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Oakley Flak Jacket Polarized Sunglasses
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Oakley Flak Jacket Polarized Sunglasses

Item # 768948

$195.00

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With top-half frame coverage, these open-edge sunglasses optimize your vision, allowing you the best possible performance.

  • Open-edge design extends your vertical field of vision and retains the peripheral clarity of XYZ Optics®
  • O Matter® nylon frames are lightweight, stress-resistant and flexible for exceptional durability
  • Shatterproof and scratch-resistant Plutonite® polycarbonate lenses enhance durability
  • Oakley Hydrophobic permanent lens coating prevents sweat and rain from building up, and repels skin oils, keeping your vision clear
  • Black Iridium® tint lens provides neutral contrast and 10% light transmission—best for extremely bright light
  • Reflective Iridium® coating enhances optical clarity and contrast and reduces glare in varying light conditions
  • Unobtainium® nose pads and stem sleeves are hydrophilic rubber that becomes tackier as you perspire, holding eyewear in place as you move
  • Two sizes of interchangeable nosepieces are included to give you the best fit and performance
  • To preserve the superior optical quality, sunglasses come with a specially woven, electrostatic Microclear bag for cleaning and storage

Made in USA.

Item 768948

Oakley Flak Jacket Polarized Sunglasses Specs

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Description

Light transmission9 percent
UV protection100 percent
Lens materialPolycarbonate
TintGrey
PolarizedYes
Frame materialNylon
Additional lensesNo
Metal hingesNo
GenderUnisex

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Apr

30

2008

(8 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

EXCELLENT! A+

By MFEagle928

from St. Louis, MO

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Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Good Protection
  • Great clarity
  • Great Optics
  • Rugged Construction
  • Rugged Lenses
  • Stylish

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Camping
    • Casual Wear
    • Everyday use
    • Hiking
    • Travel

    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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    • Feels true to size

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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