40 last year. Had my first pair (of Goggles) way back in the 80s with a half mask and JT Mouthtrap. Had a pair of grips too on my CWs and a pair of elbow sliders.
First pair of glasses were my Splatter Mumbos back in the early 90s I'm guessing. Always loved the brand.
I'm 31 got my first pair of A wires about 15 years ago at the airport on my way to canada did know much about them back then. Only really started collecting about 2 years ago when i started off with 3 pairs now have over 65 pairs.
27, got my first pair of Gascans when I was 20.. never had a big thing for shades until then, but I remember watching my uncle always rocking a pair of Oaks when I was younger .. always admired him, so when it was time for me to get a pair, I went Oakley naturally. Really started collecting in 2011 - have about 25 pairs now, plus goggles, snowboarding gear, etc.
48 - First pair were XX Plasma/Ice bought in 1999/2000 still have them and wear them most days,started collecting about 2 years ago,metals only, now have around 40 pairs,I seem to be lucky though the wife has gone from objecting to muted acceptance.