aeroscreens vs windscreen

[markcoopers]

Yep tried and tested debate this one, both for and against make sence.

I have a range of helmets;

Full face, for Track and winter/colder days

Open face, for more inclement weather and longer journeys

Tin bowel, summer (basically in case of stones etc) with balistic glasses

just basistic glasses, for summer and short runs.

must say I am black with dirt with no helmet.

Been in westfields for 15 years, and so far only had 1 head/stone incident and that was in a Vindicator Vulcan that i also owned. left a large mark. Mind you, the bee i hit with the balsitic glasses is a visoin that i will not forget easily.

[Rory's Dad]

Can't find it now but the impact of a magpie on Jeff's Duraslug windscreen looked horrendous and, guess what, he put an aeroscreen on just a few days after      

Maybe he likes the taste of feathers      

Rory's Dad

[pistonbroke]

If you keep well away from the vehicle in front you will not get git by flying stones, you see them arc up and fall in front of you. Stones thrown up from oncoming traffic that might come sideways would be just as dangerous with a screen (and no doors).

Norm

Its a different set of rules for midgets who have to use a cushion on the seat to see the road ahead  

[Norman Verona]

Oh, so you've seen HM in the car have you.

[Mark Stanton]

QUOTE

Vindicator Vulcan that i also owned

oh dear Mr Jackson                

[stephenh]

I am quite tall, and most of my height is in my back. I dont mean my legs are 30cm long, just that my back is longer than most people. If I go in a Westie with a screen, my eyes are about level with the top of the screen, so I'm peering under the screen frame with my neck bent down. Most uncomfortable. With an aeroscreen on the other hand, no problem, just wear a full face helmet most of the time. The Missus gets claustrophobic, so doesn't like full face helmet, makes her panic. So she has an open face helmet, with a full face polycarbonate visor. That would be the solution for anyone who thought a full face helmet restricts their vision, as well.

[PeP]

I have my aeroscreen set quite high up and I sit low behind it, it means I can't see the front of the car unless I stretch but I've been fine with just ballistic glasses on and love the wind rush over the top of my head.

[jak]

The main reason I changed was that I had an injury to my neck a few years ago and on longer blats 1 hour + it caused me a lot of pain. I have to say that I really enjoyed the having the aeroscreen, though.

Best advice I can give is try and get a good long blat in an aeroscreen car before you commit yourself! As with all things Westy, you make the car to suit your taste and preferences, but if someone local to you  as an aeroscreen car try before you buy if you can.

John

[Asterix]

aeroscreen unless you're a tourer

[chrisshorty]

cheers all for comments as i said i dont do a lot of long distance trips other than the odd show. i suppose you would get just about the same experiance as having a aeroscreen if you were to take the screen off or am i wrong in thinking this? just to try it before i make a decision.

[perksy]

Aeroscreen    

Don't have to worry about Mrs Perksy in the car because She thinks the things the 'Anti Christ' anyway    

[Matt Seabrook]

I have a screened car for the road and an aero for racing. IMO that's the best way to go. I dont like the aero on the road too much to go wrong.

[Rory's Dad]

I dont like the aero on the road too much to go wrong.

Spot on

Rory's Dad

[RedditchJay]

I raced bikes for 16years so have several Aria helmets , however I like the windscreen still at the moment, more user friendly with the mrs...

[Norman Verona]

I'm sorry and don't mean to offend anyone but can someone explain why they have an aeroscreen and then wear a full face helmet. May as well stay with a screen. Only my opinion.

A good aeroscreen should mean that you have, at worst, a gentle breeze in your face. At 100+ I can raise my open hand (to the wind) without a problem. However, if I then raise my hand so my wrist is next to my face my arm is nearly broken. This could also be why I've never been hit by anything,  could it be that it's picked up and taken over my head.

So, to answer the above question about may as well just remove the screen, then NO.

Is that the problem, badly designed aero's?