What was name of glasses stand at Stoneleigh?
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Hi all
At Stoneleigh there was a stand that sold glasses with bullet proof lens and sponge around the eyes that was all detachable. Went to Detling yesterday but unfortunately they weren't there. Does anyone recall the name of the company at the glasses looked great and I'm hoping I can use them for cycling as well as kit car driving!
Thanks
At Stoneleigh there was a stand that sold glasses with bullet proof lens and sponge around the eyes that was all detachable. Went to Detling yesterday but unfortunately they weren't there. Does anyone recall the name of the company at the glasses looked great and I'm hoping I can use them for cycling as well as kit car driving!
Thanks
I thought they were Dixons http://www.dixoneyewear.com/product.php/3/tac-2-mi...
and according to their website these are the distributors http://www.uksportseyewear.co.uk/ but looking at the list of exhibitors at Stonleigh I can't see them listed so possibly not ???
and according to their website these are the distributors http://www.uksportseyewear.co.uk/ but looking at the list of exhibitors at Stonleigh I can't see them listed so possibly not ???
Tony, I assume these are for driving an aeroscreened car? I have found the best ones to use are from my local builders merchant, about £9.99 per pair. Safety eyewear, no bulletproof but will withstand stones etc. as designed for grinding etc., and they are quite flush fitting around your eye sockets so no air gets around the back. Clear is use as cannot see bugger all at night otherwise, or can get tinted versions. I have tried "proper" cycling glasses but they scratch to buggery and dont last too long, and would not want to chance 100mph gravel in the face with them!! If your passing a builders merchant, just pop in and try some out.
+1 on the safety glasses. 10 years ago they were as sexy as NHS specs but now you can get them in any number of styles & tints, and if you buy them from a PPE supplier (try Protec) they start from less than two quid - and they all have to meet to same standard to qualify as safety glasses. When you see what Bollé or Oakley want off you for something similar looking the difference is gobsmacking
ETA: as well as having to meet ballistic standards, they usually also pass UVA/B regs too
ETA: as well as having to meet ballistic standards, they usually also pass UVA/B regs too
Edited by seansverige on Sunday 22 May 11:57
I use the safety glasses too. Always some spares in the car for a passenger too. They are not grossly inflated prices and they are designed as .... "Safety glasses" which meet "Safety" standards. You can get some pretty smart looking ones too if your vanity has sway over your ability to see.
Interesting thanks everyone! I'll have a look at UK sports eyewear, and also the safety specs too.
It is for using in predominantly a windscreened kit car which will occasionally be aeroscreen, but also I want to use them for cycling too (speeds of up to 40mph) and so I liked the idea of one pair for all circumstances. I do particularly want interchangeable lenses too - mainly full mirrored sunglasses and also the yellow ones too!
It is for using in predominantly a windscreened kit car which will occasionally be aeroscreen, but also I want to use them for cycling too (speeds of up to 40mph) and so I liked the idea of one pair for all circumstances. I do particularly want interchangeable lenses too - mainly full mirrored sunglasses and also the yellow ones too!
Take a look at Wiley X too. They make googles for open faced helmet bikers. They look just like normal sunnies, have snap out foam padding and are available in perscription. I have a pair and they are bloody good.
At the other end of the scale, Birdz make cheap sunnies with foam seals. The optics aren't that great, but they are cheap. I have two different sizes of these to offer to passengers.
At the other end of the scale, Birdz make cheap sunnies with foam seals. The optics aren't that great, but they are cheap. I have two different sizes of these to offer to passengers.
As said above , don't pay out for designer stuff from oakley/scott/smith etc
Just go for some industrial type from 3m:
http://solutions.3m.co.uk/wps/portal/3M/en_GB/OccS...
Just go for some industrial type from 3m:
http://solutions.3m.co.uk/wps/portal/3M/en_GB/OccS...
dtmpower said:
As said above , don't pay out for designer stuff from oakley/scott/smith etc
Just go for some industrial type from 3m:
http://solutions.3m.co.uk/wps/portal/3M/en_GB/OccS...
One of us is missing something - happy to stand corrected if its me.Just go for some industrial type from 3m:
http://solutions.3m.co.uk/wps/portal/3M/en_GB/OccS...
I've just visited the 3M site you linked to and looked at their eyewear guide. True, they do make stylish glasses, and they make eyewear that seals to your face. Here are some pics from thier catalogue:
The problem I'm seeing is that with the exception of the comedy goggles at bottom left, none of these glasses have foam face seals. There is a selection of full face goggles like the comedy ones I posted, but none of them could be considered to look like normal sunnies.
Here is a page from the Wiley X website:
In contrast ALL of these glasses come with detachable face seals, and 1/2 of them have straps to stop them flying off when you look over your shoulder. These glasses are designed for use on a motorcycle, so are designed for high airflow use. The face seal is great, and venting provides just the right amount of airflow to stop fogging.
I use a pair of Airrage glasses and they are absolutely superb. If you've not tried a pair of sealed goggles with a aeroscreen, I strongly suggest you try some, the difference is phenonemal.
The Wiley's can be made to perscription.
Finally, 'cus I'm cheap, I also use my perscription Wileys as ski goggles. They're not perfect as I don't go fast enough to ventilate them, so I steam up a bit from time to time.
ETA Whatever you buy has to be regarded as sacrificial. I'm hapy to accept that £150 for the perscription Wileys is a lot for sacrificial eye wear. I've had 'em three years and they do have a couple of small stone chips, but they look like they will go on for several more years yet.
Edited by mikeveal on Tuesday 24th May 16:09
mikeveal said:
One of us is missing something - happy to stand corrected if its me.
I've just visited the 3M site you linked to and looked at their eyewear guide. True, they do make stylish glasses, and they make eyewear that seals to your face. Here are some pics from thier catalogue:
The problem I'm seeing is that with the exception of the comedy goggles at bottom left, none of these glasses have foam face seals. There is a selection of full face goggles like the comedy ones I posted, but none of them could be considered to look like normal sunnies.
Here is a page from the Wiley X website:
In contrast ALL of these glasses come with detachable face seals, and 1/2 of them have straps to stop them flying off when you look over your shoulder. These glasses are designed for use on a motorcycle, so are designed for high airflow use. The face seal is great, and venting provides just the right amount of airflow to stop fogging.
I use a pair of Airrage glasses and they are absolutely superb. If you've not tried a pair of sealed goggles with a aeroscreen, I strongly suggest you try some, the difference is phenonemal.
The Wiley's can be made to perscription.
Finally, 'cus I'm cheap, I also use my perscription Wileys as ski goggles. They're not perfect as I don't go fast enough to ventilate them, so I steam up a bit from time to time.
ETA Whatever you buy has to be regarded as sacrificial. I'm hapy to accept that £150 for the perscription Wileys is a lot for sacrificial eye wear. I've had 'em three years and they do have a couple of small stone chips, but they look like they will go on for several more years yet.
Mike - you're right, no foam on the 3m 'sunnies' but in reality for the price I don't think you can go wrong with them If foam is a 100% necessity then I am sorry for posting. But as an oakley alternative the 3m range are pretty damm good and off the radar of the brand conscious so the price is cheap.I've just visited the 3M site you linked to and looked at their eyewear guide. True, they do make stylish glasses, and they make eyewear that seals to your face. Here are some pics from thier catalogue:
The problem I'm seeing is that with the exception of the comedy goggles at bottom left, none of these glasses have foam face seals. There is a selection of full face goggles like the comedy ones I posted, but none of them could be considered to look like normal sunnies.
Here is a page from the Wiley X website:
In contrast ALL of these glasses come with detachable face seals, and 1/2 of them have straps to stop them flying off when you look over your shoulder. These glasses are designed for use on a motorcycle, so are designed for high airflow use. The face seal is great, and venting provides just the right amount of airflow to stop fogging.
I use a pair of Airrage glasses and they are absolutely superb. If you've not tried a pair of sealed goggles with a aeroscreen, I strongly suggest you try some, the difference is phenonemal.
The Wiley's can be made to perscription.
Finally, 'cus I'm cheap, I also use my perscription Wileys as ski goggles. They're not perfect as I don't go fast enough to ventilate them, so I steam up a bit from time to time.
ETA Whatever you buy has to be regarded as sacrificial. I'm hapy to accept that £150 for the perscription Wileys is a lot for sacrificial eye wear. I've had 'em three years and they do have a couple of small stone chips, but they look like they will go on for several more years yet.
Edited by mikeveal on Tuesday 24th May 16:09
dtmpower said:
Mike - you're right, no foam on the 3m 'sunnies' but in reality for the price I don't think you can go wrong with them If foam is a 100% necessity then I am sorry for posting. But as an oakley alternative the 3m range are pretty damm good and off the radar of the brand conscious so the price is cheap.
If you're sorry for posting - then I came across as too aggressive, which wasn't my intent, sorry!I'd really reccomend a foam seal, it does make a world of difference. No more teary eyes as you blat along at, ahem, the NSL. Ahem. I tried wrap around glasses, and they didnt work for me. I guess its a combination of personal preference and how good your aeroscreen is.
Here is a link to the Birdz range:
http://www.birdzeyewear.com/goggles.php
There is a marked difference in quality between my Wiley's at £150 and the Birdz glassses I got for £20, but then that's what you'd expect.
Hope this lot helps OP!
strikerscoop said:
I thought they were Dixons http://www.dixoneyewear.com/product.php/3/tac-2-mi...
and according to their website these are the distributors http://www.uksportseyewear.co.uk/ but looking at the list of exhibitors at Stonleigh I can't see them listed so possibly not ???
Yep, the stand was Dixon eye wear. I brought a pair and i'm very pleased with them.and according to their website these are the distributors http://www.uksportseyewear.co.uk/ but looking at the list of exhibitors at Stonleigh I can't see them listed so possibly not ???
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