From: don (Calgary) on
On Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:51:16 -0900, Robert Bolton
<robertboltondrop(a)gci.net> wrote:

>
>I think the problem is two fold. We use flip-up helmets. The wind
>funnels up from underneath her chin guard, her eyes tear and run, her
>mascara runs, then her eyes burn. She won't be caught in public
>without mascara. I suggest she ride with her face shield up, but she
>says that doesn't help. Hence, I think she has a genuine problem with
>the face shield down, but I think not wanting to leave it up is just
>because she doesn't like even a little wind. I've never been back
>there though so who knows?
>
>Using the chin insert takes care of the updraft, but I would think it
>gets a bit stuffy in there.

Well, I will say I am very impressed with the lengths you are willing
to go to help her feel comfortable back there, and I am impressed she
is willing to persevere with an activity that is not yet totally
working for her, in order to keep riding with you.

A tip of the toque to both of you!
From: Road Glidin' Don on
On Feb 27, 7:46 am, "don (Calgary)" <hd.f...(a)telus.net> wrote:

> Well, I will say I am very impressed with the lengths you are willing
> to go to help her feel comfortable back there, and I am impressed she
> is willing to persevere with an activity that is not yet totally
> working for her, in order to keep riding with you.
>
> A tip of the toque to both of you!

I'll second that motion.