Our Lenses
While the focus of our mission is frames that fit comfortably and seamlessly under headsets and helmets,
we also make sure that we're offering quality lenses that are safe, clear, and true to color.
Optics
Clarity
We strive to provide lenses with excellent clarity without sacrificing durability or color accuracy. Glass tends to be fragile, so we use shatterproof polycarbonate for all of our lenses.
Color
We're proud to be able to offer our customers a variety of lens tints to fit their preferences while offering true color vision to the wearer for maximum efficacy and accuracy.
Safety
All of our lenses are made of shatter resistant polycarbonate and are 100% UVA/UVB blocking (even the clear and yellow tints).
Studies have shown that fewer and fewer pilots are wearing sunglasses in the cockpit, despite an increased risk of ultraviolet damage due to the correlation between altitude and UV intensity, because most sunglasses simply hurt after a while under a headset. Our glasses can be worn for hours under an ANR headset, and not only will you finally not experience temple pain, but you also won't compromise the noise-cancelling capabilities of your headset. Our 1mm thin, hyper-flexible temples can be comfortably removed and re-applied while wearing a tight headset and they won't break the seal created by your headset's earcups.
Finally - a quiet and comfortable flight.
Motorcyclists face a similar issue: Many don't wear sunglasses because it's hard to find pairs that will fit under a well-fitted helmet. For many, it's just easier to buy a tinted face shield for UV protection, but we know what happens when the sun goes down: that shield gets flipped up so they can see. Obviously this puts riders at risk of bug and debris strikes to the eyes and face. Our microthin temples fit easily and comfortably inside your helmet, and all of our frames are prescription compatible.
Keep your clear face shield and leave the tinting to us!
Lens Catalog
Where information is available, the VLT (visual light transmittance) of the lens is provided. While all of our lenses are rated UV400 and block 100% of UVA and UVB, each lens will allow different levels of visible light through, affecting the darkness of the wearer's view.
Hover over (or tap, on mobile) cockpit photo to see view without lens.
Clear (CLR)
Most commonly used as safety glasses (without bifocals) or night flying (with bifocals).
VLT: 89.92%
Gradient Gray (GGT)
With a standard tint in the middle, a darker tint to block harsh sunlight at the top, and a lighter tint to make your panel/dashboard more visible, gradient lenses are a popular choice for pilots and drivers. The gray hue provides undisturbed color vision while blocking visible light.
VLT: 15.20% (8.43% at top)
Solid Gray (SGT)
Slightly lighter than standard sunglasses with a high contrast, neutral gray tint.
VLT: 14.77%
Dark Solid Gray (DSG)
A darker solid gray tint with a lower visible light transmittance. more similar to a standard sunglass tint.
VLT: 11.41%
Polarized Solid Gray (PGT)
Polarized lenses with a neutral gray tint for blocking glare.
Not recommended for pilots, as they do not provide any additional visible light or UV protections (compared to solid gray lenses), can interfere with panel screens, and can make it difficult to see other aircraft.
VLT: 13.37%
Gradient Copper (GCT)
With a standard tint in the middle, a darker tint to block harsh sunlight at the top, and a lighter tint to make your panel/dashboard more visible, gradient lenses are a popular choice for pilots and drivers. The copper/amber hue provides a reduction in visible light without the darkness of a gray tint.
VLT: 14.59% (10.61% at top)
Solid Copper (SCT)
Solid amber/copper tinting provides a reduction in visible light without the darkness of a gray tint.
VLT: estimated 13%
G15 (GRN)
Commonly used in the military, this subtle green lens provides solid tinting with minor effect to color vision.
VLT: 15%
(Fun Fact: This VLT is what gives the G15 its name!)
Mirrored Sapphire (SSP)
Dark blue mirrored lenses from the outside, with a high contrast amber tint on the inside. Looks similar to the solid copper lenses from the inside, and thus allows more visible light penetration than gray lenses.
VLT: estimated 15%
Gradient Mirrored Sapphire (GMS)
Dark blue mirrored lenses from the outside, with a high contrast gradient amber tint on the inside.
Looks similar to the gradient copper lenses from the inside, and thus allows more visible light penetration than gray lenses.
VLT: 12.65%
Mirrored Sunset (MGP)
An angle-specific mirrored red/pink/purple exterior with a light, incredibly-neutral gray interior for accurate color vision and minor reduction of visible light.
VLT: 14.94%
Mirrored Rose (MRO)
An angle-specific mirrored red/orange/yellow exterior with a high contrast light rose interior.
Intended as safety glasses for shooting, but useful for other activities as well.
VLT: 15.60%
Polarized Solid Copper (PCT)
When you don't have a glass panel to worry about, polarized copper lenses can provide UV400 protection and block glare off the road or water. The copper tint allows for a higher light transmittance than a gray lens to make sure you can see in lower-light conditions.
VLT: estimated 12%
Yellow (YLW)
Most commonly used as safety glasses for construction and shooting, our yellow lenses are a somewhat neutral yellow from both sides with a minimal reduction in visible light.
Only available in Golden Eagle Sport.
VLT: 84.48%
Amber Indoor (AMB)
With 50% blue-blocking between the amber lens and the blue-blocking coating, amber indoor lenses are great for viewing screens for extended periods of time or for UV 400 protection in low-light conditions.
Available for the Kestrel Aviator, Osprey, Kingfisher, and Cooper Aviator.
VLT: estimated 85%
