Amazon has these Oakley Crankcase Sport Sunglasses on sale for USD 49.58, shipping is another USD 7.71.
Oakley Australia wants $150 for these
http://au.oakley.com/products/6946/26168/?cm_mmc=SEM--PLA-lrj--Google-_-MayCampaign
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http://www.allaboutvision.com/sunglasses/polarized.htm
I would say that UV is protection and polarized improves your vision. Polarized is good mostly if your drive long distances and spend time near the water like fishing or water sports.
So,for day to day commuting the non-polarised should be suitable. Correct?
IMO yes. Polarized are normally about double the price.
Standard sunglasses cancel light coming from a downward motion but allow in light coming up. Polarized blocks light both up and downward, thus making it easier to see into water or blocking reflections from dashes etc. Polarized is better for most people however when block both up and down can prevent you from seeing some LCD screens like the ones at Sydney rail and some screen protectors on phones Ive noticed.
Not really true. Polarisation makes a big difference with glare from your own dashboard, bonnet and cars around you as well. I wont use non-polarised if don't have to.
Don't forget tricky conditions when road is wet but sun is shining, polarized sunnies are a big win in that situation.
Had Hijinx polarised, eventually in my case the polarisation layer wears off and they become useless
How can the polarized layer wear off?
It is the middle layer of the lens.
Is it? http://au.oakley.com/innovation/optical-superiority/polarize…
The competitors have a sandwiched layered lens, what's Oakley solution ?
http://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/515934-oakley-lens-pe…
I would never buy non-polarised. Polarization removes "glare", so basically reflections of the sun on shiny surfaces. Extremely useful when driving or are around water.
But bear in mind, polarisation makes a lot of rear windscreens of cars in front of you look "non-uniform" in colour. Sometimes people hate this consequence of polarisation.
I have never noticed it. I don't think that's true. Yes, there can be some "rainbow effect" when you look through tinted windows (through, not at), but that's about it. I rather have that then squinting for 45 minutes while driving with sunlight, and risk being blinded by all the reflection. Polarisation helps to reduce bright light without the need for dark lenses. They improve contrast. Non-polarised sunglasses rely purely on darkening which makes it harder to see.
It most certainly IS true. But it depends on the type of glass. On older cars (i.e. cars that do not have laminated windscreens) the problem was evident in the front windscreens as well.
Having said that, I would NEVER wear non-polarising sunglasses, due to the significant glare-reduction that polarisation affords.
Which one would your recommend the Warm Grey or Dark Grey lenses.
Note the dark grey is $110.00
these are good value at $60, but at $110 I would get polarised glass lens like in Ray Bans, maybe $130 US + delivery
I personally prefer the lens in serengeti's photocromatic driver lenses to anything else, you should be able to pick up a pair for about that money too
Yes, had serengeti also, great lens
Go the Grey Worm
I actually bought a polarised version of these. Be warned, uncomfortable and not really up to the oakley quality standard.
OK - An optometrist is going to tell you the difference between UV and polarised.
All sunglasses sold in even semi-reputable outlets will be at least 99% (and probably 99.9%) UV proof. Whether it is polarised or not polarised, this does not affect UV transmission or not.
Polarised lenses block out sertain types of light. In particular, reflected light. Reflections off glass, the surface of water and snow are largely removed by polarised lenses, whereas normal (just tinted) sunglass lenses don't remove any light preferentially, just generally. The polarised effect is noticed well with seeing beneath the surface of water on a lake or river, and are much clearer to wear when driving in urban environments.
Polarised lenses are usually made by enclosing the polarised layer in between two outer layers of the sunglass lens. I have never seen (but do not say it CANNOT happen) the polarised part of a lens "wear off". Not in 18 years in the profession, anyway.
Sorry to make the topic dry. I normally specialise in bad puns. But to me I had to address the glaring obvious in this post.
http://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/515934-oakley-lens-pe…
Maybe it is resolved now, but I have had it happen, perhaps the layer was not the polarisation layer, but still delaminated
I have been buying sunglasses with Polaroid "Glarefoil" for 15 years. Treat them very roughly. Never had any problems other than unavoidable scratches due to abuse. Certainly no peeling.
Good and useful feedback. I wish people appreciated the comfort and safety benefits of polarisation more, rather than the "fashion-value" of sunglasses.
My mistake, it is the Iridium coating that is delicate and wears off:
"Flaking is due to Iridium coating. oakley does not warranty lenses for a life time. Rudy has a life time warranty. Thats what I like about them but there is a difference in optical perfection between oakley and Rudy and its worth it.
Oakley Iridium® lens coating is engineered to reduce glare and improve contrast. An array of available tints allows the wearer to balance light transmission in any light condition. The 12-micron jacket of Iridium® must be treated with special care to avoid scratching. Never use cleaning solutions. Use only mild soap and water, and dry by gently blotting with the Microclear™ bag provided. "
I used to sell Oakley sunglasses for 10+ years. The iridium (mirror) coating is very thin and very scratchable. It is so scratchable that they do not recommend rubbing the lenses with the included lens cleaning material bag they come with. Rather, rinse/wash with soapy water, the blot dry with the included bag cloth !!
Keep an eye on them, the last Oakley Amazon deal went down to like $20 after a few days
Is there a trick to delivery from Amazon?
Can someone recommend me really dark sunnies that are polarized for a male? Or is there a colour code for darkest allowed?
In terms of total darkness, polarised lenses are often actually less dark. Less dark and yet more comfortable in bright light situations, because they increase your comfort in glarey light.
Depends what you mean.. dark so people cant see your eyes? or dark so the light is limited?
Dark so it blocks as much as possible light. Doesn't bother me if someone see my eyes
Really bright light hurts my eyes so I am looking for something that doesn't let too much light through.
Price increased to $64.99
what it says that it has inter-changeable lens
How does one do that .. change lens.. is that what the crankcase means
thanks
Non-Polarised but 100% UV protection coating - anyone know the "true difference"?
I was looking to get the Hijinx - the polarised version is $60 more compared to the non-polarised.