Sunglasses

serengetti makes new lenses called drivers polarized that are polarized on the top half, but not on the bottom. They work great for loking down at the leds and instr panel without having to do the head tilt
 
The first thing overall should be that they block out UV rays.

Some sunglasses don't block UV rays and when your eye opens up to the decreased light it also allows more UV rays into the eye.
 
dingo222 said:
serengetti makes new lenses called drivers polarized that are polarized on the top half, but not on the bottom. They work great for loking down at the leds and instr panel without having to do the head tilt
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That may be something I'd want to look at... :cool:
 
How are the Serengeti's compared to cheap sunglasses? If the cheap ones have the UV protection, are they worth the $90? Is their grey lens better if you don't like any color distortion, compared to their amber "driver's" lens? How long do their photochromic lens take to change, and do they not darken as much when it's hot or over time? Being glass, are they much heavier?

Sorry for all the questions :)
 
I'm looking to go less glam (read: Prada, Guuci, Christian Dior) and find a really good quality pair of aviators. For a decent price.

Can anyone throw out a good name, and possibly price?

Serious post. And much would be appreciated!
 
Compared to the other (overpriced) stuff in Sunglass Hut and the likes, $90 bucks is a real bargain for what you're getting. I know you have heard that sunglasses "cut glare" or "reduce haze" but these are for real. I've driven while wearing them after a nice rain shower with the cars kicking up the mist, and I swear I can see 1000 feet further with them than without. My only problem is that they don't fit well with my David Clarks (frames too wide on the temples), but that could be because I've sat on them 3 times and had to have them fixed at Lens Crafters.
 
TFaudree_ERAU said:
Compared to the other (overpriced) stuff in Sunglass Hut and the likes, $90 bucks is a real bargain for what you're getting. I know you have heard that sunglasses "cut glare" or "reduce haze" but these are for real. I've driven while wearing them after a nice rain shower with the cars kicking up the mist, and I swear I can see 1000 feet further with them than without. My only problem is that they don't fit well with my David Clarks (frames too wide on the temples), but that could be because I've sat on them 3 times and had to have them fixed at Lens Crafters.
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I use them in the fog in the central valley and can pick up taillights better than without. I've been wearing Serengeti drivers for 19 years and won't use another type. My wife was very skeptical at first . . . I bought her a pair for our first christmas (1995) and she hasn't worn another brand since.
 
Costa Del Mar for me......I love fishing and since they work really well on the water, well i have made them work well in the plane for me :cool:
 
I try to stick around $20 for a pair, Usually from target. I keep one in my flight bag, one in my locker, one in my car, one laying around. I tend to break or lose sunglasses (how couldn't you?) so this system works. If the sunglasses hurt then buy a pair with no rims on the bottom and prop them on top of the earmuffs. This works for me! Good luck!
 
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