CurvZ Lens color

[eightate8at8 0]

Was wondering if I could get some input on the different lens color options for CurvZ glasses.. In particular I'm looking at either jet blue or red and wondered if anyone had any input on either of these concerning vision, etc..

[peregrinerose 0]

Blue light is damaging to the retina/macula and has been linked to macular degeneration. It increases glare due to the increased scatter in blue/violet wavelenths compared to other colors. It decreases contrast sensitivity and alters colors.

Red tints will significantly impair color vision although may help somewhat with glare.

If you want a functional sunlens, get a polarized amber if you are glare sensitive or polarized gray if you want a little bit darker tint.

Ideally go with clear so that other jumpers can see where you're looking and can thus communicate with you far more effectively in freefall. You block off a large hunk of how other jumpers can read you in freefall by blocking their ability to see your eyes.

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[dragon2 0]

http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=3683297;#3683297

ciel bleu,
Saskia

[eightate8at8 0]

How about this, would you guys suggest the 'z's with the foam or would the other curv glasses without the foam work? I guess that's only if they fit well which is a long shot when ordering online..

[Jon26 0]

I wouldn't recommend buying any sunnies without trying em on first. I've yet to find anything but flex-z minis that work for me.
Blue lenses are crap for everything bar making glare worse and looking cool in photos ;)
Haven't tried reds but pretty sure they're pointless too unless you wanna see the sky in monochrome.
Yellow/amber are great for low light like sunset or dodgy weather days.
The pros of dark and clear lenses are pretty obvious.
Amber are good for nearly all conditions i reckon so i'd go for them first. id choose dark tint second (for super glare(y) days

[Hellis 0]

oakleys lenscolor called Iridium ice are blue but look grey from the inside.

i love my oakleys, but only on hop n pops.
they are not very good for high altitude

[antonija 0]

There is a difference between lens being tinted blue (thus becoming light filter favouring blue-ish wavelengths) and lens being coated with a layer of blue-ish wavelength reflective surface. First one is bad, second should in theory be better than clear lens since some blue light is reflected (and seen in photos thus making you über cool).

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[eightate8at8 0]

Does the foam liner deteriorate at all?

[eightate8at8 0]

In addition, does anyone have any pictures of them on?

Thanks guys