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Old 07-22-2016, 03:15 AM
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Is there a set of glasses/goggles u can recommend to help prevent my eyes from burning or watering while racing nitro?

Looking for some suggestions or ways to improve the issue while running nitro.
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I have seen people with ski glasses.
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Ski glasses are probably the only thing that really work, as they are reasonably air tight, however a pair of sunglasses can minimise it
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ski goggles/atv goggles, and i use swimming goggles to cut my bodies, they seal 100%, now in the sun sweating, idk if they'll last to long. worth a shot though.
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I have been reviewing ski and skydive goggles. They may be an option.

As one of u said not sure how well they work in hot sweating conditions.

Swimming goggles are tight enough but I would be able to see as good as if I had something with more vision.

Let me know if u have other ideas
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The brand fuel plays a huge part in this as well
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A taller drivers' stand??? LOL

Are you indoors, or are you having fume issues on an outdoor track?

If indoors, many tracks will mount a fan of some sort to blow across the drivers stand and move air. It can help to keep you cool when it is hot, but also keeps the fumes from hanging in the air around the drivers' heads.
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Old 07-23-2016, 06:03 PM
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You would also need a gas mask. Just breathing the fumes will make you eyes water.
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Old 07-24-2016, 11:17 AM
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there is a additive that makes it smell like strawberries , or vanilla etc ..i saw it on a website somewhere..sounds funny..not sure if thew additive makes the fumes not burn.i doubt it..but sounds like a great idea for backyard bashers
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i'm at Flowood RC racing this weekend and had this problem also today. My eyes watered so bad in my main it caused me to crash.
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Yea that happens every year for bring the heat but never happens for club races. That's all the people trying to be the tune there cars under the drivers stand. It's a pita
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