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Julbo Sherpa Glacier Glasses

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These Julbo Sherpa high-tech glacier glasses give complete comfort and protection for skiing, mountaineering and other snowsports.

Spectron 3+ polycarbonate lenses block 100% of UV rays and 88% of visible light creating a clear image
A flash treatment to lenses reinforces the filtering of visible light though a mirror effect
Moldable ear temples offer added security with a customized fit
Vented leather side shields block peripheral light and can be removed as needed
Comes with nylon keeper strap and plastic carrying case

Imported.

Item 826294

$9.00

with coupon code ANNV13
May 17-27 Details

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Julbo Sherpa Glacier Glasses Customer Reviews

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Julbo Sherpa Glacier Glasses

4.2

(based on 6 reviews)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Good protection (6)
Comfortable (5)
Rugged construction (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking (3)
Hiking (3)

- Sizing:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  100%
  (5 reviews)
  Feels too large

- Was this a gift?:
- No (6)

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Aug

2012

5.0

VERY good sunglasses

By SamVimes

from Texas

About Me Military/Law Enforcement

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection
Rugged Construction
Rugged Lenses
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Travel

Comments about Julbo Sherpa Glacier Glasses:

I wear these at the beach and when fishing offshore. My work has me on high-rise rooftops which can blind in the same manner as a glacier, massive amounts of light reflected into your eyes from every direction.

Living at high altitude left my eyes a bit sensitive to bright sunlight. I'm at sea level now but still find myself squinting a bit with normal sunglasses on a really bright day. With these glacier glasses on, my eyes and all the muscles in my face relax and my vision is much better despite the shading.

I've owned these for a year and had no problems with scratching despite putting them in my pocket when indoors and several trips to the beach as well! Just take care of them as you would any pair of glasses. Clean them with the cloth provided and keep them in a case, don't just throw em around anywhere. I did go get a better fitting case for them. The one they came in seemed to squash them a bit.

Manufacturer specifically admonishes you not to use the side shields when driving. They come on and off easily if you wish. Restricted peripheral vision might bother some, especially in urban rush hour traffic melee, but I've managed with no problems.

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May

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Love these glasses!

By Perio

from Eugene, Oregon

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection

Cons

Weak side protectors

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Casual Wear
Hiking
Travel

Comments about Julbo Sherpa Glacier Glasses:

I have had several pairs of these glasses. I use them every day. They work great and are very comfortable for me. I use them so much that I always keep a backup pair ready to replace when the small pin breaks on the side protectors. Im so happy with them that I dont mind this design flaw. The price for the service is about right. I usually get about a years worth of daily use before this happens. I dont use the case because I find it hard to fit them back in. Im afraid that I would still break a pair that might cost three times as much.

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May

2012

4.0

Comfortable and protective

By pell

from Sunnyvale, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine climbs

Comments about Julbo Sherpa Glacier Glasses:

Julbo Sherpa Glacier Glasses is a good example of design that was not get much better for several decades. Sherpa almost doesn't obstruct peripheral vision so you don't want to take it off when climbing 5th class terrain and need to see everything around. It doesn't get wet and foggy. It packs compact. It protects your eyes from both direct and reflected sunlight. You do not need to take it off for a short photo/video brake - just move it down under your chin.

Julbo Sherpa isn't perfect - photochromic lenses and less bulky case could make it better (increasing its price as well).

Julbo Sherpa is probably the best compromise between all glacier/mountain specs.

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Jan

2012

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

mixed bag

By goodphysics

from san diego, ca

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Good Protection

Cons

Easily Scratched
Flimsy Frame
Uncomfortable

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

Comments about Julbo Sherpa Glacier Glasses:

I really want to like these glasses because they get the job done in terms of reduce glare and cut UV rays. I've used them for skiing and mountaineering on ice/snow. The bummer is that the wrap around the ear design gives me a full on headache. Not sure why...just pushes on your head behind your ears and sparks one for me. Another downer is that they scratch way way too easily...to the point that it obstructs your vision. Lastly, I finally chucked them today because the cheap plastic pin came off of the side covering that attaches it to the frame. Not a solid design. I would make these suggestions to Julbo: fix the film so it doesn't scratch so easily, put in metal pins to hold the side shields, and forget the wrap around the ear design---make the glasses go straight over the ear.

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Dec

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Love em!

By Restever99

from Murray, UT

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Protection
Rugged Construction
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Hiking

Comments about Julbo Sherpa Glacier Glasses:

Love these glasses! Ever since reading Into Thin Air and looking at pictures of mountaineers when I was a kid I KNEW I WANTED a pair of these glasses.

Never thought they'd be so affordable. Now I wear them every day I am out in the backcountry. They work great! They don't fog up, offer amazing protection, the included strap gives good piece of mind(even though there is no way these glasses will ever fall off). A good solid piece of essential gear I'm glad to have with me.