• Take 30 seconds to register your free account to access deals, post topics, and view exclusive content!

    Register Today

    Join the largest Oakley Forum on the web!

Buying new eye jacket in wearable condition - black

  • Thread starter Username Hidden
  • Start date
U

Username Hidden

Guest
Hi everyone,

I'm looking for a pair of black new eye jackets for everyday wear, and not to sit on a shelf. Condition 8-10/10, but open to whatever as long as there's no impact on vision.

I have a pair of first gen straight jackets (Black w Gold) if you'd like to trade, too!
 
Last edited:
Some people reacted to this post.
Username Hidden said:
Hi everyone,

I'm looking for a pair of black eye jackets (first gen only) for everyday wear, and not to sit on a shelf. Condition 8-10/10, but open to whatever as long as there's no impact on vision.

I have a pair of first gen straight jackets (Black w Gold) if you'd like to trade, too!

I would recommend getting a “new eye jacket” if you’re going to wear it regularly. The original ones are very brittle these days.

Same look but with improved omatter
 
Some people reacted to this post.
Username Hidden said:
I would recommend getting a “new eye jacket” if you’re going to wear it regularly. The original ones are very brittle these days.

Same look but with improved omatter
The eye jacket 2.0? Or is there one in-between that I'm missing? I really can't stand the thick arms on the 2.0.

You're totally right about the Gen 1s, but aesthetics > durability for me, I think!
 
Some people reacted to this post.
No, he meant these, redesigned from the original with stronger o matter

 
Some people reacted to this post.
Username Hidden said:
The eye jacket 2.0? Or is there one in-between that I'm missing? I really can't stand the thick arms on the 2.0.

You're totally right about the Gen 1s, but aesthetics > durability for me, I think!

The original eye jacket and new eye jacket are practically identical. They reinforced the hinge on the new eye jackets and used the newer nylon infused omatter starting with the NEJs. That’s why they’re more durable


Look at the hinge area. The originals had squared off hinges, while the NEJs are rounded
 
Some people reacted to this post.
Thank you both! Still a little new to the Oakley scene so this is super helpful. That's exactly what I'm looking for
 
Some people reacted to this post.
Username Hidden said:
Thank you both! Still a little new to the Oakley scene so this is super helpful. That's exactly what I'm looking for
PM'd you
 
Some people reacted to this post.
BUMP - still looking!
 
Some people reacted to this post.

Similar threads

U
Replies
0
Views
409
Username Hidden
U
U
Replies
2
Views
626
Username Hidden
U
U
Replies
8
Views
938
Username Hidden
U
U
Replies
0
Views
720
Username Hidden
U
U
Replies
1
Views
1K
Username Hidden
U
Back
Top