cloudy
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| posted on 20/2/09 at 01:29 PM |
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Impact resistant sunglasses for about £25
Can anyone recommend some impact resistant sunglasses for kit car driving at about £25?
I have no wind/aeroscreen, so need to stay on at speed and shield eyes well - I've been looking at these:
http://www.uksportseyewear.co.uk/product.php/38/teps-basic
James
[Edited on 20/2/09 by cloudy]
www.warnercars.com
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 20/2/09 at 01:36 PM |
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I bought a pair of those for my wife - they're well made.
Just don't look at the ballistics pages on that website! One or two are pictures of policemen that have received shotgun pellets in the face -
the glasses did protect their eyes, but the rest of their face is peppered with little wounds...
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wilkingj
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| posted on 20/2/09 at 01:43 PM |
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Look at some of the industrial safety glasses as well... Some arent bad (for bling looks) and are quite cheap.
Also look for neoprene seals around the eye,. Its stops you crying from the effects of the wind (well worth the extra expense)
Protective eyewear is an absolute must if driving with out a winscreen or a full face helmet.
You only get one set of eyes.... Protect them.
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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stevebubs
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| posted on 20/2/09 at 01:48 PM |
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I believe wileys are popular...
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cloudy
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| posted on 20/2/09 at 01:54 PM |
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But far more than £25!!
I've heard good things about the dewalt £8 jobbies from screwfix, but is the extra £20 worth it to stop your eyes watering? I suppose it is!
James
www.warnercars.com
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James
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| posted on 20/2/09 at 01:58 PM |
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I found the DeWalt ones from Screwfix were pretty good.
I wear them for slow speed/short journey stuff on summer days.
At night I wear full goggles- doesn't matter how you look at night! 
I've even worn the goggles over the top of the DeWalt impact sun glasses before now!
Long journeys or motorway driving it's got to be the bike helmet!
Cheers,
James
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r1_pete
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| posted on 20/2/09 at 02:09 PM |
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some cool dudes here
[Edited on 20/2/09 by r1_pete]
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kevmcdo
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| posted on 20/2/09 at 02:43 PM |
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I have used the dixons for the last year and the are great during the day and night as they have interchangeable lenses.
Comfy enough and keep the wind out your eyes more than you would expect.
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Moorron
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| posted on 20/2/09 at 03:08 PM |
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ive been looking for some time for safety shades and reciently got a mountain bike so have been around a few shops. Most sell shatter proof shades
that look cool, but cost some serious wedge. have a look at www.parker-international.co.uk and see what i mean.
I will probs end up paying £68 for the Giro ? ones as they look smart but im waiting for my pay check to come thru.
Sorry about my spelling, im an engineer and only work in numbers.
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hobbsy
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| posted on 20/2/09 at 08:42 PM |
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Check out something like these:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7608475581
I bought a few pairs of these (when I think they were called Galileo) both clear and tinted and they are proper safety glasses but look reasonably
stylish.
OR these:
http://www.protecdirect.co.uk/Protective-Spectacles.htm
[Edited on 20/2/09 by hobbsy]
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Meeerrrk
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| posted on 20/2/09 at 11:38 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by hobbsy
Check out something like these:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7608475581
I bought a few pairs of these (when I think they were called Galileo) both clear and tinted and they are proper safety glasses but look reasonably
stylish.
OR these:
http://www.protecdirect.co.uk/Protective-Spectacles.htm
[Edited on 20/2/09 by hobbsy]
I use these at work : safety glasses and it just so happens a pair came
home with me to wear in my car at night time. they are great because they wrap around.
in the day i use some sports glasses like these :
glasses but mine have 3
sets of interchangeable lenses. they have a removable foam backing which when fitted remove even more wind which is great
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 22/2/09 at 05:20 PM |
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The ones mentioned by cloudy in the original post have one advantage - either that model, or another very similar one from them, can be fitted with
prescription lenses inside.
Costs a bit more, of course. Still far less than Wileys with lenses.
[Edited on 22/2/09 by David Jenkins]
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