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Sunglasses, Is There Such As A Thing As An Affordable Good Quality Pair?
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being blue eyed, i am so sensitive to the sun, and all the sunglasses i've bought have never been up to scratch. i've spent a small fortune, usually buying ray bans, or at present, police. apart from not being all that protective against the sun, they tend to break easily.
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I used to buy RayBans but they have just become far too expensive these days. I can recall buying my first pair on holiday in California in 1992 and they cost me £25, when they were £100 here at home !
Now I go to Halfords and buy some Polaroid ones, for about £15, and they are just as good as the expensive ones. Expensive sunglasses are now little more than a fashion accessory.
Now I go to Halfords and buy some Polaroid ones, for about £15, and they are just as good as the expensive ones. Expensive sunglasses are now little more than a fashion accessory.
The worst you can buy are the kind which are just a fashion accessory. If the lens has zero protection against ultraviolet rays then, because the tinted lens causes the pupil to dilate, the retina is exposed to more UV than if you wore nothing.
A layer of glass as thick as a window pane will completely block UV (hence you can't get a tan in your conservatory) and glass lenses will provide at least some protection. Brands will use UV protection as a selling point so check the labels. Some claim to have a special coating and I'd guess this is similar to what is used in the UV filter camera accessory.
You say they keep breaking? Do you mean the lenses smash or is it the frame snapping?
A layer of glass as thick as a window pane will completely block UV (hence you can't get a tan in your conservatory) and glass lenses will provide at least some protection. Brands will use UV protection as a selling point so check the labels. Some claim to have a special coating and I'd guess this is similar to what is used in the UV filter camera accessory.
You say they keep breaking? Do you mean the lenses smash or is it the frame snapping?
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I have worn a pair of Zeiss polaroids, aviator type gold frames. I swear by them. They are great for driving or walking, light, robust, and look ok with a suit or a pair of shorts. Brown coloured lenses. They look like the ones issued to Rommels Africa Corps. Super sunglasses.
I have worn a pair of Zeiss polaroids, aviator type gold frames. I swear by them. They are great for driving or walking, light, robust, and look ok with a suit or a pair of shorts. Brown coloured lenses. They look like the ones issued to Rommels Africa Corps. Super sunglasses.
Haha av. Reminds me of the Frank Carson gag. He said his family were so poor he had to wear a school uniform bought at the Army Navy store. He then said it was no fun going to school dressed like.................................................................Admiral Hirohito.
Sorry for diverting piggy.
Sorry for diverting piggy.
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This is the best place now av. I had my parka from there with the wolfskin hood. I also had my MA1 Alpha Industries flying jacket from there and a few sheemah scarves. It is in your neck of the woods. Great company to do business with. Reliable and good advice for sizing etc.
This is the best place now av. I had my parka from there with the wolfskin hood. I also had my MA1 Alpha Industries flying jacket from there and a few sheemah scarves. It is in your neck of the woods. Great company to do business with. Reliable and good advice for sizing etc.
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