Re: [RCSE] sunglasses
Do polarized glasses help? I've always heard that sunlight is unpolarized, while sunlight reflected off of car hoods, water, the street, etc, becomes polarized. So I can see how polarization would work well for driving, but not for staring up into the sky. In fact, couldn't it possibly make the glider harder to see, because the sunlight being reflected off your wings might be polarized, and you would *want* to see the glare if it was really far away. I don't have polazired glasses, so i can't say I speak from experience. Perhaps the polarization helps on hazy days where sunlight is filtered through the clouds? Bill Harris wrote: I've tried the "blue blocker" type of sunglasses. but once the novelty wore off, I went back to my polarized sunglasses. One thing I've wondered about-- the AMA sailplane competition rules say "10.2.2.d. Use of binoculars or other sight augmenting devices by timers is forbidden." with good reason. They apparently refer to magnifying optical aids, but could eyeglasses and/or sunglasses not be considered "augmenting devices"? Eyeglasses correct for 20/20 vision, and polaroid or "blue blocker" sunglass lenses augment by darkening the shy and making the sailplane more visible. No trying to be a loophole weasel... I've worked with environmental regulations for 25 years now, and tend to look at rules and regs with a jaundiced eye. Just curious-- not that I'd expect a CD to make timers remove eyeglasses and sunglasses. --Bill On Wed, 30 Aug 2000 11:20:36 -0700 Aerofoam [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We wear sunglasses for several reasons: UV protection, impact protection, visible light reduction and to look cool. I have 3 criteria, they must be neutral grey, I hate colored lenses, they must block UV and they also must take a lot of abuse. Graingers has a couple different brands of OSHA/ANSI approved shop glasses that dont look like shop glasses, one is kind of retro ray ban-ish, the other is wrap around. They are both around $8.00 and can take serious abuse. They also have Uvex, but they look too funky.. Mark Mech [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.aerofoam.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- _ Brett Jaffee [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~jaffee The Unoffical Extra 300 Home Page http://www.bayarea.net/~nathan/extra300 OnTheWay Quake 2 and 3 Server Utility http://www.planetquake.com/ontheway _ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Sunglasses
All, I have been using Revo sunglasses for 15 years and love them. They are great for most activities, except flying. They recently came out with polarized versions, however, Revo's are designed to block out IR and UV, but to let in a lot of available light. I need something better suited for flying. Polarized would be nice, but I need something darker to block out more of the sun, but still let in enough light to see my plane. Recommendations? Price doesn't really matter as I am talking about my eyes here, my ability to use them for the rest of my life outweighs the need to save a buck or two. Lastly, can anyone answer this one? Why is it that the best lift always seems to be directly into the sun?? :) Going Blind! Jim Cubbage RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Sunglasses
Jim There are a lot of Sunglasses on the market, and there may be better ones out there, But I would recommend Zurich. They are made in California, and are a good outfit to deal with. The glasses are guaranteed and if Broken, they will replace broken part. I have broken the earpiece and received a new one after two years. At the Oshkosh Fly in at there booth this year they replaced the earpiece with the new soft earpieces which were developed since I bought mine. (four years ago) I only went to the booth to get them cleaned. If you need some to wear over your glasses I would suggest you take a look at them. They are not cheap, $59.95 a pair. Just an eye exam is at least $35.00. The depleted OZONE layer is the cause of increased eye damage. Zurich International 3199 Plummers Dr. Suite #10 Chico, CA 95973 530 893 3657 Orders1 800 533 5665 Fax 530 893 9575 Happy Landings Glenn Eiden New Haven IN On Mon, 28 Aug 2000 11:49:11 -0700 Jim Cubbage [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: All, I have been using Revo sunglasses for 15 years and love them. They are great for most activities, except flying. They recently came out with polarized versions, however, Revo's are designed to block out IR and UV, but to let in a lot of available light. I need something better suited for flying. Polarized would be nice, but I need something darker to block out more of the sun, but still let in enough light to see my plane. Recommendations? Price doesn't really matter as I am talking about my eyes here, my ability to use them for the rest of my life outweighs the need to save a buck or two. Lastly, can anyone answer this one? Why is it that the best lift always seems to be directly into the sun?? :) Going Blind! Jim Cubbage RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Sunglasses
Hey now, I've been using "Zurich" dark sunglasses for a few months now, and I like them a lot. They fit over my normal glasses and wrap around. full uv protection not polarized, good bfor me, I've lost sight of planes using polarized lenses. they're about fifty bux, nice. RobII *'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.* [EMAIL PROTECTED] Erica Frank Rob Carter II "I believe in nothing; everything is sacred. I believe in everything; nothing is sacred." --The Chink RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Sunglasses
Glenn, Do you know of any quantitative data which supports this position? I was of the opinion that the data concerning various sunlight radiation has not shown an increase at reasonable elevations. What data is available concerning this and concerning increased incidence of eye damage? I wear Zurich glasses and like them but wish to be informed about any increased dangers to my eyes also. Regards, Jim MacLean On Mon, 28 Aug 2000 16:09:47 -0400 Glenn E Eiden [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The depleted OZONE layer is the cause of increased eye damage. Happy Landings Glenn Eiden New Haven IN RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] sunglasses
Go to a store on a cloudy day or other low light condition such as dusk, put on a pair of good quality orange sunglasses and see for yourself the increased contrast. Great for driving also. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Sunglasses
I use the Digi sportslens. And I use glasses under them. I really recommend them. Check out http://www.digieyes.com/index.html At last some real wrap around sunglasses, Ive tried a couple, and these are the ones I ended up with. Ps. the amber polaroid lens I think is the best for viewing at a blue sky. Reagrds Kjelli From: Lee Cox [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring mail page [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] Sunglasses Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2000 15:11:59 -0800 (PST) Some how I have miss placed the web site address for the people that sell those wrap around hi tech sun glasses. Does anyone still have it ? please post it for me if you know it. Thanks*** Lee __ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Sunglasses
Do you mean this one? http://www.zurichsunglasses.com/ -- Keith Some how I have miss placed the web site address for the people that sell those wrap around hi tech sun glasses. Does anyone still have it ? please post it for me if you know it. Thanks*** Lee RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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I also attended the IMS show in Pasadena today where there was a booth showing/selling these glasses. I had never seen or tried them before and was blown away. To say that they really improve visibility and remove glare is an understatement. Without the glasses you look up into the blinding glow of the convention center lights, and with them not only is all the glare gone but you can see the lightbulb filament and the writing on lightbulb. I gotta get me some of these! -Jay Sloat- The Love Villar Family wrote: Do you mean this one? http://www.zurichsunglasses.com/ -- Keith Some how I have miss placed the web site address for the people that sell those wrap around hi tech sun glasses. Does anyone still have it ? please post it for me if you know it. Thanks*** Lee RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] sunglasses
I recently purchased a set of NYC Golf sunglasses. I happened to be on a good team that won a golf tournament(13 under) and got a gift coupon. The glasses are great. I have had Gargoyles and others before, but these are the best I can say I have ever had. They have NO distortion. I always found my Gargoyles did. The neatest thing is they come as a set. You get a frame, which is plastic and three interchangable sets of lenses. The lenses are yellow, light gray and dark gray. The dark is perfect for those extremely bright days, the gray for days with haze and partly cloudy days and the yellow I guess for overcast days(don't know how they work yet, the sun always shines here in Oklahoma). You also get a zippered ripstop carrying case with a foam insert that keeps all of the above separate. Oh, I forgot, you also get three nose pad sets; one for each lense. They cost like $80 for the set at golf discount stores. They have a couple frame types also. Jeff Naber RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
