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Oakley C SIX exclusively at Sheinman!!
Oakley C SIX exclusively at Sheinman!!
Sheinman is delighted to announce the arrival of piece "61" of only 250 made in this Limited Edition Oakley sunspec.
Northampton,
Turville House ,
United Kingdom
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21/07/2010
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Limited Edition Oakley lands in UK
Sheinman is delighted to announce the arrival of piece "61" of only 250 made in this Limited Edition Oakley sunspec. This premier eyewear design in the new Elite collection blends carbon fiber with customized mechanics and the world’s best optical technologies. Called Oakley Elite C SIX, its moniker comes from the fact that carbon (the “C” in the name) is the 6th element in the periodic table, hence “C SIX.” This invention was inspired by more than just the passion to create the ultimate sunglasses. “We took examples from segmented creatures in the animal kingdom,” said Senior Design Director Peter Yee. “We looked at animals like the armadillo and studied how parts move and slide. It’s the same idea with armored suits – you have flexibility and function that remains protective.“
Auto racing was another inspiration. “We were looking at cams that move valves,” said Global Eyewear Development Manager Steve Ogren. “That’s when we came up with the concept of radial cams for the frame mechanics.” The connection to racecars didn’t stop there. “Some of the contours of C SIX take cues from speed machines,” said Oakley President Colin Baden. “When we decided to use carbon fiber, we went to the guys who have been building Formula One racecars for decades, Crosby Composites of England. They’re the absolute best on the planet with this technology.”
Oakley Elite C SIX utilizes pure carbon fiber, a material thinner than human hair yet stronger than high tensile steel. This breakthrough innovation from the aerospace industry is blended with resins and assembled into structures more than 40 layers thick.
Sheinman Opticians was established in 1915 by A E Turville, one of the founders of modern optometry and under the guidance of J S Sheinman since 1964, we have become one of Europe's largest and most respected optometric practices.To take a closer look at our range of Oakley glasses, please visit our website at http://www.sheinman.com. We offer online shopping facilities and great discounts on big name brands.
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