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Where to try and buy Serengeti Velocity?
Going on holliday to Fort Lauderdale next week and one mission was to try and probably buy a pair of Serengeti sunglasses. Sunglass Hut does not have them in any of their stores in Fort Lauderdale. Neither the store at Heathrow or Vhicago O´Hare which I am passing on my trip.
Sports Authority might have the Aviator modell, but I am looking for the Velocity.
Any advise? They are kind of expensive not to try out first.
Sports Authority might have the Aviator modell, but I am looking for the Velocity.
Any advise? They are kind of expensive not to try out first.
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Thanks, I had a look at the Store Locator earlier, but the smaller Optical shops are closed on Sundays so I need "mall size" locations.
On my way home I got one day in London as well. Any suggestions where to find Serengeti dealers near central London?
On my way home I got one day in London as well. Any suggestions where to find Serengeti dealers near central London?
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Hi guys!
I would like to know what do you think about these RE RAPTOR glasses? Is there a better choice at this price? (about 100 €) Do they offer optimum protection? I want to buy glasses for protection in flight, not really for style or others. Can anyone tell me what is the difference between rounded-shape and this narrow style glasses from this point of view? Which is better?
Also, they come in grey true color or green lenses and, as I know, I can't switch between them after buying, so what to choose?
At the moment, I'm a student pilot, so I fly VFR small planes but I would not mind to use these glasses in the next flying years.
Thank you very much!
I would like to know what do you think about these RE RAPTOR glasses? Is there a better choice at this price? (about 100 €) Do they offer optimum protection? I want to buy glasses for protection in flight, not really for style or others. Can anyone tell me what is the difference between rounded-shape and this narrow style glasses from this point of view? Which is better?
Also, they come in grey true color or green lenses and, as I know, I can't switch between them after buying, so what to choose?
At the moment, I'm a student pilot, so I fly VFR small planes but I would not mind to use these glasses in the next flying years.
Thank you very much!
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Heavy, but good and cheap.
Good enough to go on the moon ....
And they don't have the current contract with USAF so the are cheap. Bayonet type temples are great under headset.
A bit heavy on nose but optics are great and cheap ....
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And they don't have the current contract with USAF so the are cheap. Bayonet type temples are great under headset.
A bit heavy on nose but optics are great and cheap ....
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The Classic Aviator's were standard American Military issue for years and years...and were the best overall Sunglasses I have ever had. Ray Ban's were good but expensive and not very durable.
The Bayonet ear pieces are great....very comfortable and long lasting.
Replacement parts are cheap....and available.
Very good value for money!
The Bayonet ear pieces are great....very comfortable and long lasting.
Replacement parts are cheap....and available.
Very good value for money!
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A friend of mine got some very good Ray-Bons from the second street trader down from Starbucks in Glyfada a few years ago. He swears by them and they cost him 6 Euros. I expect the guy is still there.
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Was just in Glyfada and got a pair. Liked them so much I bought two extras. Much better when I walk away and leave a set of 6 Euro sunglasses on some restaurant table than a 150 Euro set and they work just as well.
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The FAA has advice for pilots on sunglasses
Sunglasses for Pilots: beyond the Image
If you're flying a helicopter, it's likely that the cockpit will be a fairly high noise environment, so it's also a good idea to have sunglasses with close-fitting arms which are not too thick so they still allow a good seal for the headset. Most helicopter headsets apply enough pressure to distort the frames, so a fairly sturdy frame is also sensible if you want your glasses to last.
Neutral grey lenses cause less colour distortion, though when I was flying in dusty or hazy conditions, I preferred a brown tint. I always liked Serengetti, Randolph or Ray Ban when I was flying. It's always a matter of personal choice and I have a few different pairs for different things - very dark lenses for Africa, polarised for use in or near water.
Sunglasses for Pilots: beyond the Image
Polarized lenses are not recommended for use in the aviation environment. While useful for blocking reflected light from horizontal surfaces such as water or snow, polarization can reduce or eliminate the visibility of instruments that incorporate anti-glare filters. Polarized lenses may also interfere with visibility through an aircraft windscreen by enhancing striations in laminated materials and mask the sparkle of light that reflects off shiny surfaces such as another aircraft’s wing or windscreen, which can reduce the time a pilot has to react in a “see-and-avoid” traffic situation.
Neutral grey lenses cause less colour distortion, though when I was flying in dusty or hazy conditions, I preferred a brown tint. I always liked Serengetti, Randolph or Ray Ban when I was flying. It's always a matter of personal choice and I have a few different pairs for different things - very dark lenses for Africa, polarised for use in or near water.
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Sunglasses
I am looking for advise on sunglasses. I have been told by my company that I need to fly with ANCI approved safety glasses. I don't wear regular glasses (reading, driving or flying) but I do were regular rayban non polarized sunglass when I fly.
Money is not an option as the contract will pay for them. I an thinking that transition sunglasses would be nice but not sure if they work in S76 with regular windshield. I also like wrap around style so light doesn't get in at the side. I also like thin frame / arm for better noise canceling and of course light weight.....an I asking too much???
Any and all advise is greatly appreciated.
Money is not an option as the contract will pay for them. I an thinking that transition sunglasses would be nice but not sure if they work in S76 with regular windshield. I also like wrap around style so light doesn't get in at the side. I also like thin frame / arm for better noise canceling and of course light weight.....an I asking too much???
Any and all advise is greatly appreciated.
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Oakley do a very nice safety spec - full safety marking on the lenses / frame so no arguments with management. Good wrap-around style with no wind / light leakage, impact resistant & high-velocity impact resistant. The brown tint gives great cloud definition I find it easier to spot other aircraft VFR.
The arm is straight - does not bend around your ear - but the arms are flat against your head. I use Bose NC headsets and first time I used them there was slight sound leakage. Some adjustment was needed to address this.
Although you don't need them, they are available in prescription and variable bifocal. For the latter, they have a design for golf which gives a very small reading strip at the base which is enough to read a map / checklist, etc but is out of line of site for departure / approach.
I recently paid £450 for mine in prescription bifocal. Also use them for shooting (as safety glasses) and motorcycle.
The arm is straight - does not bend around your ear - but the arms are flat against your head. I use Bose NC headsets and first time I used them there was slight sound leakage. Some adjustment was needed to address this.
Although you don't need them, they are available in prescription and variable bifocal. For the latter, they have a design for golf which gives a very small reading strip at the base which is enough to read a map / checklist, etc but is out of line of site for departure / approach.
I recently paid £450 for mine in prescription bifocal. Also use them for shooting (as safety glasses) and motorcycle.
I ordered a pair of Ray bans and got my vari-focal prescription in them and got them with a grey gradual tint. Have to say I'm delighted with them, whether they will help me with my training on my new (new to me) helicopter without a governor, time will tell haha.
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Sunglasses hut at Heathrow stock a reasonable lineup of Serengeti and give an aircrew discount I believe around 10%. Alternatively flightstore.co.uk have a good selection to order online. Best place to get them is the USA like most things they're much cheaper.
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Got a pair of Arnette's 4139 a few years back and had the lenses replaced to brown color and level 4 for those days with extrem light and the other one with a yellow tint. All have a scratch resistant coating and are not polarized. I love that plastic frame as it is very comfortable with headsets or a helmet. They are sturdy as hell.
