Introduce Yourself!

[SiRacer420]

It would of been better if you made the whole thing rhyme

The poor fella just didn't have the time.

 

[OakleyFrankFMJ]

As is requested of those whose member status is new
I'm here to offer a few words to say something to all of you
about how & where my Oakley interest(s) took root & grew
as a way to introduce myself to the entire OakleyForum.com crew

I have just joined this group anew
but that you most certainly already knew
and in an effort to not in various ways overdo
the rhyming bit I shall end it here & bid it adieu

*Below are a few details that I hope will suffice for introductory content in such a way that it provides you an acceptable degree of familiarity with me and my interest in Oakley eyewear.

My first encounter with the Oakley brand was in the mid 80's, after moving from central Wisconsin to the Minneapolis(MN) area, when a neighbor kid introduced me to their(Oakley) bicycle hand grips. Couple yrs later, I took up (snow)skiing and immediately discovered the Oakley name was synonymous with that activity/sport/hobby. That was the late 80's, the era of Frogskins and the early M-Frames along with Blades & RazorBlades. I acquired my very first pair of Oakley glasses on a ski trip to Vail, Colorado in 1988...white framed RazorBlades with Trigger stems and the deep blue(Violet?) irridium lense topped off with a neon pink nosepiece. My second pair, also RazorBlades, had a hot pink frame & nosepiece on a yellow lense with bright chartreuse stems that were custom shaped by a local retailer in a way I have never seen duplicated. Still have that pair! That store displayed a Blade lense that had been shot with a 12guage to demonstrate impact resistance. That so impressed me that I decided right then and there I would never buy anything other than Oakley eyewear. Almost 30yrs later & all eyewear I own is exclusively Oakley!
Knowing many of you collectors are interested in a wide array of Oakley items, I do not dabble in anything but eyewear. My main interests are Zero & SubZero, Juliet, Moon, and Wiretap(older original type, not new ones) models [with the occasional oddball(as related to the rest of my collection) pair to keep it interesting] and the original metal Oakley Vault cases. That's pretty much "it" as I have no desire to deal with other Oakley products like shoes & clothing & what not...just glasses for me.

So this doesn't turn into a multiple paged historical record detailing my 30yrs+/- of interest in Oakley eyewear, I think I'll bring this introductory essay to a close and get started exploring the rest of the OakleyForum site.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, or whatever else. Just be aware that I do not spend endless hours online every single day and it may take a few days before I respond.

Welcome to the forum

 

[QLR1]

As is requested of those whose member status is new
I'm here to offer a few words to say something to all of you
about how & where my Oakley interest(s) took root & grew
as a way to introduce myself to the entire OakleyForum.com crew

I have just joined this group anew
but that you most certainly already knew
and in an effort to not in various ways overdo
the rhyming bit I shall end it here & bid it adieu

*Below are a few details that I hope will suffice for introductory content in such a way that it provides you an acceptable degree of familiarity with me and my interest in Oakley eyewear.

My first encounter with the Oakley brand was in the mid 80's, after moving from central Wisconsin to the Minneapolis(MN) area, when a neighbor kid introduced me to their(Oakley) bicycle hand grips. Couple yrs later, I took up (snow)skiing and immediately discovered the Oakley name was synonymous with that activity/sport/hobby. That was the late 80's, the era of Frogskins and the early M-Frames along with Blades & RazorBlades. I acquired my very first pair of Oakley glasses on a ski trip to Vail, Colorado in 1988...white framed RazorBlades with Trigger stems and the deep blue(Violet?) irridium lense topped off with a neon pink nosepiece. My second pair, also RazorBlades, had a hot pink frame & nosepiece on a yellow lense with bright chartreuse stems that were custom shaped by a local retailer in a way I have never seen duplicated. Still have that pair! That store displayed a Blade lense that had been shot with a 12guage to demonstrate impact resistance. That so impressed me that I decided right then and there I would never buy anything other than Oakley eyewear. Almost 30yrs later & all eyewear I own is exclusively Oakley!
Knowing many of you collectors are interested in a wide array of Oakley items, I do not dabble in anything but eyewear. My main interests are Zero & SubZero, Juliet, Moon, and Wiretap(older original type, not new ones) models [with the occasional oddball(as related to the rest of my collection) pair to keep it interesting] and the original metal Oakley Vault cases. That's pretty much "it" as I have no desire to deal with other Oakley products like shoes & clothing & what not...just glasses for me.

So this doesn't turn into a multiple paged historical record detailing my 30yrs+/- of interest in Oakley eyewear, I think I'll bring this introductory essay to a close and get started exploring the rest of the OakleyForum site.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, or whatever else. Just be aware that I do not spend endless hours online every single day and it may take a few days before I respond.

TL, DR

Welcome.

Sent from Q's Note5

 

[Deathknight33]

As is requested of those whose member status is new
I'm here to offer a few words to say something to all of you
about how & where my Oakley interest(s) took root & grew
as a way to introduce myself to the entire OakleyForum.com crew

I have just joined this group anew
but that you most certainly already knew
and in an effort to not in various ways overdo
the rhyming bit I shall end it here & bid it adieu

*Below are a few details that I hope will suffice for introductory content in such a way that it provides you an acceptable degree of familiarity with me and my interest in Oakley eyewear.

My first encounter with the Oakley brand was in the mid 80's, after moving from central Wisconsin to the Minneapolis(MN) area, when a neighbor kid introduced me to their(Oakley) bicycle hand grips. Couple yrs later, I took up (snow)skiing and immediately discovered the Oakley name was synonymous with that activity/sport/hobby. That was the late 80's, the era of Frogskins and the early M-Frames along with Blades & RazorBlades. I acquired my very first pair of Oakley glasses on a ski trip to Vail, Colorado in 1988...white framed RazorBlades with Trigger stems and the deep blue(Violet?) irridium lense topped off with a neon pink nosepiece. My second pair, also RazorBlades, had a hot pink frame & nosepiece on a yellow lense with bright chartreuse stems that were custom shaped by a local retailer in a way I have never seen duplicated. Still have that pair! That store displayed a Blade lense that had been shot with a 12guage to demonstrate impact resistance. That so impressed me that I decided right then and there I would never buy anything other than Oakley eyewear. Almost 30yrs later & all eyewear I own is exclusively Oakley!
Knowing many of you collectors are interested in a wide array of Oakley items, I do not dabble in anything but eyewear. My main interests are Zero & SubZero, Juliet, Moon, and Wiretap(older original type, not new ones) models [with the occasional oddball(as related to the rest of my collection) pair to keep it interesting] and the original metal Oakley Vault cases. That's pretty much "it" as I have no desire to deal with other Oakley products like shoes & clothing & what not...just glasses for me.

So this doesn't turn into a multiple paged historical record detailing my 30yrs+/- of interest in Oakley eyewear, I think I'll bring this introductory essay to a close and get started exploring the rest of the OakleyForum site.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, or whatever else. Just be aware that I do not spend endless hours online every single day and it may take a few days before I respond.

Welcome to the forum

 

[Sportwomble]

Hi O Heads,
After many years away I'm getting back into real sun glasses. Had a read through this forum and found some really useful info, thanks guys and gals.

A bit annoyed to realise that my x metals would be worth so much and determined to find the box they are stashed in but with having moved house 5 times in the last 15 years I'm not holding out much hope.

Going to post something in the "is it real post" once my new set turn up so would appreciate some honest opinions.

Have a great day all!

Sportwomble

 

[bigaub666]

It'll be like a treasure hunt!
Good luck in your quest


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[Funky-Trixtar]

Greetings.

 

[OakleyFrankFMJ]

Hi O Heads,
After many years away I'm getting back into real sun glasses. Had a read through this forum and found some really useful info, thanks guys and gals.

A bit annoyed to realise that my x metals would be worth so much and determined to find the box they are stashed in but with having moved house 5 times in the last 15 years I'm not holding out much hope.

Going to post something in the "is it real post" once my new set turn up so would appreciate some honest opinions.

Have a great day all!

Sportwomble

Welcome to the forum

At least they finally let you out.

 

[Nortika]

Welcome aboard

 

[Oakley-olic]