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Australia’s Best Gear up for Serious Rowing

Filed Under Designer Sunglasses, Fun with Eyewear, Vision Direct Sponsorship 


For the toughest rowing race in the world the Perth team has chosen the best of the competitive sunglasses designs for intense sporting. From Adidas to Serengeti to Armani, the team has decked themselves out in style, athleticism and protection. Throughout the 6000k race the team of four will be confronted with variations in weather, intensity and jarring. They have chosen their sunglasses with precision and care. Here is what the best of the best are wearing for eyewear protection while rowing across the Indian Ocean.

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Pete, who has been rowing since age 14, has chosen the extreme sporting designs of Adidas to optimize his performance in the trans Indian voyage. Adidas Elevation Climacool sunglasses are perfect for Pete, who is powered by passion, determination and facing rough challenges head on. With a thin foam layer similar to ski goggles (and an optional head strap to keep these bad boys in place) the Climacool are a smart choice. With additional inserts for those in need of prescription lenses, the Climacool’s are perfect for protection and vision on long rowing races across rough waters, and can come with various coatings like rain proofing and anti-scratch for extremely rough terrain. For security, Pete has chosen to bring along three pairs of eyewear for the race, his second choice- the Adidas Ramone sunglasses, which are perfect for calmer waters and dawn/dusk rowing. For photo ops and other moments where the team will want to look their finest, Pete chose a third pair of eyewear, Giorgio Armani GA’s, sunglasses with definite style! This design features thick temple bars that will be perfect for rowing in calm water when the sun is at its strongest and Pete will want his peripheral vision protected from reflection and glare.


Andrew, a rowing coach and lifelong rower, chose one pair of sunglasses that are stylish, protective, sporty and practical. Serengeti Bromo’s offer the best of all worlds, and Andrew will be wearing them through some of the roughest ocean waters on the planet. These prescription ready sunglasses have great athletic reviews and allow optimal vision with minimal weight and discomfort.


Matt and Dave have also decked themselves out in Vision Direct eyewear, for more on what the rowing pros choose, check back next week! Meanwhile, the Go West team launched April 19th and we’ll be there to follow along with updates and eyewear gear reviews.

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