Re: [RCSE] sunglasses

2000-09-06 Thread Brett Jaffee
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

Re: [RCSE] Sunglasses

2000-08-28 Thread James R MacLean
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 Z

Re: [RCSE] Sunglasses

2000-08-28 Thread Erica and/or Rob
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.

Re: [RCSE] Sunglasses

2000-08-28 Thread Glenn E Eiden
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 r

[RCSE] Sunglasses

2000-08-28 Thread Jim Cubbage
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 fo

[RCSE] sunglasses

2000-07-20 Thread alan bangham
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 [E

Re: [RCSE] Sunglasses

2000-01-14 Thread Jay Sloat
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 glo

Re: [RCSE] Sunglasses

2000-01-14 Thread The Love Villar Family
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 provi

Re: [RCSE] Sunglasses

2000-01-14 Thread Kjell-Arne Fjelde
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