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Native Eyewear Silencer Sunglasses

Eyewear > SunglassesRated: 5 by 44 reviews.

Rock/Creek Outfitters

The Silncer Sunglasses by Native Eyewear are polarized sunglasses designed for every sport under the sun. From surfing, kayaking, mountain biking, and climbing to wakeboarding, skydiving and fishing. 
With the Silencer Glasses - Native Eyewear has designed them with Rhyno-Tuff Air Frames - a proprietary thermoplastic material which is durable to withstand high velocity collisions and temperature extremes.  They also made the Silencer with a snap back interchangeable lens system, so you can adjust your vision to all light conditions with just a quick snap of the lens into place, and are equipped with a safety system that prevents the lenses from shooting towards your eyes in the event of an impact or crash.
Super cool exhaust vents are put into the top of the frame which enhances airflow, eliminating fog and condensation.  This is the only system that allows maximum ventilation while blocking extraneous incoming light!
These glasses are also equipped with the Cushinol Temple Boots which ensure a soft feel and custom fit regardless fo head shape or size.
*Some lenses are the REFLEX polarized lens which is a lens that is more sufficient to handling extremely bright sunlight.  All of the Native Eyewear lenses are polarized.
Included are Sportflex lenses for cloudy, overcast light and clear crystal carbonate - good for very low or no light.

Features:

  • Anti-Ocular Intrusion System
  • Cam Action Hinges
  • Cushinol
  • Included is Sportflex and Clear low light lenses
  • Mastoid Temple Grip
  • Rhyno-Tuff Air Frames
  • Snap back interchangeable system
  • Venting

Moosejaw (Spring 2010)

The Silencer Polarized Sunglasses by Native are a pretty pair of sunglasses. Get a vivid feel for your surroundings in these Native polarized sunglasses. These Native sunglasses feature Rhyno-Tuff technology making them lightweight and durable for every demanding sport you’re running. These Native sport sunglasses may not be suitable for running the pool table, but test them on the trail or some urban terrain and you may think again. The Native Silencer sunglasses are going to be great for sneaking up on people in the park. I can’t wait to try.

FEATURES of the Silencer Polarized Sunglasses by Native

Features:

  • A venting system to eliminate fogging
  • Anti-Ocular Intrusion System, which is designed to prevent your lenses from dangerously shooting towards your eyes in the event of a high velocity impact
  • Best fits a Medium to Large size face
  • Cam-Action Hinges, which allows the temples to quickly lock into position
  • Comes with SportFlex and Optic Gear
  • Cushinol Nose Pads and Temple Boots, which creates a non-slip comfortable fit
  • Mastoid Temple Grip, which ensures that the temple ends hug the mastoid bone (behind your ears), which allows for a secure and comfortable fit without pinching
  • Rhyno-Tuff Air Frames, which are extremely lightweight, yet durable enough to withstand high velocity collisions and temperature extremes
  • Single Snap-Back Interchangeable Lens System

Mountains Plus Outdoor Gear

The Native Silencer has got to be our best selling sunglasses!  It could have something to do with the basic frame design, or maybe its that these fit a HUGE range of faces...whatever the reason, you better get a pair before your neighbor does! 
Native Eyewear sunglasses are as functional as they are stylish.  Each frame comes in a variety of colors and has different lens combinations, so you can be sure to get a pair that fits your lifestyle.  When you are looking for sunglasses, however, you aren't looking for a pair that simply look good...you want them to to be functional as well.  Not to worry!  All Native Eyewear sunglasses have polarized lenses to reduce glare, they are lightweight (all styles are under 1 ounce) and have the Cushinol nose pads for added comfort, they all have interchangeable lenses (additional lenses sold separately), and EVERY PAIR is cover by their Lifetime Warranty.  There isn't much more you need to look for when picking out a pair of sunglasses, but who's looking?  Its all standard with Native Eyewear.
Technology:

  • Rhyno-Tuff® Air Frames
  • Venting 
  • Cushinol™
  • Cam Action Hinges
  • Mastoid Temple Grip™
  • Anti-Ocular Intrusion System™
Includes: Sportflex™Lens and Optic Gear Kit
Best fit: Medium to Large face profile.
Weight: 0.70 oz.

Features:

  • Anti-Ocular Intrusion System™
  • Cam Action Hinges
  • Cushinol™
  • Mastoid Temple Grip™
  • Rhyno-Tuff® Air Frames
  • Venting 

Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)

Native's® Silencer Sunglasses feature a polarized Reflex™ lens for increased glare reduction and a SportFlex™ lens for low light conditions.

Features:

  • 100% UVA and UVB protection
  • All Native lenses pass the ANSI Z80.3 test for impact
  • Cam-Action Hinges lock frames into position
  • Cushinol™ nose piece for extreme comfort
  • Fit medium to large face shapes
  • Frame ventilation reduces condensation and moisture on lenses
  • Includes Optic Gear Kit: SportFlex™ lens, semi-rigid case, soft pouch, and retainer strap
  • Includes non-polarized SportFlex™ lens with 60% light transmission for low light conditions
  • Moss frame: Silver Reflex™ polarized lens with 10% light transmission for extremely bright sunlight
  • Polarized Reflex™ lens provides increased glare reduction and enhanced styling
  • Revolutionary Anti-Ocular Intrusion System® helps prevent lenses from shooting towards your eyes in the event of high-velocity impact
  • Strong, lightweight frames ready for temperature extremes
  • Tobacco frame: Bronze Reflex™ polarized lens with 12% light transmission for moderate to bright sunlight
  • Toughest anti-scratch coating
  • Wrap-around stability plus Mastoid Temple Grip™ for a secure fit behind the ears

Mountain Gear

Native Eyewear's Silencer shades will keep harmful UV light quiet while unique venting features and a grippy design keep them in place and comfortable regardless of how enthusiastic your activity. sunpromo

Features:

  • Anti-Ocular Intrusion System keeps the lenses from buckling towards your eyes in the event of a high-velocity collision
  • Cam-action hinges snap into and stay in place easily
  • Clear Crystal Carbonate lenses have 98% light transmission for very low light conditions
  • Cushinol ensures a custom fit and soft feel for a wide range of face shapes and sizes
  • Polarized lenses cut out horizontal glare, allowing for clear vision around any body of water
  • Rhyno-Tuff Air frames withstand high-velocity collisions as well as extreme heat and cold
  • Snap-back lens system allows for quick changes between the two included lenses
  • Sportflex lenses are suitable for a wide range of low-light conditions, such as dusk, dawn, cloudy, and overcast conditions

HuckNRoll.com

Nine out of ten villains prefer the Native Eyewear Silencer Polarized Sunglasses to regular bad guy glasses. Rhyno-Tuff Air Frames provide ultra structural integrity at a super light weight, because you can't be worrying about busting your shades while you're out plotting evil plans of takeover and destruction. Multiple Snap-Back interchangeable lenses let you quickly swap out your lenses to suit the occasion (dark lenses are for doing really rotten stuff, lighter lenses are for morally questionable activities). The Silencers don't give you X-ray vision, but the polarization does eliminate nasty glare.

This description was also provided by: Backcountry.com, RealCyclist.com


Dick's Sporting Goods

Protect your eyes in style with the Native(r) Silencer sunglasses. The Snap-Back(tm) interchangeable lens system lets you personalize your sunglasses to create a unique look.

Features:

  • Anti-Ocular Intrusion System®
  • Asphalt Polarized Lens: Blue Reflex
  • Asphalt Polarized Lens: Brown
  • Asphalt Polarized Lens: Silver Reflex
  • Cam-Action hinges
  • Cushionol™
  • Mastoid temple Grip&3153;
  • Pale Ale Fade Polarized Lens: Brown
  • Polarized lens
  • Rhyno-Tuff® air frames
  • Snap-Back™ interchangeable lens system
  • Tobacco Polarized Lens: Bronze Reflex
  • Venting

This description was also provided by: FogDog Sports


Massey's Outfitters

Native Silencer Sunglasses are made of Rhyno-Tuff® Air Frames, Venting, Cushinol, Cam-Action Hinges, Mastoid Temple Grip, Anti-Ocular Intrusion System®.Best fits a medium to large profile.

Arm Pads:Yes
Blocks Uv:Yes
Case Or Pouch?:Soft case
Case Type:Soft
Country of Origin:Angola
Face Size:Medium to large
Fit:Medium to large profiles
Frame:Rhyno-Tuff
Frame Color:Moss or tobacco
Frame Size:M/L
Frame material:thermoplastic
Frontal Contour:Semi-Wrap
Hinge Type:Cam-Action
Interchangeable Lens:Yes, 2 included
Lens:Polycarbonate
Lens Size:M
Lens Tint:Silver Reflex™ or Bronze Reflex™
Lens material:crystal carbonate
Manufacturer Warranty:Lifetime
Nose Pads:Yes
Polarization:lens dependent
Polarized:Yes
Recommended Use:Spring skiing, water skiing, evil deeds
Side Shields:No
Tint:lens dependent
UV protection:100%
Weight:0.70 oz
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Option Availability:

Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price to purchase.

ColorSize
ReflMoss FramePale Ale Fade FrameBlue REFLEXAsphalt FrameTobacco FrameN/A
Pale Ale
Pale Ale
      119.00
Pale Ale Fade / Brown
Pale Ale Fade / Brown
      119.00124.99144.99
Tobacco
Tobacco
      145.00
Tobacco / Bronze Reflex
Tobacco / Bronze Reflex
      111.16111.163 More...
Asphalt / Brown
Asphalt / Brown
      118.95118.953 More...
Commando Stripe / Gray
Commando Stripe / Gray
      118.95118.95118.95
Moss
Moss
      145.00
Moss / Silver Reflex
Moss / Silver Reflex
      138.95138.95138.95
Asphalt / Silver Reflex
Asphalt / Silver Reflex
      144.99144.99
Moss / Silver
Moss / Silver
119.00      
Asphalt   139.95   
Bronze Reflex (Brown) Lens     139.00 
Brown Lens  119.00 119.00  
Platinum   139.95   
Silver Reflex (Gray) Lens 139.00  139.00  

Legend

  •     - Dick's Sporting Goods
  •     - HuckNRoll.com
  •     - RealCyclist.com
  •     - Massey's Outfitters
  •     - Mountain Gear
  •     - Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)
  •     - Backcountry.com
  •     - Moosejaw (Spring 2010)
  •     - FogDog Sports
  •     - Rock/Creek Outfitters

Notes:

Mountains Plus Outdoor Gear offers this product at $107.10, but does not provide any color/size information.

Native Eyewear Silencer Sunglasses Reviews Summary:

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Positive Reviews:

Buy These

Rating:*****

I didn't buy my natives from backcountry but I wanted to write about them. I have had mine for 4-5 years now and still no scratches. They cut glare so much, you can look at the clouds and the sky looks more defined. Or I wear them riding enduro motorcycle, and what would usualy be a crazy glare off of a car in front of you, you can't even see the glare, it just simpley isnt there. Also, I always take bugs and branches to the face and they splatter on the lenses, but they clean right up. I wear them kayaking, biking, working construction, skiing, even swimming. I have a weird shaped head too, so most sunglasses look really big on my head. These are very tight and fit to my head (silencer). Other models fit a little larger. I probably sound like I work for Native, but these mofos improve your life. If I could have them surgicaly attached to my head, I would. Now thats love baby.

Minnesota Tom at Backcountry.com on 01/27/2009

Best all around

Rating:*****

After losing my last pair of Silencers, I did not hesitate to buy another pair.I'm an avid Skier and Mt. Biker and have used many different styles and brands of eye wear and these by far are the best I've used. The lenses are easy to change and stay in place and the quality is top notch. The rubber grips on the nose and ears keep the glasses tight to your face even when you are sweating, the venting also keeps the lens from fogging. My only complaint is that when you are using the polarized lens set, LED readouts such as a Heart Rate Monitors or a Bike Computers are distorted and hard to read, a minor annoyance however. Also, the Native customer service is polite and responds quickly to any problem you may encounter. I lost one of the rubber ear pieces and a replacement was mailed to me free of charge within two days.

Juansan at Backcountry.com on 04/20/2007

nice glasses

Rating:****

nice looking glasses. i got these as warranty glasses to repair my damaged pair of native tare sunglasses. these glasses fit a small to medium profile well. the only gripe I have with these is when I run they bounce on my face. my old glasses didn't have this problem. I don't know if I'd pay full price for them, but they are a nice pair of glasses if you can get a good deal.

on a side note - if you have to have warranty work done on your native glasses, don't send in anything but what needs repairing because you won't get a replacement. i sent in my old glasses, lenses, and case and only got a replacement pair of glasses w/no new case or lenses :-(

rob3073508 at Backcountry.com on 09/27/2009

Lightweight, easily interchangeable

Rating:****

First of all, in a world of so many gloss black shades, I must say that I LOVE the matte finish of the Asphalt/Brown. Secondly, the lenses are so easy to change out that you may actually find yourself using the other lenses! This practicality is a definite plus, although the drawback is that the lenses will actually pop out if you drop them. In all fairness, they will not be dropping off of your face, thanks to an extra-grippy nosepiece and arms. While you may not think that they carry the cachet of other premium brands, they have replaced Oakley and Smith in my collection thanks to their superb comfort, fit and function.

bmw at Backcountry.com on 10/18/2005

Worth every penny!

Rating:*****

I'm on my third pair! I lost the first pair, broke the 2nd & got this 3rd pair thanks to the easy warranty! The user friendly lense interchange hasn't led to a pop-out problem if they are dropped; the lenses stay in place unless I take them out.

The only issue I have had (& I had it on all 3 pairs) is that the rubber ear pieces will come unglued and come off. This is fine with me though, actually makes them lighter and they still stick on my head with no problem when skiing, hiking or mtn. biking. I will only ever use these glasses!

Justin G at Backcountry.com on 05/12/2009

I have had them 5 years

Rating:*****
Oooo, I have worn mine probably every day for 5 years. The lenses allow you to see further and clearer, no lie. I wear them riding enduro motorcycle, kayaking, driving, or if I am in fear something is going to come flying at my eyes. Expensive sunglasses are generally worth it, cheap shades will block then sun from your eyes and let them relax (just like the expensive ones) but cheap shades will still let in all of the harmful junk, and all of the noise put off from reflected light. You need polarized if you are going to be around water.
MN TOM at Mountain Gear on 12/17/2009

Excellent for all sports...don't be fooled by the size

Rating:*****

From rock climbing to skiing, these shades have it all. I agree fully on all the other positive comments here. One additional note...I disagree with the specs listed above that the frame fits medium to large. I have a smaller face with a very "V'ed" shape (meaning flat faced glasses don't work very well). These are by far the best fitting shades I have found. I also have several other friends that need a smaller frame they agree these fit best. So if you're looking for a small to medium frame, don't let the listed specs mislead you....these will suit you fine!

Matt Wilson at Backcountry.com on 01/26/2009

good buy

Rating:****

my silercers have been great! i really like how their shape fits my face, without letting light in around the edges, while still setting far enough away from my eyes that my really long eyelashes don't hit the lenses when i blink. they are also very light weight. i have the moss frames with the reflective lenses, and I have 2 small complaints. first of all i scratched them the first day i had them and the scratches are more noticable with the reflexive lenses, and the second is that they came with 2 sets of lenses instead of 3.

jas3217709 at Backcountry.com on 08/28/2009

Love 'em

Rating:*****

I got a killer deal on these glasses a while back on steep & cheap and have lived happily ever after. I know fit is all relative to face shape, but for what it is worth, these fit perfectly. They are super light weight and don't slide around at all. The best part about them is, unlike other glasses I have, Native Silencers have a little bridge at the top of the glasses that keep sweat from pouring off my head onto the lenses. Perfect. Loved them so much, I even hunted down a second pair.

Chicken McNuggets at Backcountry.com on 07/17/2009

buy it!

Rating:*****
So I honestly dont know how I survived without a pair of polarized sunglasses. These are the best glasses I have ever owned. I lost a pair on the New River but i figure fish should be able to look as good as i do with the functionality to take pretty much anything on. Although losing the glasses put quite a damper on the trip once I got home I bought a second pair and have been wearing them ever since. the other lenses are sweet as well. tobacco/ bronze reflex perfect combo.
Ryan at Moosejaw (Spring 2010) on 04/13/2008

Negative Reviews:

Nothing to write home about.

Rating:**
Having owned both Smith's and Oakley's, these glasses are close, but not quite in the same category as them. Having worn them almost daily for almost two years, I have already had the polarized lenses replaced once by Native because of scratching, and this after only cleaning them with water and or a specified lens cleaning cloth. I'm almost due to have them replaced again as they are getting scratched. The rubber ear pieces have both come un-glued. This is not a huge problem, as I own super-glue, but for [$], I shouldn't need to own super-glue. I do appreciate the security of the lens fit and how easily they do interchange. They are comfortable, though not all that much with a bike helmet on. I would buy them again, but I wouldn't even pay half of retail for them. My next pair will be back to Oakley's.
Josh the outdoorsman. at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 08/20/2009

Good thing they have a warranty

Rating:**

On my second pair, sent first in for warranty replacement after they shattered, the lenses fit kind of loose in the sockets. I kept wondering if they would pop out. The little rubber ear pieces slide off after only a few uses and you will undoubtebly loose one. Then you have this thin uncomfortable piece of plastic on your ear. This is a real pain if you wear them with a cap or beanie.

And don't buy these for the warranty. The S&H fee increased to like $35 and you need all the original documentation/packaging. As a plus, they look cool and have good optics.

Benjamin Harlow at Backcountry.com on 11/07/2008

To be seen, taking my business elsewhere.

Rating:*
These SHADES would be cool if they were on my head. And the ones that were sent out today 'finally' were probably returned by somebody else. Meaning, 'used'. But we will see.
Geoff at Moosejaw (Spring 2010) on 03/20/2008