Mountain biking glasses
- Thread starter Mr. E Man
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Karate Monkey
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Prescription or not? The time before last, I sprung for crizal plastic, and I didn't notice a difference over polycarbonate (which is what he recommended the next time), except my wallet had an extra $250 in it.
My $0.02
My $0.02
Mr. E Man
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Non prescription
Oakley Jawbone. Multiple lenses options, easy to swap out.
Fire Lord Jim
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I use these glasses regularly.
qclabrat
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get anything by UVEX off of Amazon, under $10
They are industrial graded for commercial use in labs
https://www.amazon.com/Uvex-S3200-G...8&qid=1523757726&sr=8-13&keywords=uvex+safety
They are industrial graded for commercial use in labs
https://www.amazon.com/Uvex-S3200-G...8&qid=1523757726&sr=8-13&keywords=uvex+safety
goodvibe
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I got some Oakley Flak Jackets after getting some retina damage from a stick. I cannot really wear them because I cannot see once they get dirty. Even with cleaning them every 10 minutes with a microfiber cloth, I just wind up taking them off 15-20 minutes into each ride.
Tim
aka sptimmy43
So I have some Oakley Half Jackets. They are good glasses overall. My problem is that once they fog up I end up taking them off. I sweat like a pig so unless it's windy and dry they will fog up if I am slogging up a tough climb.
Any advice on glasses that are less prone to fogging?
Any advice on glasses that are less prone to fogging?
glasses that doesn't sit tight across the forehead will do better - if the curve of the glasses matches the face shape, they look great, but won't vent.
also the headsweats skullcap with the mesh top will direct the sweat away from your face -
fogging in the winter is tough to counter if you breath "up" at all - or wear a face cover.
Juggernaut
Master of the Metaphor
+1^ I’ve had good luck with the Tifosi’s too.
i have a pair of natives that i wear in the woods (dash XR i think) they have vents in the top to help with fogging, seems to be pretty good unless i stop for a while :/
i wear flack jackets on the road and driving and pretty much any other time i am outside, i may end up getting a set of high contrast lenses for the oakleys and then replacing them with something else for driving, idk yet, i vote oakley for their optics, and all their lenses meet the safety specs (ansi z71 i think).
no matter what you get i feel its important to try them on before you buy to make sure they fit well and ensure that you will have adequate ventilation.
i wear flack jackets on the road and driving and pretty much any other time i am outside, i may end up getting a set of high contrast lenses for the oakleys and then replacing them with something else for driving, idk yet, i vote oakley for their optics, and all their lenses meet the safety specs (ansi z71 i think).
no matter what you get i feel its important to try them on before you buy to make sure they fit well and ensure that you will have adequate ventilation.
This thread is probably as good as any to piggyback on. I have very light sensative eyes. A common problem with light colored eyes as I understand. I always have sunglasses on even on overcast days. :-0
Anywho, I gave up on expensive sun glasses because they get lost/broken often.
I dig polarized lenses.
Most sunglasses suck in the woods, very poor visibility. (Too dark) Sometimes a venting problem as well.
Any recommendations? Should I check out the Tifosi? Any cheaper options so I can buy a bunch?
Non prescription...
Anywho, I gave up on expensive sun glasses because they get lost/broken often.
I dig polarized lenses.
Most sunglasses suck in the woods, very poor visibility. (Too dark) Sometimes a venting problem as well.
Any recommendations? Should I check out the Tifosi? Any cheaper options so I can buy a bunch?
Non prescription...
Dingo
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I was always told to stay away from anyone wearing dark lenses in the woods. So brown is the new type creeeper..