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