The original thread has sort of disappeared, but I'll weigh in and hopefully help somebody... I'm just over 6', but I went with the shortest stock windshield, hoping it would be less obtrusive looking and would at least keep the cold/wind off my torso. And I liked having the leather tool/sunglasses bag. I had had the middle or high shield on the demo bike and didn't think it helped at all. But the short shield was a disaster after about ten feet. Brutal turbulence and noise. Un-ridable. I got a 24" Freedom shield (which uses the Indian mounts). It's not magical, but it's very good. Even in clear, it looks big on the Scout, but not bad at all. Then I simplified to the clear Marlin Dart and was pleasantly surprised. It smoothes things out enough that you can ride 10mph faster than your typical cruising speed and be just as relaxed. Definitely the best balance of clean looks and comfort for me. Finally, I've simplified even more to the Indian mini "1901" nearly-black shield. It enhances cruising comfort somewhere between naked and the Marlin (so, just a bit). I ride pretty mellowly, and I like the super clean, stock look; so after all this I've settled on the small Indian shield. On a longer trip, or in the cold, or for a lot of highway I'd probably go all the back up to the Freedom shield as a touring-style shield. Hope it helps.