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Interchangeable Polarized Lenses
Smith Optics has finally mastered the interchangeable sunglass concept. Manufacturers have tried to do it in the past, but the the Interlock is the first system I've seen that stands up to abuse and holds the lenses firmly in place. All you do is twist the ear stems, which opens the entire frame, and pop out the lenses. It's the perfect pair of glasses for ripping back across a flat near dusk or cruising home on a bug laden evening from your local stream or lake on a bike. You can also switch out the polarized lenses for a pair of clear ones. Smith offers a wide variety of styles and lenses. Check them out here.
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Pretty nifty.
Posted by: Blue Ox | January 22, 2008 at 11:56 AM
I have had mine for 2 months now. They quickly became indispensable.
Posted by: LH | January 22, 2008 at 02:00 PM
Come on tax refund!
Posted by: Peeet | January 22, 2008 at 06:35 PM
yea those would be cool until a lure hit you in the face and the lens popped out
Posted by: Alex | January 23, 2008 at 08:34 AM
I have had a pair for about 4-5 months now, and got to say that the interlock system is great. As far as loosing a lens, it's pretty much impossible Alex. The system is well built and grabs the lens perfectly. The only drawback on mines is that the finish is prone to scratching (frame, not lenses).
Posted by: Stephane | January 27, 2008 at 03:21 PM