Oakley's Rolling O Lab: The Science of Sunglasses

Bryan Shelton from Oakley's Rolling O Lab demonstrates the science behind sunglasses and why some are better than others by shooting lasers, pellets and even 1/2 kilo projectiles at them.

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[imsteelinyorcar]

next time i see a big metal point flying at my face i know im safe

[lethalanthrax]

the lasers are showing what you're eyes are doing when you're looking through them. not light going through it

[RT378]

@Yellowband1 Talk to an optometrist - learn about the different types of ultraviolet radiation. Oakley's Plutonite lens blocks UVC, which is already blocked by the ozone layer. Meaning - it is entirely pointless until the ozone layer is gone. Its marketing. That is what Oakley does best. They sell you a pair of sunglasses that cost them pennies on the dollar to manufacture, with pointless features.

[snowandbikebros]

Nice !!!

[cori4111]

I brought my oakley's from this girl on eBay for 25 dollars, theyre awesome (:

here's a link

ebay.com /itm/140603125063?ssPageName= STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m­1555.l2649#ht_500wt_922

make sure you take all of the spaces out ^__^

[hangmanfsc]

where can i find a "O Lab" at? i'm not too fond of the Oakley sunglasses, but i would like to test my Maui Jims on the clarity tests too. As some one said, this may be a multi million dollar sales ad, but i want to see 'higher end' glasses being compared...

 i do applaud Oakley for the research and development on the projectile protection. A little over the top, but they are prepared for a 500 mg projectile.

[drunksmokingjurkk]

whats the name of the first ones he held the matte black ones.

[DyePB4L]

@samsiteone, except oakley has patents. thats why oakley filed a lawsuit with nike...

[TheBranthony]

I hate when a 500 mg projectile hits me thank god for oakleys!!

[jmann807]

Oakley lenses are made of a material they call plutonite. The reason that Oakley lenses scratch so easily is that plutonite is a much more soft material that cr39 or plastic or polycarbonate or glass. Although they are super soft compared to competitors, plutonite lenses are super impact resistant and reasonably clear. I have worked with eyewear for longer that the guy in this video has been alive and the one thing I know is that the rolling o lab is nothing more that a multi million dollar sal

[Yellowband1]

All right to all the genius' who are saying, "Does Oakley make the lense scratch easily to make money?" No they really dont, they scratch when a ball bearing is shot at the lense at 102 mph, and when a 500 gram spike is dropped from 4 feet on to the lense. Oakleys are extrememly durable and don't break. I can garuntee you that your eyesight is worth the 70 buck for a new lense/lenses (depending on the model.) So, until you know what the fuck your talking about shut the fuck up.

[AngeloR674]

@samsiteone they dont have the equipment or the brains to copy it