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[Closed] Photochromic oakleys: vr50 v clear-black iridium

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Ok getting a bit obsessed now but only going to buy once so want to get it right. Anyone used both the [url= http://www.blackleaf.com/Oakley-Sunglasses-Oakley-Radar-Path-Sunglasses-Photochromic-Sky-Blue-~-VR50-Vented/blp34928.htm?utm_source=googlebase ]vr50 photochromics[/url] and the [url= http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/51455/Oakley_Radarlock_Path_Vented_Photochromic_Sunglasses ]clear- black iridium[/url] versions?

These are to be one lense for cx, mtb and on the road so I thought the clear-black would be the best choice although seems like both go to same darkness (10%)? Not steaming up in the winter is a priority, so looking at vented versions (although radarlock lense doesnt seem to have hydrophobic coating)

Thanks in advance


 
Posted : 10/08/2012 9:01 pm
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I've had both in my Jawbones. Get clear-black. They go an imperceptible degree off totally clear which is waaaaaay clearer than the VR50's - and they go just as dark.


 
Posted : 10/08/2012 10:39 pm
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hydrophobic coating is applied after isn't it? Comes in a separate bottle, £17 on the Oakley shop.


 
Posted : 10/08/2012 10:47 pm
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pretty sure I answered this for you previously.

clear black have a slightly lighter range ime - ie they go from near enough clear to slightly less dark than vr50 will go.


 
Posted : 11/08/2012 5:37 am
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I have Clear->Gold Iridium. They are not completely clear, I reckon ~5% blocking.


 
Posted : 11/08/2012 7:56 am
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Matt the radar lenses have it applied already but seems radar locks don't

Clubber, yeah I never found the thread you referred to previously and also was after someone's experience using them both which is why timmy's reply is really useful. cheers all though


 
Posted : 11/08/2012 8:25 am

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