Chris Morelli Testing the Ombraz Teton Sunglasses, in the Tetons | Photo Mountain Weekly News
Ombraz armless sunglasses. The only sunglasses that are held on with just a rope. I have seen these popping up on social media over the last couple years, and was excited to give them a try. I tend to wear sunglasses for 10plus hours a day, and usually by the end of the mission, the top of my ear hurts from the stiff plastic arm of the sunglasses. Ombraz is the answer.
Enter the Ombraz Teton. A modular sunglass that can look cool on the town, and still perform in the mountains. The first thing you will notice is the rope system that holds the glasses to your face. With a quick slide adjuster you can easily find the perfect fit, and ensure a safe and secure placement. Made from recycled Japanese nylon this is simple and lightweight.
Optics
The optics on the Ombraz Teton is provided by Ziess- who produces some of the best optics in the market. Giving you multiple options to choose from, you can find a color and protection level that suits your needs. Ranging from polarized to non polarized and even an RX option. These are the real deal.
The Ombraz Teton also has a very nice design for the glacier side protection on these sunglasses. With a quick hook and closure system these glacier panels keep sun out from the sides, yet the ventilation that’s built in keeps you from fogging up. I used these on a huge mission in the Tetons, hiking up a steep couloir I never had to worry about fog. From the brightest sun to the shady couloir the polarized brown lenses were perfect.
The Ombraz Teton is made out of Aerograde plastic meaning it is absolutely bombproof. The lens are hard coated and hydrophobic. The marine grade cord keeps them always attached.
Ombraz Accessories
The added accessories for the Ombraz Teton is what makes it unique. When not hitting the mountains or the water- pop off the side shields and go for style. The added accessory pouch has a very cool design with small flaps allowing you to pack the glasses with or without the side shields attached, as well as a built in cleaning cloth.
Ombraz Teton Sunglasses Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Secure and lightweight rope system
- Top-notch Ziess optics options
- Bombproof construction with adjustable fit
Cons:
- Stiff plastic arm discomfort after long wear
- Adjustment may need frequent readjusting
Overall Impression
The Ombraz Teton, or whichever model you choose is a unique take on sunglasses. Being an active person these are amazing! They stay on your face easily, they can be adjusted to your environment and they look dang cool! One last thing that’s cool about Ombraz is that they plant 20 trees for every pair of sunglasses sold, and 5 for every accessory. The lifetime warranty is a cherry on top!
Grab yourself a pair of Ombraz Teton Sunglasses ($160.00) and set yourself apart from the crowd. A unique and functional brand that is making waves in a bland industry.
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