Oakley sunglasses

[digitick]

Another Oakley lover here...also had LASIK on the eyes nearly 4 years ago. No regression, 20/20, no regrets. My most recent (and still current) pair are some Polarized Oakley Crosshair 2.0's.

I love them. Great coverage and great color. The styling looks like an updated aviator, to me.

And now...yours truly gets to play a model. Oh the vanity!

Camera 1:

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[repeter1977]

Another Oakley lover here...also had LASIK on the eyes nearly 4 years ago. No regression, 20/20, no regrets. My most recent (and still current) pair are some Polarized Oakley Crosshair 2.0's.

I love them. Great coverage and great color. The styling looks like an updated aviator, to me.

And now...yours truly gets to play a model. Oh the vanity!

Camera 1:

Camera 2:

I have thought about getting a set like those. I have started with the M Frame and then last year got the half jacket XJS. I like those, and love being able to change out the lens for inside to outside. How are these? Are they able to swap the lens?

 

[digitick]

I have thought about getting a set like those. I have started with the M Frame and then last year got the half jacket XJS. I like those, and love being able to change out the lens for inside to outside. How are these? Are they able to swap the lens?

I don't think they're intended to be swapped on the Crosshairs, but I believe there were 2 or 3 lens colors when I picked my pair out. If you have a small screwdriver, then you could loosen the frame to swap them out...assuming you were able to buy the other lens color(s) separately.

 

[repeter1977]

I don't think they're intended to be swapped on the Crosshairs, but I believe there were 2 or 3 lens colors when I picked my pair out. If you have a small screwdriver, then you could loosen the frame to swap them out...assuming you were able to buy the other lens color(s) separately.

Yea, I was about 95% sure that they wouldnt switch out, but i was hoping. I do love how they look, but I like using my for shades and shooting lens, so looks like Ill be holding off on those for now anyway. Thanks

 

[cam75]

Ive got a pair for Rx Juliet Polarized. Carbon black. Best pair of shades Ive ever owned

 

[Clay]

no kidding, my wife just scored a pair of real Half Jacket XLJ w/ polarized lenses at a yard sale today for............ a quarter!

yup! $0.25!

The people selling them must have thought they were kids glasses as they were in a stack of kids stuff on a table. No bag/vault/box, but they are the real deal!

 

[esrice]

no kidding, my wife just scored a pair of real Half Jacket XLJ w/ polarized lenses at a yard sale today for............ a quarter!

Wow!

 

[jeremy]

no kidding, my wife just scored a pair of real Half Jacket XLJ w/ polarized lenses at a yard sale today for............ a quarter!

yup! $0.25!

The people selling them must have thought they were kids glasses as they were in a stack of kids stuff on a table. No bag/vault/box, but they are the real deal!

I'll give you $2.50 for them...

 

[Clay]

I'll give you $2.50 for them...

I bet you would!

 

[DarkRose]

I bet you would!

Hey, don't sniff at 1000% profit!

 

[Cwood]

I finally bought a new pair of Oakley's, been wearing a Flak Jackets for the last several years. I tried a pair of Fast Jackets on and liked that they were a little larger then the Flak by smaller then the Radar.

 

[Clay]

hmmmmmmm two things:

1) are they bigger than the flak jacket xlj???

2) don't they have a GAGO?

 

[Cwood]

Yes they are larger then the Flak XLJ

 

[magic man]

I ordered a pair of polarized Flak Jacket XLJ's the other day. Now I just have to wait for them to come off of backorder.

I finally bought a new pair of Oakley's, been wearing a Flak Jackets for the last several years. I tried a pair of Fast Jackets on and liked that they were a little larger then the Flak by smaller then the Radar.

I was going to get these, but they weren't available through www.usstandardissue.com and I didn't want to pay retail price.

 

[DarkRose]

I just can't understand paying that much for sunglasses... Maybe because I've never paid that much... I normally make do in the $20-$30 range... I did own a nice pair of Gargoyles at one point, but they died a horrible death (yes, they will stop a .22LR bullet, no they will not survive being stomped on in the middle of beating the tar out of an irresponsible teenager that forgot Rule #1)

What are the tangible benefits of the higher end sunglasses? I've never been able to notice any drastic distortion on my cheapies, my mall kiosk knockoffs work just fine for me. (I can't remember what mine now are copies of, but not Oakley... some other high end brand).

I have light colored eyes sensitive to sunlight, so ever since I got contacts when I was a teenager, sunglasses are a must, but I don't understand the benefit of the high-end models when not in tactical, life-or-death situations. I wear safety glasses under the car, metalworking, and yellow or amber shooting glasses at the range (usually, yes, not 100%, slap my hand now).

Maybe I'd have to have a pair to get it.... Anyone want to donate?

 

[Ambu]

Has anyone tried the XLJ Transition SOLFX?
https://secure.usstandardissue.com/Product_Detail.cfm?id=245

 

[gearhead101]

Personally I like the $10 pairs you find in the aisle of malls. I always get polarized lenses though.

 

[repeter1977]

I just can't understand paying that much for sunglasses... Maybe because I've never paid that much... I normally make do in the $20-$30 range... I did own a nice pair of Gargoyles at one point, but they died a horrible death (yes, they will stop a .22LR bullet, no they will not survive being stomped on in the middle of beating the tar out of an irresponsible teenager that forgot Rule #1)

What are the tangible benefits of the higher end sunglasses? I've never been able to notice any drastic distortion on my cheapies, my mall kiosk knockoffs work just fine for me. (I can't remember what mine now are copies of, but not Oakley... some other high end brand).

I have light colored eyes sensitive to sunlight, so ever since I got contacts when I was a teenager, sunglasses are a must, but I don't understand the benefit of the high-end models when not in tactical, life-or-death situations. I wear safety glasses under the car, metalworking, and yellow or amber shooting glasses at the range (usually, yes, not 100%, slap my hand now).

Maybe I'd have to have a pair to get it.... Anyone want to donate?

I used to wear the cheap glasses, cause I figured if they broke i wouldn't be out too much money. That was until I was getting ready to ship out. I got a set of Oakley's in 2003. I have not had a set of Oakley's broken yet. I had one set that stopped shrapnel. I know they also have the anti glare in the lens as well, in case you are worried about being out in the field and "flashing". As for not using them for the tactical things. I have 2 sets that I wear for tactical, and instead of getting another set of glasses, I just use those. Although, I have to say with both sets, I'd spent about 100, maybe 150 with the shades and then clear lens so I can use them on the ranges as well as at night. I know some people that wear them for biking, so if a rock flies up, they don't have to worry. Or other active sports as well. As with most gear, why buy 2 or 3 times when you can buy it once and not have to do anymore.
In case you are wondering, I picked up the second set to see if I liked how they looked better, not cause anything had gone with the first set. I still use those from time to time, as I love them glasses.

 

[esrice]

What are the tangible benefits of the higher end sunglasses?

Very good question.

IMO, the higher end sunglasses offer these benefits over the "cheapies".

• Comfort - even during extended wear
• Clarity - not just being clear under ideal conditions, but also after rain, smudges, sweat, etc
• Resistance to wear - don't scratch as easily, nose pieces and frame don't bend/warp
• Status symbol - most don't want to admit it but enjoy wearing a recognizable brand
• Safety ratings - can double as range glasses due to ANSI ratings
• After purchase support - can always find parts/repair resources, warranty
• Style - often the style standard that the cheapies attempt to copy

 

[lovemachine]

I just can't understand paying that much for sunglasses... Maybe because I've never paid that much... I normally make do in the $20-$30 range... I did own a nice pair of Gargoyles at one point, but they died a horrible death (yes, they will stop a .22LR bullet, no they will not survive being stomped on in the middle of beating the tar out of an irresponsible teenager that forgot Rule #1)

What are the tangible benefits of the higher end sunglasses? I've never been able to notice any drastic distortion on my cheapies, my mall kiosk knockoffs work just fine for me. (I can't remember what mine now are copies of, but not Oakley... some other high end brand).

I have light colored eyes sensitive to sunlight, so ever since I got contacts when I was a teenager, sunglasses are a must, but I don't understand the benefit of the high-end models when not in tactical, life-or-death situations. I wear safety glasses under the car, metalworking, and yellow or amber shooting glasses at the range (usually, yes, not 100%, slap my hand now).

Maybe I'd have to have a pair to get it.... Anyone want to donate?

I thought the same thing. I never would have even considered buying sunglasses at that price.

Until I tried a pair on.

After buying my first pair of Oakleys, I can never use cheap sunglasses again. There is a HUGE difference.