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Polarized FLAK JACKET XLJ Polished Rootbeer/Gold Iridium (12-904)

Polarized FLAK JACKET XLJ Polished Rootbeer/Gold Iridium (12-904)

h2. Polarized FLAK JACKET XLJ Sunglasses Sport professionals demand nothing less than the best, and we've answered their challenge for decades. World-class athletes have driven us to create innovation after innovation, including interchangeable lens designs with unbeatable optical clarity. FLAK JACKET sunglasses take that to the next level with the latest in performance technology. The lenses in this polarized edition of FLAK JACKET are engineered to block the blinding rays of glare that are magnified by flat surfaces such as snow, water and pavement. Oakley uses a liquid infusion process to eliminate the haze and distortion found with ordinary polarized lenses. Optimized with Oakley polarization, FLAK JACKET offers the best optical performance on the planet. MAINTAINS SHARP, CLEAR VISION FLAK JACKET features Oakley HYDROPHOBIC™, a permanent lens coating that prevents rain and sweat from building up on the lens. It also repels skin oils and other contaminates, so the lens is smudge resistant and easy to keep clean. It even eliminates static electricity, so dirt and dust particles won't cling. STAYS AHEAD OF THE SUN FLAK JACKET lets you change lenses in seconds to optimize vision in any sport environment. Multiple lens colors are available, and all lenses feature the unbeatable clarity of Oakley's HIGH DEFINITION OPTICS® (HDO®). OFFERS A SECURE, CUSTOM FIT Choose the nose pads that give you the best fit — two sizes are included with every frame. Like the stem sleeves, they're made of UNOBTAINIUM® to increase grip with perspiration. Oakley's Three-Point Fit optimizes comfort and holds the lenses in precise optical alignment for superior clarity. OPTIMIZES COMFORT, PROTECTION AND CLARITY FLAK JACKET is made of lightweight O MATTER® for all-day comfort. Pure PLUTONITE® lens material filters out 100% of all UV, and FLAK JACKET meets ANSI Z87.1 standards for impact protection. The semi-rimless design means there's no frame rim to block downward view. Optical clarity exceeds all ANSI Z87.1 standards, and XYZ OPTICS® extends razor-sharp vision all the way to the lens periphery. Interchangeable lenses to optimize performance in any environment Durability and all-day comfort of lightweight, stress-resistant O MATTER® frame material Optimized peripheral vision and side protection of 8.75 base lens curvature Comes standard with Oakley HYDROPHOBIC™/Oleophobic anti-smudge lens coating on all lens options Comfort and performance of Three-Point Fit that holds lenses in precise optical alignment Metal icon accents Optical precision and performance that meets all ANSI Z87.1 standards Impact resistance that meets all ANSI Z87.1 standards for high-mass and high-velocity impact UV protection of PLUTONITE® lens that filters out 100% of UVA / UVB / UVC & harmful blue light up to 400 nm Minimized glare via technology that produces the best polarized lenses on the planet Glare reduction and tuned light transmission of IRIDIUM® lens coating Multiple interchangeable UNOBTAINIUM® nose pad options for customizable and comfortable secure fit Protective sports-specific Oakley Soft Vault included with capacity for extra lenses Available with Oakley Prescription Lenses (+2.00 through -3.00 combined power)

Average Customer Rating: 4.5 5 4.5 out of 5
2 of 2 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for Polarized FLAK JACKET XLJ Polished Rootbeer/Gold Iridium (12-904)

Overall 5 5 5 5
Performance 5 5 5 5
Durability 5 5 5 5
Style 5 5 5 5
Product Experience
Face fit: 4 7 large Just Right
Product Weight: 3 7 Heavy Light
zeromatica
Location: the woodlands, TX
I use this product for: Everyday activity
I have used this product for: Less than a month
I use it: Average
My face is: On Par
wonderful!
Date: July 4, 2009
Pros: Comfortable, Durable, Optimal clarity, No glare, all of the above goodness

the flak jacket xlj polarized is the best glasses ive ever had ! i got the jet black one wiht the grey lens but im sure there all just as great i highley recommend them
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Review 2 for Polarized FLAK JACKET XLJ Polished Rootbeer/Gold Iridium (12-904)

Overall 4 5 4 5
Performance 4 5 4 5
Durability 5 5 5 5
Style 5 5 5 5
Product Experience
Face fit: 4 7 large Just Right
Product Weight: 4 7 Heavy Normal
BikeRacer1
Location: Battle Creek, MI
I use this product for: Cycling
I have used this product for: 1-3 months
I use it: Aggressively
My face is: It's A Big One
Top 100 Contributor Top 100 Contributor
Great Pick!
Date: June 22, 2009
Pros: Optimal clarity, No glare, nice styling, good color combo, excellent for driving, neat storage case
Cons: slightly uncomfortable nose piece, $$$

I purchased these glasses as they seemed to have the best fit for my face. I was debating between these and the Half Jacket, The downside to the half jacket was that the lenses were too small so i stepped up to the flak jacket design which had perfect (in my opinion) size lenses. My head is slightly on the narrow side but probably above average in size. Overall they were the best option after i tried on nearly every style at the store.

The downsides would be the nose piece, it doesnt seem to fit my nose very well (i must need a smaller nose)but at the same time its not terrible. Also, the price, kinda high for what you get, especially as a jump over the half jacket price for similar polarized lenses.

as an interesting note, it makes your lcd clocks look quite strange, almost as if its broken. Then you take off the lenses and its back to normal..
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