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Gear Review: Elevate Your Mountain Experience with Smith x Aleck Nunchucks

Sonic Symbiosis - Smith x Aleck Harmony Helmets

Introducing Smith x Aleck Nunchucks – the Bluetooth helmet speakers that redefine your mountain escapades. Designed to fit seamlessly onto any ski or snowboard helmet, these Nunchucks bring a sound revolution to the slopes.

Premium Sound for Days: A Private Concert on the Mountain

Transform every run into a personal concert with the premium sound delivered by Smith x Aleck Nunchucks. Elevate your skiing or snowboarding experience as these Bluetooth helmet speakers turn your playlist into an auditory masterpiece.

Handsfree Group Communication: Stay Connected on the Slopes

Stay in touch with your squad effortlessly using handsfree group communication. Nunchucks make it easy to communicate, coordinate, and share the thrill of each descent without removing your gloves.

Glove-Friendly Controls: Manage Music, Comms, Calls, and Voice Assistant with Ease

Navigate your music, calls, and voice assistant effortlessly with glove-friendly controls. The intuitive design ensures you can manage your entertainment and communication while cruising anywhere on the mountain.

Sonic Symbiosis - Smith x Aleck Harmony Helmets

Friend Finder Feature: Easy Meet-Ups on Low-Vis Days

Never worry about losing your squad on low-visibility days. The Friend Finder feature helps you easily locate and meet up with friends, making every run a shared adventure.

Enhancing Every Run: Your Snow Days Just Got Better

With Smith x Aleck Nunchucks, every day on the snow becomes a good one. These Bluetooth helmet speakers enhance your skiing or snowboarding experience, providing premium sound, handsfree communication, and hassle-free meet-ups.

Sonic Symbiosis - Smith x Aleck Harmony Helmets

Get Your Nunchucks: Elevate Your Winter Adventure

Ready to revolutionize your mountain experience? Get your Smith x Aleck Nunchucks at Smith Optics today. Turn up the volume on your winter adventures and make every run better with the ultimate sound companion. Elevate your mountain playlist, stay connected, and embrace the thrill of the slopes like never before!**

Battle of the Ballistic Glasses: Comparing Smith’s Frontman Elite, Outback Elite, and Longfin Elite for Shooting and Outdoor Enthusiasts

As a shooting and outdoor enthusiast, I decided to compare three of the most popular Smith ballistic glasses: the Frontman Elite, Outback Elite, and Longfin Elite. In this review, I’ll discuss my experience with each pair and compare their features to help you decide which is best suited for your needs.

Comfort and Fit

Frontman Elite

Frontman Elite:

The Frontman Elite glasses offer a medium fit with extensive coverage, making them suitable for most face shapes. The hydrophilic megol temple and nose pads provide a snug and secure fit without being too tight. I found them very comfortable and barely noticed them while shooting in the backcountry.

Outback Elite

Outback Elite:

The Outback Elite glasses also have a medium-large fit with extensive coverage. The 8-base lens curvature wraps around your head for a snug fit, while the hydrophilic megol temple and nose pads keep them in place even when you sweat. They are lightweight, which is a bonus during extended shooting sessions.

Longfin Elite:

These glasses also feature a medium-large fit with extensive coverage, and the 6-base lens curvature provides a modest wraparound fit. The hydrophilic megol temple and nose pads ensure they stay in place. While they are comfortable, I did notice a small blind spot on the periphery due to the shield on the frames.

Outback Elite

Safety and Protection

All three glasses offer the same level of protection, with high-impact lens material and compliance with MIL-PRF-31013 clause 3.5.1.10 and ANSI Z87.1 standards. They all provide 100% UVA/B/C protection, protecting your eyes from harmful UV rays during outdoor activities.

Clarity and Field of View

Frontman Elite

Frontman Elite:

The Frontman Elite glasses offer excellent clarity between bright sunlight and dusk. They are dark enough to prevent bright sunlight from annoying and provide a clear view during shooting sessions.

Outback Elite

Outback Elite:

These glasses provide a great field of view, and I tested them with iron sights, red dots, and rifle scopes. The wraparound fit enhances peripheral vision and reduces glare. They also work well for fishing, with the ChromaPop+ Elite Polarized Gray Green Lens reducing glare on the water and enhancing colors.

Longfin Elite:

The Longfin Elite glasses offer good clarity and a modest wraparound fit. However, the small blind spot on the peripheral may be an issue for some users.

Style

Each pair of glasses has a distinct style, with the Frontman Elite and Longfin Elite leaning towards a more lifestyle look and the Outback Elite having a sportier design. The color combinations available for each model are stylish, and I’ve received compliments on all three pairs.

Price

The Frontman Elite and Outback Elite glasses are priced at $239.00, while the Longfin Elite is slightly more affordable at $169.00. Considering their performance, safety features, and stylish designs, all three glasses offer excellent value for money.

Conclusion

All three Smith ballistic glasses provide excellent protection, comfort, and clarity for shooting and outdoor activities. The Frontman Elite and Outback Elite glasses offer a more secure wraparound fit, while the Longfin Elite is slightly more affordable and has a more casual style. Depending on your preferences and requirements, any of these glasses would be a great addition to your outdoor gear collection.

Everything You Need to Know About the Smith PivLock™ Echo MAX Elite Ballistic Glasses

If you’re looking to outfit yourself with the best ballistic glasses on the market, look no further than the Smith PivLock™ Echo MAX Elite! From the durability of its frames to the high-quality lenses and excellent interchangeable shields, these glasses are an all-around impressive piece of eye protection that will meet your needs in any environment. Read on to learn everything you need about these special glasses!

Lens

As a gun owner, I’m always looking for ways to improve my shooting. I recently came across the Smith PivLockTM Echo MAX Elite ballistic glasses and was impressed with their distortion-free edges. This feature is essential to me because it allows for a more precise sight picture when shooting a long gun. The lenses are also treated with an anti-fog coating, which is a must in my book.

Eye Protection

The Smith PivLockTM Echo MAX Elite ballistic glasses check all the boxes to earn a MIL-PRF-31013 rating. They go beyond that, with various features, making them our preferred choice for high-quality eye protection. They’re exceptionally incredibly, even when worn for extended periods. They’re compatible with most other gear, including hearing protection and helmets. Plus, the echo lens coating protects against harmful UV rays.

  • VisionFrameless FreeFloat™ lens for a comfortable fit and increased impact resistance
  • Anti-fog and scratch-resistant coating on all lenses
  • Lenses meet MIL-PRF-31013 clause 3.5.1.10
  • ANSI Z87.1 compliant
  • 100% UVA/B protection
Frame

The metal temples on the Smith PivLockTM Echo MAX Elite are so thin that you can easily fit over-ear hearing protection, which is excellent for soldiers who need eye and ear protection. The glasses are also comfortable and don’t fog up for long periods. Plus, the Echo is compatible with night vision goggles, making it a versatile piece of gear.

  • 7-base shield lens curvature offers a wraparound fit
  • Super thin, moldable alloy temples fit cleanly under ear protection without breaking the seal
  • Adjustable nose piece for a perfect fit
  • FramePivLock™’s interchangeable lens system makes lens changes easy.
Unboxing

When you first get the Smith PivLockTM Echo MAX Elite, you’ll notice how lightweight and comfortable. The lenses are easy to change – make sure not to lose anything in the process! I’ve found them compatible with my other gear and offer excellent protection. Overall, I’m happy with them.

Price

The Smith PivLockTM Echo MAX Elite Ballistic Glasses are an excellent choice for anyone looking for a high-quality pair of glasses. They offer safety, comfort, and compatibility with other gear, making them a perfect choice for military life. However, the price tag of $180 may be a bit much for some people. But if you can stomach the price, these glasses are a home run.

Final Thoughts

The Smith PivLockTM Echo MAX Elite ballistic glasses are our top pick for military eye protection for a few reasons. They offer excellent protection against impact and UV rays; they’re also comfortable to wear and look good. We also love the superior clarity and protection given by these glasses.