![]() ![]() In early 1996, Oakley had a pricing dispute with Italian company Luxottica, the world's largest eyewear manufacturers and retailers. The company went public in 1995, raising $230 million. These were followed in 1985 by the Oakley Frogskin, a casual sunglass style that was made in Japan. The first Oakley sunglasses Factory Pilot Eyeshades, were sport-oriented, resembling goggles and were released in 1984. In 1983, Oakley began selling ski goggles. With the 'Oakley' logo present on the strap, the brand garnered increasing recognition and prominence throughout the sports industry. In 1980, Jannard released a pair of goggles called the O-Frame. Oakley went on to produce number plates, gloves, grips, elbow guards, chin guards, and goggles for the BMX and motocross communities. The material is still used to make the earsocks on Oakley glasses, and many of the nose pieces and now the bands of their watches. His motorcycle grips were unlike other grips available at the time. Jannard began by selling what he called 'The Oakley Grip' out of the back of his car at motocross events. The name "Oakley" came from Jim's English Setter, "Oakley Anne". ![]() Oakley was started by James Jannard in 1975 in his garage with an initial investment of $300. Oakley currently holds more than 600 patents for eyewear, materials, and performance gear. Most items are designed in house at their head office, but some countries hold exclusive designs relevant to their market. The company designs, develops and manufactures sports performance equipment and lifestyle pieces including sunglasses, safety glasses, eyeglasses, sports visors, ski/snowboard goggles, watches, apparel, backpacks, shoes, optical frames, and other accessories. Low profile temples make Rift compatible with helmets, communication headsets and over the ear hearing protection. Glasses Rift fits larger faces and we need to also mention coated stainless steel pins provide simple but dependable hinge functionality.Oakley, Inc., based in Lake Forest, California, is an American company operating as an independent subsidiary of EssilorLuxottica. Moreover, anti-reflective coating on inside of lenses minimizes distracting reflections. Magpul Rift premium features include Oleophobic treatment on lenses that repels water and provides oil, sweat, sunscreen and other chemical protection along with scratch resistance. Rift glasses, that offer Polarized and Non-Polarized lens options, are designed to combine rugged strength and flexibility with maximum overall coverage in multiple environments. In addition to already mentioned impact resistance (even at low temperatures), the glasses are also chemical, UV and stress-crack resistant. Designed to combine strength and flexibility Rift Eyewear is comfortable enough to be worn all day. It is also thanks to the help of rubber overmolded nose pads that keep them securely in place no matter what you’re up to. Lenses also meet high velocity impact protection and are ballistic rated to ANSI Z87+. This provides outstanding impact resistance, even at low temperatures. The frame is constructed of TR90NZZ material (sometimes also called Grilamid). Thanks to its versatility the Magpul Rift can be used not only at the shooting range but also elsewhere. You can simply use the same glasses for most activities. The Rift´s considerable frame coverage and increased temple height provides substantial side protection from light and debris, making them the perfect frame for brighter days on the water or at the range. Versatile glasses with considerable frame coverage However, the glasses are much more versatile, although they were originally designed for shooters. Rift Eyewear Magpul is characterized by bold lines combined with an effective eye protection that every shooter needs.
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