What type of sunglasses do you use?
01-13-11, 09:15 AM
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I have Jawbones, Split Jackets, M Frames, Half jackets, Flak Jackets, Radars, and various other full framed Oakley designs. They all have the same flaw - the top of the frame contacts my eyebrows or forehead and channels sweat onto the glasses. Hydrophobic lenses don't really help. My favorite cycling glasses are the Oakley Zero. There's no top frame to channel sweat. You can't beat them for sports, imo.
The Halo is the second best cycling item I have ever purchased.
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<-------- Oakley Jawbones Custom, Pearl with Matte black jaws Red thru bolt. Sweet!
Lenses:
Vented Light Positive Red Iridium
Vented Polarized Black Iridium
The Light Positive Red are awesome for the days where you leave the house and its dark and are getting back home at noon. You can wear them the whole time and see everything at night and at noon you get a "bright" view of your surroundings but without the glare that makes you squint. Great lenses. They are on the frames 90% of the time.
Lenses:
Vented Light Positive Red Iridium
Vented Polarized Black Iridium
The Light Positive Red are awesome for the days where you leave the house and its dark and are getting back home at noon. You can wear them the whole time and see everything at night and at noon you get a "bright" view of your surroundings but without the glare that makes you squint. Great lenses. They are on the frames 90% of the time.
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I still have mine too, and was wearing them until I cracked the frame trying to change a lens. I always had a hard time changing the lens, so, I purchased the Oakley Jawbones. I was unsure whether I would like them before I purchased them, but, with free shipping and free return (thank you Zappos), I decided to give them a whirl. I've kept them and like them. They do stay put. It took some adjustment to the framing with respect to looking back, but, I've adjusted fine and love them. Changing the lens is super easy.
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Just bought a pair of these in grey at PB on sale for $29. Came with three lenses.
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I seem to recall seeing some crazy (and by crazy, I mean comically idiotic) sunglasses a few years ago that had braces that reached up and grabbed onto the the top of a wearer's skull. Anybody know who made them? Oakley?
I'm thinking those things would be a cheaply gotten now that they've flopped, just like the Bush Elite Force Aviator doll, and Flloyd Landis' book, Absolutely False.
I'm thinking those things would be a cheaply gotten now that they've flopped, just like the Bush Elite Force Aviator doll, and Flloyd Landis' book, Absolutely False.
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I wear Tifosi Paves. At first they were too tight at the temple, but then my head shrunk or they loosened up a bit. Nice glasses, especially for the cost.
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I seem to recall seeing some crazy (and by crazy, I mean comically idiotic) sunglasses a few years ago that had braces that reached up and grabbed onto the the top of a wearer's skull. Anybody know who made them? Oakley?
I'm thinking those things would be a cheaply gotten now that they've flopped, just like the Bush Elite Force Aviator doll, and Flloyd Landis' book, Absolutely False.
I'm thinking those things would be a cheaply gotten now that they've flopped, just like the Bush Elite Force Aviator doll, and Flloyd Landis' book, Absolutely False.
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Oakley Half Jackets daytime. Clear Remington shooting glasses at night.
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I seem to recall seeing some crazy (and by crazy, I mean comically idiotic) sunglasses a few years ago that had braces that reached up and grabbed onto the the top of a wearer's skull. Anybody know who made them? Oakley?
I'm thinking those things would be a cheaply gotten now that they've flopped, just like the Bush Elite Force Aviator doll, and Flloyd Landis' book, Absolutely False.
I'm thinking those things would be a cheaply gotten now that they've flopped, just like the Bush Elite Force Aviator doll, and Flloyd Landis' book, Absolutely False.
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These
Mec Espresso, Best $25, I ever spent! Cheap, light, perfect tint, remarkably clear view, and i can ruin or lose them without throwing a fit..
Not quite sure why i'd spend more!
Mec Espresso, Best $25, I ever spent! Cheap, light, perfect tint, remarkably clear view, and i can ruin or lose them without throwing a fit..
Not quite sure why i'd spend more!
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these weren't a flop at all and you'll never find them cheap. they were oakley limited edition which, for oakley, meant they were barely functional, made in small numbers, and guaranteed sold out upon release by oakley fanboys.
here's another limited edition release, Oakley Medusas
here's another limited edition release, Oakley Medusas
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Rudy Project Rydons with prescription inserts. I have to wear prescription lenses, so I'm very limited in my choices. I got them with the deal that included a helmet, which I needed, a spare set of lenses, a gym bag which has become my dedicated cycling bag, plus a hat and tee shirt and some other stuff.
One of the lenses I got are the Clear Lasers. I originally got them for low-light/night riding, but have kept them on full time now. They take enough edge off of sunlight that they're usable, and I only go to the dark lenses when it's really bright out. I remember passing cyclists a half hour before sunrise when they were wearing dark sunglasses, and thinking how dumb that was...
One of the lenses I got are the Clear Lasers. I originally got them for low-light/night riding, but have kept them on full time now. They take enough edge off of sunlight that they're usable, and I only go to the dark lenses when it's really bright out. I remember passing cyclists a half hour before sunrise when they were wearing dark sunglasses, and thinking how dumb that was...
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I recommend frameless glasses for riding. The lightweight and uninterrupted visibility is great. The Smith V90 is an example of frameless.
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That's why you need to wear a Halo headband. ALL sweat is channeled down the side of your head. After about three rides last year with a mess of sweat and suntan lotion stinging my eyes I did a little search here and saw that he Halo was highly recommended. 5000 miles later I have NEVER had a drop of sweat hit my eyes or glasses. And it costs a whole $11 at REI. I have three of them that I rotate.
The Halo is the second best cycling item I have ever purchased.
The Halo is the second best cycling item I have ever purchased.
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