3/5/2023 0 Comments Ballistic eye pro![]() The lenses are medium to large and provide ample field and protection. The lenses are 2.2mm high impact polycarbonate that are coated with ESS proprietary anti-scratch coating. This profile is also ideal for compatibility with larger hearing pro and communication head gear. ![]() The arms are also thin and flat allowing them to be unobtrusive with ball caps, helmets and other head ware. They have a snug fit, and they’re not too tight. The ear piece arms have a decent curve to them to be ergonomic to the head. Headwear and eyewear that fit too tight can cause headaches. They are very rugged, very light weight and can be worn for extended periods of time without any discomfort to the bridge of the nose. The frames are made of Thermoplastic and are matte in finish and are not glossy. The frame has a masculine, tactical look that is perfect for LEO, Military and other first responders. This allows me to use the same frame for a wide variety of lighting conditions.Īnother thing I really appreciate about the ROLLBAR is the frame. I will be adding the yellow can copper lenses to my frames in the near future. Other colored lenses such as yellow and copper are also available as well as polarized and prescription lenses options. The lenses are stored in a soft pouch that fits into the handsome, semi-rigid glasses case. My glasses came with a clear and smoke grey tinted lenses. Simply fold the lens gate, pop out the lens, put in the new lens, re-engage the lens gate and away you go. They have an ingenious locking lever called a lens gate that is built into the side of the frame. Also, the magnets would break off the lenses, which resulted in useless glasses. Upon any sort of impact the lenses would pop out, which would ultimately result in scratched lenses and unprotected eyes. This worked fairly well until I got hit in the face, dropped my glasses etc. I have owned quick change lenses in the past that were held in place with magnets. These are stylish ballistic glasses that feature quick change lenses. I was fortunate to get my hands on a pair of their ROLLBAR glasses. The result is eyewear products that can withstand the rigors of combat and everyday life. They put all of this innovation and end-user input into their glasses, lenses, goggles, and eye shields. Military and ANSI Z87.1-2010 Specifications.” The entire line of battle-proven ESS eye pro is engineered to meet or exceed the most stringent U.S. As a result, ESS ballistic-grade eyewear provides peak performance that’s hard at work today in the most hostile environments. dissect their challenges, then roll up sleeves to create real-life solutions that will work under duress. This is impressive, but what makes ESS so special?ĮSS says their “innovation is born from intense listening to elite warriors. They also provide their eyewear to other service personnel in more than 100 other nations. They are the sole authorized issuer of eyewear for the United States Marine Corps and are a leading or sole provider for the other branches of service. Their motto says it all: “Built for Battle, Tough for Life.”ĮSS’s reputation speaks for itself. ![]() ESS is a company that specializes in creating eyewear for America’s elite warriors. There are many types of eye pro available, however not all eye pro is created equal. For those of us in the shooting community, we wear eye pro as well or at least we should. It is also mandatory for construction workers on a job site to protect their eyes from debris and impact. We wear sun glasses on sunny days to protect our vision from glare. God only gave us two, so it is important we do everything we can to protect them. Sight is, in my opinion, one of the most valuable of our five senses. I think everyone would agree they value their eyes. He would often say to me that “I was looking good.” While he had a great sense of humor and made the best of his situation, I know he would have given just about anything to be able to see his grand kids and great grand kids. Even with the loss of his sight, he still lived a productive life. My grandfather was completely blind from a very young age and lived the majority of his life in the dark. Steve Coulston talks eye protection in this review of ESS Rollbar ballistic eyewear.
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