XHarley, I'm 5'9", approx. 31.5-32" inseam. With the 11" dark tint shield, I don't look through the shield, I clearly look over it. If you are that height or taller, if I were you, I'd stick with the dark tint...makes it look a lot nicer. I've had to ride in dirt/gravel at night before...but not like you where you have to do it daily. If I had to do that, I would just light up my high beams so I can see further on the road in front of me. If you go any taller than the 11" shield however, I would go with the light tint.