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Old 03-06-2012, 06:12 AM
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Oakley Flack Jacket XLJ Iridium, the best I could find. Your eyes are important, get the best that works for you, something that reduces glare, light and comfortable, impact resistant, lens swaps are a plus, and treat them like the fine optics that they are. Not just a fashion statement; your life depends on them!
 
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Liberty Sport - Choppers are great!!!

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I am in the same boat, I wear contacts and I have found the best brand to WILEY X without question to be the best without a doubt...If u would get these get the motorcycle specific types...Most of them have a sealable eye cavity that is replaceable and multiple type bands that wrap around the back of your head...I personally have the WILEY X BLINK light adjusting model and love them....good luck...
 
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I bought some Wiley-X Jake's a few years ago, these have the auto darkening lenses and foam gaskets. Not cheap, but work really well.
 
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No helmet required in SD, and Rayban Predator II's.
 
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+1 on Wiley X and Predators! I have both and they work great. I am a licensed NY optician and have had access to try a LOT of shades on the road....those are my go to's. Without having to resort to Red Baron goggles(really work well btw) that look great while riding a resto antique panhead, but look stupid on anything else.
 
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Old 03-06-2012, 07:38 AM
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If you wear a half helmet Wiley X, are the best in my opinion. Check out the site.
 
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I chose the WileyX , because I can get them in my prescription eliminating any need for contacts and they are one of the only sunglasses that offer eye protection, ANSI Z87 high velocity protection certified. Most other sunglass manufacturers do not offer any level of testing for impact protection. The optics on my WilyX are better than my prescription glasses.

WilyX has a wide range of models to fit your needs. You could even go with the non-prescription versions with the removable facial cavity seal to prevent the dry eyes while riding and then pop them out when off the bike. I've had a pair of these and they work very well. Some fog issues in extremely cold weather, sub freezing temps, when at a stop.
 
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I had a buddy go down last fall and faceplanted onto the road. Broke his face to pieces but the Dewalt tinted safety glasses stayed on his face, didnt break, and saved his eye. I'll go Dewalt for my next pair.
 
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I didn't like the quality of the Wiley x brand. Had a pair and nose pieces fell off. I do like my spy optic glasses for days, and my harley bones for night. Fit great and don't float up my face at high speeds.
 


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