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Made in USA.
Item 768948
Specification | Description |
| Light transmission | 9 percent |
| UV protection | 100 percent |
| Lens material | Polycarbonate |
| Tint | Grey |
| Polarized | Yes |
| Frame material | Nylon |
| Additional lenses | No |
| Metal hinges | No |
| Gender | Unisex |
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Comments about Oakley Flak Jacket Polarized Sunglasses:
I've been a die-hard Oakley user since the turn of the millenium. I first bought a pair of Oakley XX's, which I have always loved. I initially used the XX's for sport and backcountry use. After upgrading to the Flak Jacket, I still carry the XX's as a spare pair of sunglasses on long trips. I myself have never suffered a sunglass fatality, but some of my hiking partners have, and my spare pair has bailed them out. I then purchased a pair of Oakley E-wire's, which I also love and use for around the town use. Then, in the spring of 2007, I purchased a pair of polarized Oakley Flak Jackets.
The Flak Jacket is an AMAZING pair of sunglasses. The frame is flexible and can withstand bending and abuse that would typically break or permanently damage a frame. The lenses, like all Oakley lenses, are unbeatable. I have always purchased the Black Iridium lenses and I have always been impressed by their clarity. The color is phenomenal and they block out bright light, even reflecting off a snow field.
The lenses are interchangeable, which is a convenient feature. There are two styles of lenses. I originally purchased the standard lens, but I recently ordered prescription lenses from Oakley, so that I don't have to wear contacts under my Oakleys. For my prescription lenses, I ordered the XLJ version of the lens, which provides more coverage. I used the standard lenses for a year and they work great, but I am excited about the larger XLJ lenses. And changing between sets of lenses is quick and easy.
And, oh yeah, these sunglasses look really hard-core. Indeed, they are really hard-core. Definitely recommend.
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