Jawbone versus Radar

Sammyw23

Afternoon

Looking at puchasing either the Oakley Jawbone or Radar sunnies from www.eyewearoutlet.co.uk (mentioned on this forum previously - seem kosha and have responded to emails, they are also on the Oakley website).

Just wanted opinions on which is better and principally is the lack of peripheral vision on the Jawbone THAT much of an issue?

Appreciate everyone will have their preferences, just thought I'd put it out there on a friday afternoon.......

greasedscotsman

Jawbones don't work for me as the frame rests on my cheeks. Radars are fine, depending on the lens shape, so I would recommend you try before you buy! I think fit is more of an issue than peripheral vision. Go for M Frames if you want the most un-obstructed view, their even better than Radars 8)

schweiz

no peripeheral vision problems with the Jawbone for me, but I wear corrective glasses all the time so maybe I'm just used to having glasses on.

My decision for the jawbone was based on 3 things:

1. I wanted prescription lenses (not an insert)
2. I wanted to be able to have transitions lenses for summer and skiing and clear lenses for winter/night cycling
3. I didn't want half frame glasses after seeing a pic of someone with a nasty cheek injury caused by the edge of a polycarbonate lens.

Bar Shaker

Radars every day.

Neil Buckley

Ive never had any problems with jaw bones, found them really good, on the plus side you can get lenses from all colours to suit you, so you dont need other glasses!

Sammyw23

Another question - whats the best lens for winter riding.....clear, yellow or persimmon?

greasedscotsman

Sammyw23 wrote:

Another question - whats the best lens for winter riding.....clear, yellow or persimmon?

Depends on the light conditions

That is of course the advantage of Jawbones, you get a two pairs of lenses so you can swap them about depending if it's bright and sunny or dull and overcast.

beinbhan

just got a pair of jawbones from www.eyewearoutlet.co.uk meant to be seconds I can't see anything wrong with them delivery took 2 days from ordering well chuffed

Sammyw23

Yeah I spoke to them yesterday and they said if I tell them what I want from the website they will try and pick out a perfect pair. Nice!

izza

Sammyw23 wrote:

Yeah I spoke to them yesterday and they said if I tell them what I want from the website they will try and pick out a perfect pair. Nice!

Have a look at their sister site Oakley-vault.com. Prices can be slightly cheaper.

orbeaorca

Zero issues with peripheral vision when wearing my Jawbones. They are a fantastic fit, no movement and IMHO they look the business

As far as lenses go I use my transitions in lower light conditions and switch to VR28 Black Iridium when its bright.

cougie

Definitely try before you buy. Some peoples faces just dont fit with some glasses.