[NSRCA-discussion] Sunglasses

[george w. kennie]

I hope he sells sunglasses too (G).



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From: "billglaze" <billglaze at bellsouth.net>
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Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Sunglasses


> 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>
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> 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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>> Kelly Regan
>>
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