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Originally Posted by rickair7777 (Post 2911084)

Just make sure they actually block UVA/UVB. The fake ones from china dim visible light, causing your pupils to dilate and let in all of the UV which is NOT getting filtered. Actually far worse than no sunglasses outdoors, at least with no sunglasses your pupils tighten up to restrict all light.

Excellent point!

How do you know if yours truly block UV or not?

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Originally Posted by SonicFlyer (Post 2912383)

Excellent point!

How do you know if yours truly block UV or not?

I would suggest going with a well known brand, that has a lot to lose by falsifying claims.

Again, from ZZ TOP, “Go get yourself some shades, OR cheap sunglasses”.

AO Bayonet Temples are perfect for ANR. Expensive but build quality is there, mine have lasted through 2 years of abuse. DC and then Bose squeezing on them and held up great.

https://aoeyewear.com/shop/#!/Original-Pilot-Sunglass®/p/109208906/category=29540456

Oh and you can find them on amazon for like half the price...

On a somewhat related note, I wear sunglasses 95% of the time outside during daylight hrs. My optometrist has actually commented they can tell by how well my eyes have aged. Sunglasses, and ear plugs on the ramp, I’ll never understand why some guys don’t wear them.

Well I picked up these:

https://flyingeyesoptics.com/product...eagle-sport-2/

They are extremely lightweight. Very comfortable. The temples are extremely thin. Probably the thinnest of any glasses on the market. (1mm) They do not push on your head with a headset on. I will say though that the ANR seal still gets broken around the ear, causing the noise cancellation to not work as well.

I guess there is just no getting around the fact that if you are wearing glasses of any kind, even with extremely thin temples they will cause your ANR headset to be louder due to slightly breaking the cup seal around your ear.

All in all, I am happy with the purchase. I appreciate everyone's input.

I wear Magpul sunglasses when flying and for general daily use. They are cheap ~$50, the arms are very thin, and they are comfortable and durable for all day wear. I have found the optical quality of the lenses to be similar to standard Oakley lenses, and the protection is sufficient for my blue/gray eyes.

These are Polarized and are a No Go...

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Originally Posted by As Briefed (Post 2910937)

Only those without debt should pay more than $30 for sunglasses.[/QUOTE

Yeah, no. Maybe for posing on the boulevard, you can just “get yourself some cheap sunglasses.”

As a professional flyer, good shades are an essential element of my gear. I need prescription lenses that fit well under the ear cups. I won’t find them for $30. And wouldn’t trust them if I could find them.

For several years I have used flightsunglasses-“dot”-com to get prescription Serengeti ‘Dante’ shades. A pilot on our list is a dealer, and provides great service.

Serengeti and Randolph are the top picks for most Professional Pilots. You do get what you pay for when it comes to optical clarity, eye-relief and durability. I don't understand why guys and gals will spend $700+ on a headset for improving and protecting their hearing in the cockpit, but gripe about spending more than $30 on sunglasses to improve their sight and protect their eyes long term. Just Saying.. Also, I agree about the website above..

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Originally Posted by ipdanno (Post 2911509)

I suspect you would agree on the website above!!!!