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I already own two sets of airsoft eyewear (tinted goggles and normal also) however I am looking for something that looks a lil less 'airsoft'. That probably sounds odd as that's what I plan to use them for but I'm trying to make my load out more casual looking then all out modern warfare (not that I don't like that look it just doesn't work for me). I have always liked oakley s and own a few pairs but I have found a new set to buy that are a nice balance of casual sporty style with a bit extra side protection (deffo don't want side gaps). My load out is black with a hint of red here and there so the oakley Ducati range (bout 6 or so types) is perfect as it too is red on black.
Problem is I have found a spec for impact resistance but It seems more oakleys test then an official recognised test. On the oakley website they recommend the strength saying its good enough for bike riders (which I just about struggle to believe as I ride bikes and I know a small pebble at 70-80mph will chip a bloody car wind screen let alone cool shades). I asked a oakley rep once if they are tested ever against bbs but they tried to reassure me they get tested against worse so I should be ok. Just need someone to give me some hard facts before I feel happy about buying these. Below is some oakley text from their webby
Impact Protection
ANSI impact tests are the gold standard for measuring safety. See for yourself why athletes insist on Oakley impact protection. Use the tabs below to select a test and compare different Oakley sunglasses against other brands. The results are shattering.
Impact resistance against heavy objects at low speeds
Impact resistance against lighter objects at high speeds
Optimized protection with innovations like Plutonite® lens material
HIGH MASS IMPACTHIGH VELOCITY IMPACT
HIGH MASS IMPACT TEST COMPARISON
Metal spike (more than a pound of weight) dropped from over four feet
Real world scenario: Getting hit by the tip of a ski, baseball or other large projectiles.
Oakley premium eyewear passes this ANSI Z87.1 test
Fives® 3.0 - Plutonite® Lens
Dior® Night 3 - CR39 Lens
Glasses
http://uk.oakley.com/products/6100/23774
Problem is I have found a spec for impact resistance but It seems more oakleys test then an official recognised test. On the oakley website they recommend the strength saying its good enough for bike riders (which I just about struggle to believe as I ride bikes and I know a small pebble at 70-80mph will chip a bloody car wind screen let alone cool shades). I asked a oakley rep once if they are tested ever against bbs but they tried to reassure me they get tested against worse so I should be ok. Just need someone to give me some hard facts before I feel happy about buying these. Below is some oakley text from their webby
Impact Protection
ANSI impact tests are the gold standard for measuring safety. See for yourself why athletes insist on Oakley impact protection. Use the tabs below to select a test and compare different Oakley sunglasses against other brands. The results are shattering.
Impact resistance against heavy objects at low speeds
Impact resistance against lighter objects at high speeds
Optimized protection with innovations like Plutonite® lens material
HIGH MASS IMPACTHIGH VELOCITY IMPACT
HIGH MASS IMPACT TEST COMPARISON
Metal spike (more than a pound of weight) dropped from over four feet
Real world scenario: Getting hit by the tip of a ski, baseball or other large projectiles.
Oakley premium eyewear passes this ANSI Z87.1 test
Fives® 3.0 - Plutonite® Lens
Dior® Night 3 - CR39 Lens
Glasses
http://uk.oakley.com/products/6100/23774
