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Sunglasses for beach/running/skiing

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RudyGarmisch
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Lost my old pair of Oakleys somewhere, so its time to look for a new set this summer. Whats good?
Apr 15 2011 1:28PM
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shibby
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Razor Blades.
Apr 15 2011 1:43PM
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Banane.
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Frogskin ?
Apr 15 2011 1:48PM
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Balto
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http://compare.ebay.com/like/250798490568?var=lv<yp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&rvr_id=225249682078&crlp=1_263602_309572&UA=M*S%3F&GUID=03945eba12e0a02653071157ffc7a49c&itemid=250798490568&ff4=263602_309572
Apr 15 2011 1:52PM
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wrenegade
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Big fan of my Oakley Gascans. I've had two pairs (lost one in a fucking lake). Looking to pick up some Holbrooks this summer, little more casual style.
Apr 15 2011 2:15PM
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Banane.
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Holbrooks are very nice/clean, but if you have a small face you look idiot ( for me tought) . Just buy oakley, best google/sunglasses.
Apr 15 2011 2:20PM
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Toasty.
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i cant afford oakleys, so i have ec heardwear ones. they are just like fuel cells but 14 bucks.
Apr 15 2011 2:27PM
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Afeld
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I wish they still made these

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Apr 15 2011 2:45PM
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rudager
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I love my Smiths. I have a pair of Smith Breakbeats, although they aren't made anymore, I'm sure they're still kicking around.
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Also check out the Gibson
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http://smithoptics.ca/products/#/Sunglasses/Premium+Style/Gibson/view/

And the Chemist. (all depending on your face fit.
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http://smithoptics.ca/products/#/Sunglasses/Premium+Style/Chemist/view/

And Boom! You'll be set for all the apres and beaches in the world
Apr 15 2011 2:56PM
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Aaaron.
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BRO!!
Apr 15 2011 2:58PM
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Lemuel
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Von Zips. I want me a pair.

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Apr 15 2011 3:10PM
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Style+eeze
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Get some uni shades. They're gonna be on the website soon, and I absolutely love mine! I remember your thread about uni, so maybe you want more?
Apr 15 2011 3:11PM
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RudyGarmisch
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Anything Wayfarer style is automatically out, I want to be able to use these up on the glacier this summer, and they dont stay on my face well anyways, I dont think they'll do well when running.

I had Oakley Canteens back in the day, looking for something similar... Gas Cans just look massive Wren, do the pictures belie the performance?
Apr 15 2011 3:35PM
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shibby
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Gascans work best in white and when worn with a Hollister shirt and hair gel. The bro glasses to end all bro glasses.
Apr 15 2011 5:06PM
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Ralf
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you should look at some more sport-oriented glasses. holbrooks/frogs/generally shades suck when running.
Apr 15 2011 5:14PM
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Lemuel
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Cept bros wear aviators, false steriotype is false.

I have white canteens, such sick shades. I don't care what anyone says. I ain't no bro.

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I do want to dye them, as I have acquired my sister's white twitches, don't need 2 pairs of white shades.
Apr 15 2011 5:39PM
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wrenegade
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I don't think Gascans are massive, maybe you are thinking of the Oil Rig/Fuel Cell/Batwolf? Those are all bigger I think. The Holbrook is more Wayfarer style.

I think a white Dispatch would be the ultimate Bro oakley, although the white Gascan does make a pretty good argument.
Apr 15 2011 6:44PM
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division.bell
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I've been through more pairs of shades than I care to recall; several pairs of Oakley's, Bolle, Spy, Smith and generic shades. Hands down the best pair I have owned are Native's. They came with 4 pairs of interchangeable lenses, including polarized lenses. The ear stems and nose piece are covered in soft rubber to keep them glued to your head dry or wet. Everything is packaged in a handy carrying case so I always have the extra lenses with me. They came with polarized bronze, yellow, clear and a rose tinted lens. Best shades ever, been rocking them for nearly 5 years now.

Apr 15 2011 7:27PM
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TheAtomicPunk
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I like Electric. The EC/DC, EC/DC XL, Charge, and Bourbon are my favorite frames.
Apr 15 2011 7:31PM
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B.Taillefer
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Oakley Holbrooks!
Can't really go wrong with Oakley, as they make an unbelievable product, and have some of the bes sunglasses in the market

Apr 15 2011 7:49PM
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Alistair.
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Apr 15 2011 8:09PM
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Alistair.
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But seriously.. Oakley Frogskins look siiiccckk. I just love the wayfarer type sunglasses.
Apr 15 2011 8:10PM
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Kangbang
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Get Full Tilts?
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Apr 15 2011 8:41PM
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RudyGarmisch
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Dude, I wish I was cool enough to get a pair of those.

Losing those Canteens really sucks it seems, all these other options look like bullshit, save the Native Apres, but even then its a little large. Might just have to cruise ebay and find a set of Canteens somewhere, spend the money I've set aside on some Schwoods or something... Anyone remember that company that makes bamboo sunglasses?
Apr 15 2011 8:43PM
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austinmetsch
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i found a sick pair of over 100 dollar oakleys for 48 dollars at sunglass hut just because they were an awesome discontinued style. look around a little, i happened to get lucky but it's not that hard to find cheap oakleys. i also highly recommend knockarounds
Apr 15 2011 8:56PM
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Toasty.
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ya, i get half price oakleys anyway for the military. but its a hassel to get them.

Apr 16 2011 3:08AM
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twsnow22
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http://www.facebook.com/ProofEyewear

those looks sick..
Apr 16 2011 4:41PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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how about the half jacket or flak jacket? they're meant for athletic performance, interchangeable lens, and they probably won't fall off.
Apr 16 2011 4:45PM
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twsnow22
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http://www.iwantproof.bigcartel.com/product/bird-bamboo-fool-s-gold-mirrored

better link..who knows how practical they are..or how well they hold up/work.
Apr 16 2011 4:45PM
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Aaaron.
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Apr 16 2011 5:26PM
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tBatt
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Very true. I almost picked up a pair of these last summer, they're quality stuff.

I like my Gascans. Black frame/polarized iridium lens, but they cost WAY too much. I used to have a pair of Native's but I lost them in a lake last summer. Dang.
Apr 16 2011 7:52PM
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.jesus.
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bausch & laumb killer loops Click for larger imagei've got a pair with the fire lenses good luck finding them though only were made for five years
Apr 16 2011 8:03PM
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Session
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Another rec for Gascan's. I'm still wearing the same pair I had on my face for 15 months in Iraq.
Apr 16 2011 9:00PM
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Literature
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Paying more than $10 for sunglasses is stupid.

ON3P sunglasses? Yes please.
Apr 16 2011 10:21PM
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Session
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When you ball like Rowen and sport a mean pimp cane, ten dollar glasses just don't cut it.
Apr 16 2011 10:26PM
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*TURBONERD*
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Dragon Wormsers. Nuff said.
Apr 16 2011 10:38PM
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Literature
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"ball like Rowen" usually means heading home after a ridiculously long day of tuning skis to make strange Asian food and watch Weeds with a sixer of PBR and his mantids.

Believe me, you'd probably need lab goggles before sunglasses with that routine.
Apr 17 2011 12:56AM
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Blake.P
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Hahaha
Apr 17 2011 11:22AM
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no_steeze
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oakley m-frames
Apr 17 2011 11:52AM
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Pastie
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Apr 17 2011 12:27PM
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