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I should Work at Oakley
I haven't seen any comparison between these 3 lenses, at least not in the same thread. I'm fortunate enough to have the 3 of them installed in different Juliets, so I think it would be nice to have each one of them side by side so any user can compare them and see which one they like the most (we all want those from Black Hawk Down or XMen, don't we?).
I have worn them all a couple of times during sunny and cloudy days, as well as inside my house. From left to right: Polished with Linegear Red Mirror, 1st Gen Plasma with Custom Cut Torch, and Carbon with Ruby (1st or 2nd gen, still discussing this)
My comments as a wearer:
Red Mirror: Clear but darker view with a greyish tone, I like these for brighter days, they aren't as clear as an Oakley lens, but by all means it ain't bad, it is the best aftermarket lens I've worn. Inside the house they are a bit too dark, you won't be blind but you lose some clarity.
Torch: Clear View with a greyish blue tone, these are custom cut from a Triggerman lens, I like these for mid sunny days and cloudy days, they work fine inside the house, but as for very bright days like at the beach, I'd try something else.
Ruby: Clear view with blueish tone, still trying to figure out if they are 1st or 2nd gen. They are very nice for any day, even very bright or very cloudy days you can use them in any light condition, even inside the house.
My comments as a viewer:
Red Mirror: Red purpleish tone, it has a nice mirror finish and your eyes will only be seen when you get really close to them. They've also got a very nice shine.
Torch: Red yellowish tone with a bit of purple at some angles, this has a mid mirror finish so, unless you are in bright conditions, your eyes can be lightly seen from different angles/distances. Color is closer to Ruby compared to the Red Mirror. They have a great shine when hit by sunlight, not so much in dark areas.
Ruby: Red/ Purple Yellowish tone? I can't really describe these well, but we all know they are beautiful. They have an awesome mirror finish in all conditions, your eyes will not be shown except in low light areas and at a quite close distance.
Prices:
Red Mirror: $60 usd + shipping, totally worth the price, you get great lenses at a great price.
Torch: Depends on who ever cut these for you but I've seen them $90-$120, these cost close to double than linegear, but they are OEM so that's gotta count, plus in my book the color is closer to Ruby
Ruby: $? Since they are out of production and very well guarded, you might need to pay over $150 for these if you find them, if you are lucky you might find them for less. Is it a ridiculous amount of money for lenses? Yes, but is is worth it? Totally
Cons:
Red Mirror: Fingerprints are harder to clean than OEM, no idea why.
Torch: Gotta have a custom cut, so price increases original lens + cut= higher price. And you need to have a good cutter, don't try this at home
Ruby: Expensive and hard as hell to get, it was easier to see the pope in person in Rome, than getting one of these.
So there you have it, please remember, this is just my opinion, so you can totally be against it. I just want to help those like me, who are in search of their Xmen/Black Hawk Down sunglasses, or the next closest to them. All 3 lenses are great, I have them all, and depending on the day I switch them out, so just think on what you like the most and go get it.
Cheers
I have worn them all a couple of times during sunny and cloudy days, as well as inside my house. From left to right: Polished with Linegear Red Mirror, 1st Gen Plasma with Custom Cut Torch, and Carbon with Ruby (1st or 2nd gen, still discussing this)
My comments as a wearer:
Red Mirror: Clear but darker view with a greyish tone, I like these for brighter days, they aren't as clear as an Oakley lens, but by all means it ain't bad, it is the best aftermarket lens I've worn. Inside the house they are a bit too dark, you won't be blind but you lose some clarity.
Torch: Clear View with a greyish blue tone, these are custom cut from a Triggerman lens, I like these for mid sunny days and cloudy days, they work fine inside the house, but as for very bright days like at the beach, I'd try something else.
Ruby: Clear view with blueish tone, still trying to figure out if they are 1st or 2nd gen. They are very nice for any day, even very bright or very cloudy days you can use them in any light condition, even inside the house.
My comments as a viewer:
Red Mirror: Red purpleish tone, it has a nice mirror finish and your eyes will only be seen when you get really close to them. They've also got a very nice shine.
Torch: Red yellowish tone with a bit of purple at some angles, this has a mid mirror finish so, unless you are in bright conditions, your eyes can be lightly seen from different angles/distances. Color is closer to Ruby compared to the Red Mirror. They have a great shine when hit by sunlight, not so much in dark areas.
Ruby: Red/ Purple Yellowish tone? I can't really describe these well, but we all know they are beautiful. They have an awesome mirror finish in all conditions, your eyes will not be shown except in low light areas and at a quite close distance.
Prices:
Red Mirror: $60 usd + shipping, totally worth the price, you get great lenses at a great price.
Torch: Depends on who ever cut these for you but I've seen them $90-$120, these cost close to double than linegear, but they are OEM so that's gotta count, plus in my book the color is closer to Ruby
Ruby: $? Since they are out of production and very well guarded, you might need to pay over $150 for these if you find them, if you are lucky you might find them for less. Is it a ridiculous amount of money for lenses? Yes, but is is worth it? Totally
Cons:
Red Mirror: Fingerprints are harder to clean than OEM, no idea why.
Torch: Gotta have a custom cut, so price increases original lens + cut= higher price. And you need to have a good cutter, don't try this at home
Ruby: Expensive and hard as hell to get, it was easier to see the pope in person in Rome, than getting one of these.
So there you have it, please remember, this is just my opinion, so you can totally be against it. I just want to help those like me, who are in search of their Xmen/Black Hawk Down sunglasses, or the next closest to them. All 3 lenses are great, I have them all, and depending on the day I switch them out, so just think on what you like the most and go get it.
Cheers
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