Best Sunglasses?
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Years in RayBans (generally teh brown rather than teh green tint) till I finally saw teh light and scripmed up enough shiny stuff to look into some Serengeti Essential Drivers. You can tell the quality at a glance. Eye'll never look back now 
They're brilliant. Ugh!
Bad puns aside... they are marvellous in my EFIS cockpit from looking down at the screens doing a Cat2 from bright sunshine and into the morning fog at 500' at Stansted to searching outside for the runway lights in the mist. My money's on teh African
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They're brilliant. Ugh!Bad puns aside... they are marvellous in my EFIS cockpit from looking down at the screens doing a Cat2 from bright sunshine and into the morning fog at 500' at Stansted to searching outside for the runway lights in the mist. My money's on teh African
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Brad Marsh
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Only two things are infinite; the universe and human stupidity, and sometimes I'm not too sure about the former.
Albert Einstein
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Good topic !
I had ray-ban's for years. Found them a bit heavy. (weight). Borrowed someone's Serengeti's, lens is pretty good but couldn't find a style that closes off the sides enough. Like the Oakley lenses very much but you got to have the right head shape for them to be comfortable. Apparently my head is odd. Settled on REVO. Non of these shades are cheap. But I truly feel its the best investment I've made so far. Both Oakley and REVO actually enhance the colored symbols on our displays. Therefore you can block a bit more total light from outside than with the Serengeti's and still see your instruments crisp and clear. Whether they are cool I don't know. Clearly I bought those for function. Good luck with the search it is worth getting a good pair.
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I had ray-ban's for years. Found them a bit heavy. (weight). Borrowed someone's Serengeti's, lens is pretty good but couldn't find a style that closes off the sides enough. Like the Oakley lenses very much but you got to have the right head shape for them to be comfortable. Apparently my head is odd. Settled on REVO. Non of these shades are cheap. But I truly feel its the best investment I've made so far. Both Oakley and REVO actually enhance the colored symbols on our displays. Therefore you can block a bit more total light from outside than with the Serengeti's and still see your instruments crisp and clear. Whether they are cool I don't know. Clearly I bought those for function. Good luck with the search it is worth getting a good pair.
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I have been wearing Serengeti Drivers since the early 80's. They are the most comfortable relaxing sunglasses I have ever tried. I have gone so far as to get Serengeti to make up some prescription lens versions of their drivers now that I am an "old fart!"
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Have to agree with the majority of posts here....Serengeties for me!! Paid around $65 for them so not expensive....
I have tried the rest, 2 pairs of randolphs.....good but grey lenses don't seem to enhance your view.
Raybans..well just a bit too big for my head .....
Serengetis......undoubtedly one fo the best lenses around...even helps to wear them when the weather is pretty damn poor..seem to cut through all that crap outside ....AND ...enhance instrumentation and colours.
Cloudmasters.also excellent but little known....
Suntigers...fantastic....however colours are completely altered and if you want to look daft buy a set ( Bright orange lenses). Hope this helps!!
I have tried the rest, 2 pairs of randolphs.....good but grey lenses don't seem to enhance your view.
Raybans..well just a bit too big for my head .....
Serengetis......undoubtedly one fo the best lenses around...even helps to wear them when the weather is pretty damn poor..seem to cut through all that crap outside ....AND ...enhance instrumentation and colours.
Cloudmasters.also excellent but little known....
Suntigers...fantastic....however colours are completely altered and if you want to look daft buy a set ( Bright orange lenses). Hope this helps!!
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Have a look at www.ashford.com . If you find a pair you want it's worthwhile hitting special offer for a big discount. I've bought several things through these guys and have only had good experiences.
Nothing beats the look of aviators.
Nothing beats the look of aviators.
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Here's another Serengeti fan.Using them for over 4 years now.
The difference between a Serengeti and another pair is that you may add one thousand metres to the reported visibility with the serengetis.Literally.
Great for landing into the sun on a hazy winter morning.
The best site for them was http://www.serengeti-eyewear.com/, (i just got a replacement temple from them), altho' they are modifying the site for the time being.
The difference between a Serengeti and another pair is that you may add one thousand metres to the reported visibility with the serengetis.Literally.
Great for landing into the sun on a hazy winter morning.
The best site for them was http://www.serengeti-eyewear.com/, (i just got a replacement temple from them), altho' they are modifying the site for the time being.
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I carry two pairs in my flight bag. For bright sunny days or 'on-top', I wear Ray-Ban Olympian I Deluxe, which are a gold rimmed wrap-around (way better looking than the predator), that look so fast that I swear I get an extra 10 kts out of the machine.No need to look prudish in Ray-Bans!
My all around utility glasses for all other conditions, particularly in cloud are Serengetti Driver's with a gradient lens so that you can see the instruments below the coaming more easily while not sacrificing the light cutting properties above. They actually improve the acuity of approach lights in reduced visibility daylight approaches.If you're going for just one pair, these would be my recommendation.
Oakleys are great sunnies, but hugely overpriced for what they are (particularly the Pro M frames).They are also not nearly as durable (with a coated polycarbonate lens). Count on replacing the lens once every couple of years (that's if you don't wear them outside of work!) at $70 USD a pop.
CHEERS!
My all around utility glasses for all other conditions, particularly in cloud are Serengetti Driver's with a gradient lens so that you can see the instruments below the coaming more easily while not sacrificing the light cutting properties above. They actually improve the acuity of approach lights in reduced visibility daylight approaches.If you're going for just one pair, these would be my recommendation.
Oakleys are great sunnies, but hugely overpriced for what they are (particularly the Pro M frames).They are also not nearly as durable (with a coated polycarbonate lens). Count on replacing the lens once every couple of years (that's if you don't wear them outside of work!) at $70 USD a pop.
CHEERS!
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Unfortunately, sat on a pair of Serengeti Drivers sunglasses. Before renewing them I decided to search the Net for more info. It became very apparent that Revo lenses are considered the best, and they have lense suited to the flying enviroment. Purchased a pair and they do live upto their reputation, much better than the Serengetis or any other sunglasses I have owned. They are expensive but what price do you place on your sight? I can highly recommend them without reservation.
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I am using Rayban Bausch & Lomb with G-15 lenses on the last 28 years!
In my opinion, and based on my own experience, these are the most adequate sunglasses for pilots.
Safe flying to all
Mercurius
In my opinion, and based on my own experience, these are the most adequate sunglasses for pilots.
Safe flying to all
Mercurius
