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Anyone else like 'em? I just got my first pair, these guys here:

Oakley Polarized TIGHTROPE Sunglasses available at the online Oakley store

Definitely different than regular 'shades, but my initial reaction is that I like 'em a bunch. :yesway:

 

[Drew]

Sleek. :yesway:

What's so different about polarized lenses? And they don't do those with prescription lenses, do they? I've been looking for a set...

EDIT - "Available with Oakley Authentic Prescription Lenses." Why so they do.

 

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Sleek. :yesway:

What's so different about polarized lenses? And they don't do those with prescription lenses, do they? I've been looking for a set...

They're anti-glare. They don't make things darker, so much as they make everything clearer. It's kinda cool, I can see the polarization in the rear window of my car, and since my car stereo's illumination is Amber, it dims it a bit. The former is cool, the latter will take some getting used to.

Polarized Sunglasses: How They Reduce Glare

 

[Drew]

But they're tinted too, right? For most of the shit I'd wear them for, those look ideal.

Have you taken a spin on your bike with them on? how are they for wind protection on your eyes?

 

[105]

The choice is up to you cause they come in two classes. Rhinestone shades and cheap sunglasses.


Oh Yeah!

 

[105]

If you spend any time on the water (ocean, lake, river, etc.) polarized glasses are great as they cut down on the glare and let you see what's in the water.

 

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But they're tinted too, right? For most of the shit I'd wear them for, those look ideal.

Have you taken a spin on your bike with them on? how are they for wind protection on your eyes?

I use a pair of much thicker framed Oakleys on my motorcycle, because they touch the area around my eyes to block the wind. These are more day to day/driving classes.

:beard:

 

[Soopahmahn]

They're anti-glare. They don't make things darker, so much as they make everything clearer. It's kinda cool, I can see the polarization in the rear window of my car, and since my car stereo's illumination is Amber, it dims it a bit. The former is cool, the latter will take some getting used to.

Tilt your head like an owl while looking at polarized light sources (LCDs, etc.) You'll lose your freakin' mind, man. :metal:

 

[Joey]

I swear by polarized lenses. As someone mentioned above, if you do any fishing they are a must. Gets rid of glare, and you can see right through the water.

 

[eleven59]

If you spend any time on the water (ocean, lake, river, etc.) polarized glasses are great as they cut down on the glare and let you see what's in the water.

:agreed: My cousin who fishes all the time has been using them for years.

 

[96]

I like them for day driving because it cuts the glare coming off of my dash and reflecting onto my windshield :agreed:

 

[darren]

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They're great on the water and are fantastic for driving, especially in winter when you get a lot of glare from snowy or wet roads.

 

[Kim]

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I've had 5-6 pairs of oakleys since the early 90's, I refuse to use anything else.
They're great! You don't have to take them off when you enter a tunnel and they're great during snowy conditions aswell.

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The pair of Oakleys that these are replacing are ones that I bought myself with the bonus I got from working the Y2K bug at an old IT job.

You get what you pay for, and Oakleys are the goods. :yesway:

 

[Kim]

The pair of Oakleys that these are replacing are ones that I bought myself with the bonus I got from working the Y2K bug at an old IT job.

You get what you pay for, and Oakleys are the goods. :yesway:

QFT!

 

[darren]

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I just wish my eyes weren't as shitty as they are... You can't get wraparound sunglasses when you're seriously near-sighted.

 

[Soopahmahn]

I just wish my eyes weren't as shitty as they are... You can't get wraparound sunglasses when you're seriously near-sighted.

I might be able to pull them off, but I'm happier with my aviators.

 

[darren]

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I'd love a pair of Rx polarized Gascans.

 

[Joey]

I grew up wearing Costa Del Mars and love them.

 

[jaxadam]

Polarized are the only way to go.

Costa Del Mars, Maui Jims, Ocean Waves are all great glasses.