Whether you’re competing at the highest levels of international yachting or simply enjoying a leisurely flotilla cruise, the new Sports Sunglass Collection from Polaroid is essential kit. The 2009 Polaroid® Sports Collection combines active lifestyle design and special features for high performance sailing with the ultimate in polarized lens technology and up to 400nm UV sun protection for the eyes.
The 2009 Sports Sunglass Collection is the most comprehensive, high technology range yet developed by Polaroid. The Collection takes the best in materials, such as the latest lightweight composites combined with cutting edge frame designs ideally suited to the demands of club sailing and independent cruising. All styles feature genuine Polaroid polarized lenses which deliver 100% UV protection, block glare and are shatter-resistant.
Extreme performance
Both inland lakes and the open sea can deliver extremes in conditions and your kit needs to be able to perform even in the toughest environments. With Polaroid’s Sport Sunglasses, the ergonomic frame designs ensure a comfortable, secure long term fit even on the roughest water –and in the heat of warmer weather, they stay in place when you begin to sweat. Many styles feature ventilated nose grips made of soft durable rubber, so no more fogging lenses. The curved lenses and face hugging designs protect your eyes from water-reflected glare, salt spray and wind, whether you are sailing with the breeze or heading straight into a storm!
Perfect vision for a perfect finish
All Polaroid’s Sports Sunglasses offer the perfect vision afforded by Polaroid’s unique PTX4000 polarized lenses. Unlike some more expensive sunglasses, which don’t perform as well when it comes to blocking glare, Polaroid polarized lenses exceed international standards. Polaroid’s lenses provide over 99.9% polarizing efficiency, so they block glare, saving you from squinting and giving you a clear view.
For boat crews, vision is further enhanced with the use of grey lenses. These provide the best all-round vision on the water, helping you see below the surface, even into deep water and generally improve colour perception in mixed weather conditions or poor light. Brown lenses also help sharpen long range views alerting you to changing sea conditions or floating obstacles.
While conventional sunglasses just make the view darker, Polaroid PTX4000 polarized lenses also block out harmful glare and provide full UV protection. Every pair of Polaroid Sports Sunglasses in the 2009 range gives 100% protection against harmful UVA and UVB rays – up to 400 nanometers. They offer the highest level of protection for your eyes and clarity of vision. So not only are Polaroid Sports Sunglasses engineered to deliver perfect performance, they can help you beat the competition too!
Rebecca Harwood Lincoln, Sales Manager UK & Ireland for Polaroid Eyewear said “This is the perfect sunglass offering for anyone who enjoys sailing at either amateur or professional level. Here at Polaroid, we specialise in combining innovative design with the technical brilliance of the best polarized lenses in the world. We demand the best in our Sports Collection because we know the people who want it demand the best from themselves and their kit.”
“If you want performance sunglasses to help give you the edge, our latest Sports Collection has something for you – and every single style delivers the best in UV protection and glare reduction as well. Whatever the conditions, you simply can’t beat Polaroid!”
Polaroid’s Sports Collection offers performance sunglasses to suit personal sailing needs and lifestyle choices. The urban sports styles look as good around the marina as they do on the water and come in a range of frame colours, including matt black, silver and tortoiseshell.
The Polaroid 2009 Sports Sunglass Collection is available from independent opticians Specsavers, national travel retail shops, and selected ferry operators nationwide. Prices start from £48.99 and to buy online go to www.polaroidsunglasses.co.uk.