arby

FLIGHTSUNGLASSES.COM - UP TO 40% OFF SERENGETI SUNGLASSES (INCLUDING PRESCRIPTION).

I am Southwest Airlines pilot and I just opened a Serengeti Sunglass business where I specialize in "Pilot Friendly" Sunglasses. I definitely have the best selection on the East Coast. I can answer questions and suggest models based on pilots needs (headset style, face shape, etc).

All Serengeti Models are:
- Photochromic (get darker in Bright conditions)
- 2-year Warranty
- Titanium frame, or high-grade thermo plastics
- Non-Polarized and Polarized
- We do Prescriptions (big savings)

I will be starting video reviews on Youtube and my Facebook page shortly. I also will be putting out a great video about the negative aspects of using polarized lenses in a modern, digital cockpit.

If you want to know why you don't see Serengeti around the USA like you used to, it's because of Luxottica. There is a great 60 Minutes segment about how Luxottica basic own 90% of the World's sunglasses (Oakley, RayBan, Prada, etc... and most of the retailers like Sunglass Hut, Pearl Vision, Lens Crafters. If your not one of their brands, you don't get seen (few exceptions).

You can see it here:http://youtu.be/gDdq2rIqAlM or on my Facebook page: Flight Sunglasses

Prescription Serengeti Sunglasses are a great deal on my site (saves several hundred dollars).

Hope this is helpful,

Arby

PSU Flyer

I thought photochromatic lenses darken when exposed to UV rays. Wouldn't the aircraft (or car, for that matter) windows block the UV rays, and therefore prevent them from working properly?

Grumble

This reads like it was written by someone whose first language isn't english... Scam alert.

arby

It's true. There is some UV protection in the cockpit windscreens and the lenses won't darken as much as if you were outside. But I believe that is a good thing.

All Serengeti Lenses are Photochromic, darkening in brighter conditions and lightening in cloudy conditions. I really like the fact that these lenses work great from early morning to twilight. I I have read some opinions about not using photochromic lenses in a cockpit (or car) since the windscreen has polarization properties. The fact is they are the most popular sunglasses for pilots because they "just work" - If there is less UV light getting through the windscreen or windshield, then the sunglasses don't need to darken or won't darken as much. Basically, the windscreen and sunglasses work together to provide you the optimal light. That is my unscientific finding from years of experience and talking with other pilots.

arby

Keep reading.

Steve Arbetman (Arby)

thurberm

Steve,

To be honest, my first thought was "I bet I can get the sunglasses I want cheaper somewhere else online" and I went straight to Google.

Best I could do, shipping inclusive was 5 bucks cheaper on only one other site. Ordered from you because I saw it here.

Like the website, nice and clean, and the e-commerce setup you're using is nice too, clean, simple , and painless.

Good luck with the biz!

arby

Thurberm,

Thanks for your purchase and the support. My prices are usually 30-40% off retail depending on which sunglasses. The Velocity Sunglasses you bought are the most popular with pilots - Titanium, Light-Weight Glass, excellent clarity. It's what I fly with. I order Serengeti soft silicon gel nose pads and switch out the plastic ones that come with it. I'm the only dealer who does this. It's just more comfortable when wearing them all day and they won't slip down your nose when you are hot or looking down in the cockpit. I think you bought the standard glasses, but I often will upgrade them for people if I have extra pads around for free (your glasses will get them, plus the originals pads). Thanks again and please spread the word.

chignutsak

I'll pile on - I wear nothing else but Serengetis. Amazing how they cut through haze. I am not in the market right now, but will hit this site when I do need a pair.

thurberm

Thanks, I appreciate it! Never wore Serengetis before, looking forward to trying them out.

iceman49

Serengetis are the best!