Teardrop Glacier Glasses

 

Teardrop Glacier Glasses
Page Type Gear Review
Object Title Teardrop Glacier Glasses
Manufacturer Julbo
Page By mstender
Page Type Jan 21, 2009 / Feb 3, 2009
Object ID 5828
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Product Description

The Julbo Teardrop sunglasses are classic glacier glasses for high altitude mountaineering. It has all the feature you would expect from quality funtional glacier glasses: category 4 lenses (filters 95% of visible light), 100% UV protection, removable leather side shileds, Air Flow system for fog protection, lightweight alloy frame, scratch resistent polycarbonate lenses and padded and moldable ear pieces. It comes with a hard case and nylon straps.

Features

Features
- Catagory 4 lenses suitable for high altitude climbing permit only 3 to 8% of visible light to pass through
- Breathable and removable leather side shields block UV light from the side
- Moldable sprung bronze temples to snug down the fit around the ears
- Adjustable nose pads for the perfect fit
- Flat folded profile to take up less space in a climbing pack
- Includes a hardshell case and nylon cord eyewear retainers


Specs
Weight - 1.4 oz.
Blocks UV - Yes
Polarized - No
Lens Tint - Black
Lens Material - Polycarbonate
Frame Material - Alloy

US retail price: $85

Please note: It is not allowed to drive a car with sunglasses with catergory 4 lenses

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mstender - Jan 21, 2009 11:00 am - Voted 4/5

Nice glasses
So far I like the Teardrop glasses a lot. I have not tested them in high altitude yet but I have used them a couple of times on local hikes in snow with a lot of sunshine and cold temperatures (20'sF) and they worked very well. They filter the light very well, are comfortable to wear (including side shields) and did not fog under these conditions, which my regular sunglasses did as I tested.

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