A little OT but stick with me...

ironnerd88 · 07-21-2008, 09:58 PM

I know it's OT but it's still old/rare, just not a gun. The "MISC" section seems kinda... not right for these.

I have this set of old Vents Predator goggles and was wondering if anyone knew if I could get new lenses for them. They are in perfect shape and really comfortable, but the lenses are like 10ish years old and I don't trust them.

Thanks.

Schmitti · 07-21-2008, 10:07 PM

Nope... new lenses are not available. Sorry bud.

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Chaos · 07-21-2008, 10:16 PM

You can't get lenses anymore ,but,you can convert them over to use JT frames and lenses.......Wes has a set he did like that

ironnerd88 · 07-21-2008, 11:06 PM

Ah... thanks for the move. This makes more sence.

Pretty much what I figured, but I had to ask. How did WES do it?

A.C. Basbas · 07-21-2008, 11:14 PM

If they're compatible with Vents "Rage" I think I've got a spare mask/visor/lense for them.

Chemical-X · 07-22-2008, 12:45 AM

If oddly you do find some new lenses you should steer away from them as they have most likely deteriorated over the years.

JJcoola · 07-22-2008, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Chemical-X

If oddly you do find some new lenses you should steer away from them as they have most likely deteriorated over the years.

True and good advice, I have about 4 or 5 Vents lenses that are NOS and I wouldn't use them, they are purely for display purposes only. Like said before, your best bet is to try to convert them over to be compatible with JT's latest parts of today. Good luck, vents rock!

WilD · 07-22-2008, 11:22 AM

Are NOS lenses really bad? Does Lexan deteriorate with the simple passage of time? How do you know how fresh JT Elite or Spectra lenses are when you buy or order them since they technically could have been sitting in a wharehouse for ten years?

I understand the safety aspect of this, but if an item is NOS still in the packaging, I'm not sure it is unsafe.

Schmitti · 07-22-2008, 11:27 AM

Well you can always test it with the ASTM standard proving test.... then you'll know for sure if they were still good.

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tarakian · 07-22-2008, 01:19 PM

I believe the old Vents, even if new, are not allowed for use. I seem to think it has something to do with the lenses not actually being certified.

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Schmitti Red=Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Schen. NY	Nope... new lenses are not available. Sorry bud. E __________________ Gone fishing

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ironnerd88 Active Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA	Ah... thanks for the move. This makes more sence. Pretty much what I figured, but I had to ask. How did WES do it? __________________ FEEDBACK “Six men came to kill me one time. The best of 'em carried this. It's a Callahan full-bore autolock, customized trigger, double cartridge, thourough-gage. This is my very favorite gun.” - Jayne Cobb

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WilD the MilD MOD Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Motor City	Are NOS lenses really bad? Does Lexan deteriorate with the simple passage of time? How do you know how fresh JT Elite or Spectra lenses are when you buy or order them since they technically could have been sitting in a wharehouse for ten years? I understand the safety aspect of this, but if an item is NOS still in the packaging, I'm not sure it is unsafe. __________________ PGPOG #79 POG #1055 My Feedback

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Schmitti Red=Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Schen. NY	Well you can always test it with the ASTM standard proving test.... then you'll know for sure if they were still good. E __________________ Gone fishing

07-22-2008, 01:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
tarakian MCB Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Binghamton, NY	I believe the old Vents, even if new, are not allowed for use. I seem to think it has something to do with the lenses not actually being certified.

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