Are vintage x-metal frame temples adjustable for better fit?

[ylei]

I am a newbie here and try to get my first x-metal Oakley. The issue is that my one ear is lower than the other. Just wondering if the temples of x-metal models can be safely adjusted (bend up or down)? My feeling is that the metal material should be super strong, but not sure if the hinges can survive or not. Any ideas?

Thank you!

 

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[andr3]

Welcome! The frame does not bend easily. But X-Metal earstems, like most Oakleys are rather „fangs“. That’s to say they clamp on and wrap around your skull. They don’t really need to sit on your ears. Always depends shape of your head, of course.

 

[Mike.vanderkoon]

half x or penny may be the more comfortable fit for you if you don’t want the tight fit @andr3 mentioned due to having springs in the legs

 

[ylei]

Welcome! The frame does not bend easily. But X-Metal earstems, like most Oakleys are rather „fangs“. That’s to say they clamp on and wrap around your skull. They don’t really need to sit on your ears. Always depends shape of your head, of course.

Thanks for the info. I previously tried the modern eye jacket in store, and found that it is slightly tilted looking in front of me due to my different ear height. Do you mean x-metals are too stiff to bend?

 

[ylei]

half x or penny may be the more comfortable fit for you if you don’t want the tight fit @andr3 mentioned due to having springs in the legs

Thanks for the reply. I will definitely check out the penny.

 

[andr3]

Thanks for the info. I previously tried the modern eye jacket in store, and found that it is slightly tilted looking in front of me due to my different ear height. Do you mean x-metals are too stiff to bend?

yes. you can bend them with sufficient force or tools to augment your strength. but you’re likely to break them. Ti does not like cold forming.

 

[ylei]

yes. you can bend them with sufficient force or tools to augment your strength. but you’re likely to break them. Ti does not lime cold forming.

hmmm… sounds like I should find a modern model as my daily wearer. Thank you!

 

[Mike.vanderkoon]

hmmm… sounds like I should find a modern model as my daily wearer. Thank you!

You can also get it tuned up “loosly”. That may help

 

[TheStig]

I am a newbie here and try to get my first x-metal Oakley. The issue is that my one ear is lower than the other. Just wondering if the temples of x-metal models can be safely adjusted (bend up or down)? My feeling is that the metal material should be super strong, but not sure if the hinges can survive or not. Any ideas?

Thank you!

Have you thought about plastic surgery?

 

[ZCForge]

hmmm… sounds like I should find a modern model as my daily wearer. Thank you!

But a pair of x-metals will be around long after you’re gone.