Eyewear

We will look at different lens and there different uses. You need to pick a good quality lens like Polycarbonate. They come in several lens rating. Polycarbonate Lenses are durable, lightweight, and shatter resistant. Polycarbonate Lenses are preferred by most performance eyewear manufacturers and provide maximum eye protection for motorcycle riding, water sports, winter sports and hunting etc… When picking out Polycarbonate Lenses, make sure they provide 100% UVA and UVB protection and meet ANSI Z87.3 optical standards for UV protection and optical clarity. Polarized Lenses, although tinted lenses offer to reduce brightness, only polarized lenses eliminate glare. This is achieved by placing a thin sheet of polarized film between two layers of material. Polarized lenses are excellent for fishermen, boaters, skiers and anybody that needs to eliminate glare. These lenses are great for … Read entire article »

Taking good care of our bodies is something that many of us do without giving it a second thought. We may eat properly, go to the gym, play squash, swim or take part in any other kind of exercise that is good for us. Eating correctly doe not really throw that many problems up at us, there may be the odd thing here and there that may not agree with us but on the whole eating well and healthily is a good starting point on the road to be fit and in good condition. The body however is a complicated piece of machinery and although it needs both fuel from food and exercise to stay healthy there is a very fine balance between too much of either aspect of this. We … Read entire article »

The difference between winning and losing in sport is often marginal and we are all searching for that edge, whether you are off piste or on the track, optimal visual performance is crucial. As a sports person or athlete wishing to excel in your chosen field you require peak performance from your entire body including your eyes. Using appropriate eyewear with the correct tint can help maximise your visual performance by eliminating harmful ultra-violet (UV) light, reducing glare and increasing contrast. All these factors work together to reduce distractions and enhance performance. With sports participation becoming more and more popular the demand for expertise in sports vision is increasing. Maximise Performance The use of different coloured lens tints to maximise visual performance during sport is becoming increasingly popular. Lens tints work by filtering … Read entire article »

Here is something I bet you didn’t know, motorcycles are often used most in places with humid weather. Tropical countries previously boasted of the highest number of members in the motorcycling population, with India leading the pack. But the motorcycling public has risen in numbers the past few years. Experts even approximate such an increase to be at 400% from the year 2000 to 2007. Aside from the slippery surfaces that motorcyclists have to contend with, cold weather brings forth another danger for owners all over the world Cold weather causes condensation, fogging the goggles, visors, wind screens or any other eye protection that the rider is using. And when this happens, visibility suffers and the possibility of encountering accidents is multiplied tenfold. An alarming statistic reveals the danger of fogging for motorcyclists worldwide. … Read entire article »

For more than a century, protective motorcycle sunglasses and goggles have reduced the glare and provided protection for eyes from the damaging sun, wind and debris, and have been used by motorcyclists. Bicyclists have joined this use by enjoying a bike for exercise, race for the challenge, for commuting to work, or just for having fun. They are joining the motorcyclist by adopting the motorcycle eyewear style with protective features. The SOS Gripz Riders sunglasses feature a lightweight, shatter proof Duralite Polycarbonate lens that shields your eyes from the sun, wind and debris. They block out the full spectrum of harmful UV Radiation and notably reduce eye drying infrared radiation. The Composite Shock Frames are formulated to hold their shape and hug your head even in the most extreme conditions. These frames … Read entire article »