I need to pick up some new Oakleys...what do you guys like?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - I need to pick up some new Oakleys...what do you guys like?

locrain Member Joined Sep 2006 Posts 699 EE Offline AR, USA	Posted: 7/20/2008 10:14:12 AM EST I have a pair of Razorwires and Ti something or others now. Going to pick up some more. What's your favorite?
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jbombelli Member Joined Sep 2004 Posts 5495 EE Offline IN, USA	Posted: 7/20/2008 10:15:36 AM EST I like my M Frames.
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ManDown Member Joined Jul 2006 Posts 581 EE Offline OK, USA	Posted: 7/20/2008 10:16:41 AM EST Half Jackets

TGMoore

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Posted: 7/20/2008 10:17:16 AM EST

[Last Edit: 7/20/2008 10:20:03 AM EST by TGMoore]

The new M Frames (I believe they are called M frames 2.0) I also like Flakjackets. Both those models have the lower profile frames. That make wearing a helmet or ear protection a little more comfortable.

If at all possible hook up with a military, EMS, Fire, Police friend for the 50%+ government discount.

usstandardissue

My old school M Frames saved my eye sight when a M2HB .50 Machinegun malfunctioned (I checked the headspace and timing myself) and exploded in my face.

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saturnstyl 18" groups @ 20 ft. Joined Oct 2005 Posts 4174 EE Offline NC, USA	Posted: 7/20/2008 10:17:28 AM EST I gots some bottlecaps.
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Tall34 God Fearing Polish Infidel Joined May 2006 Posts 1090 EE Offline USA	Posted: 7/20/2008 10:17:31 AM EST Radars or Half Jackets
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locrain

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Posted: 7/20/2008 10:17:53 AM EST

Originally Posted By ManDown:
Half Jackets

Those look nice. That's a little more my style.

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Bloencustoms 1911 is good. Joined Sep 2005 Posts 4914 EE Offline UT, USA	Posted: 7/20/2008 10:18:26 AM EST I have some fives that have lasted over 3 years. That's a record for me. They just won't break.

spikes40 Joined Nov 2005 Posts 232 EE Offline FL, USA	Posted: 7/20/2008 10:22:54 AM EST i like the juliets but pricey at 350.00

Berkeyballer Joined Jan 2007 Posts 197 EE Offline OH, USA	Posted: 7/20/2008 10:23:26 AM EST Flak Jackets

HiramRanger Helldog's Nummy Nums Joined Nov 2000 Posts 20014 EE Offline USA	Posted: 7/20/2008 10:23:51 AM EST I wear Juliettes
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Jammer1 Joined Jul 2007 Posts 225 EE Offline OK, USA	Posted: 7/20/2008 10:28:28 AM EST Romeos if you can foot the bill

justsayin Joined Sep 2007 Posts 1966 EE Offline AL, USA	Posted: 7/20/2008 10:52:08 AM EST Juliets. I have a large head.

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Posted: 7/20/2008 10:53:19 AM EST

Originally Posted By ManDown:
Half Jackets

Ayup.

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KG5S American by the grace of God ! Joined Feb 2006 Posts 3310 EE Offline AR, USA	Posted: 7/20/2008 10:55:59 AM EST I have two pair of M frames for shooting , a pair of half jackets and a pair of half wire ! My faves are the half jackets !!!
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doorgunner84

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Posted: 7/20/2008 11:00:38 AM EST

Originally Posted By TGMoore:
If at all possible hook up with a military, EMS, Fire, Police friend for the 50%+ government discount.

usstandardissue

And void the contract that you agreed to when you signed up for the Oakley Government deal?
~Dg84

"But their commanders won't allow them to write fuck on their airplanes"

xdoctor Orange Julius Caesar Joined Apr 2004 Posts 1782 EE Offline WY, USA	Posted: 7/20/2008 11:05:13 AM EST I have a pair of Flak Jackets and pair of Twitch. I like them both, the Flak Jackets are nice because you can exchange the lenses, the Twitch remind me of the old Ray Ban Wayfarer. Flak Jacket: Twitch:
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Rosenrot كافر Joined Apr 2006 Posts 9652 EE Offline WV, USA	Posted: 7/20/2008 11:06:40 AM EST I like these best
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armoredsaint "Si me perdis, te perdam" Joined Apr 2003 Posts 7696 EE Offline OH, USA	Posted: 7/20/2008 11:08:39 AM EST Half-Jackets Polarized! But I ended up getting the Maui Jims polarized, they fit a lot better for my round head
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unseenSNIPER Member Joined Apr 2004 Posts 1957 EE Offline TX, USA	Posted: 7/20/2008 11:09:47 AM EST Flak Jacket Polarized.

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Posted: 7/20/2008 11:10:51 AM EST

Originally Posted By ManDown:
Half Jackets

half jackets with polarized lenses.

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Mantis Joined Jan 2001 Posts 912 EE Offline USA	Posted: 7/20/2008 11:30:08 AM EST M frame polarized Heaters

DigDug God Emperor of Dune Joined Nov 2001 Posts 15408 EE Offline ND, USA	Posted: 7/20/2008 11:31:56 AM EST
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satterwc Member Joined Jul 2008 Posts 43 EE Offline TX, USA	Posted: 7/20/2008 11:57:38 AM EST I've had E wires, A wires, WireTaps, etc. My favorite driving / daily wears are my Why 8.2. Love the fit, and they have very dark Black Iridium lenses.
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Posted: 7/20/2008 12:04:04 PM EST

My experience with Oakleys is the way they look, if you have a round face the Ti and FMJs look funny, they make your face look fat. I would say go to a retailer, and try on several pairs, and look in the mirror. I purchased a pair of Flak jackets and I wore them once.

My buddies and co-workers would say " What? Did you swipe your little bros Oakleys ? "

LSS I have a pair of $185 sun glasses that I don't wear.

you have the ARFCOM elders with the 20,000 + post who argue about the History of jelly and the conspiracy around peanut butter

I don't want a large Farva I want fuck'n liter a cola!!!

TGMoore

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Posted: 7/20/2008 12:04:16 PM EST

[Last Edit: 7/20/2008 12:04:50 PM EST by TGMoore]

Originally Posted By doorgunner84:

Originally Posted By TGMoore:
If at all possible hook up with a military, EMS, Fire, Police friend for the 50%+ government discount.

usstandardissue

And void the contract that you agreed to when you signed up for the Oakley Government deal?
~Dg84

I thought the agreement was not to resell at profit? Been awhile since I used it.

Will you train as hard for good as they will for evil?

To fight for the right without question or pause
To be willing to march into Hell for a heavenly cause

doorgunner84

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Posted: 7/20/2008 12:57:23 PM EST

Originally Posted By TGMoore:

Originally Posted By doorgunner84:

Originally Posted By TGMoore:
If at all possible hook up with a military, EMS, Fire, Police friend for the 50%+ government discount.

usstandardissue

And void the contract that you agreed to when you signed up for the Oakley Government deal?
~Dg84

I thought the agreement was not to resell at profit? Been awhile since I used it.

You know... after I looked at it again I read it the same way. I guess you can buy and sell so long as it's not for profit.

"But their commanders won't allow them to write fuck on their airplanes"

Followthehollow Hate Crew Deathroll Joined Jul 2004 Posts 2433 EE Offline VA, USA	Posted: 7/20/2008 12:58:40 PM EST Juliets and Whiskers
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TGMoore

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Posted: 7/20/2008 12:59:37 PM EST

Originally Posted By doorgunner84:

Originally Posted By TGMoore:

Originally Posted By doorgunner84:

Originally Posted By TGMoore:
If at all possible hook up with a military, EMS, Fire, Police friend for the 50%+ government discount.

usstandardissue

And void the contract that you agreed to when you signed up for the Oakley Government deal?
~Dg84

I thought the agreement was not to resell at profit? Been awhile since I used it.

You know... after I looked at it again I read it the same way. I guess you can buy and sell so long as it's not for profit.

Check before you accuse.

Will you train as hard for good as they will for evil?

To fight for the right without question or pause
To be willing to march into Hell for a heavenly cause

DanielT Big Jerk Joined Apr 2007 Posts 2074 EE Offline TX, USA	Posted: 7/20/2008 1:00:46 PM EST [Last Edit: 7/20/2008 1:02:15 PM EST by DanielT] Monster Dogs.

doorgunner84

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Posted: 7/20/2008 1:11:34 PM EST

Originally Posted By TGMoore:

Originally Posted By doorgunner84:

Originally Posted By TGMoore:

Originally Posted By doorgunner84:

Originally Posted By TGMoore:
If at all possible hook up with a military, EMS, Fire, Police friend for the 50%+ government discount.

usstandardissue

And void the contract that you agreed to when you signed up for the Oakley Government deal?
~Dg84

I thought the agreement was not to resell at profit? Been awhile since I used it.

You know... after I looked at it again I read it the same way. I guess you can buy and sell so long as it's not for profit.

Check before you accuse.

I didn't accuse you of anything... I guess I should have typed "Does that void the contract you agreed to when you signed up for the government deal?" Not everyone on ARFCOM is pre-sprung for attack mode...

"But their commanders won't allow them to write fuck on their airplanes"

1Bigdog Member Joined Nov 2005 Posts 2376 EE Offline OH, USA	Posted: 7/20/2008 1:13:56 PM EST Crosshair

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Posted: 7/20/2008 1:19:05 PM EST

Originally Posted By DanielT:
Monster Dogs.

mi.oakley.com/images/catalog/generated/380x340/76/47ebf057ccc20.jpg?1206645329

+1, love mine... had them for aabout 1.5 yrs and they rule.

triage1998 Member Joined May 2003 Posts 1166 EE Offline OH, USA	Posted: 7/20/2008 1:21:07 PM EST I wear Juliets Half Jackets XLJ's
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elderboy02 NRA Life Member Joined Jul 2007 Posts 3268 EE Offline OH, USA	Posted: 7/20/2008 1:36:37 PM EST I got the Oakley Monster Dogs
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vanessavy Member Joined May 2008 Posts 156 EE Offline NY, USA	Posted: 7/20/2008 1:40:53 PM EST I dig my Half Jackets XLJs.
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Posted: 7/20/2008 1:42:54 PM EST

Originally Posted By ManDown:
Half Jackets

This

sixgunsblazing One man, Six Guns.... Joined Feb 2002 Posts 12231 EE Offline WA, USA	Posted: 7/20/2008 1:47:27 PM EST I like my M frames, probably will get another pair.
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Fragger-ks Member Joined Mar 2007 Posts 481 EE Offline KS, USA	Posted: 7/20/2008 1:48:25 PM EST Juliets

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Posted: 7/20/2008 1:49:22 PM EST

It all depends on your head size and what you want to use them for. Post a pic of your face and I'll tell you which model will look good on you.

Here are the popular models you should avoid: Radar, Hatchet wire, and Eye Jacket 2.0. The Radar doesn't have break away hinges like the M frame, The Hatchets are aluminum like your Razrwires but the spring hinges are very weak.

If I could only own 1, I'd pick the Flak Jackets. They are more comfortable than the Half Jackets. My favorite every day wear is the titanium New Square Wire with Shallow Blue lenses:

And my favorite for sports is the Zero line.

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57Strat Member Joined Apr 2005 Posts 8520 EE Offline TX, USA	Posted: 7/20/2008 2:34:21 PM EST Mars

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Posted: 7/20/2008 3:08:20 PM EST

I own:

Fives 2.0
Half-Jackets (w/ Several lenses)
Crosshair
Gascan S

I wear the Fives and Half-Jackets for shooting and other outdoor activities.

I wear the Crosshairs and Gascans for casual outings and driving.

I always thought I'd never own a pair of overpriced sunglasses....until I found out about the protection level that Oakley's offer. The Half-Jackets have saved damage to my eyes on several occasions. IMHO, they're priced about right. Of course, YMMV.

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Posted: 7/20/2008 3:36:04 PM EST

Originally Posted By 57Strat:

Mars

mi.oakley.com/images/catalog/generated/800x650/ea/420909fb22fe1.jpg?1172799289

Those are sweet! I wish they didn't hit my brow bone or I'd wear them all the time. They are very light for an X metal.

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SonOfNorway didn't know what Army of Darkness was.

Rem700PSS Joined Sep 2003 Posts 6098 EE Offline MT, USA	Posted: 7/20/2008 3:36:15 PM EST I have 3 pairs of Juliets...I love them!!!

glk38

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Posted: 7/20/2008 3:57:22 PM EST

Originally Posted By armoredsaint:
Half-Jackets Polarized! But I ended up getting the Maui Jims polarized, they fit a lot better for my round head

+1 I wore Oakleys for many years.....switched to Maui Jim.

Have three different pair of them.

Got a pair of the titanium ones for free (supplie store) that I wear to work, you can't tear them up.(they are expensive but I didn't pay for them......sorta)

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - I need to pick up some new Oakleys...what do you guys like?

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