[NSRCA-discussion] Sunglasses

[Kelly Regan]

REI the camping store sells a pair of glasses with
removable lenses,  the glasses come with 1 pair of polarized
dark tints, 1 pair of a rose/copper tint, 1 pair of yellow tints.
They have about 30 colors to choose from.


  Smith Threshold Sunglasses

* $109.00 *  Item 730426




RUDDERCABL at aol.com wrote:
> I just briefly touched on this subject for the Jan K-factor D2 
> article. As has been stated, it is a matter of preference. My 
> experience in finding sun glasses proved to me that it is really a 
> matter of trial and error.
>  
> Some of us see some colors better than others. Some of us are more 
> sensitive to bright light than others and some have more or less depth 
> perception. Of course, some like myself require corrective lenses and 
> bifocals. I also have a problem with light that enters from the side 
> and reflecting off the back of the lenses, thus the need for a 
> wrap-around style. Like Troy, I ignore all those who say not to use 
> polorized. I prefer the glare reduction over any small color shift 
> they produce. Look at building your glasses just as you would your 
> plane. Get the stuff that works for you.
>  
> The one universal problem we all have is that we fly in changing light 
> conditions, so there really is no one pair of sunglasses that will 
> work 100 % of the time. Glasses like the NYX with interchangable 
> lenses come closer to this than others.
>  
> The first thing you need to do is determine what requirements you have 
> for your glasses. Do you need more shading, more contrast, or color 
> correction. As Troy suggest, do you want to look like a geek? Price 
> and your budget is another consideration.  When at the flying field, 
> ask your fellow flyers if you can look through their glasses. Ask them 
> what combination they have and use this info to decide for yourself. 
> Take your time and don't make a rushed decision. Then compare what is 
> available in your area, and don't forget to check out the source for 
> your regular eyeglassses either.
>  
> As has been mentioned, cheaper glasses can work well, but they are 
> more likely to sacrifice UV protection than others.
>  
> After much time looking for sunglasses, I have finally found some that 
> work best for me. I have Coasta Del Mars. Amber lenses with green 
> reflective coating and polorized. They wrap around and seal light from 
> the side and have my corretive prescription. They are the best 
> sunglasses I have ever had. I also have some NYX glasses that I fall 
> back to when the sun starts setting and the light gets low.
>  
> Robert Gainey
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