Aftermarket Lenses - Revant/Walleva/Fuse/Ikon/Linegear...etc

[SterlingIsGold]

The 24kt did look tempting...

 

[kitcostantino]

Got mine from world of optics 2 weeks ago , they have some new ones up for 150 but it's a pretty good deal. Checked with Oakley customer service before ordering to make sure the warranty was valid through the seller.

The computer screen darkening is just the result of polarized lenses. they all vary in application of polarization, so some have that effect worse than others. My Ruby Prizm Polar lenses do that the least of any polarized lenses i have owned. pricy, but well worth the money.

i bought my Ferrari Badman from World of Optics. Technically, if its a purchase on ebay, Oakley does not honor warranty. However, i had no problem registering with my invoice from them. They are currently on the bottom of Lake Lanier at my in-laws dock.

As far as warranty goes, though, Oakley sucks. My Badman Carbon/Ruby orbital broke from merely applying a bit (seriously not a lot) of pressure. I had to take pictures from the 6 angles and was told it was not considered a defect. They would have been happy to replace them for $200+ they said. Ironic thing is the other side broke the next time i picked them up. So I seriously question how much good warranty *actually* does. As a point of reference, i picked that pair up from the Oakley Vault store in Dawsonville, GA. still got screwed when things went bad.

As far as aftermarket lenses go,, Linegear makes amazing lenses. Ikon are great for the price. Revant are not bad at all either. All of those are polycarbonate. I had a pair of triacetate Whateva (walleva) lenses that came with my flak xlj. they were garbage. the finish rubbed off with no chemicals involved.

Considering how great the newest iteration of Midnight Sun is, they are my inexpensive go to *for the money* they are still a bit too thin to not rattle in my X metal XX. But the last set i owned (flak xlj circa 2013 or so) was super yellow/orange/hot pink). The current generation is great, although it could be improved a bit. Ikon Red Mirror are also great *for the money*. Optical quality needs to be assessed on all of the above to say for sure what is good/better/best truly. (Seek too, bc im curious, lol) but i think Linegear is pretty close to Oakley. Ikon and Revant tie in my opinion immediately behind Linegear. Then again, i dont have perfect vision and i dread doctors and appointments, and making them, so i may not be the best source of info. When and if im ever in SoCal, i plan to make an appointment with @Chris A Hardaway

 

[Jakeracefox]

The 24kt did look tempting...

Where did you find the mad mans? Was it just the frames for that price?

 

[htrap2294]

The Revant Elite lens for Juliets are basically as good as the OEM lenses - they even use the same color base lens.

 

[ShortChangeHero]

The Revant Elite lens for Juliets are basically as good as the OEM lenses - they even use the same color base lens.

Do they have a VR28BIP?

 

[htrap2294]

Do they have a VR28BIP?

Not sure, but they do have a 60 day guarantee. If you don't like them, send them back. Honestly, I have a set of flawless OEM Fire Iridium Polarized, but sometimes I find myself wanting to use my Elites.

 

[Hawaii-5-Jo]

Got my revant elite lenses in yesterday. They look great but the fit ain't so great. Really loose and rattles in the frame. I've contacted them and we'll see what happens....

 

[Litos]

The Revant Elite lens for Juliets are basically as good as the OEM lenses - they even use the same color base lens.

Are they still etching ELITE on the lenses ??

 

[htrap2294]

Are they still etching ELITE on the lenses ??

Yes, unfortunately. :/

 

[Litos]

Yes, unfortunately. :/

Boooooo