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Summitshade.com
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: February 7, 2010
Bottom Line: Smith Slider are the best for comfort and performance. We have tons of satisfied customers who love the versatility of the interchangeable lenses for varying light conditions when biking. Visit us in Denver CO for your Smith sunglasses or online at www.summitshade.com
Favorite Ride: Green Mountain
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deef
a Weekend Warrior
from Date Reviewed: December 28, 2003
Strengths: These were my first pair of expensive sunglasses after using drugstore/gas station glasses for year. I got them after getting back into road biking last June. Before I got these glasses, after about a week of riding I had a lot of irritation in my L. eye. With these glasses, the irritation cleared up in a few days and never recurred--good coverage in all standard riding positions. Second strong impression came riding late in the day / cloudy / shady roads with the RC36 lenses -- contrast on the road surface is heightened above the naked eye. I have been most impressed, though, by the yellow (Y68) lenses since winter started, for skiing and snowshoeing. In twilight, in snowstorms, in the woods, etc. these lenses really heighten contrast on the snow -- I often take off the sunglasses and am surprised at how dark it has gotten out, b/c the glasses make it seem brighter than it is.Weaknesses: None that I've noticed.Bottom Line: Very impressive 4-season sunglasses; good coverage, filtering -- they do more than block light; they really enhance ability to see.
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$90.00
Purchased At: Burrow's, Brattlebor
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sunshine
a Weekend Warrior
from McKDate Reviewed: June 24, 2002
Strengths: Versatiliy, good looks and great value.Weaknesses: The soft case and lense seem to scratch easily.Bottom Line: I got the SL 01 first and thought the lenses were too small for my face. Swapped the 01 with the 02 and I was satified. The three interchangable lenses is what sold me on it. I got the brown, orange and a clear lense. I even used the clear one throughout the police academy during life firearm training.
My girlfriend sat on the frame and broke the arm. Cost $25.00 to replaced the frame. Later the rubber arms ripped and within a week after contacting the company, new ones came to my mailbox free of charge.
Favorite Ride: anywhere
Price Paid:
$99.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Varneut, Raybans
Bike Setup: Fixed gear Surly
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IronTriGirl
a Racer
from Raymond, NHDate Reviewed: May 7, 2002
Strengths: Light, comfortable, great job of blocking the elements. You almost forget that they are there.Weaknesses: If your a triathlete then be prepared to use some anti-fog spray as they tend to fog over when running.Bottom Line: Great glasses, the frames are durable and light. I have never had a problem with them slipping. They do a excellent job with blocking out the wind and sun. The interchangeable lenses are great to. Smoke gray, Amber Orange and yellow are the standard colors that come with these sport glasses. I would have preferred clear to yellow though as I almost never use that color and my training sometimes takes me past dusk. Although various colors can be had for approx. $25.
The one gripe I have with these glasses is that when out running they tend to fog up. Though this can be fixed with some anti-fod spray it is still somewhat annoying.
Favorite Ride: Rolling hills and light traffic
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$95.00
Purchased At: S&W Sports, Concord,
Similar Products Used: Oakley
Bike Setup: Specialized Epic, Shimano 105 group. Ride adapted for triathlon.
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stoutbk
a Weekend Warrior
from Date Reviewed: April 16, 2002
Strengths: Lightweight
Interchangable
ComfortableWeaknesses: Need to carry a cleaning cloth with you if you are going to change the lenses often, because you will get a finger and palm prints all over the lenses you change them out.Bottom Line: Great sunglasses. Have had the slider 01 with the interchaneable lenses for two years with no problems Wrap-around style is very comfortable and block little peripheral vision. Able to wear them all day with no irritation or heaviness on the nose - but it did take about a month break in period to reach that comfort level. The interchangable lenses are very convienent, esp. for cloudy days ect.
Favorite Ride: Vacant open roads
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: Optometrist office
Similar Products Used: serengetti, maui jim, nike
Bike Setup: 2001 Bianchi Talledega
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