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So I've been wearing my Oakley's for a while and I really like them. Ever since Revision came to this site, I wanted to give them another try (I had issues with their Sawfly sunglasses fitting properly overseas and
picked up some Oakleys as a replacement. The issues were not Revision's fault, I have a tiny, odd-shaped melon and a large crooked nose). I took a look at what Revision had to offer and finally picked up a pair of Hellflys.
First off, I would like to thank Revision for supporting our service members. That caused a delay of a couple of months getting the sunglasses I wanted (black frame, polarized lenses), but I was more
than willing to wait knowing the guys that needed the protection more than I did were getting it. Kudos!
My needs
A pair of functional sunglasses that look good while not in the field and offer superior protection while in the field.
Oakley Minute 2.0
Appearance - I am a fan of the look and shape of the smaller lens. I really like Oakley Half Jacket XLJs, but it's been years since I owned a pair and the Minute 2.0 caught my eyes since the Half Jackets were on back order.
Fit - They are very comfortable and fit nice for daily wear. It's a whole nother story when wearing a kevlar though. These sunglasses would not stay on the bridge of my nose. The straps for the brain
bucket tend to press the ear pieces to my head and push the sunglasses up and away from my face. That gets to be uncomfortable, distracting, and renders the sunglasses virtually useless until I can re-adjust them. This is not acceptable in a field environment.
Functionality - While I haven't tested the ballistic protection, I trust Oakley and their QA testing. The polarized lenses seem to do their job. I would like the lenses to be a little darker to hide my eyes, but it's not a big deal for what I use them for. Aside from the issues with the kevlar (which can be a big issue), these sunglasses performed as expected.
Revision Hellfly
Appearance – Of course the first thing I noticed was the design of the sunglasses. My first impression was very favorable. The one aesthetic part I wasn't 100% sold on was the part between the lens and the ear piece. I prefer it to be skinnier, but I also felt this offered up more protection from the side, so I was definitely ok with it.
Fit - The biggest advantage I had with the Hellfly's was the fact that they stayed on my nose with my kevlar on. The nose piece and ear pieces were comfortable and I could wear the sunglasses all day long with or without the brain bucket on.
Functionality - The first thing I noticed after the shape of the lens was the replaceable nose piece. Awesome! While some people may think this is a mistake because you may lose it, I feel as though it added to the comfort level of the sunglasses. While I haven't tested the ballistic protection, I trust Revision and their QA testing. The polarized lenses seem to do their job. The larger lenses also reach to my cheek bone, offering up better protection for my eyes. I would like the lenses to be a little darker to hide my eyes, but it's not a big deal for what I use them for.
Final verdict
The Hellflys beat out the Minute 2.0s in my short, amateurish, unscientific comparison. You may have different results, but I am happy with my purchase so far. If you have other questions about anything I did not touch on, feel free to ask.
Now that Revision came out with a small version of the Sawfly, I will have to try those out when I need a new pair of sunglasses...
(I hate you Revision! LOL)
picked up some Oakleys as a replacement. The issues were not Revision's fault, I have a tiny, odd-shaped melon and a large crooked nose). I took a look at what Revision had to offer and finally picked up a pair of Hellflys.
First off, I would like to thank Revision for supporting our service members. That caused a delay of a couple of months getting the sunglasses I wanted (black frame, polarized lenses), but I was more
than willing to wait knowing the guys that needed the protection more than I did were getting it. Kudos!
My needs
A pair of functional sunglasses that look good while not in the field and offer superior protection while in the field.
Oakley Minute 2.0
Appearance - I am a fan of the look and shape of the smaller lens. I really like Oakley Half Jacket XLJs, but it's been years since I owned a pair and the Minute 2.0 caught my eyes since the Half Jackets were on back order.
Fit - They are very comfortable and fit nice for daily wear. It's a whole nother story when wearing a kevlar though. These sunglasses would not stay on the bridge of my nose. The straps for the brain
bucket tend to press the ear pieces to my head and push the sunglasses up and away from my face. That gets to be uncomfortable, distracting, and renders the sunglasses virtually useless until I can re-adjust them. This is not acceptable in a field environment.
Functionality - While I haven't tested the ballistic protection, I trust Oakley and their QA testing. The polarized lenses seem to do their job. I would like the lenses to be a little darker to hide my eyes, but it's not a big deal for what I use them for. Aside from the issues with the kevlar (which can be a big issue), these sunglasses performed as expected.
Revision Hellfly
Appearance – Of course the first thing I noticed was the design of the sunglasses. My first impression was very favorable. The one aesthetic part I wasn't 100% sold on was the part between the lens and the ear piece. I prefer it to be skinnier, but I also felt this offered up more protection from the side, so I was definitely ok with it.
Fit - The biggest advantage I had with the Hellfly's was the fact that they stayed on my nose with my kevlar on. The nose piece and ear pieces were comfortable and I could wear the sunglasses all day long with or without the brain bucket on.
Functionality - The first thing I noticed after the shape of the lens was the replaceable nose piece. Awesome! While some people may think this is a mistake because you may lose it, I feel as though it added to the comfort level of the sunglasses. While I haven't tested the ballistic protection, I trust Revision and their QA testing. The polarized lenses seem to do their job. The larger lenses also reach to my cheek bone, offering up better protection for my eyes. I would like the lenses to be a little darker to hide my eyes, but it's not a big deal for what I use them for.
Final verdict
The Hellflys beat out the Minute 2.0s in my short, amateurish, unscientific comparison. You may have different results, but I am happy with my purchase so far. If you have other questions about anything I did not touch on, feel free to ask.
Now that Revision came out with a small version of the Sawfly, I will have to try those out when I need a new pair of sunglasses...
(I hate you Revision! LOL)