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 ben
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As the Half Jacket's I bought in the recent bargain oakley thread where a bit small for my face I've decided to opt for some Flak Jackets. However, is there a big difference between normal and XLJ models?

I know I should go and try some on, but that's not possible unfortunately. I do have quite a big noggin.


 
Posted : 17/03/2011 1:33 pm
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If you ahve a big head, neither Flaks nor Half are the ideal fit, IMO. Fat better to look at a Jawbone/Split Jacket I would say. Or, failing that, a Radar or M/Pro-M Frame


 
Posted : 17/03/2011 1:35 pm
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I think it's just the lens size and shape that's different. Used to have a pair of XLJs and a friends std ones seemed to be the same frame wise. The lenses were interchangeable between the two.


 
Posted : 17/03/2011 1:35 pm
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IIRC the XLJs have wider lenses, which wrap around more or something?

XLJ lenses offer more vertical eye coverage than standard Flak Jacket lenses

http://www.altrec.com/oakley/flak-jacket-xlj-sunglasses

My half jackets are XLJ, as I have a wide face.


 
Posted : 17/03/2011 1:39 pm
 ben
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I did try a pair of flak jackets on, and they seemed to fit much better than the halfs.

Guess I need to find somewhere to try them all on.

Cheers


 
Posted : 17/03/2011 1:50 pm
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I've got a big head, 60cm or so, and my prescription XLJs fit a treat.


 
Posted : 17/03/2011 1:56 pm

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