Machine Politics vs Beaver Boys, May 2011. Photo by Bruce Carver
The helmet thread has now shifted towards eyewear, but i think glasses deserve their own thread so i'm starting this one. I mean, there are some really geeky glasses that people are wearing out there that deserve attention. Also there have already been numerous eye injuries. If i'm not mistaken the guy y'all can blame for popularizing polo in Milwaukee quit on account of a mallet to the eye. I've seen plenty of other mallet/cheek, mallet/forehead combos. it's all fun and games until... 
I for one cannot stand wearing sunglasses or anything that disturbs my peripheral vision, i play low to the ground and even the frame across the top of cycling glasses gets in the way.
i was thinking about going the hockey helmet route and getting a Oakley visor à la Dany Heatley (about $40 on canadian craigslists) or Paul's setup, worn at left by Dalrumplestiltskin, but 1) i think they get scratched pretty easily 2) that's a lot of hardware to haul around 3) i'd like a solution that works for the street 4) i already have a $20 multi-impact helmet that works.
I've had racquetball glasses sorta like these for winter/snow riding but their elastic was uncomfortable, and as the reviewer over there on the Canadian Tire website complains, there are blind spots and peripheral issues.
I think that the way to go is with rounded safety glasses, but they're usually not very well made cause they're built for people to stand around doing lab experiments, or putting holes through shooting range targets. Javier showed me some nice ones a couple weeks ago that were super rounded, what was that brand? you said they were $9.99?
What else do people use?
yea and polo is more cardio than horse racing. thes fog and smear with grease. plus they scratch. i have a nice pair i was given that i just use for sunday afternoon polo. but nothing serious
they won't stand up to much abuse. also they're not protective, i think they're just for keeping mud out of your face. www.yellowjersey.org sells them to winter bikers but i wouldn't bother even for that purpose.
squash goggles are the best i have come across . they don't fog up as easily as work safety goggles .
I seem to remember oakley coming out with sunnies designed for time-trialling a couple of years ago that had no frames. anyone know what im talking about?
If your mum gave you 2 dollars to buy three ice creams, how many ice creams could you buy before you get shot in the back with a harpoon?
not sure if these are what you are thinking about - but i have a set of clear Zeros that are great. no frame, dont fog, very light, and sticky enough to not fall off.
they are delicate though due to the lack of a frame - but they are great. no blind spots and no fog. and they work for protecting my eyes as i took a mallet in the face last week and just kept on playing. thankfully, no scatches from the mallet contact.
oakley also makes the "conduct" which is frameless and i have a set of those too but they are kinda dark if the sun aint shinin'.
oakleys are probably one of the more expensive options but they work.
these are like mine. (mine have some red detailing but basically that's them)
got them at city sports
i haven't had issues with fogging... basically i forget i'm wearing them most of the time.
cool thanks javier, i just ordered some.
damn, city sports doesn't ship to canada...
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i called their canajun distributor, they don't distribute these in canada. amazon (US) has them for $7.
i just bought four and had them sent to Madison. One for Jonny (cheap-ass bday present), one for me, two up for grabs. Martin if you can wait till Cog tourney you can get them then, or maybe jonny can mail to you.
You still liking these glasses now that its warming up?
If you live in MN, IA, MO, WI, IL, MI, IN, KY, and OH why not join the Midwest Club page?
yeah they are ok. i sweat a lot but they don't get foggy or anything. plus i think they make me more aero, for sweet shoving against the board maneuvers and clavicle judo chops.
I'm on my second pair because i kept throwing the first pair in my bag and they got all scratched up.
Check out the Adidas Evil eye!
They work great!
Yesterday, I found a pair of those Ektelon Mirage glasses at Dick's for $9.99 (see photo in the post above), and they seem like they are going to work out great. Comfortable, good peripheral vision, and I like that the entire lens piece is clear (i.e. you don't look like a total goober wearing them).
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I don't care what anyone thinks or says I got a HOCKEY Helmet w cage. I tried it out last night and felt super secure. I feel like I made a great investment, those that know me know I play Hard Top Son, pOLO!
this is my helmet
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23686178@N06/3407895906/
Quick like Thunder
during my first bPolo match ever I endo'ed over the bars, dropped my mallet, it bounced of the ground and hit me in the eye. from then on, I wear these:
http://eforce.com/eyewear.html
I'm gonna change the setup and attach the oakley visor from the side. really want the mirrored one, but it's impractical.
i also think any of the cheapo work/gun range/clear plastic safety glasses are a solid inexpensive solution. what
I am thinking about getting some cheap Korean safety glasses while I'm here, but I don't know if I would trust them to not splinter into my eyes. I guess I'd have to buy a pair just to test.
Sasha
My cousin works for the highway department and they hand out safety goggles like candy. You can also get them dirt cheap in boxes from places like Grainger. They come in all designs, clear, yellow and iridium.
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BEN
Grainger is a good thought. They actually might be a great supplier for all sorts of polo materials.
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg/start.shtml
Sasha
i know these are meant for women's lacrosse, but the design is quite interesting. the Cascade Iris is built to withstand a 60mph shot. doesn't lacrosse use a similar ball? anyways
http://www.lacrossemonkey.com/womens-headgear.html
what do you guys think about the caged goggles?
these are another brand that are actually quite inexpensive ~ $25
http://www.lacrossemonkey.com/brine-lacrosse-womens-vantage-goggles.html
just got my goggles today. cant wait to try em out
nice! don't go intentionally taking mallets to the head and face now... :) hehe
well, i wont be flinching as much anymore, thats for sure. lol.
i hope they are snug enough to withstand a hit, and not get knocked off my face, breaking my nose in the process. as long as it keep my eyeballs in my head, i am happy.
Has anyone used horse racing goggles? Lexington, KY?
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