Do you wear driving glasses?
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An old and trusty choice compadre!
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Wrap around prescription Oakleys. No color changes (important for the flags and determination of track conditions). Wrap around helps with limited motion allowed by HANS + HANS seat.
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As part of a science project we tested 15 plus pair of multiple brands and without exception every one of the Ray-Bans blocked nearly 60% more UV than any of the others (tested in real sun with a proper UV meter).
Most of the glasses tested blocked only about 50% of the UV A/B regardless of what the tag said. Ray-Bans blocked a bit over 80%.
Again, real data is your friend.
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I had lasik done about 5 years ago with monovision. My left eye is adjusted for reading, my right eye for distance. I have a set of prescription polarized Oakley's that are set up so I have 20/15 vision in both eyes. I always wear them on the track, rain or shine. The amber tint, and the polarization helps both when it's sunny, and in my favorite condition which is a torrential downpour.
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I wear Ray-Ban frames with Drivewear prescription lenses.. They are polarized, and photochromic, and will darken sitting inside a car..
One thing that bugs me is that I have Lexan windshields on both my cars, and things get weird when the lexan flexes... Also with the polarizing you can "see" the layers in the safteyglass on other cars...
I may go to non-polarized lenses for track use... and keep the Drivewear™ for off track use..
One thing that bugs me is that I have Lexan windshields on both my cars, and things get weird when the lexan flexes... Also with the polarizing you can "see" the layers in the safteyglass on other cars...
I may go to non-polarized lenses for track use... and keep the Drivewear™ for off track use..
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That's some interesting data you've gleaned amigo!
Ray-Ban sunglasses block more UV than any of the brands you mention (although I still wear Oakley) so I think Land Jet is just fine. This applies to both polarized and not.
As part of a science project we tested 15 plus pair of multiple brands and without exception every one of the Ray-Bans blocked nearly 60% more UV than any of the others (tested in real sun with a proper UV meter).
Most of the glasses tested blocked only about 50% of the UV A/B regardless of what the tag said. Ray-Bans blocked a bit over 80%.
Again, real data is your friend.
As part of a science project we tested 15 plus pair of multiple brands and without exception every one of the Ray-Bans blocked nearly 60% more UV than any of the others (tested in real sun with a proper UV meter).
Most of the glasses tested blocked only about 50% of the UV A/B regardless of what the tag said. Ray-Bans blocked a bit over 80%.
Again, real data is your friend.
Whatever works for you amigo.
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Lasik + polarized shield on the helmet, yellow tint for color fidelity and contrast.
I'd rather not wear glasses inside my helmet. Between the balaclava, chatterbox, and my noggin, there's enough inside that bucket.
I'd rather not wear glasses inside my helmet. Between the balaclava, chatterbox, and my noggin, there's enough inside that bucket.
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I took my helmet with me last time I picked out frames just to be sure I could make it all work. I'm now in progressives and its nice to not just guess at the gauges anymore. I splurged for the polarized clipons and its been worth every penny.
Imagine... a chick in a helmet... selecting eyewear... not something they see every day
Imagine... a chick in a helmet... selecting eyewear... not something they see every day
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Yes. If I am driving a car with a digital dash, like a MoTeC, I will wear non-polarized.
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I also use them for daily driving specifically because they allow me to see GPS, iPhone, etc. w/o having to look over or under them. I also have multiple lenses with various levels of UV blocking to match the conditions.
I use these lenses with the Rydon frame, but they are available in other styles.