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Are you planning a getaway to sunny islands, snowy slopes or a great city walking destination? Don’t forget to pack a great pair of shades.

According to a 2011 national survey from N3L Optics, only 66 percent of adults wear sunglasses consistently when outdoors, and three out of five have experienced an eye injury while participating in outdoors sports or activities. Having the right pair of shades helps your vacation look and feel its best, enhances your vision and safety, and protects your eyes from the harmful UV radiation, wind and debris.

The right pair of sunglasses also help you to get your game on so you look and feel your best.

Here are a few tips to help you pick the right pair of sunglasses to enhance your trip.

If you’re planning to hike or climb…

• Look for lightweight frame materials like nylon and lens materials like polycarbonate to enhance comfort.
• Resilient frame materials with rubberized grip points on the nose bridge and temples keep eyewear secure.
• More lens curve maximizes peripheral protection against sun, wind and debris.
• Amber, bronze, and rose lens tints boost the color contrast of the surrounding greenery so you see the trail better.
• Hydrophobic lens coatings bead sweat and rain off your lenses to keep your view clear.

A good sunglass for hikers and climbers is the Oakley Fast Jacket. It’s unique interchangeable lens design lets you match your optics to your environment, and switching out the lenses is fast and easy.

If you’re planning to be on or near the water…

• Polarized lenses block blinding glare so you see objects more clearly. The lenses also boost colors to make your view of the world more vibrant.
• With hydrophobic lens coatings, water beads up and falls off the lens to keep your view clear.
• Dark amber and bronze contrast lens tints create greater clarity by enhancing contrast and blocking blurring blue light.
• For shallow water up to 12 feet deep, select a lens with contrast to help you spot underwater features.  For deeper water, go with a darker contrast or neutral lens tint to shield your eyes from the intense sun.
• More lens curve maximizes peripheral protection against sun, wind and water spray.
  • Mirrored lens coatings help you see more clearly by reflecting the sun rays bounced off the water.
  • Resilient frame materials with rubberized grip points on the nose bridge and temples keep eyewear secure on your face.

A good sunglass for water sports is the Revo Guide. It has specially engineered, polarized lens that provide great optimal clarity, comfort, and color enhancement in water environments.  The lenses eliminate blinding glare and repel water, dirt and oil.

If you’re planning to bike ride or cycle…

• Look for lightweight frame materials like nylon and lightweight lens materials like polycarbonate to enhance comfort.
  • Lens materials like polycarbonate are virtually shatter proof to protect during impact.
  • More lens curvature maximizes side protection against sun, wind and impact.
  • Hydrophobic lens coatings create an invisible barrier that easily sheds sweat, rain, sunscreen, skin oils, dirt and dust off the lens.
  • Rubberized grip points keep the eyewear in place during strenuous activity or with rapid moments.

A terrific sunglass for bike riding or cycling is the Oakley Jawbone. The lower part of the frame opens for quick and easy lens changing. Vented lenses enhance airflow that helps prevent fogging.

If you are planning to walk or run…

• If your walking route mainly covers roads and sidewalks, polarized lenses are best for blocking the annoying glare reflecting off these surfaces.  If you prefer to walk with Mother Nature, contrast lens tints like amber, bronze and rose boost the color contrast of the surrounding greenery so you see the trail better.  If you mix up your routes, look for a polarized contrast lens.
• Look for lightweight frame materials like nylon and lightweight lens materials like polycarbonate to enhance comfort for extended wear.
• The more lens curve the better your peripheral view and protection against sun, wind and debris.
• Larger lenses provide more protection for the eye and the delicate skin surrounding it.
• Resilient frame materials with rubberized grip points on the nose bridge and temples keep the eyewear secure so you won’t have to continually adjust them.  Some manufacturers use special water-absorbing rubber on the frame that actually increases its grip with perspiration.
• Hydrophobic lens coatings bead sweat and rain off your lenses to keep your view clear.
• An interchangeable lens design or photochromic lens allows you to change lens tints to better match the current light environment or sport application.
• An open-edge lens design or vented lens will increase airflow to prevent the annoyance of lens fogging.

A great sunglass for walking is the Oakley Miss Conduct Squared. It’s squared–off shape and rimless toric shield truly shield from the elements.

If you are planning to hit the slopes…

• Polarization reduces the blinding rays of glare reflected off flat surfaces.
• Lens tints, like brown, copper, and rose enhance the wearer’s ability to more accurately judge distances between objects and improve visibility by enhancing the eyes’ ability to recognize colors. This can help avoid obstacles and better judge course layouts.
• Special lens coatings and venting ports help to ward off the evils of fogging.

A great sunglass for winter sports is the Smith Parallel Max. It provides the value and versatility with three interchangeable lens options to adapt to any light condition on the mountain.

N3L Optics (Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion) is a new and revolutionary sunglass store committed to carrying the world’s best assortment of sport performance optics. For more information, visit www.N3LOptics.com. And be sure to ‘like’ N3L Optics on Facebook!

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