Are you looking for the highest level of eye protection? If so, you've come to the right place. Here you will find a specially selected offer of ESS glasses, i.e. Eye Safety Systems. It is an American brand that is part of the larger manufacturer Oakley. Below, we will explain why it is worth investing in proven equipment from the globally recognized ESS brand, whether it is worth choosing goggles instead of glasses, and we will talk for a moment about the ever-changing and rapidly advancing technology in the production of individual eye protection.
It is worth explaining what the characteristics of ballistic glasses are. These are most often light, plastic glasses or goggles designed to protect our eyes against external threats, for example ricochet during shooting. They meet a number of approvals, including MIL-PRF-31013 and ANSI Z87.1-2010 standards, US Federal OSHA, EN 166:2001, EN 170 and EN 172. These are a number of conditions that ESS glasses must meet to be able to fully protect the user. The tests include tests such as collisions with a metal ball and a plastic ball traveling several dozen meters per second, during which the viewfinder should not break, crack or the ball should not enter the eye. Resistant to abrasion, crushing, compression and falling from a height of about one and a half meters. Thanks to this, when wearing eye protection from this American manufacturer, you can be almost sure that no threat will pose a threat to your sense of sight.
Over the years, technological processes have rushed forward to provide the best possible protection for our eyesight. Starting from goggles made of glass, leather and metal for pilots during World War I, to ultra-light, incomparably more durable glasses and goggles for today's special unit operators. Today, glass is used rarely or even not at all, because glass viewfinders are quite fragile and under certain conditions they can do more harm than good. This is where polycarbonates come in handy, i.e. plastics that, while remaining flexible, provide great protection against unwanted events, not only on the shooting range. The white visors in ESS glasses do not disturb the field of view, making them the most universal choice for indoor shooting ranges, airsoft games or regular bike rides, and for work requiring individual eye protection, for example in a factory or sawmill. The American manufacturer's glasses are distinguished by their weight, because practically each of the available models does not weigh more than several dozen grams, so you can successfully wear them for several hours without feeling any discomfort. Series such as ICE and Crosbow are characterized by an interesting design, because the former have no frames at all, and the connecting element is the visor, to which the nose pads and temples are attached using profiled hooks. This solution is not only convenient, but also practical, because you can easily replace the viewfinder (there is even a conversion that allows you to use corrective lenses!) and worn nose pads, so you don't have to buy a new pair of glasses right away. In addition, this solution removes frames from the glasses, so you have a perfect overview of the situation and nothing limits your field of vision. Even the earpieces are specially profiled and soft enough to fit most face shapes, which means you can successfully use hearing protectors.
What to choose - glasses or goggles? While glasses are a more universal solution, it should be noted that goggles often have a higher standard of protection due to thicker visors. Even though the glasses are factory-coated with anti-fog preparations, in certain conditions, such as high humidity and heavy physical exertion, there is a chance that they will fog up faster and stronger than glasses that circulate air better.
Is it worth investing in ESS glasses? Absolutely! Despite their advanced technology, they are in the mid-price range, and the solutions used in their production ensure adequate comfort and, above all, protection of our sensitive eyes against unexpected threats. Additionally, it is worth mentioning that we are not stuck with one model of glasses all the time - in most series we can buy replacement viewfinders, not necessarily white ones - there are also yellow and darkening ones, so everyone will find something for themselves. Eye protection is essential, we know it too, which is why we are happy to present a wide range of individual eye protection prepared by us in cooperation with this popular American manufacturer.
