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Spring into Shades!
Greetings from sunny Nor-Cal! Lately we have been lucky enough to have excellent winter shredding weather and so I decided to get out on the hill for the day. While we were hanging out enjoying the sunny weather and hiking the hill I had a great idea for today’s blog: Shades.
Eye protection from the sun has existed around the globe for thousands of years, however shades haven’t always been as stylish and protective as they are today.
Inuit Snow Glasses. Courtesy of Wikipedia.
It is always important to protect your health while out on your board. I mean, boarding for life sounds a lot more attractive than only boarding for a few years right? While our sport has a huge emphasis on safety due mainly to the higher speeds and increased danger of permanent injury, it is easy to forget when we suit up for riding that our eyes need protection too.
Electric BSG Shades in Black/Rasta
Until the next post have fun shredding and keep the stoke!
-CJC
Playing Pretend Never Gets Old
There are many types of spy gear that you can choose from, when you want to be a secret spy. Or at least pretend to be. Playing spy is a fun game regardless if you are a kid or an adult. Spy equipment is a lot of fun.
Spy sunglasses are the type of equipment that you can wear all the time. They look like regular sunglasses. It makes it easy to pretend you are a spy all the time. No one will even know that you are playing spy even though you have spy glasses on.
Not Just for Chicks
Female stars like Drew Barrymore and Paris Hilton have been known to rock Von Zipper sunglasses. You can find models wearing Von Zipper sunglasses in fashion magazines and high end boutiques. With so many females digging their style you might get the impression that Von Zipper only caters to women. The truth is, Von Zipper caters to all people and has an extensive line of men’s sunglasses.
Von Zipper sunglasses come in many styles and colors. The men’s collection includes the classic Absinthe sunglasses in finishes from gloss black to tortoise with bronze lenses. Guys can get cool Ferstein sunglasses or Fulton sunglasses in gold, chrome, white and more. For gentlemen who want to be bold in their sunglass choice, we recommend The Elmore 50 Girls Pink and The Elmore Red Black.
The Power of Spy Sunglasses
Have you ever wished that you could be a fly on the wall? Have you ever struggles to prove the factuality of something you knew was true, but lacked the supporting evidence to justify? We’ve all had our moments when life gets tough and people get ugly and the truth gets lost somewhere in between. Fortunately, there is a solution that might just make you feel like James Bond while you get the results you need.
Spy sunglasses are the key to all problems that stem from a lack of evidence. Made to look like normal sunglasses, spy sunglasses function like ordinary sunglasses; however, they also function like spyware. Real spy sunglasses contain a micro-sized camera within the lens that can record what the person sees through the lenses; however, these gadgets are quite expensive. So, until you can save up the dough to purchase this high-tech gizmo you might want to check out Spy Optics.
The Perfect Stocking Stuffer
Have you ever gotten home from a long day of holiday shopping, grateful that you’re finally done with facing the challenges of traffic, crowds and long lines? I know I have. Then I realize I forgot to buy anything that could fit in a stocking. Oops. So it’s back out to the car, off to the store and more traffic, crowds and lines. I imagine this isn’t something anyone would look forward to. You can bet I was pretty frustrated.
But this year I found Electric Sunglasses. My son’s an avid skater and he’s been asking for a pair of these for at least six months. I found them online and they’re cheaper than what I would have paid at the sunglasses store in the mall. Man those places gouge you. But anyway, since they’re small and lightweight they cost next to nothing to ship and I can have them in time for the holidays. I wish holiday shopping had always been this easy!
Arbor Koa Blunt Longboard
The Arbor Koa blunt longboard is a perfect all-around board it can cruise, do hills, and tear up the parks like no tomorrow. One great thing about the arbor koa blunt is that it’s extremely easy to ride because it’s so wide and is perfect for people who like do to longboard tricks such as manuals and board walking because of the kicktail/nose. Another reason the arbor koa is so great is because of the long wheelbase which makes for really wide smooth turns, much like surfing. I recommend the arbor koa blunt to anyone looking for an awesome arbor longboard.
The blunt comes with san clemente trucks and wheels but I recommend getting some of our premium trucks and wheels. I recommend getting some sidewinders if you plan on carving and cruising but if you plan on doing downhill at all I suggest getting some chargers/bombers. Also You’ll need a good set of bearings if you plan on doing bigger hills or want to get around faster the abec 5 bearings it comes with will suffice but I would suggest bones reds bearings because they’re the best for the price, or I would suggest sector nine ceramics if you really want to fly across the concrete if you can afford them.
Benefits of Wearing Sunglasses
While some people might think the sole benefit of wearing sunglasses is to look cool, in truth sunglasses provide a number of benefits in the form of eye protection. Our eyes are sensitive to light, especially since most of us don’t spend as much time outside as we do inside. When outside, it’s important to protect your eyes from harmful UVA and UVB rays which can cause damage to the retina. Exposure to the sun’s harmful rays can wear on the retina over time, and cause a number of problems. Our sight is our most precious sense, and the sense that we tend to depend upon most. It’s important to protect our sight with sunglasses while driving, outdoors, and even not when in direct sunlight. This will ensure our eye health remains consistent as we age.
When it comes to choosing sunglasses, the cheap brands don’t often protect against UVA and UVB rays, and in essence, only fulfill the purpose of looking cool. Designer sunglasses have a significant advantage when it comes to eye protection. Electric sunglasses, for example, provide excellent protection from the sun’s rays and also look sleek and modern.
Sunglasses in a Contemporary Context
In the early 1900s, the use of sunglasses started to become more widespread, especially among the pioneering stars of silent movies. It is commonly believed that this was to avoid recognition by fans, but the real reason was they often had perennially red eyes from the powerful arc lamps that were needed due to the extremely slow speed film stocks used. The stereotype persisted long after improvements in film quality and the introduction of ultraviolet filters had eliminated this problem. Inexpensive mass-produced sunglasses were introduced to America by Sam Foster in 1929. Foster found a ready market on the beaches of Atlantic City, NJ, where he began selling sunglasses under the name Foster Grant from a Woolworth on the Boardwalk.
Polarized sunglasses first became available in 1936, when Edwin H. Land began experimenting with making lenses with his patented Polaroid filter. There are many great options available today, but I prefer Von Zipper sunglasses.
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Spy Optics
Since breaking into the eyewear market in 1994, Spy Optic has quickly worked its way to the top of the industry. Specializing in sunglasses and goggles for extreme sports, Spy was cultivated a devote group of customers. From their headquarters in Carlsbad, CA, Spy is strategically positioned to observe and define the current trends of the extreme sports lifestyle.
Spy sunglasses are available with a variety of lens and frame types to accommodate any style. They even have polarized options to reduce the glare coming off the water or snow. All of Spy’s eyewear also provides UV protection to keep you safe from the sun’s rays.