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Need some technical sunglasses

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BerGNARdo
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I'm looking for a pair of durable polarized sunglasses. I "need" them for my mountaineering class cause I don't wanna wear goggles all summer, but am also gonna take them rock climbing, backpacking, cycling, so I don't want anything mountaineering specific. I would prefer something with flatter lenses, I like the look of oakley jupiter squared.

price range $100-200
Apr 6 2012 6:30PM
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japanada
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I know it depends on your head shape and what not, but Ive found that the more style orientated glasses, frogskins, jupiters, smith chemists, anything wayfare style dont stay solidly on my head when Im active and bouncing around. Also, they let a lot of sun through the sides.

For active use and practicality Id look at something that wraps around for a snugger fit and actually blocks out the sun better.
Apr 6 2012 6:37PM
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BerGNARdo
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yeah i thought about this. really the only problem is I don't wanna spend that much money on a pair of glasses that I wouldn't wear for anything but mountaineering and biking. I know it's pretty shallow hah but I just feel like a doucher wearing something like the smith interlock spoiler, especially while backpacking or boating or something.
Apr 6 2012 7:34PM
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BRMN
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Kaenon. best sunglasses period.
Apr 6 2012 8:28PM
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japanada
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well smith makes plenty of other full frame glasses. Look at the super method, a lot of coverage, tight fit, stylish too. I mean if your budget is 100-200 bones, you can get pretty much anything from oakley/smith
Apr 6 2012 10:07PM
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mackcamp
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Oakley Dispatch glasses are really nice and they usually come with some sort of polarized lens. They look similar to the Oakley Jupiter but are a little bit better suited for keeping wind out of your eyes. Usually run about $90-$130
Apr 6 2012 10:11PM
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onearmwanderer
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Came here to post that model, gotta prioritize bud. Isn't that their most technical model without compromising form? Seems like a good choice, the hydrophilic temple pads are a necessity for activities that you described that the Jupiter will flat out not be able to perform at all at.
Apr 6 2012 11:21PM
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Oldmann1584
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i might get the spoilers if they work as well as you guys say they do read a few reviews and they seem to be pretty decent for the right price
Apr 7 2012 4:13AM
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harveydowns
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I wear a pair of Oakley Jawbones for road cycling and they are the nicest pair of technical sunglasses i have ever owned. They are pretty pricey (around £120 over here, a bit more for polarised lenses) but for me at least, the fit and comfort is incredible. They have a hinge in the frame too which allows you to switch out lenses super easily. Plus they look pretty sick, mine are bright green and they make me feel like the green goblin. what more could you want?!
Apr 8 2012 9:27AM
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.RYAN66
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if you want fashion or function is what you need to decide.


good sunglasses that will do what you want: oakley: jawbone, split jacket, flak jacket, half jacket, half jacket 2.0, fast jacket, radar series.

i think the jawbone, split jacket, fast jacket, and radars are your best bet since you get two lenses with them but you also pay the price.

glasses that will look great but wont stay on your head: oakley: dispatch, Jupiter, jury, frogskin, holbrook, fuel cell, pretty much anything under lifestyle on their website will not have rubber on the ear stems or nose which will cause the glasses to "fall" down your face.


so if you want to look good, you are going to sacrifice performance.
Apr 8 2012 9:43AM
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Blurst
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There are sick and wrap well around my face. Check em out

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Apr 8 2012 9:47AM
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Oldmann1584
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what brand is that?
Apr 8 2012 11:07AM
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RCookish
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oakley holbrook! i like them far better than my jupiters, they stay on my face a lot better too
Apr 8 2012 12:16PM
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Forcillo
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Oakley Jupiter Squared
Apr 8 2012 1:22PM
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BerGNARdo
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i think they're the smith swindlers.

that's kinda the style im looking for, seems plenty decent at covering and protecting your eyes, wraps around to stay on and look pretty decent.

my mountaineering teach wears raybans until the weather gets bad then he busts out his $400 mountaineering specific glasses/goggles.

also i looked into it and the oakley jupiter squared does have the unobtanium er wuteva it's called grips on the ears and nose pieces, seems like a nice crossover between a sport and a lifestyle? and I can get them through rei with a 20% coupon and 60 bucks in dividend returns.


Apr 8 2012 1:55PM
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Blurst
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They are the smith swindler, polorized, comfy, sick and
Apr 8 2012 2:56PM
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