Ryan Christensen
2007-07-25 04:51:04 UTC
Here is my FR for the Julbo Speed Series Race sunglasses. I have posted the HTML for your review as well. It is available via this link: http://snipurl.com/1oq4g
Thanks in advance for your comments and suggestions.
FIELD REPORT
July 24, 2007
Field Locations and Conditions:
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I have worn the Julbo Race sunglasses nearly everyday since receiving them. The first outing on which I wore the Julbo Race sunglasses was in late May 2007, on an overnighter to Lookout Mountain, in the Kelly Canyon area, which is approximately 36 mi (58 km) east of Idaho Falls, ID. The elevation was approximately 6,600 ft (2,012 m) and the high temperature was in the 80s F (26 - 31 C).
I also wore these sunglasses in late May 2007 on a day hike up the Big Southern Butte, which is located approximately 23 mi (27 km) southeast of Arco, Idaho. The Big Butte rises approximately 2,500 ft (762 m) above the surrounding area. The high temperature on the Big Southern Butte was in the upper 80s F (25 - 32 C).
In early June 2007, I wore them on an overnight backpacking trip into Big Elk Creek located approximately 56 mi (90 km) southeast of Idaho Falls, ID. The trailhead begins at 5,700 ft (1,737 m) at the mouth of Big Elk Canyon. The high temperature on this backpacking trip was in the 70s F (21 - 26 C).
Later in June 2007, I also wore them on an overnight bicycle camping trip. A friend and I rode approximately 28 mi (45 km) one-way to Heise, which is east of Idaho Falls, ID at an elevation of approximately 4,998 ft (1,523 m). High temperatures were again in the 70s F (21 - 26 C).
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During the last week of June, I wore them for eight consecutive days while serving as a Scoutmaster at the BSA Grand Teton Councils Cedar Badge National Youth Leadership Training Camp. Cedar Badge is held at Treasure Mountain Scout Camp located at the base of the Teton Mountains approximately 10 mi (16 km) east of Driggs, Idaho at an elevation of approximately 6,500 ft (1,981 m). High temperatures were in the upper 90s F (35 - 37 C). I wore the Julbo Race sunglasses ever day, ten to twelve hours each day.
In mid July 2007, I wore them on a two-night car camping trip to the Alpine Campground along the Idaho / Wyoming border. This campground is near the Palisades Reservoir at approximately 5,640 ft (1,719 m). As part of this outing, I went whitewater rafting down the Hoback and wore the Julbo Race sunglasses on both trips down the river. Temperatures were very warm. Daytime high temperatures were in the upper 90s F (35 - 37 C) and I believe the overnight low temperature was in the 60s F (16 - 20 C).
Finally, I have worn the Julbo Race sunglasses nearly everyday since receiving them. In addition to the outings listed above, I have worn these sunglasses to work, kicking about, and on several bicycle rides near my home in Idaho Falls, ID.
Observations:
Thus far, I am very pleased with the Julbo Race sunglasses. Though the Zebra lenses are not as dark as those I am accustomed to wearing, they work well for me most of the time. When my eyes are extremely tired, or very irritated from either sweat, dust, or both, I wish the lenses were darker. Nevertheless, the Zebra lenses are great. I am very impressed with how quickly these photochromic lenses adjust to different light conditions.
These sunglasses fit my medium-sized face quite nicely. They are neither too snug nor too loose against my head. The adjustable Parabolic Nose System also fit my nose comfortably. The earpieces extend an appropriate distance beyond my ear, not too short causing pain and not too long creating a poor fit. The geometry enables the lenses to fit close enough to my face to shield my eyes from most of the blowing dust. In addition, my generic eyewear retention device fits nicely over the ends of the earpieces and holds the Julbo Race sunglasses snugly in place when needed.
The Race sunglasses seem to block sunlight quite effectively. Because my eyes are sensitive to bright sunlight, blocking UVA, UVB, UVC and bright light is very important to me. After wearing these sunglasses for many hours, I actually look somewhat like a raccoon, only in reverse. The area around my eyes protected by the lenses has not tanned whereas the rest of my facehas. This is evidence that the Zebra lenses block the sun's harmful rays. The Zebra lenses also provide good visual acuity. The geometry of the glasses comes in to play here as well as they provide very good peripheral vision.
The lenses have yet to fog on me. This is probably the thing I have liked the most about these sunglasses. Even when I am extremely hot and sweaty, I have been able to adjust the Parabolic Nose System to prevent the lenses from fogging. The Parabolic Nose System is extremely easy to use. In fact, the first time I deployed the Parabolic Nose System, I did so using one hand as I was riding my bicycle. Because I sweat so much, at some point, the lenses become covered with sweat and dirt, which impairs my vision. I am therefore forced to stop what I am doing and clean the lenses. However, this is true with any glasses that I wear and is my lot in life.
Thus far, I have not scratched the lenses. The frames continue to keep the lenses in correct position. The earpieces continue to hold the glasses snugly to my head, even when engaging in strenuous activities.
Likes:
I really like how the Julbo Race sunglasses fit my face, how the lenses quickly change based on lighting conditions, and I like the fact that they have yet to fog up on me.
Dislikes:
The only dislike that I have thus far is the fact that Julbo did not include a microfiber cleaning cloth. Therefore, I bought my own to ensure that I do not scratch the lenses when cleaning them.
This concludes my Field Report. I will append my Long Term Report to this report in approximately two months. Please check back then for more test results.
Ryan L. Christensen
E-mail: mailto:***@yahoo.com
"Excellence is not an act, but a habit." Aristotle
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Thanks in advance for your comments and suggestions.
FIELD REPORT
July 24, 2007
Field Locations and Conditions:
[PHOTO]
I have worn the Julbo Race sunglasses nearly everyday since receiving them. The first outing on which I wore the Julbo Race sunglasses was in late May 2007, on an overnighter to Lookout Mountain, in the Kelly Canyon area, which is approximately 36 mi (58 km) east of Idaho Falls, ID. The elevation was approximately 6,600 ft (2,012 m) and the high temperature was in the 80s F (26 - 31 C).
I also wore these sunglasses in late May 2007 on a day hike up the Big Southern Butte, which is located approximately 23 mi (27 km) southeast of Arco, Idaho. The Big Butte rises approximately 2,500 ft (762 m) above the surrounding area. The high temperature on the Big Southern Butte was in the upper 80s F (25 - 32 C).
In early June 2007, I wore them on an overnight backpacking trip into Big Elk Creek located approximately 56 mi (90 km) southeast of Idaho Falls, ID. The trailhead begins at 5,700 ft (1,737 m) at the mouth of Big Elk Canyon. The high temperature on this backpacking trip was in the 70s F (21 - 26 C).
Later in June 2007, I also wore them on an overnight bicycle camping trip. A friend and I rode approximately 28 mi (45 km) one-way to Heise, which is east of Idaho Falls, ID at an elevation of approximately 4,998 ft (1,523 m). High temperatures were again in the 70s F (21 - 26 C).
[PHOTO]
During the last week of June, I wore them for eight consecutive days while serving as a Scoutmaster at the BSA Grand Teton Councils Cedar Badge National Youth Leadership Training Camp. Cedar Badge is held at Treasure Mountain Scout Camp located at the base of the Teton Mountains approximately 10 mi (16 km) east of Driggs, Idaho at an elevation of approximately 6,500 ft (1,981 m). High temperatures were in the upper 90s F (35 - 37 C). I wore the Julbo Race sunglasses ever day, ten to twelve hours each day.
In mid July 2007, I wore them on a two-night car camping trip to the Alpine Campground along the Idaho / Wyoming border. This campground is near the Palisades Reservoir at approximately 5,640 ft (1,719 m). As part of this outing, I went whitewater rafting down the Hoback and wore the Julbo Race sunglasses on both trips down the river. Temperatures were very warm. Daytime high temperatures were in the upper 90s F (35 - 37 C) and I believe the overnight low temperature was in the 60s F (16 - 20 C).
Finally, I have worn the Julbo Race sunglasses nearly everyday since receiving them. In addition to the outings listed above, I have worn these sunglasses to work, kicking about, and on several bicycle rides near my home in Idaho Falls, ID.
Observations:
Thus far, I am very pleased with the Julbo Race sunglasses. Though the Zebra lenses are not as dark as those I am accustomed to wearing, they work well for me most of the time. When my eyes are extremely tired, or very irritated from either sweat, dust, or both, I wish the lenses were darker. Nevertheless, the Zebra lenses are great. I am very impressed with how quickly these photochromic lenses adjust to different light conditions.
These sunglasses fit my medium-sized face quite nicely. They are neither too snug nor too loose against my head. The adjustable Parabolic Nose System also fit my nose comfortably. The earpieces extend an appropriate distance beyond my ear, not too short causing pain and not too long creating a poor fit. The geometry enables the lenses to fit close enough to my face to shield my eyes from most of the blowing dust. In addition, my generic eyewear retention device fits nicely over the ends of the earpieces and holds the Julbo Race sunglasses snugly in place when needed.
The Race sunglasses seem to block sunlight quite effectively. Because my eyes are sensitive to bright sunlight, blocking UVA, UVB, UVC and bright light is very important to me. After wearing these sunglasses for many hours, I actually look somewhat like a raccoon, only in reverse. The area around my eyes protected by the lenses has not tanned whereas the rest of my facehas. This is evidence that the Zebra lenses block the sun's harmful rays. The Zebra lenses also provide good visual acuity. The geometry of the glasses comes in to play here as well as they provide very good peripheral vision.
The lenses have yet to fog on me. This is probably the thing I have liked the most about these sunglasses. Even when I am extremely hot and sweaty, I have been able to adjust the Parabolic Nose System to prevent the lenses from fogging. The Parabolic Nose System is extremely easy to use. In fact, the first time I deployed the Parabolic Nose System, I did so using one hand as I was riding my bicycle. Because I sweat so much, at some point, the lenses become covered with sweat and dirt, which impairs my vision. I am therefore forced to stop what I am doing and clean the lenses. However, this is true with any glasses that I wear and is my lot in life.
Thus far, I have not scratched the lenses. The frames continue to keep the lenses in correct position. The earpieces continue to hold the glasses snugly to my head, even when engaging in strenuous activities.
Likes:
I really like how the Julbo Race sunglasses fit my face, how the lenses quickly change based on lighting conditions, and I like the fact that they have yet to fog up on me.
Dislikes:
The only dislike that I have thus far is the fact that Julbo did not include a microfiber cleaning cloth. Therefore, I bought my own to ensure that I do not scratch the lenses when cleaning them.
This concludes my Field Report. I will append my Long Term Report to this report in approximately two months. Please check back then for more test results.
Ryan L. Christensen
E-mail: mailto:***@yahoo.com
"Excellence is not an act, but a habit." Aristotle
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