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Oakley: Flak Jacket XLJ Sunglasses

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Oakley: Flak Jacket XLJ Sunglasses - Altrec.com Product Description:

Do you see shades of the Half Jacket XLJ in these Flak Jacket XLJs? At a glance the contoured Flak Jacket frame seems to be the only significant difference, but the Flak Jacket XLJ represents a new generation of sport eyewear performance. The interchangeable lenses have a permanent hydrophobic lens that repels skin oil, rain and sweat to optimize optical performance. The lenses also resist smudges and clean easier than previous eyewear, making the design better suited to endurance sports and extended climbing and backpacking. While some people found the Flak Jacket XLJ lenses easier to change than the Half Jackets, it's all really a matter of getting used to changing lenses. Like learning anything new, changing the lenses the first time around takes an extra moment or two. After that you can swap out lenses in a few moments and quickly adapt to new light conditions. The XLJ lens design offers more vertical sweep or coverage than the standard Flak Jacket designs, an essential feature for athletes with larger faces or those who tend to watch their foot placement more than others. Like the Oakley Half Jackets, the Flak Jacket XLJ has a featherweight O Matter® frame with Unobtainium earsocks, and the proven three-point fit. Unobtainium tends to grip more when wet, so you don't have to worry about your Flak Jacket XLJs giving you the slip before you reach the finish line.

  • Distinctly contoured and lightweight O Matter® frame
  • New interchangeable Plutonite® lenses exceed ANSI Z87.1 standards for optical performance and have a special hydrophobic finish that resists moisture and skin oils
  • Sized to fit medium to large faces
  • XLJ lenses offer more vertical eye coverage than standard Flak Jacket lenses
  • All Oakley lenses block 100% of UVA, UVB and UVC rays (plus blue light)
  • Unobtainium® grips at nose and ear stems increase grip when damp
  • Patented XYZ Optics® design
  • Note: The last time we checked Oakley's polarized lenses had a wider width than other non-polarized lenses, so don't interchange these two lens types on the same frame
  • Specially woven, electro-static storage bag included

Customer Reviews (12)

5 Star Rating for Oakley Flak Jacket XLJ Sunglasses Oakley: Flak Jacket XLJ Sunglasses - 12 Reviews
Mike - 2009-06-09
Great glasses Light weight, sticks to your face even when sweaty. I got blue iridium lens and they work in all light conditions. Got them on sale which was great.

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Thomas H - 2009-06-25
Way to go Oakley! I purchased the Flak Jacket XLJ with the G30 lens for cycling. I know the lens is for golf, but these glasses are spectacular on the bike! The G30 lens makes the road and surrounding visually crisp and clear. I was afraid the lens would be too bright for riding in full sunlight, but they're great for all conditions. The frames on the Flak Jacket hold tight to my head without pinching or feeling tight. After riding for hours I hardly even notice these glasses on my head. However, for me the biggest advantage of these Flak Jackets is the clear field of vision on the top and bottom of the frame. I am happy there is no more sunglass frame blocking my view while riding. If you have a small to medium face and are looking for some great cycling shades I recommend the Flak Jacket XLJ and the G30 lens. Way to go Oakley and Altrec!

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Melissa Smith - 2007-06-01
Best Ones Yet!! I own 4 pairs of OAKLEY sunglasses and these are my favorites by far! Great fit and performance that makes all other sunglass makers envious!

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