Where to buy Sunglasses?

[Ixixly]

Ok, so we had a thread a while ago about what types of sunglasses everyone likes to wear and why.

Some people even touched on where they bought theirs from and the fact that they got a pretty good discount from that place, so what i'm looking for is where have people been given a good deal on a good pair of sunglasses?

[Howard Hughes]

Buy them at the servo, especially if you are jusy heading up North! Then when you break them just buy another pair!:ok:

[onezeroonethree]

Definitely buy them in person - you want to see how they feel and look. I hate buying clothes and other accessories online.

Might be a stupid question but I am presuming even the cheap $20 pairs protect your eyes properly from UAV-A/B light?

[Howard Hughes]

Some do some don't, but it's the same with $200 sunnies, not all of then provide the protection that you would expect!:eek:

[Worrals in the wilds]

If they comply with the Australian standard they will block UV to a certain degree, there should be a category listed on the label. It's illegal to sell sunnies in Oz that don't comply, but you do see them in dodgy stores occasionally.

Black Ice Sunglasses, hats, watches (http://www.blackicesunglasses.com.au/index.php?IM=4&IMS=Stand.htm)
Sorry it's a commercial link, but it's better than the one on the standards website.

[RENURPP]

If you have private health insurance check and see if and how much they cover for sunnies.

[A37575]

I wonder if this works when landing an aeroplane in heavy rain. Must try it in the simulator first. Don your sunnies and just get a technician to pour a bucket of water over the windscreen. Disregard all the sparks from the electronics of course. :ok:






> Subject: FW: [Fwd: Fw: Driving in the rain . .This may save your life]

> >
> > *_GOOD VISION IN A DOWNPOUR_** **
> >
> > How to achieve good vision while driving during a heavy downpour.
> > We are not sure why it is so effective; just
> > try this method when it rains heavily.
> > This method was told by a Police
> > friend who had experienced and confirmed it.
> > It is useful...even driving at night.
> > Most of the motorists would turn on HIGH or FASTEST SPEED
> > of the wipers during heavy downpour, yet the visibility in front of
> > the windshield is still bad......
> >
> > In the event you face such a situation,
> > just try your SUN GLASSES (any model will do), and miracle!
> > All of a sudden,
> > your visibility in front of your windshield is perfectly clear, as
> > if there is no rain.
> > Make sure you always have a pair of SUN GLASSES in your car, as you are
> > not only helping yourself to drive safely with good vision, but also
> > might save your friend's life by giving him this idea..
> > Try it yourself and share it with your friends!???
> > Amazing, you still see the drops on the windshield, but not the sheet of
> > rain falling.?
> > You can see where the rain bounces off the road.? It
> > works to eliminate the "blindness" from passing
> > semi's spraying you too.?
> >
> > Or the "kickup" if you are following a semi or
> > car in the rain.? They ought to teach that little tip in
> > driver's training.. It really does work.
> > This warning is a good one!
> > I wonder how many people know about this
> >

[onezeroonethree]

A37575 - I dont see how they'd make a difference with rain hitting your windshield? Maybe polaroids eliminating the reflection off heavy water? But then again polaroids arent recommended for flying..

[SemperFly]

Got mine from here. Genuine article and fast shipping. Happy with the whole process.
Serengeti (http://www.optics-online.com.au/category25_1.htm)