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Old April 13th 12, 10:38 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
mikegolf
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Default RayBan vs Karl Zeiss SkyLET

Hi,
has anyone comparison of those sunglasses? I'd like to buy one of
these, however not quite sure which are best for soaring

Thanks in advance,
MG
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Old April 13th 12, 01:07 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Peter Scholz[_3_]
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Default RayBan vs Karl Zeiss SkyLET

Am 13.04.2012 11:38, mikegolf wrote:
Hi,
has anyone comparison of those sunglasses? I'd like to buy one of
these, however not quite sure which are best for soaring

Thanks in advance,
MG


I'm using Skylet 80% glasses since many years, very good, you can see
the haze caps developing in blue thermals.

When flying a lot in sunny conditions over snow covered areas, you might
want to consider the 90% variant. For all other situations 80% is
sufficient.
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Old April 13th 12, 01:11 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Peter Scholz[_3_]
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Default RayBan vs Karl Zeiss SkyLET

Am 13.04.2012 11:38, mikegolf wrote:
Hi,
has anyone comparison of those sunglasses? I'd like to buy one of
these, however not quite sure which are best for soaring

Thanks in advance,
MG


I'm using Skylet 80% glasses since many years, very good, you can see
the haze caps developing in blue thermals.

When flying a lot in sunny conditions over snow covered areas, you might
want to consider the 90% variant. For all other situations 80% is
sufficient.
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Peter Scholz
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Old April 13th 12, 01:11 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
kirk.stant
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Default RayBan vs Karl Zeiss SkyLET

On Friday, April 13, 2012 4:38:09 AM UTC-5, mikegolf wrote:
Hi,
has anyone comparison of those sunglasses? I'd like to buy one of
these, however not quite sure which are best for soaring

Thanks in advance,
MG


You might also consider Scheyden aviator sunglasses. They have a flip up frame (both regular and prescription) that is extremely useful while flying when there are clouds and you are going from bright sunlight to shade under a cu. Also good for looking at charts, PDAs, etc without having to physically remove your sunglasses.

A bit expensive, but I love mine. Excellent optics and a rugged frame.

http://www.airplanegear.com/scheyden.htm

Kirk
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Old April 15th 12, 03:26 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default RayBan vs Karl Zeiss SkyLET

On Friday, April 13, 2012 8:11:00 AM UTC-4, Peter Scholz wrote:

When flying a lot in sunny conditions over snow covered areas, you might
want to consider the 90% variant. For all other situations 80% is
sufficient.


Thank you for your comment Peter. I see that Zeiss recommends 90% for flying.

http://www.zeiss.com/4125680F0053A38...256AC00049D720

Can you tell us the color of your irises? Blue eyed people are more photophobic than brown eyed people. Perhaps this explains your preference for 80% lenses?
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Old April 15th 12, 03:00 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Magnus Johansson
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Default RayBan vs Karl Zeiss SkyLET

I have four pairs of Zeiss sunglasses. Two with 80% light reduction
and two with 70%. I think the 70% works perfect under all soring
conditions, but probably not so good for skiing. The 70% is recomended
he http://www.streckenflug.at/shop/prod...products_id=39.
I really like the "Silhouette Rimless"-style together with a typical
soaring hat. I ordered a pair with anti glare and anti reflex from
http://www.brillen-kueppers.de/, but I cant' find that model anymore.
 




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