Choosing a Frame
- S Rat and Standard for average to small size heads.
- Whistler and Road Trip for average to large size heads.
- Higher cylinder powers increase distortion in Whistler, Road Trip and Standard frames (sensitive eyes may feel distortion with cylinder beyond -2.00, -1.75 and -1.50 respectively. Most people are fine up to -3.00 cylinder.)
- Whistler has the best ventilation of the wrap frames and has been time tested to perform the best in large surf (overhead and larger)
Rx Ranges
- Whistler: +/-6.50 (sphere + cylinder)
- S Rat:any (so far up to -13.00)
- Standard: +/-5.00 (sphere + cylinder)
- Road Trip:+/-6.00 (sphere + cylinder)
| Features | Benefits | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interference Fit™ Technology | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Comfortably, keeps eyewear on during extreme surf, snow, sun and wind conditions U.S. Patent 6,629,760 (see FAQs Page - General Tab) - This is a utility patent (function based) and not a design patent (aesthetics) |
| Prescription Range | Wide | Wide | Widest (Any Rx, No Distortion) |
Standard | Enables the vision impaired to play on a level playing field. (We offer prescription lenses on all of our frames.) |
| Removable Strap | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Dual use - casual or active (Hassle-free attachment and adjustment). Stream lined buckle (minimally affected by turbulence) |
| Strap | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Adjustable eyewear retainer |
| Secure Leash | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Second line of defense for retaining eyewear so you don't have to swim after your sunglasses in the impact zone |
| Non-Flex Frame | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Non-Flexible frames prevent movement (wiggling) and therefore, are more secure and less likely to dislodge |
| Features | Benefits | ||||
| Nose Piece / Material | Elite Nylon |
Rubber | Elite Nylon |
Rubber | Elite: Removable Snapper™ - Eliminates “lash crash”. Dual use - casual (off) or active (on). Standard: Rubber nose piece - Increases comfort |
| Nose Piece / Ventilation | Superior Ventilation Recommended Water Temp - Any |
Good Ventilation Recommended Water Temp - 66°F (19°C) - up |
Best Ventilation Recommended Water Temp - Any |
Good Ventilation Recommended Water Temp - 66°F (19°C) - up |
Elite: Removable Snapper™ - Increases ventilation and combats fogging. Standard: Closer fit - Excellent for high wind conditions |
| Style: Wrap vs. No-Wrap | Wrap | Wrap | No Wrap | Wrap | Personal Preference Wrap style provides more eye coverage - less sun come through |
| Features | Benefits | ||||
| Polycarbonate Lenses | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Optimum lens impact protection for Rx and non-Rx |
| UV Lens Coating | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Protects eyes from the sun - 100% UV protection. (Pterygiums and cataracts have been linked to prolonged sunlight exposure) |
| Head Size Range | Average - Large | Average - Large | Average - Small | Average - Small | Fits most head sizes (see FAQs Page - Purchasing Tab) |
| Frame Lens Gripper™ | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Secures lenses to the frame. Decreases chances of fallout |
| Features | Benefits | ||||
| Hinges | Yes (5 Barrel Weather-resistant) |
Yes (Built into frame) |
Yes (5 Barrel Weather-resistant) |
Yes (Built into frame) |
Allows for easy storage |
| Floatability | No (Leash instead) |
No (Leash instead) |
No (Leash instead) |
Yes* | *Floats (without additional weight of prescription lenses) |
| Lenses with 360° Perimeter Contact with the frame | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Secures lenses to the frame. Decreases chances of fallout. |
| Mold Injected Nylon Frame | Silverlite™ | Silverlite™ | TR Nylon | TR Nylon | Extremely durable and lightweight |
| Meets or exceeds ANSI standards | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Allows color clarity for driving. Lens and frame are impact safe |
| 1 Year Warranty | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Purchase with confidence |
| Features | Benefits |