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stymingersfink
Jan 7, 2007, 4:59 AM
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that would probably work fine, if the temps weren't so damn cold
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reno
Jan 7, 2007, 5:37 AM
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Cat Crap.
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alexmac
Jan 15, 2007, 10:27 PM
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Thanks :) Also I was going to ask this question myself today so its great someone else got to it! thank you.
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krusher4
Jan 15, 2007, 10:54 PM
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I ride my bike to work just about everyday so in the winter I wear a mask daily. If the cold will allow it pull your mask down just below your nose and only breath out through your nose. This get's pretty hard when the going gets tough.
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bent_gate
Jan 15, 2007, 11:30 PM
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I'm assuming you are using a lower face mask like this: If so, it is a pretty common problem with these types of masks when they are used for aerobic activity. The ventilation holes over the mouth are too small for heavy breathing, and your moist exhalation also escapes through the top. If you are wearing googles or glasses the warm moisture condenses on the cool glass or plastice surface with every breath. The easiest solution I've seen is to cut out the perforated area around the mouth so that all of your air can escape. You can always start small and make it larger until your satisfied. My experience is that you will ultimately want to cut out most of the area. Your lips won't get cold if the rest of your face is warm. It may not look that good depending on how clean you cut it, but it works. And just remember not to walk into any banks with it still on...
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go_dyno
Jan 20, 2007, 8:08 AM
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I'm sorry I do not remember who makes it, but someone makes a mask specifically designed for SWAT that will not let moisture into you goggles or glasses. You might do some Googling
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microbarn
Feb 5, 2007, 5:16 AM
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MOST of the early anti-fog washes were just diluted dish washing soap. I don't know what is currently on the market. Get an empty contact cleaner fluid bottle. Fill it most of the way with water. Put a few drops of dish soap in. The contact cleaner bottle has a small opening to let out only enough to cover the glasses. Wipe off the excess soapy water with a towel. This should work.
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