Bifocal sunglasses

[Rhino]

Got a retractable shade in my last helmet, I will never own another helmet without one. Interstate travel, into the setting sun, across the desert, for several hours at a time, that retractable shield is priceless.

Actually I've been meaning to try putting a strip of electrical tape on the top of the retractable sun shade for riding into a setting or rising sun. I keep forgetting until the next time I find myself dipping my head to hide a low sun. Then I remember but soon forget.

[jirod]

Actually I've been meaning to try putting a strip of electrical tape on the top of the retractable sun shade for riding into a setting or rising sun. I keep forgetting until the next time I find myself dipping my head to hide a low sun. Then I remember but soon forget.

I use window 'tinting' film. Home Depot. I bought the vinyl type that sticks by itself, removes without residue. One roll for $6. I use it on the inside of the visors including the tinted one. Works well. Stays in place.

[Rhino]

I use window 'tinting' film. Home Depot. I bought the vinyl type that sticks by itself, removes without residue. One roll for $6. I use it on the inside of the visors including the tinted one. Works well. Stays in place.

Excellent idea! I'll give it a try... that is if I can remember.

[jirod]

Excellent idea! I'll give it a try... that is if I can remember.

Just place a strip of the film above or below the line of sight. Don't try to look through it. It is not optically flat.

[PH14]

You're laughing and toasting Brian, but you really don't know which one he's referring to...

I had a pretty good idea. 

[VirginiaJim]

 

[PH14]

 

[just gone]

I can only add......OOOHHH Yeaaaahhh

[PH14]

I can only add......OOOHHH Yeaaaahhh

Okay, that seriously made me laugh out loud. 

And I had never seen that clip before. I guess an audience member posted that. Here is the full video he posted on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GukKNrUuCDQ These people were a lot of fun on stage.

[clogan]

Wal-Mart has bi-focal sunglasses; I bought a pair today: $9.88.
They had various frame types, and assorted diopters from 1.00 all the way up to 2.50, which is what I got. Took a ride with them later, and am very happy. Good optics, frame size fits easily inside my full face helmet. I may buy a second pair to leave in the car.

[maxtog]

Wal-Mart has bi-focal sunglasses; I bought a pair today: $9.88.
They had various frame types, and assorted diopters from 1.00 all the way up to 2.50, which is what I got. Took a ride with them later, and am very happy. Good optics, frame size fits easily inside my full face helmet. I may buy a second pair to leave in the car.

That is a good deal.  I was at Bass Pro Shop (Hampton) last weekend and asked and they had some pretty good quality curved, polarized, bifocals for $98.  But they were also only available in half diopters (not quarter) from 1 to 3 and only available in one style, plastic only, and two colors.

I just had my 2yr eye exam on Thursday.  My distance vision and astigmatism have not changed.  But my near vision is now two quarter powers worse (+0.50 more)      I went full-blown on my metal Ranbans, ordered replacement lenses- curved, polycarbonate, anti-scratch, anti-glare, polarized, bifocals, prescription.... $270 for just the lenses (ouch).

[Deziner]

My 10 yo Ray Bans are about hosed. Love Ray Bans, hate spending the $

[VirginiaJim]

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