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Oakley Water Jacket Sunglasses - Polarized Lens

Oakley Water Jacket Sunglasses - Polarized Lens

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Oakley Water Jacket Sunglasses - Polarized Lens

The only thing worse than your glasses being impossible to see through is seeing them drift away from you beneath the waves. To combat these twin complaints of the sailor, paddler, and fisherman Oakley has created the Water Jackets. A retention strap wraps around the back of your head so you won't lose the glasses during an acrobatic dodge in case the wind jibes you without warning, or your companion's back cast goes wide. In case you aren't a fan of straps, the Unobtainium ears and nose pads get grippier when they're wet. Speaking of wet, Oakley coats the Water Jacket lenses with a hydrophobic (water hating, not rabid) compound that keeps them from collecting any souvenirs that might interfere with your vision. The Water Jacket's Polarized lenses eliminate glare and let you see the fish or the starboard boat coming out of the sun, which is good because not catching anything and hull repairs both suck.

Bottom Line: The sea is a harsh mistress, but the Water Jackets are harsher.

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Rating for this product: 5

Water Jacket Oakley's

By: JARED(2)
July 17, 2006

I love the Water Jackets... I took them to the beach on vacation and they stay on in the water no matter how hard the waves hit. The lenses are clear even when they get wet. Shipping was prompt and the customer service was excellent. I will bookmark this online store.

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Rating for this product: 4

Great glasses, but a little tight

By: chatham7(1)
May 30, 2006

They do exactly what they're supposed to do, but they are a little tight overall. I can barely tighten the strap, and the lenses themselves could be about ½-inch wider. Other than that, it’s a great product. FTR, I'm your typical 6'0" 230lb typical athletic guy.

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Rating for this product: 5

Love the Glasses

By: isachad(1)
August 23, 2005

I have had several pair but lose them Kite surfing due to a fault of mine. Backcountry.com was exceptional with their service as I ordered the wrong pair that I had to return. They sent out the correct pair before my incorrect ones were back to them. I will order from Backcountry whenever possible.

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Rating for this product: 5

they work

By: blacksheep(1)
September 30, 2004

Fast delivery and the glasses are what i wanted. The polarized lens make a big difference in the water and let you see the reefs. I recommend these for people on the water.

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Tech Specs:

Frame: Plastic
Hinge Type: None
Lens: Plutonite
Interchangeable Lens: no
Polarized: yes
Face Size: Medium
Case Type: Clear bag and soft case
Nose Pads: Unobtanium rubber
Arm Pads: Unobtanium rubber w/ retention strap
Warranty: 1 year
Recommended Use: Anything on the water.