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At Action Sport Optics we are leaders in sport & lifestyle optics with over 25 years industry experience. We pride ourselves in premium products from industry leading brands backed up by next level product knowledge & superior customer service. Eyewear is our vision!

Native N3 Polarized Lens

Native EyewearNative N3 Polarized Lens is Native Eyewears newest lens and is one of the most innovative and advanced polarized lenses on the market.  This lens is available in the new Odyssey Series and has has pushed the bar beyond what Native has done in lens quality, and is next level performance and style.  Why is this lens the best on the market you may ask?  The lenses pass Z87.1 testing from the ANSI ( American National Standards Institute ) which sets requirements in quality, and durability, if you want a quality polarized lens in the sports market make sure it passes Z87.1 testing from the ANSI.  Next up is IR Protection,  N3 lenses block up to 40% of all infrared light, decreasing eye fatigue and reducing dry eyes, 4 times the protection of some lenses on the market.  N3 lenses enhance acuity, and have been engineered to filter blue light, minimizing haze for greater clarity, color, and contrast. Native Eyewear produces lifestyle and performance optics for the active outdoor enthusisasts that are used by some of the best athletes in a variety of outdoor action sports.  From the ski trail, hiking trail, road bike, river, lake or ocean, the N3 lens is a superior choice for performance.  The 2012 Native Odyssey series including the Blanca, Trango, Itso, and Zodiac all have the N3 lens.  This new range is a ” performance lifestyle ” collection meaning they walk the line between an everyday sunglass and performance sunglass for outdoor activities, and perform both equally as well.
Visit Action Sport Optics, to learn more about the Native Odyssey series with the N3 Polarized lens.  ASO is your online source for action sport and lifestyle related optics. We pride ourselves in great products from the best brands, superior service, and fast shipping. Eyewear is our vision!

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AWSM on Alli episode 9

AWSM on Alli episode 9 covers a mish mash of action sport  related content, and snowboarding legend Todd Richards does a great job hosting and narrating.  We love these episodes, check it!

Visit Action Sport Optics, ASO is your online source for action sport and lifestyle related optics. We pride ourselves in great products from the best brands, superior service, and fast shipping. Eyewear is our vision

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Tifosi Enthusiastic Eyewear

Tifosi Enthusiastic Eyewear is making waves in the active eyewear market and making a top quality product at an affordable price.  If you lead an active lifestyle, and need a sport frame for cycling, golfing, running, hiking or just about any active out door activity Tifosi glasses makes a great product at a price that does not break the bank. What Tifosi Glasses has been able to do is make a great product, while not cutting quality on materials, and craftsmanship.  Tifosi is an Italian word referring to a super-fan, or an avid sports enthusiasts, which is exactly the Tifosi glasses brand and its customers. Through out the product line, high quality materials in the lenses, frames and other features of the glasses are used, and tested for for quality. Most of the Frame materials are Grilamid TR-90 which is a Nylon material with an extremely high bending strength, low density and high resistance to chemical and UV damage, Grilamid Tr-90 is virtually indestructible. The hydrophilic adjustable temples and nose pads are designed to increase grip in sweaty conditions, and offer adjustability for a custom fit and increased comfort.  All the lenses come with a reflective coating that reduces glare and decreases eye fatigue and allows to wearer to better distinguish terrain breaks. Tifosi lenses offer UVA & UVB protection from the suns harmful rays and are virtually indestructible polycarbonate lenses, they are strong and durable and can handle just about anything thrown at them. All Tifosi products come with a interchangeable lens that works in a variety of different conditions from sun up to sun down, or cloudy days. And JUST IN CASE, every pair of Tifosi Glasses comes with a high quality protective case and microfiber cleaning bag.  For the price you simply can’t go wrong, there is that saying you get what you pay for, but Action Sport Optics would not carry this product if it did not meet our quality expectations. We carry a range of Tifosi products in a variety of colors that will surely fit your active lifestyle needs, Tifosi Glasses is performance eyewear at its best.
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Visit Action Sport Optics for more information on Tifosi Glasses.  ASO is your online source for action sport and lifestyle related optics. We pride ourselves in great products from the best brands, superior service, and fast shipping, eyewear is our vision!

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Electric Capt Ahab

Electric Capt Ahab

Electric Capt Ahab is legendary big wave surfer Mark Healys signature sunglass model from Electric Visual.

Electric Capt AhabLike Moby Dick’s obsessed Captain Ahab, legendary big wave surfer Mark Healey has sailed the Seven Seas hunting for his own elusive giant.  And make no mistake the pursuit of the worlds biggest waves demands eyewear that will go the distance and never quit.  The Capt Ahab Mark Healy signature model from Electric Visual Sunglasses is purpose built for the serious waterman, or the serious lurker who just wants a quality glass and look good.  Available in polarized or non polarized, and a price range from $99.95 – $149.95 and a color / lens story from straight matte black or loud color bomb, there is a style for everyone.  The Electric Capt Ahad features  100% UV protection, Polarized or non Polarized, 6 base Polycarbonate Lens, Mold Injected Grilamid Frame, 5 Barrel Stainless Steel Optical Hinges, Includes Micro Fiber Protective bag, and are made in Italy.  The size of the frame is an Electric category 3, category sizes are measured from the widest point on on the vertical axis of the sunglass frame. Category 3 measures 2 inches or 51mm in frame height.

Visit Action Sport Optics for Electric Visual Eyewear, ASO is your online source for action sport and lifestyle related optics.  We pride ourselves in great products from the best brands, superior service, and fast shipping. Eyewear is our vision!

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