iain Posted May 30, 2003 Posted May 30, 2003 anyone used the barryvox avy beacon (lcd screen) with polarized sunglasses on? Quote
Rodchester Posted May 30, 2003 Posted May 30, 2003 I have a set of these: CEBE They're not cheap, but they rock. Very easy to put presecription lenses in them. They are comfortable and durable too. I had a pair of round Julbos which I liked, but they were too large and heavy. I always use them on snow, and as far as I am concerned, sideshileds are best. I tend to agree with Daler. Long term damage is possibile, and I'm not going to find out the hard way. No, I'm not a doctor. Good Luck Quote
Montana_Climber Posted May 31, 2003 Posted May 31, 2003 Rodchester said: I have a set of these: CEBE They're not cheap, but they rock. Very easy to put presecription lenses in them. They are comfortable and durable too. I had a pair of round Julbos which I liked, but they were too large and heavy. I always use them on snow, and as far as I am concerned, sideshileds are best. I tend to agree with Daler. Long term damage is possibile, and I'm not going to find out the hard way. No, I'm not a doctor. Good Luck There is a company in Colorado called Opticus. They used to advertise in all the climbing magazines and they have a website. Opticus They aren't cheap either but they'll give you exactly what you want, including prescription lenses. They sell Cebe and Julbo. I used to have Julbos but the frames stress too easily and the lens end up falling out. They lasted me one expedition to Denali and a summer's worth of glacial travel in the lower 48. I had to constantly rescrew the lenses in place. I would definitely go with side shields in any glacial situation at higher altitudes. It's hard as hell to ice climb in those buggers though. For many things now, I use a pair of Smith Bazookas with polarized lenses. They don't cut out the IR but they do a good enough job on the sun and UV for me to keep me happy. They also work much better for ice climbing when I don't feel like using goggles (i.e. an approach on a very sunny day). If I'm going above 15,000' I use the better shades. Quote
Beck Posted May 31, 2003 Posted May 31, 2003 (edited) I've been getting rxd julbos for over twenty years now, and have found out a few things about prescription sunglasses. i'm suprised to hear the Julbo sherpas gave someone eyestrain; the company rates all their lenses as category 3 or 4 out of six on a european sunglass scale- but as for lenses, YES, its true, glass has inherent UV blocking characteristics wheras plastic lenses will always rely on a anti UV coating that will eventually wear off the lenses opticus is expensive, but they have got better lens options than they offered a few years ago; you can get your local optitian to do the same thing for you for less. What to ask for is a glass sunglass lens tinted for high altitude or ocean use, with dual gradient tint, polarized coat and a mirror finish- these shoud set you back less than 150 bucks from your eyedoctor- if they say they can't get you glass, or dual gradient tint, go to a DIFFERENT optitian. And Grey gives better color definition while an amber base tint gives you better contrast definition. For less than high altitude sunglasses, Lenscrafters can set you up for a hundred bucks with shades good enough for a full day of skiing without eyestrain, but a bit weak on the glaciers. and as to matts queries on cheap sunglasses, no. Cheap gas station glasses usually offer false claims of %100 UV on the lens sticker when they actually block only visible light - and to keep in mind the UV levels due to ozone deteriation is only going to get worse, so cover up! Allison may take offense at this beta, but i hope its helpful Edited May 31, 2003 by Beck Quote
Bill_Simpkins Posted May 31, 2003 Posted May 31, 2003 I've been using Julbo Sherpas for 3 years. I like em. I got them for 29.95 at campmor. The "next" are even cheaper. Look no more! All julbos at campmor.com Quote
Figger_Eight Posted June 8, 2003 Posted June 8, 2003 Wow...you can't beat $10 Julbos. That's a screaming deal Quote
Pencil_Pusher Posted June 13, 2003 Posted June 13, 2003 Campmor was my pro-dealing source and I got ahold of some schnazzy Julbos there. Man I had so many problems with those glasses! Thank goodness I didn't pay full price. I've got the $39 Julbo Sherpas now and they seem to take abuse well. Extremodude does look good in those goggles though; maybe I should get some of those goggles, a tan, and learn how to ski on this Washington cement. Quote
skyclimb Posted June 13, 2003 Author Posted June 13, 2003 I decided on a pair of the REI Sp glacier glasses which are rated a 6 on a scale of 1-6. Tested them for three days earlier this week, and had a great success with them. They are a bigger design than the julbo's but I can get used to it. Eye protection was great. My eyes are still pearly white! They did cost 55$, but i am happy! Quote
b-rock Posted June 13, 2003 Posted June 13, 2003 skyclimb said: I decided on a pair of the REI Sp glacier glasses which are rated a 6 on a scale of 1-6. Tested them for three days earlier this week, and had a great success with them. They are a bigger design than the julbo's but I can get used to it. Eye protection was great. My eyes are still pearly white! They did cost 55$, but i am happy! REI has them on sale for $37 today, bring 'em back and make them give you the difference! Quote
Hampton Posted April 18, 2007 Posted April 18, 2007 Resurrecting an old thread: I'm committed to my prescription sunglasses for the time being, and would like to fit them with shields. I will go the duct tape route if necessary, but was wondering if anyone knows of a source for purchasing shields that will fit on a variety of glasses? Quote
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