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Face Shield Offers Protection by JAMES JONES Many years ago I rented a Harley-Davidson in Colorado Springs, Colo. The dealership gave me an open-faced helmet. I put on my Oakley sunglasses and off I went. Later that day, my friend John and I ran into some bug-infested highways. My face was taking a beating. By that point I would have paid full price for a full-face helmet. Later that night, as I was coming back into Colorado Springs, the rain came in and my face was taking a different kind of beating. After that, I always try to wear a fullfaced helmet, but I know that is not everyone's bag. Finding comfortable and creative ways to ride Fast forward to this year and safely can be a challenge. Full face masks can Myrtle Beach's Bike Week. be useful for motorcycle riders in many ways. There, I came across something that made me think, Ahhh! My neighbor Jim and I saw an Ironman-looking face shield. It was the first time I saw something like this. While visiting the vendors, I met with Ernest, who is the CEO of Second Face On LLC, to discuss his product. Second Face On is a pullover mask that fits most open-faced helmets. When I put it on, it reminded me of putting on a baseball catcher's mask. It was constructed of a tough full plastic face shield that goes down around the chin. The mask has a protective eye lens, which is impact resistant and has been tested to meet the Z87.1-2003 standard. This standard is the industrial safety standard for eye protection. The lenses are also anti-fog resistant down to 25 degrees and have a wide field of vision. The mask can be worn with or without glasses. According to Second Face On's website, the mask lenses are made with "crystal clear chromatic transition lens." The mask is vented to provide nice airflow. This mask can be used with or without a helmet. The big eye catcher for me (no pun intended) was the custom paint jobs. They are amazing. The mask is not made to provide protection in the event of a crash, but it is a perfect solution for those that need some kind of protection for your eyes and face when you experience unexpected weather, temperatures and bugs. For more information go to www.secondfaceon.com. If there is a topic that you would like to discuss, please send your comments and suggestions to motorcycle4fun@aol.com. RIDE SAFE! August 8 • Bike Night at Mac's Speed Shop featuring Reflections II. Call 910-354-2590 for more information. August 15 • Bike Night at Mac's Speed Shop featuring The Lonesome Few. Call 910-354-2590 for more information. August 24 • Steele Angels Back to School Run Registration 2-4 p.m. at Starr's on Old McPherson Church Road. Ride leaves at 4 p.m. and goes to Crow's Nest on Chickenfoot Road in Gray's Creek. Music, food and door prizes. Bring school supplies or money donation to register. Call 988-5874. August 29 • Fatboy challenge at Mac's Speed Shop 5 people per team, $10 per person. Prizes.Call 910-3542590 for more information. September 21 • Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation Friends of the Cancer Center RIBBON WALK & RIDE at the Medical Arts Center in downtown Fayetteville. 8 a.m. registration. 9:45 a.m. Ride Begins. 10 a.m. Walk Begins. For more information, visit www. ribbonwalkforcancer.org. Patriot Guard Riders The Patriot Guard Riders is a diverse group of patriots from every state that come together to honor fallen soldiers at funeral services across the country. Visit www.patriotguard.org for more information about the group. REDNECK TRIVIA RUN AND GAMES September 15 • Fun begins at noon • Benefit for Kirk Lewis Thirsty Thursdays $1 off all drinks! JAMES JONES, Contributing Writer. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomingweekly.com. 4624 BRAGG BLVD. BIKE NIGHTS EvEry thursday 482 n. mcpherson church rd. 910-354-2590 LIVE MUSIC DRINK SPECIALS for daily food & drink speicals, Band schedules & more connect online ... MacSpeedShop.com Focus on the Family 20 Countdown Magazine Adventures in Odyssey Contest & Request Line: 910-764-1073 22 UCW AUGUST 7-13, 2013 Keeping the Main Thing ... the Main Thing. visit us online www.christian107.com WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM