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Vision:
I’m not sure about everyone else but I refuse to
roll down the highway on my ride wearing a crappy $15 pair
of sunglasses that are supposed to be “protecting”
the only two eyes I will ever have. When you mix in the
vibration of riding with a low priced
lens it is a recipe for disaster. Quality
sunglasses with the clearest optics are just one of
many
necessary preparations for intelligent and safe biking. Locating the best
sunglasses available for this task is imperative. Wraparound
sunglasses with some sort of air block system are
simply a necessity. Please remember that we are
trying to block the wind and debris, but at the same
time you don't want to completely "seal off" your eyes. It
would create another problem of trapped hot moist air
which can just as troublesome. Also remember, contact
points that are too moist will usually cause slipping. Getting
sunglasses that have been specifically designed
around these issues will save you a lot of hassle later
so Optician's Choice has taken these problems into
consideration.
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Comfort: Lightweight wraparounds with
slightly snug but adjustable fit frames will allow you
to tweak your sunglasses for the most comfortable
fit. Blocking wind and debris while still allowing some
circulation will allow your eyes to stay hydrated
without tearing up or drying out.
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Lenses: Too dark a lens will limit the
ability to use your sunglasses in all light
conditions and too light a lens is almost useless on
a bright sunny day ride. Do you need two pairs? No, but you will
either need to compromise on both ends of the
spectrum or buy a pair
of sunglasses with interchangeable lenses.
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Polarized Lenses: I personally love polarized lenses for
the crisp clear vision and the glare reduction for
my driving but the truth is that polarized sunglasses
are not very practical on a motorcycle for a couple
reasons. Many long time riders feel like polarized
lenses will distort the field of view just a bit.
Also, if you intend to
occasionally wear a helmet with a face guard
you will experience vision distortion when you are
trying to wear your
polarized sunglasses under the visor. Additionally,
if you have a
bike with any type of LED instrumentation you will
have difficulty
reading your gauges with polarized sunglasses. As
much as I love polarized lenses I cannot recommend
them for cycling since our motorcycle
sunglasses and goggles are already specifically well designed for
motorcycle use.
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Frame and Lens Strength: Nothing
invites disaster like a set of unprotected eyes!
Motorcycle sunglasses must be made with lightweight
shatterproof lenses and nearly unbreakable frames.
Remember the strongest lens in the world isn’t much
good if your frames break and send the lens hurling straight
back into your eye anyway.
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