Oakley SI Ballistic Shocktube Sunglasses | Review

[Patient_Cero]

So here is a side by side pic of a Shocktube lens next to a Jawbone lens

Bottom right corner gap with Jawbone lens installed.

Gap along majority of left half of lens.

But doesn't this mean we have a new supply of donor lenses since the non-vented jawbone were in demand for awhile?

 

[Dave34]

Does anyone have the fuel cells to compare with the shock tubes? I bought fuel cells awhile back but they don't fit right. When I smile, they lift off the brodge of my nose. I ended up buying a pair of half jacket 2.0 xl that fit perfect. I'm just wondering if these shock tubes will fit similar to the fuel cells. Thanks.

 

[Daniel ponder]

nice looking glasses and thanks for the comparison. I think I'll be looking around for a pair.

 

[Dave34]

Update to earlier post......

Just got the shock tubes in and they fit more like the half jackets than the fuel cells. Definitely more to the nose pads on the shock tubes versus the FC.

 

[emo72]

Lads, are these available to buy in Oakley shops in Canada?

 

[SMman]

OakleyForces.ca have them but not available to everyone there (law enforcement, military, etc)

EYEWEAR

 

[Svfd1723]

Not trying to take away from the other threads, but conversation seems to split between the two of them. So basically just trying to consolidate things into one info thread for people who picked it up.

Oakley Military & Government Sales
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Per the Oakley SI product page:


Collection:
SKU: OO9329-01 Matte Black /Grey
SKU: OO9329-02 Matte Black/TR22 (Prizm)
SKU: OO9329-03 Matte Black/TR45 Titanium Iridium (Prizm) (Not shown on SI site)
SKU: OO9329-04 Terrain Tan/Grey
SKU: OO9329-05 Matte Black+Red Icon/Black Iridium (listed as Polished Black frame)****


Sizing:

• Eye: 62
• Bridge: 17
• Temple: 132

As with any SI product, there are retailers who sell this pair. Pricing starts at $180 and goes up to $210. Of course, direct from the SI site would be cheaper if you qualify for such purchases.

****I just got my pair in, and so I definitely wanted to touch on the supposed polished black pair. As listed on some distributors website, and shown in these pics, it's actually matte. Comes with MF bag and bolt tool.


Quick Impressions:
I'm thrilled as hell to find this does in fact use PB2/Twenty XX nosebombs, so I immediately swapped an AF set in. Fit is generally snug, as you'd expect. Pretty cool as this follows suit with the M-Alpha in ditching the earsocks.

So far it seems the details in the stem were really just there...to be there.
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Lens size is more or less the same, with the corners squared more to effectively open more viewing area. I can't really say it's a major player for bigger faces. Closest comparison I have is the PB2. Both the resting height and angle are similar, and I guess that's also due to the use of the same nosebombs.

One thing really (and literally) sticking out to me about the Shocktube is how the bolt area/back corner hits my cheeks/temple. The frame is a bit thicker than on the Jawbone, and I assume with functional reason....but man I'd really like to take a file to that area to round it out because I can imagine that really digging in upon impact. But that's just my own face. May be a non-issue for others.

I have not disassembled my pair. Literally just got my hands on it within about hour of this post so I really don't want to live out a potential spinning bolt nightmare off the bat. There's that, and I have no lenses to swap in anyway. Because the Shocktube has a dedicated design, I don't see myself exploring custom cuts. It just takes away from the original intentions of the pair.

I doubt I'm gonna make a full review about it like I would with any new pick up. I have little reason to doubt its proficiency in extreme conditions that I'm not likely to find myself in.

For the money (at retail), it's not a first option, given accessibility to try it on and little lens options. I really believe some edges need to be chamfered to make it feel more finished as well. For shooters, there really is no reason to take this over the M-Alpha and other sport pairs, but if you want a somewhat subtle pair that meets ballistic fragmentation standards, this would be it.

I really just got this for that novelty (and I mean no disrespect to people who actually need this level of protection), and because it compliments my Jawbone of similar silhouette and colorway. More of a "remix" than an upgrade for the civilian customer, like when the Batman costume gets reintroduced (save for the nipples version).

Hello I literally just got shock tubes and looking at them I can not figure out the jaw system on removing the lenses any help will be great thank you for your time

 

[Rustpot]

Hello I literally just got shock tubes and looking at them I can not figure out the jaw system on removing the lenses any help will be great thank you for your time

SI Ballistic Shocktube Review - All style, no substance

@Svfd1723

 

[Svfd1723]

SI Ballistic Shocktube Review - All style, no substance

@Svfd1723

Awesome thank you sir

 

[ShortChangeHero]

Anyone have the TR45 titanium iridium lens?