- Ballistic Lens Set
- Three complete eyeshields
- ANSI compliant, and authorized for use in the USMC & USAF
- No Fog Cloth & Semi-Rigid Case Included
- Ideal for Shooting
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ESS ICE NARO 3 Lens Sunglasses, The world's first spectacle kit to feature three complete eyeshields
ESS ICE NARO 3 Lens Sunglasses are ideal for Military, Police and Close Protection usage and are Military specification, ANSI compliant, and authorized for use in the USMC & USAF.
Users of the ESS ICE NARO 3 Lens Sunglasses can quickly switch between pre-assembled eyeshields to adapt to changing light environments, rather than swapping out individual lenses. This complete eyeshield configuration also helps to extend product life by eliminating wear and tear on lenses that can occur when changing.
ESS ICE NARO 3 Lens Sunglasses includes:
Three fully-assembled ESS ICE NARO eyeshields with yellow, clear & smoke gray lenses, an elastic retention strap, a micro-fiber lens pouch/cleaning cloth, and a soft protective case.
Note on Size:
ICE NAROTM eyeshields are slightly smaller than regular ICETM eyeshields; the temple to temple distance of a regular ICETM is ~6 inches while the ICE NAROTM measures at ~5.5 inches.
ESS ICE-2X NARO Kit: Includes 2 Black Frame Sets w/ Clear & Smoke Gray Lenses, Leash, No Fog Cloth & Semi-Rigid Case
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Note that this review is based on the standard ESS 2.4 ICE Tactical Sunglasses. ICE NARO eyeshields are slightly smaller than regular ICE 2.4 eyeshields; the temple to temple distance of a regular ICE 2.4 is ~6 inches while the ICE NARO measures at ~5.5 inches (measurements taken from the ESS website). ICE NARO also come with three, instead of two, different lenses (see below).
ESS Ice sunnies are described, on the company's website, as "a lightweight, frameless eye protection system that offers a unique combination of high-impact resistance, unrestricted field of view, and interchangeable lenses for effective eye protection in any light condition" which pretty much sums up the basics.
One key point to note is that they are ballistic tested to a US MilSpec which means that they provide rather more protection than common or garden sunnies. You can find some rather interesting videos on the 'net which show various (independent and possibly unscientific) tests being performed on the lenses to demonstrate this. Highlights include the lens being shot with a .22 bullet (and surviving) or being driven over by an SUV and surviving again. Admittedly, the lenses aren't much use after such tests, but you can at least be confident that, if someone drives a Landrover over your head you'll be absolutely fine. It's also useful to know that ICE 2.4's are the eyewear issued to British Army in Afghanistan and that's got to be worth something.
I bought these shades for use when off-road cycling to replace my trusty (but elderly and rather less sturdy) Bloc Stealths. I was surprised to find that these high specification ballistic shades are only barely more expensive, which was one important factor in my decision to buy them.
You get the following items:
- The smoke grey (unpolarised) lens for use as normal sunglasses, yellow high definition lens for low light conditions and a clear lens for use as a simple protective eyeshield.
- The frame set (two adjustable ear-bows and a nose-piece)
- A strap that joins to the ends of the ear-bows and holds the sunnies securely to your face or 'round your neck
- A semi-rigid nylon webbing storage case
- A "no-fog" cleaning cloth.
The lenses are interchangeable, but certainly for the first few cycles it is quite difficult to detach and attach the frames and nose-piece to the lenses and I was quite worried about breaking something. As far as I can tell though, the parts are pretty robust so the chances of damage (if you're careful) are small.
The frame has been designed to be minimally intrusive which reduces obstruction to your field of view and increases airflow behind the lens (to reduce he chance of fogging). The lenses are also both very wide and close fitting (compared to my Stealths) so protective coverage is good.
Despite being so chunky (the 2.4mm thick polycarb lenses are much thicker than standard sports eyewear) the whole setup is not noticeably heavy and is very comfortable to wear. I've worn them a couple of times on the trail and when running and (I sweat like a donkey!) they haven't fogged up yet. The strap also does a good job of stopping the shades slipping down my sweaty nose.
Overall, these seem to me to be excellent sports shades; effective, sturdy but very well designed. If they had cost more, they would constitute a bit of an indulgence or even a borderline luxury item, but as they are, they represent excellent value for money.
ESS Ice sunnies are described, on the company's website, as "a lightweight, frameless eye protection system that offers a unique combination of high-impact resistance, unrestricted field of view, and interchangeable lenses for effective eye protection in any light condition" which pretty much sums up the basics.
One key point to note is that they are ballistic tested to a US MilSpec which means that they provide rather more protection than common or garden sunnies. You can find some rather interesting videos on the 'net which show various (independent and possibly unscientific) tests being performed on the lenses to demonstrate this. Highlights include the lens being shot with a .22 bullet (and surviving) or being driven over by an SUV and surviving again. Admittedly, the lenses aren't much use after such tests, but you can at least be confident that, if someone drives a Landrover over your head you'll be absolutely fine. It's also useful to know that ICE 2.4's are the eyewear issued to British Army in Afghanistan and that's got to be worth something.
I bought these shades for use when off-road cycling to replace my trusty (but elderly and rather less sturdy) Bloc Stealths. I was surprised to find that these high specification ballistic shades are only barely more expensive, which was one important factor in my decision to buy them.
You get the following items:
- The smoke grey (unpolarised) lens for use as normal sunglasses, yellow high definition lens for low light conditions and a clear lens for use as a simple protective eyeshield.
- The frame set (two adjustable ear-bows and a nose-piece)
- A strap that joins to the ends of the ear-bows and holds the sunnies securely to your face or 'round your neck
- A semi-rigid nylon webbing storage case
- A "no-fog" cleaning cloth.
The lenses are interchangeable, but certainly for the first few cycles it is quite difficult to detach and attach the frames and nose-piece to the lenses and I was quite worried about breaking something. As far as I can tell though, the parts are pretty robust so the chances of damage (if you're careful) are small.
The frame has been designed to be minimally intrusive which reduces obstruction to your field of view and increases airflow behind the lens (to reduce he chance of fogging). The lenses are also both very wide and close fitting (compared to my Stealths) so protective coverage is good.
Despite being so chunky (the 2.4mm thick polycarb lenses are much thicker than standard sports eyewear) the whole setup is not noticeably heavy and is very comfortable to wear. I've worn them a couple of times on the trail and when running and (I sweat like a donkey!) they haven't fogged up yet. The strap also does a good job of stopping the shades slipping down my sweaty nose.
Overall, these seem to me to be excellent sports shades; effective, sturdy but very well designed. If they had cost more, they would constitute a bit of an indulgence or even a borderline luxury item, but as they are, they represent excellent value for money.
