Gatorz Alluminum Sunglasses - The Real Deal!
Written by: Mark Mitchell, Charlotte, NC:
Sunglasses. If you are like me you have owned dozens of pairs, some got lost, some just plain broke. Get a pair of Gatorz and you’ll never have to worry about broken glasses again and believe me you will to be very careful not to lose them.
Popular among racers, riders and extreme sports athletes Gatorz, the original aluminum sunglass, are without a doubt the most durable sunglasses you will ever own. It is no wonder they have a dedicated following as the frames are extremely lightweight, virtually indestructible and they fit snug and close to the face to provide excellent wraparound sun and wind protection for active lifestyles.
Handmade in a 22 step process the Gatorz frames are first machined from raw stock T-6 7075 billet aluminum and then formed to shape. The significance of the grade of aluminum billet used should not be overlooked. The T-6 indicates the hardness of the aluminum and provides protection against scratches, gouges and nicks to keep your glasses looking stylish and new. The 7075 refers to the pliability of the aluminum and allows for easy adjustment and a custom fit to your face. The 7075 grade of aluminum also provides optimum balance between strength and flex to hold the lens firmly in place.
The commitment to only the highest quality materials continues as the frame pieces are riveted with nickel silver hinges precision punched and hand mounted to ensure superior quality. Finally, the screws that hold the hinges are Teflon coated to resist backing out. Lenses are tension mounted into the frames and made of a distortion free high quality 1.8mm G15 polycarbonate that offers 100% UV protection.
The adjustable silicone nose pad contains a thin metal insert that allows a custom fit to any shape nose and to ensure a lifetime of use is securely mounted by screws rather than glue. Finally a neoprene rubber pad is glued to the frame on the inside of each frame arm allowing the glasses to rest on your head comfortably and securely without a hint of heat or irritation.
With a total of 13 frame styles, 7 frame colors, and 23 lens colors there are more than 8000 possible combinations to choose from. If you would like to see all of the most popular styles and options available visit
www.gatorz.com to let your imagination run free and create your own custom pair of Gatorz.
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