With the Winter X-Games starting up, I talk about some of the winter gear offerings from Oakley.
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Saturday, November 26, 2011
What Are the Best Sunglasses For Snow?
With winter right around the corner, many outdoor enthusiasts are looking forward to spending the short days in the fresh powder. There are many outdoor sports to enjoy: Skiing, snowboarding, winter camping, ice climbing, skating and sledding are just some of the choices for winter sports.
But what about eye protection? There is a lot of glare that comes off of the snow that can cause severe eye strain by the end of the day. There is also the concern of keeping the eyes sheltered from the cold air and possible particles that can fly up at any time.
Which sunglasses are the best for snow sports? There are two things that are the most important to keep in mind when making this decision.
The first factor is how to help you view your surroundings. In the wintry outdoors, you are surrounded by three basic colors: white and gray. In addition, the white is extremely reflective. The sunlight that shines down bounces off of the snow as efficiently as off of tiny mirrors. Your mother told you never to stare at the sun, but when you're on a snow field, you really don't have a choice; the sunlight is everywhere.
The best thing you can do is wear sunglasses that absorb most of the glare, and polarized sunglasses are by far the best purchase to make in this regard. By eliminating both the reflected sunlight from the snow and the diffused sunlight that comes directly downward, properly polarized sunglasses remove the strain from your eyes and provide an incredibly clear view. There will be no need to squint, and whatever outdoor activity you are participating in will become more enjoyable.
Polarized sunglasses work by literally chopping off the light waves at an angle perpendicular to the glare. This allows plenty of light in to view your surroundings, but the bright spots disappear. You can tell if you have true polarized lenses by turning them in a circle. If the glare returns and disappears again, the sunglasses are polarized. If you have two sets of polarized glasses and look through both of them at the same time - with one pair held at right angles to the other - you should see almost nothing. The first pair of polarized sunglasses will let the wavelengths through from one angle, and the second set of glasses will eliminate those waves.
The second important factor to consider when buying sunglasses for the snow is the design. Wraparound lenses offer the most protection from the cold and unexpected flying particles. Most regular sunglasses are relatively flat and allow air and particles to easily get in from the top and sides. Just because the lenses are larger doesn't mean that the sunglasses are heavier; most glasses designed for sports are very lightweight.
The material that is used in the frames can also be considered, but this is more important for extreme sports, where the strength of the frame may come into play. Aluminum frames are very light and strong, but since aluminum is a metal, it can become cold in the winter air and some people may object to the feeling. Acetate frames are made from a very durable plastic that is used for racing helmets and other protective uses. Since plastic is an insulator, the temperature of the frames does not change much, and these sunglasses can be much more comfortable to wear, especially in extremely cold weather.
To summarize: The best sunglasses for the snow have polarized lenses, a wraparound lens design, and have frames that are made from either acetate (or some other durable plastic) or aluminum.
Happy winter!
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Thursday, November 24, 2011
Oakley Pro-Frame with Fire Iridium Lens MX Goggles,Jet Black Frame/Fire Iridium Lens,one size
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Monday, November 21, 2011
Oakley Goggles - Oakley Ski Goggles and Sunglasses for Athletes
Oakley is an American company with headquarters in Orange County, California. They've been making ski goggles and other sunglasses for athletes since the 1970s and they've set the standard for eye wear for competitive athletes, starting with their very first pair of goggles, the "O Frame". Oakley glasses are even popular in the movies, most notably in the X-Men movies, as they made a pair of custom lenses for the character Cyclops, played by James Marsden.
Designed for performance, Oakley goggles are noted for clarity and the wide peripheral vision that they offer. Their lenses are designed to avoid magnification so you can see things exactly as they were intended to be seen. In addition, they also offer superior impact protection, an important safety concern for all athletes, both pro and amateur, and 100% UV filtering. The UV filtering, which protects from UVA, UVB and UVC light spectrums is actually built into the lens rather than being offered as a protective coating, so it will not wear off over time.
Oakley makes goggles and sunglasses for all kinds of sports so whether you play on water, on ice or snow, or out in the dirt, there's going to be a pair of Oakley glasses made for your needs. And while Oakley is best known for their athletic gear, they have branched out into fashion eye wear and prescription eyeglasses, and they now produce other lines of products, including watches, bags and shoes.
Due to Oakley's popularity and, some might say, expense, if you decide to shop on Ebay for a pair, you should keep an eye out for counterfeits. Often, on a counterfeit pair of Oakley glasses, the name brand, "Oakley", will be misspelled. Usually it is the letter "L" that is left out, so if you see a pair of "Oakeys" being sold, those aren't the real thing! So take care to inspect any photos displayed in the auction for the tell-tale signs of counterfeits.
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