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jcoyoung · February 17, 2000, 01:13 PM

Be aware that industrial safety glasses and other glasses may not offer the same level of protection. Regular sunglasses may be ok, but are not a substitute for safety glasses. I was told (at work) to only use glasses with the ASTM Z87 rating. I'm not sure if raquetball, cycling, "Joke-leys" and others offer the protection needed for, say, a shotgun blast of #9 shot to the face. (I remember an Oakley ad to this effect, I think they have a special line of safety/sunglasses)

I'll admit it, I use some cheapo glasses I bought from Bike Nashbar. But they were cheap and have 3 different colored lenses (tint, clear, amber).

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February 17, 2000, 01:13 PM	#6
jcoyoung Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2000 Location: Oak Forest, IL Posts: 661	Be aware that industrial safety glasses and other glasses may not offer the same level of protection. Regular sunglasses may be ok, but are not a substitute for safety glasses. I was told (at work) to only use glasses with the ASTM Z87 rating. I'm not sure if raquetball, cycling, "Joke-leys" and others offer the protection needed for, say, a shotgun blast of #9 shot to the face. (I remember an Oakley ad to this effect, I think they have a special line of safety/sunglasses) I'll admit it, I use some cheapo glasses I bought from Bike Nashbar. But they were cheap and have 3 different colored lenses (tint, clear, amber). ------------------ "Ray guns don't vaporize Zorbonians, Zorbonians vaporize Zorbonians" The Far Side [This message has been edited by jcoyoung (edited February 17, 2000).]