Motorcyclist USA — September-October 2017

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JULIA LAPALME

GEAR

VOGUE VISUALS

A collection of exquisite

optical protection

Balancing unique design ethos and

function, the Equilibrialist Knox Maska

stands apart from the boisterous neon

and Velcro crowd. These shields ($145)

are made to fi t some of the most modish

helmets on the market, and there’s

something oh-so right about the union

between a modern retro lid and a hand-

crafted, faux-leather fi nish. Each high-

strength polycarbonate shield is treated

with an antifog coating, and silicone

beads span the length of the universal

strap that holds the Knox Maska in place.

High-quality optics can play a pivotal

role in determining the difference

between a podium fi nish and a defeated

walk through the pits. Oakley’s new Front

Line Prizm MX goggle ($180) is designed

to fi t a wide scope of face shapes and

sizes and uses specialized Prizm Lens

Technology, which increases contrast

in exceptionally bright conditions. High

Impact Plutonite lenses add vital defense

from roost, while numerous color

combinations help you stand out

from the rest of the pack.

Biltwell maintains a no-nonsense

approach to motorcycle gear, and its

Overland goggles ($75) are unassuming

yet effective. At home within the

confi nes of a MX helmet or perched on

the brow of a coffee-shop connoisseur,

the Overland has a wide eyeport for

unobstructed sight. Open-cell foam

padding protects eyes from foreign

debris, while double D-ring adjusters

and a silicone-treated band mean the

Overland will stay put once you

adjust the fi t to your liking.

The Equilibrialist

Knox Maska

equilibrialist.com

Oakley Front Line

Prizm MX

oakley.com

Biltwell Overland

biltwellinc.com

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