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Title: What sunglasses to get for 2014 season
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on April 28, 2014, 10:04:05 AM
Being the optimistic person I am.. Ok, actually I'm stupidly bored on this windows course :)

I need a new pair of sunglasses for 2014. For the previous 3 seasons (aka, my whole cricket career), I have used GN ones that you swap shades with light enhancing bits.. I'm on the look out for some slightly better quality glasses but hopefully still able to have normal shades and light enhancing aspects.

What would you guys suggest?   I'm looking for some pretty standard looking shades, nothing outlandish and as they'll be used for sport I'm not overly interested in spending mega bucks just to say 'it's x brand'.

Title: Re: What sunglasses to get for 2014 season
Post by: ajmw89 on April 28, 2014, 10:24:58 AM
I use the sunwise glasses that Paul @ IJC sells.  Best glasses I've used and only £30
Title: Re: What sunglasses to get for 2014 season
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on April 28, 2014, 10:27:57 AM
Go for Oakleys mate.

I've got the radars and can't recommend them highly enough

Also worth a look are te Flak Jackets or Jawbones (think they're now called racing jackets)

They might not be cheap but they're worth it!
Title: Re: What sunglasses to get for 2014 season
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on April 28, 2014, 10:32:00 AM
Go for Oakleys mate.

I've got the radars and can't recommend them highly enough

Also worth a look are te Flak Jackets or Jawbones (think they're now called racing jackets)

They might not be cheap but they're worth it!

do you need separate ones for normal and light enhancing??
Title: Re: What sunglasses to get for 2014 season
Post by: MD2812 on April 28, 2014, 10:33:04 AM
I've got the Oakley flak jackets with Polarised lenses. Cannot recommend them enough!

Look for VR28 OR G30 lenses. (I think they're the best for highlighting reds on green might be G20)
Title: Re: What sunglasses to get for 2014 season
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on April 28, 2014, 10:49:39 AM
do you need separate ones for normal and light enhancing??
As MD2812 has suggested you can get one lens for all conditions.
I've got the VR28 which enhances red on green and it top drawer. Used them when overcast conditions and when the sun is out with no problem.

I've also got a 2nd pair with grey & yellow lenses which I used last year. Yellow ones for £20 off eBay for darker conditions, and the out the box grey for the 2 days a year the sun is out. They're easy enough to chane if ou go down the 2 lens route.
Title: Re: What sunglasses to get for 2014 season
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on April 28, 2014, 10:55:52 AM
Huum...

I like the idea of not having to change lenses.. well, what I mean is I like the idea of not losing them.  Might be needing a trip to a Oakleys shop then.. best see if there is one in Manchestaaaaar
Title: Re: What sunglasses to get for 2014 season
Post by: Warneymonster on April 28, 2014, 11:05:11 AM
the oakley radarlocks are great, really easy to change the lenses as well
Title: Re: What sunglasses to get for 2014 season
Post by: tim2000s on April 28, 2014, 12:14:14 PM
I think my lenses are G30s. I've found them really good for Red/Green contrast.
Title: Re: What sunglasses to get for 2014 season
Post by: cheese on April 28, 2014, 04:14:57 PM
Oakleys maybe pricey, but they're worth it!
I've got two pairs of Radars and they're so good!
You pay for the quality
Title: Re: What sunglasses to get for 2014 season
Post by: alexhilly1492 on April 28, 2014, 04:20:28 PM
Go for Oakleys mate.

Also worth a look are te Flak Jackets or Jawbones (think they're now called racing jackets)

They might not be cheap but they're worth it!

i ve got jawbones and theyre amazing!! i think theyre racing jacket as well however i think the racing jacket come with a removable band to hold them on... but im not sure as they were making both jawbone and racing jacket simultaneously.

its also worth spending a tad more and getting polarised they're great when on a bright day and you're under a high catch
Title: Re: What sunglasses to get for 2014 season
Post by: Colesy on April 28, 2014, 04:37:00 PM
Can only echo what other have said re Oakley. I've had my Radars for almost 4 years and wouldn't want anything else, even converted my parents to get some each.
Title: Re: What sunglasses to get for 2014 season
Post by: Marc28 on April 28, 2014, 04:39:38 PM
Brought a set of oakleys today from owzat-cricket wouldn't buy any other brand
Title: Re: What sunglasses to get for 2014 season
Post by: Warneymonster on April 28, 2014, 04:49:01 PM
The oakley outlet at gunwarf quays were selling radars for £49 yesterday


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Title: Re: What sunglasses to get for 2014 season
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on April 28, 2014, 06:23:10 PM
Oakley square 5's mate, perfect for cricket and also social use as well £120 odd with polarised lenses I picked mine up for and that was from Oakley at Bluewater so no doubt via outlet or online you could get them cheaper.
Title: Re: What sunglasses to get for 2014 season
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on April 28, 2014, 06:34:14 PM
The oakley outlet at gunwarf quays were selling radars for £49 yesterday


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Where about you based mate??
Title: Re: What sunglasses to get for 2014 season
Post by: Warneymonster on April 28, 2014, 06:35:20 PM

Where about you based mate??

Guildford


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Title: Re: What sunglasses to get for 2014 season
Post by: Tumo on April 28, 2014, 06:41:23 PM
It depends on your budget. Sunwise are an excellent brand, outstanding value for money. Oakleys are obviously good, I managed to get mine for free (the single biggest bit of luck I've ever had, cause they were £230 custom ones!), but if you don't want to be paying three figures then sunwise is the way to go!
Title: Re: What sunglasses to get for 2014 season
Post by: Blazer on April 28, 2014, 07:37:44 PM
http://www.eyewearoutlet.co.uk/sunglasses-c76/oakley-m1#t238:sort3:page1 (http://www.eyewearoutlet.co.uk/sunglasses-c76/oakley-m1#t238:sort3:page1)
20 pounds off using the code Custom20.
Title: Re: What sunglasses to get for 2014 season
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on April 28, 2014, 08:43:59 PM
Oakleys it is. Anyone from manc area know a local shop to visit ? Got the evenings free while on this course :(
Title: Re: What sunglasses to get for 2014 season
Post by: VKS on April 28, 2014, 09:01:59 PM
The Sunwise are great value and look good too. We stock a good selection from the range, but if its Oakleys you are after, then I would suggest you look at www.fashioneyewear.co.uk (http://www.fashioneyewear.co.uk)
Title: Re: What sunglasses to get for 2014 season
Post by: Warneymonster on April 28, 2014, 09:06:12 PM
Try cycling websites for oakleys. Always found them the cheapest


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Title: Re: What sunglasses to get for 2014 season
Post by: RoCo Da Pixie on April 29, 2014, 11:21:06 AM
I personally use Oakley Radars with the enhancing lens, Great for cricket & golf
Title: Re: What sunglasses to get for 2014 season
Post by: gdb19 on April 29, 2014, 12:29:54 PM
I've got a pair of sunwise and for anyone like me that doesn't wear them much and therefore objects to paying for oakleys they're great. Easily changeable lenses and really comfy.

Having said that if I had the spare money to spend I'd buy oakleys.
Title: Re: What sunglasses to get for 2014 season
Post by: Kulli on April 29, 2014, 12:45:06 PM
M Frames all the way, not as available as they used to be though.
Title: Re: What sunglasses to get for 2014 season
Post by: tushar sehgal on April 29, 2014, 05:16:01 PM
[url]http://www.eyewearoutlet.co.uk/sunglasses-c76/oakley-m1#t238:sort3:page1[/url] ([url]http://www.eyewearoutlet.co.uk/sunglasses-c76/oakley-m1#t238:sort3:page1[/url])
20 pounds off using the code Custom20.


Unfortunately they don't ship out of Europe anymore :( was my favorite site to get oakleys from
Title: Re: What sunglasses to get for 2014 season
Post by: Blazer on April 29, 2014, 05:42:10 PM
Unfortunately they don't ship out of Europe anymore :( was my favorite site to get oakleys from
I can post it out for you Tushar , but if memory serves me right it's cheaper coming from Ireland.
Title: Re: What sunglasses to get for 2014 season
Post by: MJB3 on April 29, 2014, 10:37:20 PM
Would recommend Sunwise Equinox for anyone who is a bit like me, frequently misplaces or breaks sunnies. £25 with inter changeable lenses (which i never bother to change) is a great price
Title: Re: What sunglasses to get for 2014 season
Post by: MD2812 on April 30, 2014, 09:54:13 AM
anyone know a good site for buying lenses?

Preferably US based as they're much cheaper over there and I can get them posted over.