We’re at the time of the year (here in the UK) when the sun is lower in the sky. For drivers a lower sun means it’s closer to eye level. And at this time of the year, low sun typically coincides with the morning and evening commute to work. You can easily be dazzled by the harsh glare from a low sun: UK Government statistics indicate that low sun contributes to 3,000 car accidents a year of which over 400 will result in serious injury and 35 will be fatalities.
Here are some sensible actions you can take to mitigate against the hazards of low sun when driving:
– Keep your windscreen clean inside and out.
– Increase the distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
– If blinded, slow down immediately. It is tempting to carry on regardless to let the glare pass but by then it may be too late.
– Wear polarised sunglasses – they are designed to cut glare and are recommended by the Met Office, the AA and other high profile authorities.
del features a large lens with a 10-base curve for total eye protection and is simply loaded with features you would expect in shooting eyewear costing significantly more. The frame is made from lightweight but super durable TR90 nylon that will flex for comfort and the lenses are made from Class 1 Optical Grade polycarbonate with full impact protection (complying with EN166F). All 5 lenses are UV400 rated for maximum protection from UVR. The lenses also feature hydrophobic and oleophobic coatings that repel water, dust, oil, fingerprint smudges and dirt plus an anti-scratch coating. Additional features include adjustable nose pads and cam hinges to the temples (for snap closure). Lens changing is quick and simple.
Fogged up lenses are the result of condensation, the simple chemical process that occurs when water vapour cools down enough to turn from a gas back into its liquid state. This can happen quite suddenly when there is a drastic difference between the temperature of the lens and the surrounding air. It often occurs when a cold lens is near to your warm face. Close fitting wrap-around sports eyewear is more prone to misting up because the warm air heated from your face gets trapped behind the lens.
Our Rapide shooting eyewear has sold well since we launched it about 2 years ago but the lens would flex when worn meaning it could be loose fitting especially for anyone with a smaller face. So we have changed lens manufacturer and strengthened the frame ‘architecture’. It’s now a more firm but still comfortable fit and will now suit anyone including women shooters. And the really good news is we’ve reduced the price (not something you hear very often!).
Connect X is one our best-shooting shooting models – worn and endorsed by clay target multi-time sporting champion Chris Childerhouse. Now we have a new prescription optical insert available for it. The insert is large, covering most of the lens and it’s easy to move the optical insert from one lens colour to another. All you need do is take the optical insert to your usual opticians to have prescriptions lenses put in it. We also provide a prescription service.
We have just taken delivery of our brand new Storm safety eyewear; this new model (EV035A) is fully certified high specification, technically advanced ballistic eyewear available as individual Grey, Yellow & Clear colours and a 3 Lens Interchangeable Set (Grey, Yellow & Clear lenses).
