Re: [Paddlewise] Old Age

From: Craig Jungers <crjungers_at_gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 8 Sep 2009 07:04:12 -0700
On Tue, Sep 8, 2009 at 6:37 AM, Ari Saarto <asaarto_at_elisanet.fi> wrote:

>
> this was supposed to be:  "I seem to break all the plastic glasses (the
> cheapest offers are here 2 euros)".
>
> Titanium frames are by far the best way to go. At least in my experience.
They are certainly lots more expensive than any other frame. The metal
frames of some of the cheaper reading glasses seem to be made of "pot" metal
(a mix of metals - usually of poor quality) and don't take many flex cycles
before breaking. My only problem with titanium frames is that often the
lenses are poor quality plastic and scratch too easily in the rigors of an
active lifestyle. Its difficult to find middle ground but at least if you
have durable frames you can get lenses made to fit into them.

For those who need hearing aids that are water resistant (you can swim in
them) you can find reasonably priced units here:
http://www.advancedhearing.com/site/955817/product/WPBTE

Craig Jungers
Moses Lake, WA
www.nwkayaking.net
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