7Eye (panoptx) vs Wiley X?

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Jul 10, 2009 | 03:51 PM

ultisimo

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7Eye (panoptx) vs Wiley X?

Hey all,
I'm looking to get a new pair of light adjusting sunglasses and wondered if anyone had personal experience with both 7Eye (formerly panoptx) and Wiley X.
I currently have a pair of Panoptx Churada with the original 24:7 lens. For the most part I'm happy with them, though they don't seal perfectly, and don't offer any peripheral vision. They do have some scuffs on the inside though and would need new lenses should I keep them.
I'm considering 3 options:
1. new lenses in the churadas
2. 7Eye Bali's: slightly different fit, a little more peripheral lens
3. Wiley X Airborne: much more peripheral vision from the wraparound lens, they claim to have 100% wind block. Con: No anti fog coating.

So...anyone with any experience with both 7Eye and Wiley X? Comparison of fit and wind blockage on each? Comparison of the lens transition quality, quickness of change? I know fit will be a personal thing based on face shape (I have a narrow face). I see 7Eye/Panoptx everywhere, but not nearly as many Wiley X.

Price is not the issue, quality is. I want to be damn sure I can see good as I'm cruising down the road at 90mph!

Thanks for any help

Jul 10, 2009 | 08:34 PM

quirino21

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I have them both. I like my wiley's the best.

Jul 10, 2009 | 10:24 PM

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I swear by my Wiley X's. I have the Airage in the transition and polarized versions. Also have a pair of the old JP-2's. Never had a problem with any of them a high speeds.

Jul 10, 2009 | 10:53 PM

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I use Wiley's. I'm very happy with them, however the transistion lenses do leave a lot to be desired. They do not get dark enough for my taste.

Jul 11, 2009 | 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by tda69

I use Wiley's. I'm very happy with them, however the transistion lenses do leave a lot to be desired. They do not get dark enough for my taste.

+1 Have to agree that the transitionals do not get as dark as I like for sunny days. That is the reason I have a dark tinted polarized pair also.

Jul 11, 2009 | 06:06 PM

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Yeah, I don't expect that any of the transitional lenses get quite dark enough. I guess it's the price we pay for the convenience.

Any other guys with experience with both? Which they like better?

Thanks.

Jul 11, 2009 | 06:28 PM

quirino21

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I have the airbrone in both. I like my polarized the best. but i still use my adjustables. If you never wear polarized sun glasses you would like the adjustables, I like them but Im so used to polarized. On a sunny day all take some pics, and post them.