techfreakazoid
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Nothing wrong with being picky if you know what you want! It's why we're here as enthusiasts and connoisseurs.
For sports, I find the G30 Iridium lenses offer the best balance between clarity and reducing eye fatigue. Also have a pair of G30 Black Iridiums which go well in slightly brighter conditions. For increasing brightness, I’ll go with Positive Red and Ice Iridium. Yes, Oakley discontinues less popular frames and lens options over time. Not sure if they still offer the Blue Iridiums. I had a pair; however, prefer the grey-based lenses. One of these days, I’ll have to try the Polarized lenses.
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If you're not using shades for sports/high-impact activities, quality glass is the way to go for clarity performance. Analogous to buying cameras, it's all about the glass! Just make sure the AR and scratch resistance coatings are solid.
Originally Posted by Grey Massacre /img/forum/go_quote.gif I am a oakley fan here but I am really picky. I have a pair of old switch magnesium and black iridium lens, they are my beaters. Really sturdy! I also using racing jackets black chrome and g30 vented persimmon lens, best biking glasses! Here is my custom straight jacket, +red iridum lens, red accents, black camo frame, totally kick ass glasses! I really like those lens it's too bad Oakley doesn't offer them on many models, I plan on getting something with blue iridium lens as well! Charles |
Nothing wrong with being picky if you know what you want! It's why we're here as enthusiasts and connoisseurs.
For sports, I find the G30 Iridium lenses offer the best balance between clarity and reducing eye fatigue. Also have a pair of G30 Black Iridiums which go well in slightly brighter conditions. For increasing brightness, I’ll go with Positive Red and Ice Iridium. Yes, Oakley discontinues less popular frames and lens options over time. Not sure if they still offer the Blue Iridiums. I had a pair; however, prefer the grey-based lenses. One of these days, I’ll have to try the Polarized lenses.
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Originally Posted by saintalfonzo /img/forum/go_quote.gif Another owner of the oakley crosshair here. I wouldn't buy oakley again because the lenses scratch WAY too easily; I kept them in their case all the time except for one night at a concert when I had them on my shirt collar. After the show I discovered a scuff mark right in the middle of the right lens, probably from someone just brushing against me on the floor (general admission). They were only 1 month old, and sunglass hut told me all I can do is mail them in to oakley for a $70 lens replacement. I'm wondering why I even kept the receipt. I don't want to even go a day without these things if I mail them in for a ripoff lens replacement, because it's sunny every day to the point of ridiculousness in NM. I actually miss rain! Anyway, I'm going with glass lenses next time I buy. |
If you're not using shades for sports/high-impact activities, quality glass is the way to go for clarity performance. Analogous to buying cameras, it's all about the glass! Just make sure the AR and scratch resistance coatings are solid.