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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 04:06 PM
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Riding season is almost here & was wondering if anyone wears aviator sunglasses? Also what kind works the best for men.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 04:07 PM
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I do, but only when I'm in the jet.
 
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Yes I do. I am a Ray-Ban man.

 
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I prefer some riding glasses.... I have prescription riding glasses with transition lenses. They fill both day time and night time service. Mine wrap around slightly.... I think I'm on my third pair (prescription changes and time) and like the way the wind flows around and not behind my lenses. if I happen to wear my street glasses, I notice the wind seems to come in behind my lenses and is a bit irritating. Not extremely bad, but noticeable.
But this is me personally.... I have not had aviator glasses in over 20 years!!
 
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I used to years ago, but switched to Wiley X's to keep the wind out of my eyes. Makes for a MUCH better riding experience. No more tears.
 
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Tom Cruz does .I prefer more of a wrap around sunglass to keep wind out of eyes.
 
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Aviators are not suitable for motorcycle riding cause they are not shaped to cut the wind and they are not shatterproof.
 
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I wore them back in the day when I was paid to ride a FLHP.
 
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Originally Posted by Bingee
Aviators are not suitable for motorcycle riding cause they are not shaped to cut the wind and they are not shatterproof.


I went from ***** X, which didn’t cut enough glare, to Maui Jims.


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Bought a pair of Serengeti aviators in the 90's when my eyes still worked, lifetime guarantee on em. . Best sunglasses I ever owned, but not for a bike..
and only 100 bucks.. gave em to my brother a couple years ago.. wearing prescription things now..
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