Specifications and Comparisons


Features ($99) ($69-$99) ($44.95) Benefits
Interference Fit™ Technology Yes Yes   Comfortably, keeps eyewear on during extreme surf, snow, sun and wind conditions U.S. Patent 6,629,760 (see FAQs Page) - This is a utility patent (function based) and not a design patent (aesthetics)
Secure Leash Yes Yes   Second line of defense for retaining eyewear so you don't have to swim after your sunglasses in the impact zone
Floatability     Yes Floats (without additional weight of prescription lenses)
Quick Release Removable Strap Yes Yes   Dual use - casual or active (Hassle-free attachment and adjustment).
Stream lined buckle (minimally affected by turbulence)
Strap Yes Yes Yes Adjustable eyewear retainer
Features ($99) ($69-$99) ($49.95) Benefits
Polarized Lenses (Imported from Japan) Optional Non-Polarized Italian Lenses All Polarized Option All Polarized Eliminates glare (eliminates headaches caused by low-end polarized lenses)
Polycarbonate Lenses Yes Yes Yes Optimum lens impact protection for Rx and non-Rx
UV Lens Coating Yes Yes Yes Protects eyes from the sun - 100% UV protection.
(Pterygiums and cataracts have been linked to prolonged sunlight exposure)
Size and Shape Yes Yes Yes Elite: "Classicly" sized stylish sunglasses.
Standard: Increased coverage / sun protection.
Prescription Range Wide Widest (No Distortion) Standard Enables the vision impaired to play on a level playing field
Features ($99) ($69-$99) ($49.95) Benefits
Nose Piece Yes Yes Yes Elite: Removable Snapper™ - Increases ventilation and combats fogging Eliminates “lash crash”. Dual use - casual or active.
Standard: Rubber nose piece - Increases comfort
Mold Injected Nylon Frame Silverlite™ Silverlite™ TR Nylon Extremely durable and lightweight
Head Size Range Average - Large Average - Small Average - Small Fits most head sizes
5 Barrel Weather-resistant Hinges Yes Yes   Allows for longevity and easy storage
Lenses with 360° Perimeter Contact with the frame Yes Yes Yes Secures lenses to the frame. Decreases chances of fallout.
Features ($99) ($69-$99) ($49.95) Benefits
Frame Lens Gripper™ Yes Yes   Secures lenses to the frame. Decreases chances of fallout
Meets or exceeds ANSI standards Yes Yes Yes Allows color clarity for driving. Lens and frame are impact safe
Style: Wrap vs. No-Wrap Wrap No Wrap Wrap Wrap style provides more eye coverage - less sun come through
1 Year Warranty Yes Yes Yes Purchase with confidence