RayBan vs Karl Zeiss SkyLET

mikegolf

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Apr 13, 2012, 5:38:09 AM4/13/12

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Hi,
has anyone comparison of those sunglasses? I'd like to buy one of
these, however not quite sure which are best for soaring

Thanks in advance,
MG

Peter Scholz

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Apr 13, 2012, 8:07:42 AM4/13/12

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I'm using Skylet 80% glasses since many years, very good, you can see
the haze caps developing in blue thermals.

When flying a lot in sunny conditions over snow covered areas, you might
want to consider the 90% variant. For all other situations 80% is
sufficient.

Peter Scholz

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Apr 13, 2012, 8:11:00 AM4/13/12

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Am 13.04.2012 11:38, mikegolf wrote:

I'm using Skylet 80% glasses since many years, very good, you can see
the haze caps developing in blue thermals.

When flying a lot in sunny conditions over snow covered areas, you might
want to consider the 90% variant. For all other situations 80% is
sufficient.

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Peter Scholz
ASW24 JE

kirk.stant

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Apr 13, 2012, 8:11:22 AM4/13/12

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You might also consider Scheyden aviator sunglasses. They have a flip up frame (both regular and prescription) that is extremely useful while flying when there are clouds and you are going from bright sunlight to shade under a cu. Also good for looking at charts, PDAs, etc without having to physically remove your sunglasses.

A bit expensive, but I love mine. Excellent optics and a rugged frame.

http://www.airplanegear.com/scheyden.htm

Kirk
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Apr 14, 2012, 10:26:08 PM4/14/12

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On Friday, April 13, 2012 8:11:00 AM UTC-4, Peter Scholz wrote:

> When flying a lot in sunny conditions over snow covered areas, you might
> want to consider the 90% variant. For all other situations 80% is
> sufficient.

Thank you for your comment Peter. I see that Zeiss recommends 90% for flying.

http://www.zeiss.com/4125680F0053A38D/ContentsFrame/CB4AE6A63BE66A2BC1256AC00049D720

Can you tell us the color of your irises? Blue eyed people are more photophobic than brown eyed people. Perhaps this explains your preference for 80% lenses?

Magnus Johansson

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Apr 15, 2012, 10:00:29 AM4/15/12

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I have four pairs of Zeiss sunglasses. Two with 80% light reduction
and two with 70%. I think the 70% works perfect under all soring
conditions, but probably not so good for skiing. The 70% is recomended
here: http://www.streckenflug.at/shop/product_info.php?cPath=144&products_id=39.
I really like the "Silhouette Rimless"-style together with a typical
soaring hat. I ordered a pair with anti glare and anti reflex from
http://www.brillen-kueppers.de/, but I cant' find that model anymore.