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Post by slydaddy on Jun 13, 2011 13:03:37 GMT -6
Got Oakleys in the HalfJacket and scalpel and love them...but my fiance found me a deal on some UnderArmour shades and they are great. I also like the shades to form to my face and could not do without the polarized lenses. I also went for years with the $5 walmart shades every other week, but I think if you want good shades, you gotta pay for them. So I will put Oakleys at the top and UnderArmour at a close #2.
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Post by kfreeman on Jun 16, 2011 8:09:08 GMT -6
Oakleys.
I had a pair on my visor during picture day and I took off my visor. The oakleys fell off and landed on the nose part and split completely in half. I used a walmart brand for one year after and I thought they were ok until I recently bought a pair of oakley jawbones this spring. I have polarized lenses and they work wonders. I cant go in the sunlight without them now. The lenses are replaceable for about $35 - 50.
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Post by dctiger on Jun 17, 2011 11:50:56 GMT -6
I have had several different kinds. I have Oakleys and Costa Del Mar's now and I just trade them out and wear them on different days. Both are great and I would recommend either to anyone. If you have not looked through a pair of Costa's just try it they look great. Both are worth the money!!!
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Post by gobucks on Jun 22, 2011 21:26:23 GMT -6
Love the Maui Jims. So comfortable. But as others have said, it's all about finding a pair that are comfortable to you once the lens requirements are met. Awful feeling to have a pounding headache after 2 hours on the field with your new glasses.
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Post by coachjmcs on Jun 22, 2011 21:37:26 GMT -6
I finally went out and bought a pair, thanks for all of your input guys.
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Post by mariner42 on Jun 23, 2011 10:52:04 GMT -6
I get Ray-Ban aviators off of Ebay. I've had two pairs for about 4 years now, I can't break them, they never scratch, lenses pop back in easily when they come out. My biggest problem is that I just lose them somewhere and I have no earthly idea where, so I have to switch back to a hat until I find them again.
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Post by redbug on Jun 27, 2011 12:47:07 GMT -6
I prefer the Oakley m frames they have a wrap around lens easier for me to see out of. And as for pricey any good pair could be pricey. I am sure this website has been posted on here before but www.supplier8.com has some good deals on shoes and sunglasses. I personnaly have not used this website but several local coaches and my parents buy all of their shoes there.
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Post by 19delta on Jul 1, 2011 18:41:23 GMT -6
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Post by twott on Jul 3, 2011 16:11:31 GMT -6
I won't wear anything else but Maui Jim. A little pricey, but I hardly notice them when I'm wearing them, and I can get in drills or PT and have no movement whatsoever. I wear the Banyans. All Maui Jims are polarized too.
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Post by raiderx on Jul 3, 2011 16:17:58 GMT -6
Oakley Flakjacket XLJ's - polarized...expensive but the best shades I've ever owned.
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Post by fantom on Jul 4, 2011 9:13:09 GMT -6
Thanks. That's a great article and will influence my thinking when I go to buy my shades for this year.
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Post by 3rdandlong on Jul 6, 2011 9:46:47 GMT -6
All this talk made me take a look at the Wiley X website and I just ordered the silver lensed reign glasses for 150$. My wallet hates this thread, but man those are some sweet shades.
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Post by coachbrexrode on Jul 12, 2011 16:02:59 GMT -6
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Post by sandstorm on Jul 24, 2011 13:47:05 GMT -6
I do not wear sunglasses when I coach. Reason being, I want eye contact with my players at all times. I go this from Tom Coughlin when he first started the Panthers in the 1990's. If your players are staring at you when the ball is snapped, that might not be a good thing. Maybe that is what happened last season with the NY Giants. ;D Go Cowboys!
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Post by tim914790 on Jul 31, 2011 20:34:56 GMT -6
For all of us bucket heads out there. What would you suggest? A certain style or frame or even company?
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caseys8527
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Post by caseys8527 on Jul 31, 2011 22:17:43 GMT -6
Tim I have a size 8 head and the Oakley flak xljs are awesome.
On a separate note. Does anyone use the generic polarized lenses for these glasses?
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Post by tim914790 on Jul 31, 2011 22:38:44 GMT -6
Thanks!
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Post by blueswarm on Aug 1, 2011 0:31:52 GMT -6
I have been wearing Natives for a long time now and love them. They are polarized and very comfortable. Not to mention tough. I wear them almost every day. I wear contacts and my eyes are extremely sensitive to light so I usually wear the darkest ones I can get my hands on.
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Post by joshnorton on Aug 1, 2011 14:22:08 GMT -6
I got a pair of Smith's a few years ago. Smith started out mainly marketed to mountain climbers I think and the glasses are super durable as a result. The lenses are super scratch resistant and easily changeable if needed, it came with 3 shades. The ear pieces are rubberized and keep the glasses in position on your face even when running or stooping down to demonstrate something. The are lifetime warrantied and Im very happy with them still. Just thought I would chime in.
JN
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Post by agjarrell on Aug 1, 2011 15:59:56 GMT -6
The generic polarized lenses I got on my straight jackets are awesome but the frames are too tight on the temples. Should I just get flack jackets?
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caseys8527
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Post by caseys8527 on Aug 1, 2011 21:09:57 GMT -6
The xlj's have been great
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Post by supercentexcom on Aug 6, 2011 23:12:45 GMT -6
Hopefully I don't get in trouble here for posting this but.......
I'm a road rep for Team Express and can get you guys 10-20% off Oakley's or Under Armour sunglasses. We stock tons of them. You can check out our stock by going to our website TeamExpress.com.
Just shoot me an email with the style # you want and I'll price it out to you. dustin.hicks@teamexpress.com
I just hate for coaches to pay retail on things you don't have to. I can give you team pricing on individual orders clothing orders too.
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Post by atowndown on Aug 10, 2011 19:58:10 GMT -6
I bought a pair of JM22 TRIAD Black from a company called JiMarti solid sunglasses, polarized and I haven't been able to scratch them. Supposed to be made from the same materials as Oakley's. Only 49.99. Only complaint is that the gray finish is chipping in places.
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Post by sounddefense on Aug 18, 2011 7:15:01 GMT -6
Oakley...
MADE IN THE USA
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Post by ftroop on Aug 30, 2011 21:07:15 GMT -6
Pallet Flak Jackets.....you can't beat them.
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Post by texcoach12 on Jun 20, 2015 23:42:39 GMT -6
Anybody had a change of heart with Nike and under armour making strides, have they caught up to Oakley? Any new frames that seem to be optimal for coaching?
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Post by agame on Jun 21, 2015 1:00:39 GMT -6
I wear under armour.. Very comfortable
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Post by mariner42 on Jun 21, 2015 1:04:12 GMT -6
Suncloud.
$50, polarized, fit well, look good. I'll never choose something else if it's a choice.
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Post by utchuckd on Jun 21, 2015 5:53:07 GMT -6
Been wearing Smiths for 15 years. They fit my big ol' bucket head better than most.
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Post by WingTheT on Jun 21, 2015 8:38:55 GMT -6
Had my oakleys for about 3 years...still the best sunglasses I've ever had
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