Ride in confidence with the Oakley Split Jacket

Split Jacket is an exciting new edition to Oakley line. It is an easy-to-wear take on the Jawbone and features the same interchangeable lens system with Switchlock technology.

Jawbone was one of the most eagerly awaited sports sunglasses of last year. It was like nothing the world of sports had ever seen before, a frame that opens from the bottom to allow easy access for fast lens changing. The Jawbone frame design holds the lens with a suspension system to help minimise frame stresses, prevent rattling and to maintain lens quality. Oakley Switchlock technology is the athlete equivalent of a walk in the park, just pivot the nosepiece to unlock the lower jaw for an easy lens change. It truly is that simple. Furthermore, the technique requires minimal handling so there are no more mucky fingerprints involved. Better still, an extra set of Oakley lenses is included with each Jawbone at no extra cost - the first time an Oakley sunglass has ever done so. The Jawbone comes in a vast array of colours including atomic orange with orange iridium and retina burn with black iridium.

The Jawbone has endless appeal and will never wane thanks to cycling champion Lance Armstrong -who donned the Jawbone in the Tour de France - and Olympic cyclist George Hincapie who dubs the Jawbone ‘The baddest racing glasses Oakley has made.’ That and it is one of the greatest Oakley models ever.

After realising that the Jawbone was an overnight success Oakley went on to develop the Split Jacket, the sister model of the coveted Jawbone. Like the Jawbone the Split Jacket puts all other sunglass models in the shade. The square frame shape is like that of the Jawbone but is far smoother in comparison. Chunky bevelled contours have been replaced with an illustrious look and the lower part of the frame has been made over for a smooth finish. The lightweight O Matter frame is closes in around the face yet only ever touches the nose and temples. This provides added side protection from the sun and flying debris. The stretched Oakley icon appears on the temple and makes the Split Jacket instantly recognisable. To add to the overall experience Oakley has sheathed the stems in Unobtainium, which increases its grip when perspiration is detected. Our verdict, the Split Jacket is ideal for before and after sports, as well as in between.

All Oakley lenses are UVA, UVB and UVC protective and made from Oakley Plutonite, which can block up to 100 percent of ultraviolet light and blue light for up to 400nm. They are treated with a hydrophobic lens coating that keeps dirt, oil and fingerprints from getting in the way of your vision. Plutonite is also anti-static and do no attract dust like ordinary lenses.

The Split Jacket is as stylish as it is practical and features the combined power of Switchlock technology and high definition optics (HDO). Sunglasses Shop stocks the Split Jacket in several colours, Oakley fans will want to buy them all; black, infrared, polished white and polished black. The Split Jacket is presented in an Oakley Soft Vault case with the capacity for extra lenses at no extra cost. What more could you ask for? Ride confidently with this stylish shade on your face. Who would mess with someone like that? Nobody is who.

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