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Posted on October 7, 2007 by Javier Melendez | Posted under Recreation and Sports
A Quick Guide to Oakley!
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The clever designs put into Oakley products usually far exceed competitors, this includes Oakley's clearly noticeable 'O' logo that often graces the sides of most of their shades and goggles. More recently, the unique skull symbol is also making an impact on youths, who are apparently gaining a liking for Oakley branded wear. The birth of Oakley is the brainchild of Jim Jannard, who in 1975, began selling, what was dubbed at that time as, "The Oakley Grip" out of the backseat of his vehicle. While traveling to moto-x events, Jannard marketed the Oakley Grip to riders, who praised their uniqueness. The Oakley name gained a reputation by word-of-mouth, but since the grips were usually "invisible" in motocross competitions, they received a poor amount of exposure. In 1980, Jannard designed some goggles he had named the "O-Frame", which showed the classic Oakley logo on their. This would be the first time the brand "Oakley" became clearly visible. In 1984, the "Oakley Factory Pilot" (sunglasses with the same fashion as the O-Frame) was released. Factory Pilots were made of plastic and featured removable lenses. They rapidly became a favourite of professional cyclists, such as Tour de France ace, Greg LeMond. The following years would see the creation of a variety of other sunglasses, including the Blades, Razor Blades, and the Mumbos. Many consumers appreciate the quality of Oakley products and don't mind spending their money to acquire an authentic pair of sunglasses, sports visors or ski eyewear. Oakley's compliance to the basic impact and high impact protection under ANSI Z87.1 requirements also appeals to many buyers. The materials used and the fabrication of Oakley products have also gained a reputation as some of the finest on the market. The trusted brand is also responsible for setting a trend in eyewear prices that continues to influence current market trends. Notably, Oakley frames are created from materials that the company has given their own names to. For instance: * O-Luminum is the name given to an aluminium alloy used to create some Oakley glasses, like the RazrWire. * O Matter is the name given to the nylon composite found in most of the plastic eyewear that Oakley makes. * X Metal is the titanium alloy utilised in the "X Metal" line of Oakley products. * Many people are also fanatical about the patented Oakley lenses, which provide impact protection and also protect against all varieties of UV and damaging blue light. Throughout the years, Jannard's dream to manufacture and promote products that worked better and pushed the capabilities of technology and physics became an inspiring success story. Today, decades of Oakley creativity and flair have led to more than 540 copyrights that touch the lives of millions in over 110 countries world wide. About The Author: Javier Melendez is a regular contributor to the Oakley Visor website. His recent articles review the Oakley football visor at length. |
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