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Je_Suis_Oakley -
Frame:Polished Black
Lens: VR28 Black Iridium

These are PERFECT for any watersports. I am an avid wakeboarder and I would not trust anything else while I am on my board. The style is very snug and stays on even with my hardest falls. I always get compliments about how sweet they are on the lake.
Consumer101 -
Frame: Black
Lens: G30

I bought these for surfing the East Coast in the morning.

If the strap fits snug on your head they won't fall off. The rubber and flat sides make them comfortable for all day wear too. I like the strap because you can hang the sunglasses safely from your neck.

The water solution is nice for about 20 minutes then it kinda wears off and doesn't really matter anymore.

The saltwater hasn't done any damage to the glasses.

I love the G30 lense, although if I were to buy them again it would definitely be the polarized lense for pure water use only. Also these are more for sweating while riding a dirt bike. For surfing, I'm tempted to get a pro M-frame with a strap and polarized (heater or sweep) instead (maybe file some vents into it too).

As for styling, well, these aren't very fashonable (like EZ Rider on steroids) but you don't buy them to look cool, they are niche/activity related.
o-xide -
Frame: Blue
Lens: VR28
Glad to be the first to reveiw this one. This is what you wear Wakeboarding or Jet-skiing. totally cool. Looks just like the Racing Jacket but has a behind the head strap for water sports. I love them and they are still going on strong. Thank God they are not discontinued
Ian -
Frame: Jet Black
Lens: VR28 Black Iridium

These are very cool. They've been on my wish list for as long as I've known about them. Now my wife wants a pair as well. I'm glad that Oakley re-released them, and I'm ready and willing to drop the cash for another pair.
Nick the Fish -
Frame: Black
Lens: Black Iridium Polarized

Bought as fishing glasses. I use a buff headwear to make a ninja/balaclava sleeve for my head top keep the sun off which works brilliantly, but any sunglasses worn fog up as a result.
The vented design means my vision stays clear, the polarized lenses enable me to spot fish and the strap stops me losing them.

If only they came with easily replacable lenses so I could add some transitions or more contrast toned lenses (fire iridium polarised springs to mind)
the permanenetly erect (eh hehe hehe!) arms makes strage/transport a bit more of an issue but not much

still, for they are they do what i want them to do
and they are comfortable as well (even if i scare small children, dogs and my wife!)
pariahnihilist -
Frame: Bronze
Lens: Bronze polorized
Great for all water sports and with the vented lenses it does not tend to fogged up that easily ...as compared to using a Racing Jacket and the head strap.....and yet still able to stay in place at all times....no worries for the accidental falls and dives... But not very practical for daily usage due to the non folding arms which would become a hassle when its comes to storage and carrying. a great sports sunnies nonetheless....
Dann -
Frame: Black
Lens: G30

There are certainly similarities between the Racing Jacket and Water Jacket. But upon closer inspection, the Water Jacket is actually the same frame but with a slash strap, larger nosebomb and vented lenses. If you look under the nosebomb, you will even see the Racing Jacket logo. However, you do get a nice large padded case and bottle of hydrophobic solution, so the perks are certainly there.

None of this takes away the functionality in any case, and they remain a great pair for demanding activities. The solution works as advertised and keeps the water beading off the lenses, so you never lose the perfect vision provided by the HDO lenses.
losepia -
Frame: Black
Lens: VR28

I agree with the suggestion that they should all be polarized...due to the environment that they will be used
Tick -
Frame: Blue
Lens: VR28
Effective protection and secure & comes with the hydrophobic juice! That's cool. They should all be polarized standard though
sparra -
Frame: Blue
Lens: VR28

Undoubtedly a very practical piece of eyewear, though I think the finish and general look seems a bit tacky and not as quality O as I would like to see. Nonetheless it's great to see O continuing to cater for the watersports world.
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