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From: martin@auvax (Don Martin)
Newsgroups: net.bicycle
Subject: sunglasses
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Date: Wed, 20-Jul-83 14:09:59 EDT
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Posted: Wed Jul 20 14:09:59 1983
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          After reading the replies to the sunglasses question,  there
          is  one item I'd like to point out. I personally do not want
          any glasses that would restrict my peripheral vision,  these
          mountaineering glasses sound great but when you are climbing
          a mountain, you're not worried about a half-crazed  (normal)
          motorist  about  to  cut  you off from the side. I therefore
          reject any glasses that would restrict my peripheral vision.

          I've tryed three or four types of glasses and currently have
          some  Amber-matic  type  glasses.  The  disadvantage  is the
          weight seeing as they are made out  of  glass.  One  of  the
          advantages is that you can obtain them with a wire ear-piece
          that helps the glasses to stay on. Also, by  having  glasses
          that  change  their tint depending upon the amount of light,
          they are usable in any conditions.

          For those looking for sunglasses, one  hidden  problem  I've
          found  that  should  be watched out for is that some glasses
          that fit too close to the face may have a tendency to fog up
          easily if it rains or is damp out as in the early morning in
          the mountains.

          Don Martin
          Athabasca University
          Edmonton Alberta
          auvax!martin