Will you guys be updating to the Xtractive New Generation that Transition recently launched? Or will you guys be keeping the old generation Xtractives for the foreseeable future?
Are there GLASS transitions? I told my optometrist that I wanted drivewear lenses that are glass as mine keep scratching like crazy.I told her I licmved my current ones as they darken BEHIND the windshield. The plastic just keeps scraping like crazy. So she put xtra active on my sales paper. Now I'm seeing they do NOT come in glass. This is very upsetting as I get bad migraines. I told her this multiple times. So how would I handle this situation?
I have Xtractive with all the bells and whistles. They work fine inside the car and change very fast. And go completely clear at night despite people saying they always have a tint.
Hi, I'm getting Flake 2.0 Oakley with prescription. I need to decide what's going to work best for me. I'm a tennis coach working in a place with a very hot summer. However, I coach a lot at night and it's outdoor, but I also coach during the day sometimes. Now I wear normal prescription glasses, but I really want to wear sport glasses when I'm on court. What you think could work the best for me? I really wish to have lenses that go very dark during the day, and I would love that they stay quite dark at night too, not as much as during the day but still we clearly see the tint. Also, would great to have them stay dark while driving. I'm thinking to get one pair with transition and one pair with full color but it's going to be very expensive. Again, my goal is to wear (almost) full dark during the day and sufficiently dark during the night. Thank you in advance for your advice.
@@LordAbhor I drive an 18 wheeler at night. Have no issues at all with Xtractive. Like I said they go pretty much totally clear. But they do get pretty dark inside the car when the sun is out. In direct sun they are super dark.
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I’ve ordered several pairs of glasses from you guys with xtractive lenses, their performance behind a windshield is abysmal at best. Drivewear is too dark and not dark enough at the same time. Working north of the Arctic Circle though, I have very specific needs. I always have a real pair of sunglasses with me.
I have xtractive and agree they dont get very dark behind the wheel. I was looking at the drivewear, could you explain what you mean by too dark and not dark enough?
@@Joe333xThink it’s subjective. Some people think they are plenty of dark others think they aren’t dark at all. My xtractives work great for me in my car but I also have limo tints so it isn’t like I’m needing them to work miracles.
great vid, I got a new photochromic sunglasses for a bicycle and tried them in a car and felt they did not work very well was thinking it's because you are under the roof and then on some brief moments when the sun is low will try to blind you on some corners and they are slow to darken but when testing them at home with UV flashflight they seem to turn almost instantly, so I guess the windshield blocking most of the UV light is a better explanation ;o]
Yup! You nailed it, the front windshield of your car blocks most of the UVA and UVB radiation coming from the sun, but ambient light coming in from the side or roof window will cause the lens to darken somewhat, though not entirely without direct UV exposure.
Try some electrochromic lenses. They darken/lighten automatically in a small fraction of a second. I got some inexpensive solar powered LCD ones from China under the brand Palesky. Worked so well I bought two more pairs just to have in reserve. Be sure you choose the automatic ones.
Absolutely! With the absence of UV light, the Xtractive lens will revert to a 'near clear' state that should not inhibit one's ability to drive at night.
Ok…Not need to ask. I just placed an order for the Transition XtraActive, and I was told (and I had seen video’s) stating that they ARE polarized. I heard you say, at about Min 5:00, that they are NOT polarized. Can you please define this? Thanks
@@johnglennie4282Are there any negatives to these polarization indoors such as computer screens or TV? I spend time indoors working and out about 50/50.
Is there any realistic one for all - varifocal prescription lenses which can be clear enough indoors for reading/TV yet also used for outdoors and driving in sunlight? Transitions Xtractive polarised sound great. I wonder if they are.
Hi Simon! The transitions Xtractive hits the nail on the head and is offered in both grey and brown tints. Pair it with out glare defense pro coating and you've got yourself an all day set of glasses for indoor and outdoor use. The only caveat is that they are not polarized as only a tinted lens works with polarization.
Hello! It's definitely not recommend for night driving due it's low VLT (visible light transmission) levels. While it is a photochromic (Transitions) lens, the rate of transmission shifts from 11% to 25% at most. This is still too dark for any type of nighttime driving. A clear lens with anti reflective properties will let the most light through while combating glare caused by oncoming headlights at the same time, and is the best option for use at night. Hope this helps!
Hello! You may be referring to Transitions lenses (Photochromic) that turn dark from a clear state when exposed to UV light. They will darken a bit while driving, but the windshield is formatted with a UV filter preventing the lens from darkening to it's full tint potential, compared to when you're outside the car and in direct exposure to sunlight. Hope this helps!
HI! It's not recommended for a few reasons: polarization can affect depth perception, making it more dangerous to operate a vehicle at night. In addtion to that, a clear lens allows the most amount of light possible to pass through the lens, giving you the best chance at identifying passing or oncoming cars as well as hazards in the road ahead. An Anti-Reflective coating are is recommended for night driving to reduce the halo affect caused by oncoming headlights.
I bought 2 pair, one XTRactive without polarization with brown tint, and some clear Trivex, both high end progressives . thanks for reply..@@sportrxeyewear
In terms of prescription & application, yes! Stronger prescriptions benefit from hi index lenses to reduce overall thickness. Poly and Trivex materials provide impact and shatter protection, making them good options for sports and safety. Glass is heavy, though has the best scratch protection and clarity, a favorite among fisherman. Drivers may prefer one over another depending on their preference. Different types of transitions are available in each material as well.
Hi! They are similar but not the same. Both start at a mild polarized tint and get darker when exposed to UV light. The Transitions Drivewear are solid tints, whereas the Serengeti Drivers offer, in addition to solid, Gradient tints as well as bi-mirror combinations. Serengetis are also available in Mineral glass material where Drivewear is only available in polycarbonate. Hope this helps!
Serengeti is the more expensive option due to the higher quality of lens materials offered. Drivewear price depends on the Rx type and material selected.
No, they are always “sunglasses”. I believe they might lighten to a category 2 lens (with “eyeglasses” being Cat 0 or Cat 1 and most standard sunglasses being Cat 3). In other words, you aren’t going to be wearing these at night. They’re niche is that they can work in dreary, overcast conditions all the way through full sunlight.
Hi Mauro! Going from direct Sunlight to inside the transition time is approx 30-45 seconds. Temperature & overcast conditions can also affect the speed of transition. Another thing to note is that windshields are made with a UV filter so the transition rate as well as tint intensity will be less so than when the lenses are in direct sunlight. Hope this helps some!
@@sportrxeyewearAre there any negatives to these polarization indoors such as computer screens or TV? I spend time indoors working and out about 50/50.
About 15 seconds to go 90% of the way. The new tech, electrochromic, take a fraction of a second to go all the way. Be sure to get the automatic ones though, and the quick darkening is something you have to get used to.
Still have questions about transitions? Let us know down below!
Will you guys be updating to the Xtractive New Generation that Transition recently launched? Or will you guys be keeping the old generation Xtractives for the foreseeable future?
What if my car has 5% tint around it? (No windshield tint)
Are there any negatives to these polarization indoors such as computer screens or TV? I spend time indoors working and out about 50/50.
Does Transition XtraActiv Polarised activates its Polarization behind the car windshield ?
Are there GLASS transitions? I told my optometrist that I wanted drivewear lenses that are glass as mine keep scratching like crazy.I told her I licmved my current ones as they darken BEHIND the windshield. The plastic just keeps scraping like crazy. So she put xtra active on my sales paper. Now I'm seeing they do NOT come in glass. This is very upsetting as I get bad migraines. I told her this multiple times. So how would I handle this situation?
I have Xtractive with all the bells and whistles. They work fine inside the car and change very fast. And go completely clear at night despite people saying they always have a tint.
Hi,
I'm getting Flake 2.0 Oakley with prescription. I need to decide what's going to work best for me.
I'm a tennis coach working in a place with a very hot summer. However, I coach a lot at night and it's outdoor, but I also coach during the day sometimes.
Now I wear normal prescription glasses, but I really want to wear sport glasses when I'm on court.
What you think could work the best for me?
I really wish to have lenses that go very dark during the day, and I would love that they stay quite dark at night too, not as much as during the day but still we clearly see the tint. Also, would great to have them stay dark while driving.
I'm thinking to get one pair with transition and one pair with full color but it's going to be very expensive.
Again, my goal is to wear (almost) full dark during the day and sufficiently dark during the night.
Thank you in advance for your advice.
@@LordAbhor I drive an 18 wheeler at night. Have no issues at all with Xtractive. Like I said they go pretty much totally clear. But they do get pretty dark inside the car when the sun is out. In direct sun they are super dark.
@LordAbhor hey can I get more info on ur xtractive? I need s9me and thinking zeiss or E
To the RX team, I want to express my gratitude for the valuable knowledge I have gained from this channel. Your content has been instrumental in doubling my knowledge base and I am truly appreciative. Thank you for providing such informative and educational material.
Thank you for watching!
Great, straight to the point video. Very much appreciated!
Excellent vid, thanks!!
Glad you liked it!
Which will be more darker inside the car ?
Xtractive brown or drivewrea
Drivewear!
Could you make a video on transitions Xtractive glasses
In the works!
@@sportrxeyewearis it out?
That Serengiti color is just 😂😂😂
I’ve ordered several pairs of glasses from you guys with xtractive lenses, their performance behind a windshield is abysmal at best. Drivewear is too dark and not dark enough at the same time. Working north of the Arctic Circle though, I have very specific needs. I always have a real pair of sunglasses with me.
I have xtractive and agree they dont get very dark behind the wheel. I was looking at the drivewear, could you explain what you mean by too dark and not dark enough?
@@Joe333xThink it’s subjective. Some people think they are plenty of dark others think they aren’t dark at all. My xtractives work great for me in my car but I also have limo tints so it isn’t like I’m needing them to work miracles.
great vid, I got a new photochromic sunglasses for a bicycle and tried them in a car and felt they did not work very well
was thinking it's because you are under the roof and then on some brief moments when the sun is low will try to blind you on some corners and they are slow to darken
but when testing them at home with UV flashflight they seem to turn almost instantly, so I guess the windshield blocking most of the UV light is a better explanation ;o]
Yup! You nailed it, the front windshield of your car blocks most of the UVA and UVB radiation coming from the sun, but ambient light coming in from the side or roof window will cause the lens to darken somewhat, though not entirely without direct UV exposure.
Try some electrochromic lenses. They darken/lighten automatically in a small fraction of a second. I got some inexpensive solar powered LCD ones from China under the brand Palesky. Worked so well I bought two more pairs just to have in reserve. Be sure you choose the automatic ones.
Are the Serengeti prescription glasses?
You can get them in prescription, yes.
Does Transition XtraActiv Polarised activates its Polarization behind the car windshield ?
Can you wear xtractive lenses for night driving?
Absolutely! With the absence of UV light, the Xtractive lens will revert to a 'near clear' state that should not inhibit one's ability to drive at night.
Do xtractive Polarized reduce window glare. I read they only Polarize OUTSIDE. THANKS
It does reduce window glare, although not as effectively compared to a set polarized tint that doesn't transition.
Do Serengeti come in Prescription lenses
They certainly do, Brenda! Get started customizing your own set of Rx lenses right here 👉🔥www.sportrx.com/shopby/brand-serengeti.html
Ok…Not need to ask. I just placed an order for the Transition XtraActive, and I was told (and I had seen video’s) stating that they ARE polarized. I heard you say, at about Min 5:00, that they are NOT polarized. Can you please define this? Thanks
They come in both forms. Mirrors aren't polarized though.
@@johnglennie4282Are there any negatives to these polarization indoors such as computer screens or TV? I spend time indoors working and out about 50/50.
Is there any realistic one for all - varifocal prescription lenses which can be clear enough indoors for reading/TV yet also used for outdoors and driving in sunlight?
Transitions Xtractive polarised sound great. I wonder if they are.
Hi Simon! The transitions Xtractive hits the nail on the head and is offered in both grey and brown tints. Pair it with out glare defense pro coating and you've got yourself an all day set of glasses for indoor and outdoor use. The only caveat is that they are not polarized as only a tinted lens works with polarization.
What model of eyeglasses are you wearing?
Oakley Scavenger!
@sportRxsandiegois Serengeti Drivers suitable for night driving in Portland winter? thanks
Hello! It's definitely not recommend for night driving due it's low VLT (visible light transmission) levels. While it is a photochromic (Transitions) lens, the rate of transmission shifts from 11% to 25% at most. This is still too dark for any type of nighttime driving. A clear lens with anti reflective properties will let the most light through while combating glare caused by oncoming headlights at the same time, and is the best option for use at night. Hope this helps!
I want to buy Ray-Ban eighties production sunglasses changed to gray... Will it get dark inside the car or will it remain clear?
Hello! You may be referring to Transitions lenses (Photochromic) that turn dark from a clear state when exposed to UV light. They will darken a bit while driving, but the windshield is formatted with a UV filter preventing the lens from darkening to it's full tint potential, compared to when you're outside the car and in direct exposure to sunlight. Hope this helps!
Drivewear polarization work at night? I can handle the light tint at night...
HI! It's not recommended for a few reasons: polarization can affect depth perception, making it more dangerous to operate a vehicle at night. In addtion to that, a clear lens allows the most amount of light possible to pass through the lens, giving you the best chance at identifying passing or oncoming cars as well as hazards in the road ahead. An Anti-Reflective coating are is recommended for night driving to reduce the halo affect caused by oncoming headlights.
I bought 2 pair, one XTRactive without polarization with brown tint, and some clear Trivex, both high end progressives . thanks for reply..@@sportrxeyewear
Does the actual lense material make any difference?
In terms of prescription & application, yes! Stronger prescriptions benefit from hi index lenses to reduce overall thickness. Poly and Trivex materials provide impact and shatter protection, making them good options for sports and safety. Glass is heavy, though has the best scratch protection and clarity, a favorite among fisherman. Drivers may prefer one over another depending on their preference. Different types of transitions are available in each material as well.
@@sportrxeyewearSo you CAN get the Transitions xtra active behind the wheel darkening eyeglasses in GLASS?
Transition drivewear and Serengeti Drivewear are the same?
Hi! They are similar but not the same. Both start at a mild polarized tint and get darker when exposed to UV light. The Transitions Drivewear are solid tints, whereas the Serengeti Drivers offer, in addition to solid, Gradient tints as well as bi-mirror combinations. Serengetis are also available in Mineral glass material where Drivewear is only available in polycarbonate. Hope this helps!
@@sportrxeyewear which one is more expensive? How much is transition drivewear?
Serengeti is the more expensive option due to the higher quality of lens materials offered. Drivewear price depends on the Rx type and material selected.
Do the Serengeti Drivers, ever get “clear”?
No, they are always “sunglasses”. I believe they might lighten to a category 2 lens (with “eyeglasses” being Cat 0 or Cat 1 and most standard sunglasses being Cat 3). In other words, you aren’t going to be wearing these at night. They’re niche is that they can work in dreary, overcast conditions all the way through full sunlight.
How much time is needed to Transition Xtractive lenses to change from dark state to clear one?
Hi Mauro! Going from direct Sunlight to inside the transition time is approx 30-45 seconds. Temperature & overcast conditions can also affect the speed of transition. Another thing to note is that windshields are made with a UV filter so the transition rate as well as tint intensity will be less so than when the lenses are in direct sunlight. Hope this helps some!
@@sportrxeyewear Thank you very much. That is the information I needed.
@@sportrxeyewearAre there any negatives to these polarization indoors such as computer screens or TV? I spend time indoors working and out about 50/50.
About 15 seconds to go 90% of the way. The new tech, electrochromic, take a fraction of a second to go all the way. Be sure to get the automatic ones though, and the quick darkening is something you have to get used to.