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Improve Your Game With Sport Performance Sunglasses
By Valerie Giles, Thu Dec 8th
Sunglasses are fundamental in protecting the eyes from harmfulultraviolet (UV) rays and eye damage. With the popularity ofalmost every imaginable outdoor sport such as snowboarding,skiing, mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking and golfing toname a few, the need for sports performance sunglasses is on therise. Much research and technology has gone into the making of sportssunglasses. The importance of having lightweight, durable,flexible and safe glasses is of special importance for the avidsports enthusiast. First off you will want lenses that offer the ultimate in UVAand UVB protection. As UV light damages the cornea andretina causing future problems such as cataracts, maculardegeneration, cancer of the eye or photokeratitis (sunburn ofthe retina), you will want lenses that have one hundred percentUV protection. The UV protection should be stated on the label,if it is not you probably don’t want to buy the lenses.
Sports sunglasses offer many excellent features in the designand overall shape that will ensure comfort, fit and safety towithstand the rugged demands of active sports. Features such asshock frames, shatterproof polycarbonate lenses, durability,ventilation and non-slip grips are at the top of the listwhen selecting you’re sports sunglasses. The lightweight shockframes provide excellent coverage that will not bounce or shiftduring athletic activity. Used for active life-styles thesunglasses will withstand the extra tough demands of activesports. The lightweight frames offer comfort, longwearing andabsorbing qualities. The shatterproof polycarbonate lenses prove great forpeople needing high impact resistance in a pair of sunglasses.Polycarbonate is one of the newest technologies in lensmaterials. The material is similar to that used for bulletresistant glass in autos. Because the polycarbonate material isnaturally UV absorbing, the clear lenses can even boast onehundred percent UV protection. Some polycarbonate is approvedfor use in safety glasses. The shatterproof lenses arelightweight, impact-resistant, durable and scratch-resistant;the lenses are virtually break proof, peace of mind for thosehigh impact sports enthusiasts. The polycarbonate eyewear is theonly eyewear approved for use with most Police and FireDepartments. The durability of the lenses is another important quality of thesports sunglasses. Having lenses and frames that are scratchresistant, lightweight yet durable is necessary with the demandsof some of the high impact sports. Polyamide is a popularmaterial used today for frames, great because it keeps its shapeeven under stress. Both sunglasses and goggles offer excellentventilation systems within their lens and frame designs. This isan important feature to eliminate fog and condensation duringactivity, ensuring proper vision and safety while at the sametime blocking incoming harmful rays. Lastly the no-slip templegrips and nose pads (usually made of rubber) is a feature thatgoes without explaining. The need for sunglasses to staysecurely in place during athletic activity (while providingcomfort and non-distorted vision) can be crucial given somesport situations. Having the proper sports sunglasses can have a profoundeffect on an athlete's overall performance. Not only dosunglasses and eyewear protect the eyes from harmful UV
Forestry Commission Wales brings Coed-y-Brenin cafe under its own management
Forestry Commission Wales is going to provide new and improved facilities at its Coed-y-Brenin visitor centre near Dolgellau after bringing control of the caf?ack under its own management with effect from Monday, 10 November. It will spend five days re-stocking and preparing the caf?or re-opening on Saturday, 15 November. On the odd occasion that we've dropped into the cafe whilst heading to North Wales from ourt base near Abergavenny we've been frequently disappointed with slowness of the service so hopefully this issue will be addressed.
The Brechfa Enduro Returns!
Some of you will remember, and maybe taken part in, the inaugural Brechfa Team Enduro. Well the organisers have recently contacted us and it’s going to happen again in 2009. With a promised of a “bigger and better” course the date to put in your diary is the weekend of 15th/16th August. More details can be found on the Bike Brechfa website.
Matt Page (Voltage) - A Season Review!
It seems like such a long time ago that I was planning my 2008 season and now here I am writing a conclusion to what has been my best year of racing to date. After a brilliant end to 2007, winning Dusk ‘til Dawn I had big goals for the following season of racing with my 2 main goals being to win a 24hr solo race, ideally Mountain Mayhem and to defend my Dusk ‘til Dawn title.At the start of 2008 I was living in Cardiff, working as a cycle courier. What could be better than being paid to ride a bike? I was doing no specific training, just trying to add a few things into my work routine to try and improve a few parts of my riding.
What to take with you when you go mountain biking
We've all seen the pictures in the magazines of riders out in the wilds armed with nothing more than a tiny seatpack. But in reality there's plenty you need to take in order to be self-sufficient so that you can help yourself or others should there be an incident. Andrew Joesph, a qualified mountain bike guide, spills the beans on what you should take with you when you go mountain biking.
Penmachno Trail Closed for Cambrian Rally
The trail will be closed for one day on Saturday the 1st of November due to the Cambrian Rally taking place in the forest above Penmachno. Please observe the closure for your own safety. It will be open again on the Sunday.While I've got your attention, if I could remind everyone that there's an Honesty Box at the trailhead and any contributions are always welcome. We're always struggling to find cash to keep the trail maintained. Many thanks.
Rowan's been busy writing!
Mountain Biking EuropeMountain biking is the fastest growing outdoor sport* in the UK, spanning a wide range of ages and abilities. The number of UK specific spots is growing all the time. In addition, there are numerous UK-based holiday companies offering bespoke mountain biking trips overseas as well as several European ski-resorts re-launching themselves as summer centres for the sport.
Premier Demo Series visits CyB!
On the weekend of the 19th and 20th of July the Premier Demo Series will be rolling into Coed y Brenin for the last stop on its 5 location tour of the country.The Premier Demo Series sees bike brands Kona, Cove Bikes, Litespeed, Merlin, BMC, Intense, Rocky Mountain and Maverick all coming together in 5 locations around the country to wheel out their range of bikes to give you, the rider, the chance to demo some of the finest pieces of metal on some of the finest terrain in the country.
The Return of the Beast
Those of you who’ve been wondering what happened to the Brecon Beast enduro last year, well due to personal circumstances, the organisers were forced to take a year out. The good news is that it’s returning for 2008 and will take place Sunday, 14th September. More details can be found on the Brecon Beast website.
First Minister spotted at Coed-y-Brenin !
Wales' First Minister Rhodri Morgan toured one of north Wales's most popular outdoor recreation centres last Friday when he visited the Forestry Commission Wales complex at Coed-y-Brenin, near Dolgelllau.
Girls Only Mountainbiking Club
There has being a great response to the free, Girls Only mountainbike skills course run by, Forest Freeride on behalf of, Mentro Allan. However it would seem that funding for future courses won't be avaliable, so we've come up with something else.DIRTY GIRLS (This may only be a temporary name for the club, as we'd like its founding members to choose the name).
rays,but also athletes wearing protective eyewear, such as goggleswith polycarbonate (shatterproof) lenses are spared injury. Faceshields using polycarbonate are also used for baseball catchers,hockey, and football players. It’s important to never substituteregular sunglasses during sports. Sunglasses for standard streetwear are not made of the same safety materials as sportssunglasses and will most likely not hold up if under impact, theglasses could shatter or bend causing pieces of the frame orlens to cause eye or even face injury. Sports injuries are not the only danger while participating inathletic sports. Ultraviolet light from the sun is harmful evenin the winter. UV light contributes to diseases such ascataracts, cancer, and photokeratitis (sunburn of the retina).It is important for snowboarders and skiers to always weartinted goggles or sports sunglasses, as UV bounces off snow evenon the cloudiest of days, this is also true of anyoneparticipating in water sports as UV bounces off water. Goggles in an amber or rose tint can be used to enhance the snowshadows on a ski slope indicating ridges or bumps on thesurface, helping snowboarders and skiers alike decide where toturn and maneuver as to avoid catching edges and falling. Other useful features that are appealing to sports enthusiastsare the mirror coatings, polarized lenses and various tints. Theavailable multi-color flash mirror coatings reflect lightproviding anti-glare viewing. Polarized lenses block thevertically-reflected light coming into the lens making themappropriate for use around water, snow and driving, Some of thepopular tints available are gray, amber and yellow. The gray,smoke and gray-green tints are the most common of tinted lens.They block out glare without changing the overall colorperception and are great for all-weather use. The Amber, orbrown tinted lens are good for blocking blue light which iscommon on overcast days. Amber helps improve both the contrastand depth perception making them a great choice for changeableweather patterns. The yellow tints improve contrast and give aheightened sense of visual acuity, and are great for driving. Manufacturers are now marketing towards sports-specific sunwear.Frames and lenses are available that are made specifically forcyclists, golfers, boaters, rock climbers etc. Of course thereare sports sunglasses that appeal to a wide variety of outdooractivities. Look into the convenient and practical changeablelens systems that allow the wearer to use clear lenses fordarker conditions, dark lenses for sunny conditions or yellowand orange for low light conditions. In conclusion, whatever outdoors sport you participate in, it’sa good idea to do a bit of research on what specific sportsunglasses are most appropriate for you’re particular needs.Always insist on one hundred percent UVA and UVB protection.Look for sunglasses or goggles with anti-fogging feature such asdouble lenses, anti-fog coating and wide vents. With all thewonderful technology and modern design features available you’resport sunglasses choice is sure to enhance you’re sportsperformance.
About the author:Valerie Giles owns and operates Best Sunglasses Online, asunglasses site showcasing an extensive selection of discountsunglasses , designer sunglasses and more. Find all the topname brands.http://www.best-sunglasses-online.com
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