[NSRCA-discussion] Sunglasses

[billglaze]

If anybody needs a 1.60 Y.S., I understand that Incheol Park may have some.
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From: "Kelly Regan" <kelly.regan2 at verizon.net>
To: "NSRCA Mailing List" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 11:03 AM
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Sunglasses


> 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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