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April 2021 Twobirds Flying Publications
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WileyX OVATION
WileyX OVATION
2021
as Z87-2 can be used for basic-impct lenses and high-impact lenses.
By: Sal Palma
WileyX is a California Company that manufactures eyewear along with other products for a variety of applications to include tactical. The Company has earned a global reputation for their line of high quality eye ballistic protection. There’s no telling how many eyes WileyX has saved.
Tactical activity is tough on equipment so eyewear worn for protection needs to be as robust as possible while keeping weight to a minimum to ensure comfort during prolonged use. The OVATION glasses achieve that goal weighing a mere 1.1 ounces.
I’ve used the Company’s goggles for a number of years, they’ve proven to be extremely comfortable, relatively fog free with superb optical clarity. However, the OVATION is my first look at their Rx offering. It was a real treat. We don’t just wear WileyX glasses to look great, we use them to keep our peepers safe from flying debris or other hazards. The OVATION meets and exceeds the ANSI Z87.1 standard. The Rx version which is the subject of my review meets or exceeds Z87-2+.1. The + sign indicates the eyewear meets a higher impact standard and goes through a much tougher set of tests than Z87. Any frame marked 1
All prescription safety frames must meet high-velocity and highmass impact-resistance tests while retaining the lenses. The frames will be marked with Z87-2. All frames marked with Z87-2 can be used for basic-impact lenses and high-impact lenses
The glasses performed extremely well in the very bright sun encountered in the Sun Belt. WileyX specifications assign a 14%-20% light transmission. The OVATION lenses provide 100% UVA/UVB protection; I was pleasantly surprised by the clarity and color fidelity of these gray Rx lenses. Fit and finish of the glasses are first class. The frames are extremely comfortable with no pinching at the nose bridge or temple areas. Combining comfort with their light weight means you’ll be free from any sign of fatigue.
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WileyX OVATION And, did I mention, the glasses ship in a hard case with removable side panels, cleaning cloth and lash cord with rubber grips. WileyX was founded in 1987 by Myles Freeman Sr., a U.S. Veteran. His desire was to design and distribute the world’s best protective equipment; he succeeded, and the OVATION glasses are a testament to his commitment. Wiley glasses can be found worn by military, rapid response and special weapons and tactics personnel around the world. This family owned California business is extremely proud of that achievement, and as the hackneyed cliché goes: “it’s hard to be modest when you’re the best.” -SP
2021
Manufacturer Specifications
Lightweight frame Meets or exceeds ANSI Z87.1 industrial standards for high-mass and highvelocity impact protection. Captivate™ Polarized Green Mirror Lenses have a high-contrast tint, which enhances clarity in blue colors and differentiating greens/browns. 100% UVA/UVB protection with distortion free clarity BRIDGE 18 TEMPLE 140 WIDTH 56 M.S.R.P. $100 (black frame/gray lenses) For additional information: https://wileyx.com/wx-ovationsunglasses-ac6ovn10
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