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]]>Whatever the need be it hiking, cycling, climbing, paddling, shooting Wiley X offers premium protection ( up to military-grade), durable frames and shatterproof high-performance lenses. Even ballistic protective eyewear if it is required that meets military standards for impact protection is available.
Wiley X climate-controlled eyewear has a patented removable soft foam gasket (Facial Cavity Seal) to reduce dust, pollen, wind and other airborne irritants, dehydration of the tear film and the very annoying fogging of lenses.
Wiley X in the US is the most well-known brand of eyewear when it comes to safety, with over 30 years of being the preferred eyewear supplier to the armed forces, police and other agencies. Over the last 15 years, the company has branched into the motorcycle, optical and fashion markets.
All Wiley X frames come with a lifetime warranty. The air-permeable foam padding fitted on their Climate Control Series models means a greater reduction on fogging up of lenses while the seal is on. Wiley X Eyewear is fitted with SHATTERPROOF Selenite Polycarbonate Lenses.
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ANSI HIGH-VELOCITY IMPACT
Frames and lenses must withstand the impact of a .25mm diameter steel ball fired at 150 feet-per-second.
VO BALLISTIC
Frames and lenses must withstand the impact of .15 caliber projectiles fired at 640-660 feet-per-second (spectacles) and .22 caliber projectiles fired at 550-560 feet-per-second (goggles).
EN-166
The European EN standard requires that frames and lenses withstand a .22mm diameter steel ball fired at a rate of 5.1 meters-per-second.
Section 7 of the standard AS/NZS 1067.1 deals with “robustness” and then refers to testing procedure outlined in 1067.2
Minimum robustness of filters
Impact resistance of filters, strength level 1
Impact resistance of sunglasses, strength level 1
Impact resistance of sunglasses, strength level 2
Impact resistance of sunglasses, strength level 3
Method for frame deformation and filter retention
Method for increased endurance of sunglasses
Test method for resistance to solar radiation
Test method for resistance to ignition
Test for resistance to perspiration of the sunglass frame.
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]]>Maui Pure is the latest breakthrough thinnest and most lightweight lens material in the Maui Jim sunglass range. The total weight of the frame and lenses is 10 grams.
Lens Features:
• MauiPure LT
• Bi-Gradient Mirror, Blue, Pink, or Green Mirrors
Customizable:
• MyMaui lens swaps only
• MyMaui Readers not available
Country of Origin: Japan
Not available in prescription.
The temple tip pads have been minimised, and the nose pads have been designed for advanced airflow technology to provide a better grip and less slip. The MauiPure LT retains all the same attributes of MauiPure, yet is 27% thinner. MauiPure LT is available in two new rimless styles, ‘Hema’ and ‘Hikina’ in Plano.
For non-prescription, the lightest frames are the Akau, Hikina and Hema models.
See the difference and feel the difference of MauiPure LT rimless glasses,It has has proven crisp optics and features. MauiPure LT as well as being the newest, thinnest, and the most lightweight lens material, has optics nearly as clear as SuperThin Glass, with exceptional impact and scratch resistance. Minimised temple tip pads and nose pads have better grip and less slip aid to the comfort and light feel.
The rimless style features beta-titanium temples and adjustable Rabalon nose bridges bring ultra-lightweight comfort. Non-prescription pairs vary from approx. 10 to 50 grams depending on the frame material, frame style, and lens material. Rimless styles will always be the lightest. Prescription lenses would increase the weight, which depends on the lens material and your individual prescription.
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Neutral Grey offers the highest level of light reduction for bright, sunny days; HCL Bronze enhances contrast in variable conditions, and Maui HT (High Transmission) is the lens for when most lenses would be too dark.
FINISHING TREATMENTS & LENS TECHNOLOGY:
• PolarizedPlus2 lenses eliminate 99.9% of glare, block 100% of harmful UV, and absorb harmful HEV (High energy visible wavelengths)
• Optically correct, distortion-free lenses feature patented lens treatments and rare earth elements. Colour and clarity are enhanced using natural light with full UV filtering for the eyes and surrounding skin.
RARE EARTH ELEMENTS
Rare earth metals are a group of 17 elements – lanthanum, cerium, praseodymium, neodymium, promethium, samarium, europium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, holmium, erbium, thulium, ytterbium, lutetium, scandium, yttrium – that appear in low concentrations in the ground. Rare earth metals and alloys that contain them are used in many devices that people use every day such as computer memory, DVDs, rechargeable batteries, cell phones, catalytic converters, magnets, fluorescent lighting
Incorporating three rare earth elements in patented Maui Jim technology (neodymium, erbium, and praseodymium) increases the amount and quality of red, blue, and green the eye perceives
Neodymium is used with iron and boron to create powerful permanent magnets, also called NIB magnets. NIB magnets are used in computers, cell phones, medical equipment, toys, motors, wind turbines, and audio systems. Neodymium is used as a crystal (neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet) in lasers.
Erbium is a silvery-white solid metal when artificially isolated, natural erbium is always found in chemical combination with other elements. Erbium isotopes are good neutron absorbers and are used in nuclear reactor control rods. The oxide erbia is used as a pink coloring agent in glazes and glasses. Erbium is used in alloys especially with vanadium to decrease the hardness of metals. It is also used in amplifiers and lasers.
Praseodymium is used to make specialized yellow glass goggles for glass blowers and welders. Flame lighter flints use misch metal (a rare earth alloy) containing praseodymium to produce sparks by friction. Praseodymium salts are used to colour glasses and enamels.
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]]>RUDY PROJECT SPORTSGLASSES BEGA
Rudy Project designs and engineers world-class sports sunglasses and bicycle helmets to meet the demands of elite athletes and everyday sports enthusiasts, weekend warriors, or casual lifestyle sunglasses. Rudy Project Sunglasses are made in Italy and have been for 35 years as one of the oldest sports sunglass companies in the world. They have achieved the best optics and comfort in high wrap sportswear. Advanced lightweight materials, ergonomic designed, coupled with adjustable temples and nose pads ensure a perfect fit and total comfort.
With the Rydon frame, we have
• 13 FRAME COLOURS
• 27 INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES
• 13 RX‘ABLE
• OVER 130,000 POSSIBLE COMBINATIONS
There are 4 options for prescription users when using the best selling Rydon model. In this video below:
Note these options 1/ RX Clip 2/ RX Direct Clip 3/ Readers 4/ Direct in the frame that meets Australian Safety Standards.
The Rydon frame docking system can go up to -11 combined power.
SAFER CLEARER VISION FOR CYCLING AND ALL SPORTS
Rudy Project Lenses have famous Photochromic Lenses “Impactx” and HDR Polar lenses for anti-glare properties.
Rudy Project RYDON in the prescription format is also great for many other sports, including golf, fishing, running, tennis – you name the sport, and it works by changing to different lens tints. Rydon is your one-stop sports RX solution.
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Rudy Project offers technically advanced specialty lenses with high visual quality tailored to your needs for particular light conditions. The various lenses enable you to perform and excel in any light or atmospheric condition you may encounter.
Rydon matte black with black photochromic lenses is #1
Rydon Carbon with black photochromic lenses is #2
Rydon black matte with “polarized laser grey” is also popular if you want a polarized lens
Rydon RX clip is a big seller
Frame colours black, carbon, frozen ash, White carbonium, pacific blue.
ImpactX lenses are made by photochromic particles, which provide unique climatic management technology. Getting dark from low to high light transmission within few seconds and tailored to reach a custom colour from an initial clear state, ImpactX lenses are available in 3 different colours and laser mirrored coating ( Black and Laser Black, Red and Laser Red, Laser Brown). ImpactX lenses enhance contrast, even in darker conditions. They will improve visual acuity and depth perception while providing unparalleled eye protection. ImpactX lenses are fused in the mass of the polymer itself with a complex manufacturing process, making it more resistant.
Photochromic Black – 75% at its lightest to 9% at its darkest tint. (0% means you cannot see out of the lens)
Photochromic Laser Black – 63% at its lightest to 13% at its darkest tint.
Photochromic Multi Laser Red – 75% at its lightest to 9% at its darkest tint.
Photochromic Red – 75% at its lightest to 9% at its darkest tint.
Photochromic Brown – 75% at its lightest to 9% at its darkest tint.
The higher the transmission the lighter the tint
Photochromic Black and Laser Black are neutral grey tints and is suitable for road cycling, triathlons, road running.
Photochromic Red’s and Browns are contrasting tints and are suitable for MTB, Trail running, skiing, golf, tennis.
ImpactX lenses are guaranteed unbreakable, originally developed for military and aerospace requirements to provide bulletproof, transparent, lightweight material and longer-lasting performance than polycarbonate. In addition to faster activation, the photochromic pigments filter wavelengths optimizing its spectrum.HDR(High dynamic range technology)
Rudy Project created a new and innovative Hybrid material dedicated to patients with stronger prescriptions: the ImpactRx High Index combines the best attributes of High Index, such as its extraordinary thinness, to the comfort of ImpactRX, offering strength and durability.
Main features of the ImpactRx High Index include:
• LOWER DENSITY TO PROVIDE LIGHTER LENSES AND INCREASED COMFORT
• ENHANCED IMPACT RESISTANCE (UP TO 5 TIMES WHEN COMPARED TO OUR PREVIOUS HI-1.6 MATERIAL)
• IMPROVED COSMETIC FOR WRAP LENSES
• THINNER THAN COMMON HIGH INDEX 1.60 MATERIALS (UP TO 5%)
Rudy Project POLAR 3FX technology reduces glare from car headlights, sun rays and the refracted light on wet or shiny surfaces like water and snow. The HDR filter maximizes your safety by improving contrast in urban, mountain and road bike environments. The POLAR 3FX Multilaser lenses are available in a vast array of colours allowing to benefit from superior visual comfort and to choose the colour which best suits your style
The Rydon frame also is available in a slimmer mini version. Rydon Slim is the smaller sports sunglass of the standard Rydon. 4.8mm narrower across the front frame mount. Featuring all the standard designs of the bigger Rydon which include adjustable nose and temple end tips plus interchangeable lenses. These are also available in photochromic lenses which change colour according to the UV light or Polarized lenses.
RUDY PROJECT OPTICAL DOCK 2
The new Optical Dock 2 is the best high vision correction sport cycling option. Also, NOTE the docking system can go up to -11 combined power.
Rudy Project has the most versatile and popular optical sports solutions.
The new full rim optical interface combines style with the outstanding versatility and simplicity of the Optical Dock platform, expanding at the same time its prescription range for even higher corrections. The OPTICAL DOCK 2 is an easily RX-able 6-Base full-rim clip in soft yet durable polymer, allowing any lens material to be mounted. The new shape offers a wider field of view and a broader range of prescriptions (either standard or pro- aggressively allowing vision to be corrected even for higher and more complex corrections.
The OPTICAL DOCK 2 clips are interchangeable, easy to mount thanks to a proprietary screw-less system fully compatible with the award-winning Rydon model; it is the perfect solution for patients who need substantial vision correction and wants to benefit design, technology and comfort of Rudy Project sunglasses.
RUDY PROJECT HELMETS AND SKERMO SKI GOGGLES
Helmet sizes are generally:
Small – Medium 54-cm58cm Large – 59cm-61cm. (flexible tape measure of the widest part of your head.)
They feature an interchangeable double lens to ensure a wide field of vision. See sharp details without fogging and moistening due to the double lens structure.
The Goggle Optical Insert allows prescription wearers to benefit also.
RYDON is the best selling Rudy project frame model for prescription
• Best selling colour “black matte”
• Best selling Lenses tint “photochromic black”
• 80% of customers opt for the Rudy Project “diamond lens coating”
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