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Eyewear for Outdoor Activities
How to select the best eyewear for outdoor activities?
Sunglasses and eyewear can help reduce glare and brightness when playing outdoor sports on a sunny day and will increase contrast and improve vision on cloudy or overcast days. It also shields your eyes from harmful UV rays, wind, rain, and snow. When selecting sports sunglasses, keep in mind that you can customize the frames and lenses to meet your specific needs.
Outdoor eyewear or sports glasses come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some are made for racquet sports, while others are made for basketball and soccer. Some models are made to fit hockey and cricket helmets.
Lenses in sports eyewear are usually made of polycarbonate Since polycarbonate is an impact-resistant lens material, which protects the eyes from fast-moving objects. Polycarbonate is also lightweight and radiation resistant. Built-in ultraviolet, a useful feature for outdoor sports. There are also many properties of rubber or silicone that can be used to cushion the frame when it comes into contact with the head and nose.
Today we will introduce the different types of eyewear for outdoor activities and sports.
SUNGLASSES FOR GOLF
A good quality pair of sunglasses is essential when playing golf as badly made ones can distort your vision thus effecting where the ball goes. Quality glasses will also improve contrast in bright / shady areas allowing for more clarity in vision. A brand that makes lenses specifically for golfers are Oakley’s PRIZM Golf lenses, which allow for better color separation, allowing for greater depth and clarity of the green of the grass. As a result, golfers have a better view of the greens. Alternatively, you can see the slopes and lines of grass on the green more clearly.
CYCLING SUNGLASSES
Cycling sunglasses are an essential piece of equipment. In addition to being a fashion statement for cyclists. It can also help to keep the sun, dust other debris, and wind out of your eyes while cycling. Whether it’s the POC brand, the Aspire model, which is designed specifically to pair with the POC bike helmet, or a popular brand 100 percent which make glasses and goggles specifically for mountain bikers, there is a wide range to choose from depending on your type of cycling. Like for golf glasses, color separation is important for cycling glasses, especially in a dark forest with bight sky overhead.
GOGGLES FOR SKI AND SNOWBOARDING
Skiing and snowboarding surrounded by mountain vistas is the stuff of dreams. An important piece of equipment that many people tend to pay special attention to is goggles that provide good visibility, are comfortable to wear, and can effectively block UV rays reflecting off snowflakes. Each brand and model has its own material and various properties For example, the Smith I/O MAG Snow Goggles brand provides a spherical Carbonic-x lens to protect the eye from impact, and ChromaPop lenses enhance contrast and natural color for clear details when skiing or participating in other activities. Smith is a popular high quality brand designed for maximum comfort and protection from the bright white of the snow. Ventilation is imperative to prevent fogging.
SUNGLASSES FOR FISHING
Fishing eyewear requires glare from water surfaces to be removed and so most quality models are polarized to reduce the reflection and allows fisherman to see under the surface of the water.
This type of eyeglasses is regarded as eye-healthy eyewear and is suitable for those who are light sensitive eye or sensitive to bright light. Prizm Deep Water is designed for water sports and fishermen, with technology that can distinguish between different colors in the sea’s turquoise blue. It also has Polarized HD technology, which helps to reduce sunlight reflection on the sea surface, allowing for a clearer view of what’s beneath the surface.
SUNGLASSES FOR TRAVEL
We’re sure many of you are planning your travels and with covid19 restrictions being lifted around the world its the perfect time to head overseas for a much earned break! Of course there is one essential accessory you can’t do without and thats a pair of travel sunglasses which not only make you look cool but protect your eyes from harmful UV radiation.
The main reason why we need sunglasses is for eye protection. What many of you may not know is that the coating which blocks UV rays is actually transparent, so the darkest colour lenses do not always provide the best protection.
Durability is an important factor to consider when choosing sunglasses suitable for travel. High quality goes a long way in ensuring that your sunglasses last you for more than just one trip. Remember that they’ll spend a good amount of time in your backpack, on your neck, or sun chair.
You’ll take them to the beach, wear them while hiking or exploring the city. A good pair, like frames made with plastic or acetate, should be able to withstand some wear and tear.
If you are thinking to buy or upgrade your new sunglasses for vacation or travel, check out our range of eyewear here!