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Submitted by
body electric
a Weekend Warrior
from spokane
Date Reviewed: July 8, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Purchased At: | sunglass hut | | Strengths: | durability coolness and there oldschool with new school attitdue. (talking Ravens and Hotcakes) | | Weaknesses: | there discontinued. | | Similar Products Used: | n/a | | Bike Setup: | GT | | Bottom Line: | I purchased Ravens and Hotcakes back in 1998 and have used these sunglasses for the last 10 years. I wore em' riding, golfing, swimming, hiking, boarding, skating, running and fu**ing. hehe
anyway on the 10th anniversary of these shades lasting me this long I found the coveted silver frame Arnette Ravens on eBay and the clear Hotcakes as well. I will never buy any other because of the unique style of these shades. You look at all the trendy sunglasses now and they all want to look like these classics. Arnet (before they were Arnette) started the trend of the white, black and silver frames with dark lenses in 1994. I stick with what I know and I'm sure there are cooler and better shades out there but everytime I wear these people aske me what kind of shades are those and get the most complements.
there timeless like Ray Ban Wayfares and aviators.
peace.
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Submitted by
the king
a Weekend Warrior
from san diego
Date Reviewed: November 5, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$55.00 | | Strengths: | Look great
| | Weaknesses: | nothin
but kinda big for a smaller face so if small get the arnette deuces | | Bottom Line: | Greaat shades! look good and they are comfortable as hell. i have the catfish and they are just fabulous | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
tookerdoo
a
from washington, dc
Date Reviewed: April 13, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | full coverage, replaceable lenses, looks good | | Weaknesses: | don't stick on yer face so well | | Similar Products Used: | smith | | Bottom Line: | why did arnette discontinue these?????? too bad. these are great for riding. full covereage keeps wind out, especially if you wear contact lenses.
optics/clarity is so-so. but the fit is spot-on.
the rubber nose piece doesn't do the best job of keeping these stuck to your face when you get sweaty; but not that big a deal. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Billy
a Racer
from Stamford, CT
Date Reviewed: March 13, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Mianus River Park | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$49.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance Bike | | Strengths: | Looks, changability of lenses, optional brow pad | | Weaknesses: | none. | | Similar Products Used: | Oakley Racing Jackets, Smith Slider | | Bike Setup: | Which one? | | Bottom Line: | Buy these glasses, especially if you can find them cheap like I did. The best part about these glasses (besides their looks) are the option snap on brow pad - great for absorbing sweat. I use the gray lenses and they are great during the day. SHould I be night riding I pop them out, and pop in clear lenses that I bought for $19.00. Arnette makes solid sunglasses - I have 4 pairs including my snowboard goggles. And their warranty dept. is excellent should you have any problems. BUY ARNETTE!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gav
a Weekend Warrior
from Australia
Date Reviewed: October 28, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | Arnette Wholesaler | | Strengths: | Comfy, nice interchangeable lenses, stay on when it gets rough. | | Weaknesses: | The arms have a tendancy to break off - plastic hinge | | Similar Products Used: | Dragon, Oakley, Killer Loop, Briko | | Bike Setup: | Kona Kula | | Bottom Line: | These really were a greta pair of sunnies. Pity they are broken (went through two pairs with same breakage), as they are now unavailable in Oz. Anyone know where I can get my hands on a new pair? | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
tj
a
from fayetteville, nc, us
Date Reviewed: September 26, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | i freeride mx, and dirt jump/street ride bikes | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$150.00 | | Strengths: | a very strong frame, and lenses, that if ver scratched, the scratch is minute to the wearer, and the 'viewer' | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | DSO, oakley | | Bike Setup: | kx 250 dirt bike
mongoose, gt, and haro bicycles | | Bottom Line: | the company is great, and i've had the pleasure of knowing several sponsored riders over the years. That doesnt affect my decision, since i got them when they just started to go mainstream. They fit well, look terific, and are perfect to ride in. they were designed for the rider's ride, and for the rider's persona. Above all, they represent a great company that looks oout for their clients, and that builds a great pair of sunglasses | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Diogo Ferreira
a Cross Country Rider
from Lisbon,Portugal
Date Reviewed: March 23, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | tough
stick to your head in any condition | | Weaknesses: | things get a little too dark after sunset | | Similar Products Used: | is there any? | | Bike Setup: | you don´t wanna know | | Bottom Line: | i bought a pair of silver catfish. they'r my first ones so i can´t compare them to others. i usualyy don´t like glasses but the lack of them cost me a fall so i decided to buy a pair. i bought them for a little more than a month and i use them almost every day. they'r just great. i strongly recommend arnettes catfish to any biker. i don´t know about the other but this ones stick to your head and have great lenses. there's a considerable loss of visibility at night but i don´t usually ride much at that kind of hours. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
V-LOC FLESHMAN
a Racer
from PHOENIX AZ
Date Reviewed: November 16, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
LIGHT WEIGHT, THEY KICK ASS | | Weaknesses: |
NONE | | Similar Products Used: |
OAKLEY | | Bike Setup: |
MONGOOSE | | Bottom Line: | THEY KICK ASS | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David
a Cross-Country Rider
from New York, NY
Date Reviewed: October 15, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Comfortable, lens interchangibility, moldable ear pieces | | Weaknesses: |
None. | | Similar Products Used: |
Oakley Sub-Zeroes, Smith Sliders | | Bike Setup: |
Steel Univega, JUDY XC w/ Englund TAC, full XT | | Bottom Line: | Excellent pair of glasses. The lenses are easily removable and can be done w/o scratching the lenses (a la Smiths). I like the fact that the earpieces can be molded and bent to the shape and comfort of your head. My glasses came with 2 sets of lenses (brown and orange) for only $60. The Arnettes also don't have that lame ass mechanism where you have to slide your lens out (a la Smiths) which looks really dumb (I can say that because I use to own a pair of Smiths).
I give it 5 chilis! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tai Lee
a Weekend Warrior
from ABQ,NM
Date Reviewed: October 10, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
I'm a roadie... | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
Stylin', Light, not too expensive, interchangeable lenses | | Weaknesses: |
sit too close to my face and fog up, optics are inferior to Oakleys, service stinks, | | Similar Products Used: |
Oakley M's (every series), 0.6, Smith Sliders, Killer Loops, | | Bike Setup: |
Trek OCLV Road with high zoot stuff | | Bottom Line: | I got them cus the just looked so damn nice...but once I started putting in long rides in them especially in winter...they would fog up cus they sit on my face too close (I'm Asian...small nose bridge)...then my ex stepped on them...they broke...had to pay to get them replaced...took forever to get them back...
optics are significantly inferior to Oakley's..I'd say for the money Oakley is still one of best for optics and overall quality...even if they don't have any hip appeal whatsoever... nice glasses overall...but not the fattest sheep in the flock... | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Oddjob
a Weekend Warrior
from CA
Date Reviewed: October 8, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
yo mammy's love trail | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
They are strong and they are my pimp glasses they get all the ladies attention. | | Weaknesses: |
Yeah right like there could be any. | | Similar Products Used: |
Oakley | | Bike Setup: |
GT | | Bottom Line: | They are the best sunglasses anyone could get. I recomend them to anyone who is thinkin about them | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
john
a Racer
from sf,ca
Date Reviewed: September 28, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
demo forest | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
great fit
great looks
interchangeable lenses
anti-fog | | Weaknesses: |
customer service | | Bottom Line: | broke a pair snowboarding then broke a second pair in a freak accident,but thats not the problem the problem is their customer service dept. after leaving 5 voicemails(unable to get a real person)i get a call back(two weeks after)and in the meantime i had worn them withone arm missing and i lost them so i they call back ask if i have a return and i said i did but dont have anything to return now they said we dont sell to the public and i should go to a store and buy some more!!!first of all, im in the industry and was WILLING to buy another pair thur them and they wouldnt even listen to me. in short, the glasses are great,but if they break you are SOL!!! | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John
a Cross-Country Rider
from Glen Arbor, MI
Date Reviewed: September 23, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Sweet Sicily | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
~Super Strong
~Look Awesome
~If you're lucky, you're the only one that has them
~They score chicks
~Cheaper than most | | Weaknesses: |
None really, interchangable lenses would be nice. | | Similar Products Used: |
~Smith Buzzsaw (also rad, but way too expensive)
~Various other smiths and oakleys | | Bike Setup: |
'99 Trek 8500, Full XT drivetrain, Judy 100, Hayes front and rear hydros. | | Bottom Line: | The bottom line is that Arnette makes the dopest glass on the planet. For starters, just look at the logo, it's awesome. I've had a pair of Ravens for 2 years now, I've RAN OVER them twice on my bike, and dropped them numerous times and not a scratch anywhere. I just bought A pair of Swingers from my friend today, mint condition. I haven't gone for any rides with them yet, but as far as scoring chicks, the swingers have that covered. Bottom line...
...Don't shave your legs, wear Arnettes and FOX racing gear, ride hard, and eat whatever you feel like. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan R. Kong
a Weekend Warrior
from Madera California
Date Reviewed: August 9, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
tested or demo'ed only | | Strengths: |
Today's August 9th and it was the happiest day of my life. I finally got my pair of Arnette Swingers (Copper/Gray lens). These shades are the best there is and the best there ever will be, they are very light and they fit me perfectly. | | Weaknesses: |
Weaknesses, yeah right | | Similar Products Used: |
don't need to try any others, Oakleys, Ray Ban, and other name brands are no match to Arnettes.
ARNETTES the best. | | Bike Setup: |
Im a Bodybuilder and when I workout at an outside gym they keep the sun from hurting my eyes and they look so cool while your lifting weights. | | Bottom Line: | Whats the bottom Line ? Arnette Swingers the best cause Stone DAN Steve Austin says so. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Zach
a Weekend Warrior
from SLC, UT
Date Reviewed: August 2, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Very Light, Good Lenses | | Weaknesses: |
Service Sucks!!!! | | Similar Products Used: |
Maui Jim, Ray Ban, Revo | | Bottom Line: | While riding, I broke the ear piece of my Arnette Swinger sunglasses. So I called Arnette in California, and they told me that they have never, can't ever, and won't ever sell replacement parts. They told me that I have to buy new sunglasses! They won't let me buy a simple earpiece to a great pair of sunglasses! All I can say is that Arnette turned some great shades into a really crappy investment. Looks like I'm buying another supermarket pair! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
bruce irons
a Racer
from hawaii
Date Reviewed: May 4, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
pro surfer, rider for arnette | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
great, they are good fitting glasses, that dont break very easily... i recommend anyone to these... | | Weaknesses: |
nothing... ARNETTE RULES... VOLCOM YOUTH LIBERATION... | | Similar Products Used: |
used to ride for oakley... they suck!!!! | | Bike Setup: |
I SURF I DONT BIKE... | | Bottom Line: | BUY ARNETTES. CAUSE BRUCE TELLS U TOO.... ALSO WEAR VOLCOM STONE CLOTHING CAUSE ITS REALLY KEWL... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Randy
a Weekend Warrior
from RPV
Date Reviewed: April 21, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Bottom Line: | I bought me a pair of Arnette Swingers and these are probably the best pair of sunglasses i've ever had! i used to have Oakley eye jackets and they totally sucked. The frames were really cheap, and they break easily too. my arnettes fit perfectly and they're so light you can't even tell you have them on! i have a kinda orange lens and it makes every color seem brighter, the greens are awesome. they don't fog up snowboarding and the look of them really kicks ass! i give it a five star rating cuz everyone should own a pair. they can even replace your lens for a really great price! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jeff
a Weekend Warrior
from nj
Date Reviewed: April 3, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
fit, interchangeable lens | | Similar Products Used: |
smith sliders, oakley | | Bottom Line: | These glasses stay put, first glasses I've had that don't need to be croakied and/or constantly slid back up the nose. The lenses interchange with only a little more effort than the sliders, but the lenses don't pop. I've had some trouble with fogging when stopping after a lung busting climb. I also noticed slight peripheral distortion, but not enough to affect the ride. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Cole
a weekend warrior
from Davis, CA
Date Reviewed: March 2, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Picked myself up a pair of Arnette Swingers the other day. Not only do these sunglasses feel good, and look sweet, but they don't fog up, and seem pretty durable so far. First week I had them, I went to an outdoor concert, and had them kicked off my head by a rogue crowd surfer. After diving on the ground to save my 60 dollar investment, I found that there wasn't the slightest scratch on them. Nor were they tweaked or damaged. Not bad, since I've had sunglasses break on my head from the occasional crowd surfing kick to the head | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Logan Huff
a weekend warrior
from Griffin, Ga.
Date Reviewed: February 26, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I have just recently gone snowboarding, and I have found that Arnette Swingers kick ass for this sport. They didn't fog-up and they also stayed on my head without even coming loose(I didn't even have to wear a sunglasses gator). These glasses are great!!! I also compared them to Oakley and found that the quality, paintjob, price, and overall sturdiness of these glasses are much better than the cheap-ass Oakleys. Hail to Arnette!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
JB
a weekend warrior
from Denver, CO
Date Reviewed: February 25, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I picked up a pair of Arnette Ravens after my Oakley Trenchcoats snapped in half as I was removing them from my head. I'd slam Oakley here, but that's for another time.The Ravens have nice frames and sturdy hinges. They are so dark, though, that you should really only wear them in very bright conditions (i.e. hiking on a glacier at 14,000 feet without a cloud in the sky at high noon).The optics are a little jacked - Oakley has them beat in this category. The lenses are quite curvy; distortion is the result. If you're going to wear these on the trail, make sure your helmet is on tight for when you graze the top of your head on an overhanging limb that was a bit lower than it appeared through your sunglasses.They look fairly nice, although a little generic - Oakley has them beat for looks, too. But they are more durable and MUCH more reasonably priced. Buy Arnette if you want quality and durability for a decent price. Buy Oakley if you want some hot-looking, fragile sunglasses and you have $125 burning a hole in your pocket. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alex Mcneals
a weekend warrior
from maui,hawaii
Date Reviewed: February 21, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Arnettes are the number 1 !!!! Ass kicking glasses I've ever had.These badboy's are goood!!!.I've got me a SWINGER and it perfectly stay's on me where ever I go.Those junk ass!!! oakley's are the shitiest glasses I've ever sampled they alway's fall off when I play sport's ,but these baby arnettes don't!.Hell ya!!!! a 5 STAR!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Spaceghost1
a racer
from Milwaukee, WI
Date Reviewed: February 17, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a pair of Catfish about a year an a half ago. Awesome glasses, totally comfy and didn't fog up, not to mention much more hip and less expensive than the freakin poser Oakleys. Paid around 50 bucks for mine. Most Oakleys are over 100 bucks now. What a rip. The Arnettes have awesome quality too, heck mine never scratched at all. So anyhoo I forgot mine in a store or something and bye-bye to them. Went back to the local dealer and got a pair of Swingers this time. Still only 55 bucks. Just for the hell of it, found a pair of oakleys that looked almost like the Swinger, but they wanted 125 bucks for em. Yah right! The Swingers fit different than the catfish, these seem more for day to day wear, but that's what I bought em for. If yer lookin for great shades that stay on your head for insane rides, get the Catfish... for chillin on the street get the Swingers. When I zone out and lose these or break em, I will definitely get Arnettes again. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Larry Kriese
a weekend warrior
from Kamloops, BC, Canada
Date Reviewed: January 24, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Arnet Steel Ravens just don't have what it takes; they bend easily, the lenses and nose piece pop out, anodizing easily wears, the hard case is too difficult to put the glasses in (I replaced the cheap plastic hinge with areal hinge). I admit, I'm hard on my glasses; but, my spy scoop XS blow these glasses out of the water (the spys also seem to have better optics and replaceable lenses -- cool). | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeremy Wang
a
from weekend warrior
Date Reviewed: January 9, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Arnette Ravens. I like the Arnette Ravens for its style and size. The optics were fairly good and the polorization was exellent. I once bought a cheaper pair of glasses by an unknown brand with almost the same type of style, lenses and coatings. Comparable to my Ravens. What I don't like about Ravens is the lens are too dark, only good for very bright sunshine.
Overall its an O.K. pair o' glasses. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave Dowling
a cross-country rider
from Tasmania Australia
Date Reviewed: December 26, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Arnette Ravens have to be the best pair of sunnies, you can take them rowing, fall out and they are still firmly on your head. They have anti-glare coating on the lenses to stop that annoying glare you get when riding, also the lenses are top quality. This is all for just 135 Aussie bucks how can you go wrong. I tried on various pairs of oakleys for mountain biking, rowing and running half the time while I was rowing I felt like they were going to fall off and that pissed me off in a big way, don't be a poser get a pair of 'nettes | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Martin
a cross-country rider
from Edmonton
Date Reviewed: October 15, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I recently picked up some Arnette Dragons 'cause they were the only 'styly' glasses that fit my big head, other than oakley. Well they are pretty cool for casual wear but the optics are quite poor for a pair of $99 (can) sunglasses, When I use them for riding I feel like I'm about 3 inches higher off the ground. I've let other people try them and they've all noticed the same thing, so I'd give them 4 chili's for style, but 2 for function. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Will
a weekend warrior
from SF,CA
Date Reviewed: August 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These are very cool wraparound shades. The black lens are so cool,very dark from the outside, looks kinda like the lens of a fighterpilot's helmet. They provide good coverage from the sun and wind, and seem really durable and well made. The frame quality is on par w/ Okaleys maybe even better, but the optics on the Okaleys are unbeatable( gold iridium is just killler), but at around 80 bucks these are a very good by. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
bbarnes
a downhiller
from Flagstaff, AZ
Date Reviewed: July 5, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Great sunglasses, the best, tested at 140 m.p.h.. I sent them back for repairs do to some unpredicted maneuvers. Where the hell are they? So, that was on a motorcycle by the way. Flagstaff has the greatest of rides and some excellent local talent. Check it out! Bronze/Amber is the way to go, terrific at low light levels. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jayson
a weekend warrior
from Illinois
Date Reviewed: June 30, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Don't know whether to buy Gargoyles or Arnettes. I would really like to see a pair of chrome colored swingers. Just one thing, I can't find the price anywhere. How much are they? I've checked the arnette web site, the Peepers sunglasses site and they all seem to lead to the one page that details the swingers but no price. Please help me. P.S. Oakley's do SUCK IT! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan
a weekend warrior
from san diego ca
Date Reviewed: June 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
my arnette glasses have been the best i have ever had, wheather iam going up a hiil or racing down a rugged hill they stay in plave i have never had them fall ,off there AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! MY NEXT GLASSES WILL be other r pair=) so 5 stars for these babies later all
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Submitted by
Jim Emerick
a cross-country rider
from Pittsburgh,PA
Date Reviewed: May 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
i love my raven sunglasses. i take them with me when biking and hiking. they have held up well-only a few scratches-but i really wish i had a hard case for them. i cannot find one in any store. i have found the hard case for the steel ravens but i don't know if it will work with the plastic ravens and even if it does no store will sell them separately. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
DARRYL MOYLE
a weekend warrior
from WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Date Reviewed: April 19, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
ARNETTE ARE THE BEST BUT I'M BIASED. MY DAUGHTER IN LAW IS PROBABLY ONE OF THE WORLDS BEST SUNGLASS SALESPERSONS BUT I'M BIASED IN THAT REGARD TOO.OAKLEY WERE OK WHEN LORAINE SOLD THEM BUT I'M NOW SOLD ON ARNETTE ANYONE IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA (WHERE THE SUN SHINES ALMOST 24 HOURS A DAY) WHO DOESN'T WEAR ARNETTES IS A FEW SNAGGERS SHORT OF A BARBIE | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
spiff
a cross-country rider
from longisland,ny
Date Reviewed: April 2, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Ballz. these glasses ripped. Ive gotten laid in these glasses. Too bad the evil broke into my Jeep and stole em'(right out of my friends driveway). Im gonna buy em again when i have the cash. If ARnette replaces my stolen glasses that would be righteous. email is spiffhead@aol.com
sweet' glasses I tell ya' --~
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Submitted by
ben
a weekend warrior
from dieppe, n.-b, Canada
Date Reviewed: March 26, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Arnette glasses are very tough and flexible i bought a pair and they lasted all winter whit out a scracht. They have a cool frame and they dont cost like okley, they also have a one year guarenty. i've asked for a catalog and they sent me about 15 sticker whit it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Duane Starr
a cross-country rider
from Albuquerque, New Mexico
Date Reviewed: March 23, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I've owned about a dozen pair of Oakleys and they scratched easily and the frames always broke. Bought some Arnette Ravens and then some Threats and they don't scratch easily and they don't break, they also have great customer service. Also, it gets about 145 degrees in your car in the summer here and my Arnetts haven't come anywhere near melting, go figure! Arnette rules | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bradley Bray
a cross-country rider
from Boston, MA
Date Reviewed: March 13, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have been riding with a pair of threats for almost two years. They offer good optics, fair price, a different style, chanceable lenses, and a sweat bar that really works well. The customer support has been great - Arnette replaced a lens that I damaged in a crash and sent me some extra brow pads just for asking. The green frame and clear lens is awesome, but the lenses seem to be easily scratched and can fog easily(use Cat Crap). | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
matt naismith
a weekend warrior
from phoenix,Arizona
Date Reviewed: February 2, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
First I would like to say that Arnette shades are the best I've ever seen. I bought a pair of egg plant catfish around Christmas time and they broke. I sent them to the waranty factory and am waiting to get thm back. In the mean time I'm going blind in the Phoenix sun.Later Gary
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Submitted by
Chris
a cross-country rider
from MI
Date Reviewed: January 29, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Arnette has stepped up and produced a pair of glasses the really answer the needs of mountain biking. I've found the frames to be nearly indestructable and am also quite impressed with the lense retention. The lenses that come in a wide array of colors were easily changed by hand but after many crashes and crushes the lenses refused to come out under any force other than that of my hands. Scratch resistance was average
Gripes in order to provide the wrap around styling with a two lense frame the lenses has noticeable periphial distortion. This could be quite disturbing to those out there with 20/20 vision but for those of us who wear eyeglasses or contacts this distortion not nearly as noticable | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jackie
a
from MA
Date Reviewed: January 21, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Hello, I am trying to find a list of local (either Massachusetts or So. New Hampshire) dealers who sell Arnette Goggles. I need to see them in person to know exactly what my nephew wants. Do you or anyone there know of a way I can access an Arnette complete dealer list. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. Jackie | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Catman Catalioti
a weekend warrior
from venice, fl
Date Reviewed: December 13, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I 95 i bought a pair of ravens those glasses are super tough right now im i the army in korea and my precious ravens got lost on the trip over here i was lost with out them. Ive riden in rain, snow, on jetskis,and of course beautiful sunny florida days, Ive locked them in my car on days hot enough to fry an egg on the hood, guess what, they never melted. I refuse to by any other glasses. help me i need ravens! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Grape Ape
a cross-country rider
from Stamford, CT
Date Reviewed: December 3, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Arnette Catfish - Best Sunglasses I've ever owned. Have them in Silver w/ beige tint lens. Perfect for sunny day rides and all around wear. After a year they broke so I sent them to the warranty dept. at Arnette. The fed-ex'd (overnight) a brand new pair overnight. Great Company! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
justin chapman
a weekend warrior
from san diego,ca.
Date Reviewed: December 2, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
hot cakes, and goggles from two years ago. loved em both. however its time for some new goggles. so i thought i'd see your site, and i guess its invite only.its alright im over it, however if there is any way i can check out the site, please e-mail me. if not, i understand. see ya arnette. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bob
a weekend warrior
from Oakleys R us, Indianapolis Indiana
Date Reviewed: November 26, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I used to live on the west coast, and bought the best pair of sunglasses ever....Arnette catfishes! Then I moved here, and all these little California wanna-bees tried telling me that Oakley copied off of Arnette, so I told them to go buy a real pair of sunglasses, and lick there cock and balls! (Thanx Adam Sandler!!!) Oh, Oakleys suck!!!!!!!!!! Who would want a pair of sunglasses that have remmoveable sides, that stick into your scalp when you put them on?
Mr. Arnette, you kick some serious ass!!(Ever think about kicking some in Indy???) | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike Browning
a weekend warrior
from Ft.Scott kansas
Date Reviewed: November 19, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
How about selling those kickass sunglasses in Kansas! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bob Smith
a weekend warrior
from San Clememte CA
Date Reviewed: November 17, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I left my Arnettes in my car and they melted! For $90, no pair of glasses should melt. If I could give a negative rating, I would. I don't recommend buying this brand. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brad Olszowy
a
from Moorpark Ca 93021
Date Reviewed: November 16, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a pair of arnette catfish in 96 and they r the best the stay perfect anf the best color for arnettes are the clear blue and any one who reads this if you dont like arnette then find something cooler but do not buy oakley because you will spend 150 dollars on SHIT | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Anti-arnette
a downhiller
from Down the hill already
Date Reviewed: November 14, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Arnettes Arnettes
are are
good really
for crappy
staying because
on they
your are
head visually
distortedThere the worst thing you could have on your head.
Buy oakley, and keep your 20/20 vision or buy cheaper glasses
Arnette is only a brand name, and has no quality to back them up. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
michael sproule
a cross-country rider
from newmarket, Ontario, canada
Date Reviewed: November 7, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
bought a pair of catfish in 96.. they're great for harsh trail riding .. I've had no problems with them , they stay on my head over the bumpiest terrian, thanks Gary Arnette | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
JEFF SEIM
a weekend warrior
from DETROIT LAKES, MINNESOTA
Date Reviewed: October 14, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I SNOWBOARD ALOT AND THESE SHADES HOLD UP BETTER THAN ALL THE SHITY OAKLEY'S
IVE HAD ARNETTE'S KICK ASS I GIVE THEN TWO THUMBS UP | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott Clement
a weekend warrior
from San Clemente, USA
Date Reviewed: October 13, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Here's to you all you who gave Arnette Threats the thumbs up. I work at Arnette and just wanted you all to know that Arnette now has a website to view their sunglasses. Check it out! http://www.arnette.com feel free to send email with questions or comments to us. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chuck
a weekend warrior
from San Francisco, CA
Date Reviewed: September 7, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I didn't buy the Threats because they look weird when off the bike and because they (imo) cost too much. Instead, I got a pair of Ravens, which don't have removable lenses. The lenses are way too dark for anything except very bright sunlight, and there's some distortion around the edges because the lenses are very curvy. However, they look very cool, are quite comfortable, and don't cost both an arm and a leg.- Chuck
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Submitted by
Josh Cantor
a
from San Diego CA
Date Reviewed: September 7, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Arnette,
I'm writing to you not to evaluate your sunglasses but rather ask about the possibilities of you sponsoring my in my motocross. I ride motocycles and am looking to start racing but my bigest problem is paying for all the costs of riding. If you would be at all interested in getting in to the motorcyle scene let me know i would be more then happy to ride for you, promoting arnettes when im riding, at school, or just hanging out. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ted
a cross-country rider
from U.K.
Date Reviewed: September 7, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I've got Oakleys and Arnette Threats and the Threats win hands down
- more comfort
- tougher
- less condensation
But the foam brow guard, though a great idea, does have a tendancy to fall off. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike Danger
a racer
from Houston hell hole Texas
Date Reviewed: August 23, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Finally a review for these. I Love these glasses, They have tougher frames, I sick and tire of my M frames cracking, SCREW Oakley! Besides, all the posers Wear oakleys.
Mike not A poser Danger | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bjorn Tommerdal
a cross-country rider
from Oslo, Norway
Date Reviewed: August 23, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a pair of Arnette Raven last year and they work great. Cover my eyes and sides very good, and the color of the glasss are extremely well for bright sunshine. They also work great for skiing, and finally: the look cool. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Michael
a cross-country rider
from Syracuse
Date Reviewed: July 3, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
These things are the butter! The bronze lenses work perfectly for biking in any
light condition. Mine got stolen after a month, but as soon as I can afford it, I am buying a new pair. Definitely 5 chiles! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Spaz
a cross-country rider
from California, USA
Date Reviewed: April 5, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Arnettes rule!!!, the bronze tint lenses are awesome, I had the shades for about six months when the frame snapped. I sent them back in under the 1 year warranty and within one week I got a brand new pair back in the mail with a bunch of freebies. Arnette has excellent shades and customer service. | | Overall Rating: |
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