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The Wiley X 3502 WX Vapor is part of the brand's Changeable series, which is a fancy way of saying you get one frame and three lenses that snap in and out depending on what the light is doing. That flexibility is the whole point here. Roll up to a bright range under full sun, drop in the smoke gray lens for glare control, then swap to clear for indoor bays or an overcast morning without carrying a second pair of glasses.
Protection is where the Vapor earns its keep. The shatterproof Selenite polycarbonate lenses meet MIL-PRF-32432 ballistic standards along with ANSI Z87.1 high velocity and high mass impact ratings, and they're OSHA-rated for job site use too. A T-Shell hardcoat helps the lenses resist scratching in rough conditions, and the Foil anti-fog coating keeps your view clear when the temperature swings on you. Every lens blocks 100 percent of UVA and UVB rays.
Comfort was clearly on the drawing board. The frame is light and thin with rubber-tipped temples and an adjustable Twist Lock nosepiece that grips instead of sliding down your face when you sweat. Folks who run ear protection tend to appreciate the slim temple design since it cuts down on the pressure point behind your ears during a long session. The wraparound shield shape also opens up your peripheral vision instead of boxing you in.
Each tint has a job. The smoke gray lens runs about 15 percent light transmission for maximum glare cutting in bright sun with no color distortion. The light rust sits around 53 percent and boosts contrast in medium to low light, which hunters and clay shooters lean on. The clear lens comes in near 90 percent transmission for night, indoor, and very low light work. The Vapor is also prescription ready if you need a script insert down the road.
The Vapor uses a snap-in, snap-out lens system designed to be changed by hand out in the field, so you don't need any tools. Most people get the hang of it after a couple of tries. It's quick enough that you can switch tints between stages or when the weather turns without much fuss.
For a bright outdoor range, the smoke gray lens cuts glare hardest at around 15 percent light transmission. If you're indoors or shooting on an overcast day, the clear lens gives you close to 90 percent transmission. The light rust lens is a nice in-between for medium to low light and adds contrast, which a lot of clay and hunting folks prefer.
Yes. The Selenite polycarbonate lenses meet MIL-PRF-32432 ballistic standards along with ANSI Z87.1 high velocity and high mass impact ratings. They're also OSHA-rated occupational eyewear, so they hold up to job site duty just as well as range work.
They tend to play nicely with muffs. The thin, rubber-tipped temples are designed to reduce pressure behind the ears, which is a common complaint when you stack bulky glasses under ear pro. Users who run muffs at the range often point to that slim temple design as a real comfort win.
| UPC | 712316011747 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 3502 |
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