 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi, before anyone says anything this is not a goggles v sunglasses threat (been done before), but a quest to find the right type of lens, I can't decide what to go for, Oakley's with Polarised Bronze lenses or Maui Jim Polarised one's, so which would be best?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Love my Oakleys. They are the 'minute' model. Ski, bike, hike, car - they are brill. Really keep the wind out of your eyes [though would goggle it in white out]. And the repair service is par excellence. There are a few other snowheads threads on the repairs bit if you want to do a search. I got prescription ones, which were pricey, but I would not grudge a single penny.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Oakleys are great - just not clear why you should want a polarized version.
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just not clear why you should want a polarized version.
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From memory, achilles, I think this is what they call the colours. Mines are polarised.
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polarised sunglasses
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achilles, the initial thought was to use them sitting in the sun, just got back and had terrible glare when looking into my beer  . Then i thought if I'm splashing out on some new ones how about using them to ski in what lens would be best, they did get the Oakley book out with lens choice, I could have Iridium but the Polarised Bronze seemed the best option for bright sun
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radar, have not had any problems with sore eyes from the sun - which I did experience when I got my crappy 'free pair' of sunglasses when I had a change in prescription. It really made me realise what a great pair of sunnies the Oakley's are. [Sorry to bang on about them].
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radar,
I have Juliets with Fire Iridium lenses (non-polarised) and have never had any issues with bright light.
By Oakleys own description, the Bronze polarised have a light transmission only 1% below the iridium, i.e. 15% vs 16%. The other properties are identical.
That said price seems similar (Bronze are $10 more..)
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| MarjMJ wrote: |
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just not clear why you should want a polarized version.
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From memory, achilles, I think this is what they call the colours. Mines are polarised. |
Nope, they are polarised, or they are not. Polarised are dearer and have a little "p" in the corner. Better for glare in theory, though my normal Gold Iridium lenses are fine.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Jerry, I like my polarized Smiths but a brief review of the "internet" "literature" suggests there's some debate as to whether they're better for snow sports or not. My optics course is too distant in time to work out whether polarization works well or not on snow.
Work fine for me though and I'm quite fussy.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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You know it makes sense.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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as someone that just cant get on with goggles(fogging up all the time) is there a certain colour lens i could use in sunglasses that would suffice in flat light conditions etc, would need to be prescription lenses, any reccomendations?
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Poster: A snowHead
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| rizzotherock wrote: |
| as someone that just cant get on with goggles(fogging up all the time) is there a certain colour lens i could use in sunglasses that would suffice in flat light conditions etc, would need to be prescription lenses, any reccomendations? |
see my post above. !
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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nixmap, Wrong thread?  [/ironic]
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I always wear my oakley polorised sunglasses. I only ever had a problem in a white-out last year where I couldn't see anything at all. I since invested in goggles and used them most of the time this year though for the really bright days i had my oakleys on. Bronze and iridium have fairly similar properties so its down to preference. Me personnaly I'd never go back to a non-polorised lens. They do make a great deal of difference on the mountain, at sea and while driving.
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I've got some of those (or rather the ClimaCool variant of them, I think yours are more upmarket you UTTER SHOW OFF) and can confirm that they're excellent specs, although haven't had them out on the slopes yet.
The best thing about them is that you can adjust the height of the arms individually. I've got wonky ears and all previous sunnies I've ever owned have sat at a rakish angle across my nose, a bit like Jonathan King. Which isn't a good look, frankly.
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I have Gold Iridium lenses which seem to do the trick in all conditions
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radar, I use Maui Jims - they are unbelieveable. I used to wear nothing but Oakleys until someone shoved a pair on Maui's on my face. I immediately went out and bought myself a pair. Nearly everyone I know who has tried them has done the same. Even a friend who has pretty poor eyesight went and got perscriptions made up at huge cost. It's difficult to explain until you try them. I find the grey one's best for skiing - personally I use those in all conditions - except blizzards when I retire to the nearest log fire and a jug of the local brew... (I must sound like an advert!  )
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| Tatty wrote: |
| radar, I use Maui Jims - they are unbelieveable. |
Visually I agree with you. The colour filter is insanely good, the best by a country mile.
But....
There is no wind protection, which for the fast and furious amongst us, just doesnt cut the mustard.
If you are skiing champage pow, you need a seal to keep out the white smoke.
The leaves you with either goggles (which most people with glasses cant stand) or Elevation Clima cool pro with the prescription clip ins.
The are expensive, but a great powder day is simply priceless.
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The lens colour I tried was Maui Rose. I borrowed a pair from a friend and was utterly astounded by the difference.
The Fram style is down to you, you need side coverage, if you ski fast.
In defence of adidas though :-
With Maui Jim
You cant change the lenses for the conditions.
Theres no foam seal.
Theres no strap.
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Wayne, I have the grey Ho'okipa, which tends to wrap around my face quite well, but as nixmap quite rightly says, they are just glasses and you do need something else with a seal of sorts for extreme conditions or speed. However, as lenses go - quite amazing.
The Bronze are the lightest tint, followed by Rose and then Grey. I'm afraid you will have to try on a selection to see what suits.....
Oops - edited to say that I noticed on the website there is now a fourth lens - HT. Long time since I last looked!
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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something else with a seal of sorts for extreme conditions or speed
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this IMO is what makes my Oakley's a winner. You don't get all that runny eye stuff whilst hurtling along.
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Tatty, the Maui Jim's with prescription lenses worked out to be a bit too much, 
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You know it makes sense.
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radar, yes I know..! When my friend did it he had to get it done in the States and then sent over here - that was painful!
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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| radar wrote: |
| Hi, before anyone says anything this is not a goggles v sunglasses threat (been done before), but a quest to find the right type of lens, I can't decide what to go for, Oakley's with Polarised Bronze lenses or Maui Jim Polarised one's, so which would be best? |
I think you should better go with the Oakley polarized Bronze lenses. The quality of the Oakley lenses is really good.
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Poster: A snowHead
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These are fantastic for £15!
http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=G1011
Interchangebale lenses.... I've been wearing them for a year now. Great. I used to wear Oakley when skiing but too scared of losing the things now.... not too much of a fashion bod and these are great.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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One of the major benefits of Oakleys is the protection the lenses give your eyes. Go n youtube and look up Oakley Impact Protection Test. It's an eye opener! I really do think Oakleys are the best you can buy for sport. In terms of losing them, if you get a sporty pair with the grippy ear socks and nose piece they aren't going anywhere, I've had my pair 7 years now, biking, skiing, climbing and they still look pretty new! Oakley have just brought out a pair called Jawbones with interchangable lenses, come with two pairs and the cleaning pouch/bag has little pockets to keep your spares in. Perfect for changing light conditions!
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Hmm, just ordered Oakley Inmates with prescription varifocals and transition lenses, really bought them for everyday wear but I'll try them out on the slopes and report back. Suspect they won't keep the wind out but I will look cool till I hit a tree I didn't see.
What I really need is new eyes that see better.
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Jawbones, you can change the lenses for different conditions/sports, and they cover your eyes well
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Mosha Marc, i think they look shocking, bought the Livestrong ones for my brother and they are kinda gimmicky looking. Kinder Egg toy 
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arv, function over form, please 
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