Category: Eyewear Technology



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Dragon Owen Wright Signature Jam Sunglasses

11:13 am, June 26, 2012

 Dragon Alliance pro surfer Owen Wright signature Jam sunglasses are a token to Owens success! Owens signature Jam is style & quality craftsmanship that Dragon Glasses are known for with a bomb proof Grilamid frame, Polycarbonate lens, 100% protection from the suns harmful rays, green Ionized lens, and stainless steel optical hinges. Growing up on the south coast of New South Whales in Australia, Owen has grown up with his fair share of good waves to build his talents to extraordinary proportions. Owen has a smooth style mixed with skilled barrel riding and an aerial attack that most surfers can only dream of. At just 14 years old, Owen was already making heads turn on the North Shore of Oahu. However, at 6’3, Owen does not have your typical surfer stature. Owen is able to utilize his height with world-class power surfing while also mixing in modern style. Owen solidified his status as a force in surfing during the 2008/2009 Season as a wild card. In the Rip Curl WCT events, he was the unofficial giant killer defeating Tour veterans like Kelly Slater.  Currently, Owen is one of the most celebrated young surfers in the world.

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Dragon Viceroy Sunglasses

12:54 pm, June 13, 2012

Dragon Viceroy

Dragon Viceroy Sunglasses are a brand new style from Dragon Alliance for summer 2012 and are part of Dragon glasses ” RetroSpect Collection ” .  Wrapped in the idea of “everything old is new again” the Viceroy draws inspiration from the vintage Los Angeles scene and embodys a timeless and iconic design.
Dragon Viceroy

Craftsmanship of the Viceroy is next level with intricate details and an enduring aesthetic and high quality materials.   The frame material is Acetate, a high quality, lightweight plastic used in many sunglass frames in the industry and available in many colors.  The Dragon Viceroy offers 100% UV protection, CR39 6 base lens, wire core temples, 5 barrel optical hinges, and offers a 2 year warranty.  If your looking for a high quality stylish sunglass, the Viceroy from Dragon Glasses is a solid choice!

Visit Action Sport Optics for more information on Dragon Viceroy sunglasses & view other products from Dragon Alliance.  ASO is your #1 online source for action sport and lifestyle related optics. We pride ourselves in great products from the best brands, superior service & product knowledge.  Eyewear is our vision!

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Electric Visual Arcolux

3:12 pm, June 3, 2012

Electric Visual SunglassesElectric Visual  is a leader in the action sport lifestyle sunglass category  and has introduced a new unisex frame, the Arcolux for summer 2012.  The Electric Arcolux is refined Italian craftsmanship at it’s best, and from every angle this is evident.  With Inspiration coming fromt the golden age of Hollywood cool, Steve McQueen films and 60’s era European thrillers, the unisex styling of the Electric Visual Arcolux is understated,  and the glamour of this frame makes it a guaranteed classic!  Electric Arcolux SunglassesThe Electric Arcolux packs a punch in style & features including 100% UV protection, 6 base indestructible polycarbonate lens, mold injected Grilamid frames, stainless steel optical hinges, and available in Electric Polarized, or non polarized.  Included with purchase is a very nice protective hard-case & microfiber cleaning cloth.  If your looking for a frame that is pure Electric Visual, look no further then The Electric Arcolux.  In Electric style and fun, get something fast under your ass!, check the video:

Visit Action Sport Optics, for more information and styles from Electric Visual.  ASO is your #1 online source for action sport and lifestyle optics for the active lifestyle.  We pride ourselves in great products from the best brands, superior customer service, and fast shipping. Eyewear is our vision!

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frame materials in sport, performance & lifestyle sunglasses

3:28 pm, June 2, 2012

Ever wondered what materials manufacturers are using in their sunglass frames? There are many frame materials in action sport and lifestyle related optics, and many of the brands use similar, if not the same materials in their frames.  Action Sport Optics carries the best brands in the industry of action sport, and lifestyle related optics, and the materials used in the majority of the frames we carry are a combination of Grilamid, Propianate, and Acetate. Other frame materials such as Polycarbonate, Evolve Eco, Metal, and Wood are also used.  Grilamid seems to be the material of choice for a manufacturers such as Electric Visual, Smith Optics, Dragon Alliance, Tifosi Eyewear, and Arnette.Electric Visual Sunglasses  Grilamid is a unique family of amorphous thermoplastics that combine properties of semi crystalline polymides, with benefits of an amorphous material.  This is a popular material in sport and lifestyle frames due to the exceptional characteristics of this material that cater to the active lifestyle.  In other words, Grilamid is a pretty bomb proof material that can take alot of abuse.  Characteristics such as high flex strength, resistance to cracking, high transparency, easily colorable, and low density make this a very popular material. Acetate is another popular material which is a plastic material that is lightweight, cost effective, and available in the colors of the rainbow. Brands like Dragon Alliance, and Ashbury Eyewear both use Acetate as their material of choice.  Propianate is a popular material and the main frame material used in Spy Eyewear. Propianate is a nylon based plastic that is hypoallergenic, strong, lightweight and has more transparency and gloss then other plastics.Spy Eyewear  Polycarbonate is another popular material in the sunglass industry and is a group of  thermoplastic polymers that are strong, lightweight, easily worked, molded, and thermoformed.  Polycarbonate is very durable material with high impact resistance which makes it popular in the active eyewear market place. Filtrate Eyewear uses injected polycarbonate frames and are making a very nice product at an affordable price.

Visit Action Sport Optics, ASO is your #1 online source for action sport & lifestyle eyewear for the active lifestyle.  We pride ourselves in great products from the best brands, superior customer service, and fast shipping.  Eyewear is our vision!

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