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Da Peach

Outwitted by a rodent
Jul 2, 2002
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For Oakley O frames?

I'd like to get a clear, dual pane, vented lens. I know they make these for ski goggles, but apparently the ski goggle lenses are as soft as ear wax and scratch super easily.

Is there such a thing as a dual pane MX lens (which I'm told are harder and more scratch resistant? I haven't managed to find anything with meh Googles.
 

jimmydean

The Official Meat of Ridemonkey
Sep 10, 2001
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Transition dual plane bifocal vented iridium laser x-ray lenses are what you want. They run about $1800 a pair.
 

syadasti

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Da Peach

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NXT is the way to go. I don't know of too many companies doing NXT googles but I haven't looked hard. Found one:

http://www.amazon.com/POC-Retina-Polarized-Photochromatic-Goggles/dp/B005XCT1WI

http://www.optiboard.com/forums/showthread.php/13567-what-exactly-is-trivex

http://www.ecpmag.com/1webmagazine/2008/07jul/content/through_the_lens/trivex-children's-eyewear.asp

Trilogy is another name for Trivex/NXT (Oakley uses a cheaper PC len):

I'll look into them next time I need googles...

Unfortunately, I've invested in an Rx google adapter for my O frames. So I'm kinda stuck with them for a while.
 

MikeD

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If these bills pass Congress your Googles might be a moo point.
 

MikeD

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Find older Zeiss lenses, like a Planar or Biometar, for maximum creamy bokeh.
 

Da Peach

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Jul 2, 2002
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Dual pane don't seem to come with tear off knobs... Plus i guess tear offs add yet another layer of crap to fog up/get droplets into/dust/ etc...

I think I'll just bite the bullet, get a dual pane and see how it goes.