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New features unveiled for Flying Eyes Sunglasses

By General Aviation News Staff · July 10, 2014 ·

AUSTIN, Texas — Patented Flying Eyes Sunglasses  are being updated with an even thinner set of temples to make them easier to wear under a headset.

The Flying Eyes strap system is already designed to be comfortable with an aviation-style headset, according to company officials.

Flying Eyes Sunglasses now include a 1mm, super thin set of temples, along with the standard temples and strap system.

Additionally, Flying Eyes now have an updated release mechanism, which makes it simple to switch between all of these options, company officials said.

Flying eyes 2Optically-correct, distortion-free, polycarbonate lenses are shatter and scratch resistant and provide clear viewing of your tasks. Lenses are available with or without polarization. And, neutral gray, medium tinted lenses allow accurate perception of the entire visible color spectrum while still offering UV400 sun protection, the best UV protection available. Options include full prescription lenses as well as non-prescription bifocal lenses.

Flying Eyes sunglasses include a Resilamide frame made from polymers. They’re up to 20% lighter than other plastics and yet far more durable, according to company officials.  It’s also resistant to high temperatures and blocks fading UV exposure.

To bring these new sunglasses to market quickly, Summer Hawk Optics has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo. A limited number of these new sunglasses will be available on Indiegogo at a very low introductory price. Also available are a limited number of promotional items such as T-shirts, stainless steel water bottles and lens cleaning cloths. More information can be found at the Indiegogo page or the company website

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