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oogie
paul mcj
Jun 29, 2011 9:50 AM
OK, Jawbone has been out for a couple years now, right? Split Jacket has been out for over a year, eh? Over the past few months, I have become more aware of how much I really enjoy these frames.

I don't know if it is the fit, the style, the switchlock, the awesome colorways allowed by design. Probably all of the above. But I just gotta say how much I love and appreciate both the Jawbone and Split Jacket. To me, both pairs are equally viable as both a performance and wearable eyewear.

Anyhow, just a quick gushfest for some great eyewear.
Oak
Twenty Fifty
Jun 29, 2011 10:08 AM
I totally agree that they are amazing performance eyewear, though I wouldn't call the JB, WJ and SpJ wearable in terms of street fashion. Awesome releases by Oakley.
djenks
darren jenks
Jun 29, 2011 6:38 PM
finally! glad to see some love for the sport specific frames. i do have (and enjoy) a variety of frame styles, but the jb, splits, flaks, and the new fast jackets are by far, my favorites. great performance pieces!
x-metalman
Jamey Bishop
Jun 29, 2011 6:42 PM
though I wouldn't call the JB, WJ and SpJ wearable in terms of street fashion.
Absolute agree. They totally fail in that sense. I've seen it on a few occasions here. They're not as acceptable as the Half/Flak/Fast Jacket, although I wouldn't wear those out in fashion terms either lol, Great sports specific release though.
DisturbedEarth
Nik Gutscher
Jun 29, 2011 6:55 PM
Probably all of the above.
Amen. Well said. Can't say it better. However.

As far as street fashion goes I totally disagree. BMX Chrome and the +Red of SJ are killer. I actually try to not wear my BMX as much as I want to. Plus - without the hydrophobic now, they are kinda pushed that way.

Don't want chrome on the truck, but chrome on the face looks gooooood.
Freesh
OAKLEY JUGGERNAUT
Jun 29, 2011 7:14 PM
I'm with Nik

I absolutely consider my Atmos JB street fashion!
Hell, I don't run, I don't bike....
Yet I wear 'em all the time

All about personal preference
monster_beetle
Jules Neefjes
Jun 29, 2011 7:30 PM
I gotta love those too. Still on my wishlist both of them :D
ichibandidisan
Stanley 'True Love Hates'
Jun 29, 2011 8:29 PM
I'm wearing my BMX Chrome JB w/+Red and red earsocks today.
DisturbedEarth
Nik Gutscher
Jun 29, 2011 8:50 PM
Stylin'
oogie
paul mcj
Jun 29, 2011 9:33 PM
As someone who wears shorts/tee anytime I'm not in work clothes in the Pacific NW - I've long given up being in command of the fashion scene. So I certainly wont lay down much of an argument on appropriate street fashion. But, personally, I find both JB and SJ perfect for a casual day's wear.

In fact, my wife makes more fun of me anytime I wear the Blades or Eyeshades.
Oak
Twenty Fifty
Jun 30, 2011 3:49 AM
Inspired by the new Mission: Impossible movie's modified version of the Wind Jacket (or modified SpJ, depending on how you want to look at it), I picked up a WJ today. Awesome fit. Several of us have been waiting for Oakley to put out mountaineering glasses (or at least the aesthetics of one), and WJ is a great shot at that.

The Ducati version's a disappointment, so IMO the best looking one is the Black Silver Ghost Text pair. I recommend at least trying them on if you get the chance.
heglock
Ken Siverts
Jun 30, 2011 6:00 AM
Split Jacket Love for sure!

oogie
paul mcj
Jun 30, 2011 6:52 AM
Awesome, Ken. The split jacket IH is definitely my favorite of the bunch.
Freesh
OAKLEY JUGGERNAUT
Jun 30, 2011 7:05 AM
I'm with you Paul

What a frame!
What a lens!
What a cause!
ichibandidisan
Stanley 'True Love Hates'
Jun 30, 2011 7:27 AM
Ken, this Infinite Hero colorway looks awesome.
Now you have my mind stylin' ..............
rich5150
Rich "MPH" Barrios
Jun 30, 2011 7:50 AM
I only own 2 pair of JAWBONES but I absolutely love customizing them with different jaws and bolts. Need to get more fa sho!!!
Freesh
OAKLEY JUGGERNAUT
Jun 30, 2011 7:52 AM
Agreed, Rich!

Jawbone is BY FAR the most exciting frame to customize!!
defiant00
Z B
Jun 30, 2011 5:54 PM
Does the IH SJ come with a pin?
Dwcfastrice
David Chang
Jun 30, 2011 9:27 PM
Definitely love the Split. Still waiting on the foam inserts to turn it into a Wind Jacket though....

D
rich5150
Rich "MPH" Barrios
Jul 1, 2011 6:43 AM
If the JAWBONE had an interchangeable icon it would be the ultimate customizable frame. (sigh)
Freesh
OAKLEY JUGGERNAUT
Jul 1, 2011 10:02 PM
Dude it does
Just grab a sharp pin or something
Even a very tiny flathead screwdriver

Pry it out & switch it up!
It's just an adhesive underneath

So it can definitely be changed
I do it all the time on all frames
yelkao
Dan
Jul 1, 2011 10:53 PM
I love the modified JB/Split Jacket in the MI movie pics. I'd love to have one of those. I do like the IH Split J a lot as well. That might be the one I pick up someday. Looks GREAT Ken.
BAPD77
Stephen Garrett
Jul 2, 2011 2:39 AM
I believe the ih sj does have a pin.
Defenderoftheo
Defender
Jul 2, 2011 6:14 AM
All OIH have the pen. Also check out the OIH web site and check out what you get for a $100 donation. I know where I will be making a charitable contribution this year.
DisturbedEarth
Nik Gutscher
Jul 2, 2011 6:25 AM
This will be a must have for me.

http://www.oakley.com/products/6685/24971

Combo looks pretty sick.
 
 
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