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Julbo Explorer Sunglasses - Spectron 4 Lens

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Julbo gave their high-tech Explorer Sunglasses incredible Alti Spectron 4 Lens that provide 95% visible light reduction to protect your eyes on high-altitude mountaineering trips. Take these Julbo glacier glasses to Rainier, Alaska, or even the Himalayas. Designed with help from Chamonix mountain guides, these glacier glasses features removable side shields and a wrap-around design that rivals the protection offered by goggles in high winds and blowing snow. The Explorer Sunglasses also include a removable stretch headband to keep them in place and let you drop them to your neck when you crawl into a tent. Julbo added frame vents to reduce fogging because you can't climb if you can't see.

Bottom Line: Take on the most demanding mountains in the world with the professionally designed Julbo Explorer Sunglasses protecting your eyes from the high-altitude sun.

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Do you have the X large version of these glasses available?

Do you have the X large version of these glasses available?

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January 17, 2012

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Rating for this product: 5

Explorer with spectron 4 lens

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December 14, 2011

I have had a pair of these glasses for several years. My eyes are very sensitive to light. I use these on the water, in the mountains, on bike (motorized and pedal) and anytime I am outside. They are amazing. Easily the best glasses I have ever owned. They are equal to the two pairs of Julbo micropores (glass lenses) I also own. I was worried about the lens durability of the spectrons but they have been great. They are much lighter than the micropores. I find myself wearing these more than the micropores. I will definitely buy another pair when these are done.

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January 17, 2012

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Rating for this product: 4

Sweet!!

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December 1, 2011

Have not gotten them out in the mountains yet or even out of the house yet tbh. However these things fit like a glove and seem of a fairly good quality. I think i will really like them?

So far so good, just buy them if you think you want them. So long as they fit your face these are the business!! If not return them...

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High Camp On Rainier...hiding from UVs...

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September 18, 2010

Not the Alti Spectron 4lLenses, but the Camel Cat 2-4s.

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I recently purchased julbo explorer alti arc glasses which are

I recently purchased julbo explorer alti arc glasses which are not polarized, I want to use them for skiing.
I considered the cameleon lens which are polarized, however, my past experience with polarized lenses is that they dont work well on snow in sunny conditions as you cant see the terrain in detail well enough, any thoughts or experience would be welcome?

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May 15, 2011

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If you are going to use them in the sun only, then I would say go with polarized... yes you sacrifice a little bit of terrain detail, but the ease on your eyes at the end of the day will be appreciated...

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May 16, 2011

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Rating for this product: 5

Mountaineers Shades!

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April 1, 2010

Love these for general mountaineering and expeditions...fits a beko really well too! Recommend you replace the rubber cinch with a barrel lock to keep them locked on your face, it will get loose after a while. Good value for money from Julbo in general...

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Anyone run or biked in these??... looking for something that

Anyone run or biked in these??... looking for something that would cover it all..

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November 19, 2010

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These are exceptionally dark glasses, really only suitable for wear on snow or glacier. Not what you're looking for.

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November 19, 2010

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Rating for this product: 5

Keeps out the UV's

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April 13, 2011

These are fantastic glasses. I have tried all the different ones and when I look up, down, left, right along the periphery of my vision, these let in the fewest UVs. When I'm up high on a mountain I don't want to take any chances with my vision. The fit is great too. I have a low bridge on my nose so glasses love to slip down, especially when I glance down to check my footing. The adjustable ear hooks and rubber cinch keep these in place even when my face is sweating. I got the Spectron 4 polycarb lens because I didn't want to risk glass shattering on a fall. The white also looks sleek and cool. Great glasses - highly recommended.

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they even make my dad look cool

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April 1, 2012

very nice glasses, just got them and haven't tried them in The Mountain, but very comfortable, light and nice looking

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How scratch resistant are the lenses on the explorer with the

How scratch resistant are the lenses on the explorer with the spectron 4 lenses?

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November 2, 2009

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The Spectron 4 is polycarb, not glass. Get the Alti Arc 4 if you want glass.

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May 18, 2010

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The glass is hard. Just don't drag on the rocks & you'll be OK. Typical Julbo quality.

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November 2, 2009

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Julbo Explorer Glasses

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August 18, 2008

When I received these glasses from Backcountry I noticed that there was some sort of reflection on the inside of the left lens. So I cleaned the lens but it was no better. I then called Julbo USA and ask if knew of any problems and to see if they could correct the issue. I was going to be traveling to the Atacama desert in Chile in just two days and needed a good pair of glasses.I had ordered the glasses from Backcountry and got them in just two days, thanks for the fast shipping. The guy at Julbo could not determine the problem by my explaination. So, he said he would send me a new pair next day shipping so I would have them before I left for Chile, and I could send the pair in question back when I returned from my trip. So the next day I got the glasses and they were perfect, no glare or reflection, and when I returned from my trip I sent the others back to Julbo. The UV is quite high there, we were working at 10,000 to 16,000 feet elevation in the desert and the glasses worked great, I was very glad I had them. I have a small face and they fit very well with the bendable ear hooks and they look cool too. I can not say enough about the exceptional customer service I got from Julbo. The glasses are great and Julbo's customer service should be the model for all companies. If you think these glasses are a little expensive don't, you are getting what you pay for, a great product from a great company

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Any ideas when you will have stock? I need a pair for a trip

Any ideas when you will have stock? I need a pair for a trip to Palmer Station...

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February 22, 2009

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Hey Dave,The best thing to do is jump on "live chat" and ask those folks. They'll be able to look up if there are any on order, and if so they can give you an approximate arrival date.

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February 22, 2009

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would this type of glacier sunglass be suitable for Mount Ki

would this type of glacier sunglass be suitable for Mount Kilimanjaro?

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November 16, 2008

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Just used these on my Kili climb and they worked very well. There is not a whole lot of white stuff up there unless you are planning to traverse the Heim glacier, so you could probably get by with a less expensive pair. I was very happy to have these and you will look cool in the photos.

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August 25, 2009

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This would be a great sunglass for Mount Kilimanjaro!

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November 16, 2008

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Are the #JUL0044 plastic or a glass lens?

Are the #JUL0044 plastic or a glass lens?

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November 11, 2008

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No, it's not, that specs box up top is incorrect. Alti Arc is glass, the Spectron - which this page is for - is a polycarb.

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May 18, 2010

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The lens is glass and polycarbonate.

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November 11, 2008

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I HAVE JUST HAD CATARACT SURGERY SUN IS BRIGHT I AM MICHINAG WOULD

I HAVE JUST HAD CATARACT SURGERY SUN IS BRIGHT I AM MICHINAG
WOULD THESE WORK

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October 9, 2008

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Everyone knows ALL CAPS gets questions answered faster.

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April 14, 2012

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This is by far my favorite question on this page.

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May 18, 2010

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They worked for jashelton in his review above. 16,000 ft in the deserts of chile.

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October 10, 2008

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Explorer with spectron 4 lens

5 star rating

By: Lee B December 14, 2011

I have had a pair of these glasses for several years. My eyes are very sensitive to light. I use these on the water, in the mountains, on bike (motorized more...

Sweet!!

4 star rating

By: pwa4198974 December 1, 2011

Have not gotten them out in the mountains yet or even out of the house yet tbh. However these things fit like a glove and seem of a fairly good quality. more...

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Frame:
plastic 
Hinge:
plastic 
Lens:
polycarbonate 
Case Type:
hard 
Recommended Use:
glacier travel, mountaineering 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year