Tell me about the Half-X

[Murph1219]

Title sums it up. Seems to be quite a few BNIB pairs on ebay for what seems like a reasonable price. When we're they produced? Size comparison to a Juliet? Anything else helpful? Thanks, Greg.

 

[kronin323]

Less wide than Juliet but taller, has spring hinges, no nosebridge flex. The spring hinges have a reputation for breaking easily, which is one of the reasons they aren't too popular. If you do some forum searching you'll find a lot of info on the topic.

 

[Amanoramonkey]

My first pair of half x did me for 6 years before the hinge went and I love them despite that weakness and have picked another 2 pairs up since joining the forum they are light have good coverage and imho are stylish and understated and uderrated

 

[pjd1234]

Skip it bro. Don’t even bother with it.

 

[Wesleypipesyo]

Less wide than Juliet.

The Juliet is pretty narrow. IMHO

 

[Zax]

Here are some shots of both of them together. Mine is a bit different since I had my Half X lens trimmed down by roughly 4mm to lower the overall lens height. As far as fit goes, they're a little tighter than the Juliet. They're still comfortable for me, but I have a smaller head.

Just a side note, my Juliet's are pretty darn tight (tuned)

These aren't the best shots, but hopefully they help somewhat:

They're even a bit small for my head. If you can wear the medium/large frames, I wouldn't bother.

 

[Murph1219]

Here are some shots of both of them together. Mine is a bit different since I had my Half X lens trimmed down by roughly 4mm to lower the overall lens height. As far as fit goes, they're a little tighter than the Juliet. They're still comfortable for me, but I have a smaller head.

Just a side note, my Juliet's are pretty darn tight (tuned)

These aren't the best shots, but hopefully they help somewhat:

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They're even a bit small for my head. If you can wear the medium/large frames, I wouldn't bother.

Yeah, I love the XS but want more wrap to keep the light out the sides. That final picture is telling. The half-x lenses are tall.

 

[Zax]

Yeah, I love the XS but want more wrap to keep the light out the sides. That final picture is telling. The half-x lenses are tall.

Keep in mind, I had the lens chopped by a good 4mm (close to 5/32"). They're even taller!

I think you'll like the X Squared

 

[kronin323]

The Juliet is pretty narrow. IMHO

But when you're comparing normal hinges to spring hinges it's apples to oranges, totally different fit.

 

[Wesleypipesyo]

But when you're comparing normal hinges to spring hinges it's apples to oranges, totally different fit.

Copy that.