Regular sunglasses just don’t cut it for pilots. That’s why Cloudbase sunglasses had such a positive reaction from our product testing team. Cloudbase sunglasses feature Carl Zeiss lenses chosen specifically for pilots. These lenses are designed to provide high contrast, outstanding optical clarity, and excellent UV protection.
The benefits are immediately obvious: the world appears sharper, clouds appear crisper, and depth perception is enhanced. Pilots will appreciate the ability to see traffic earlier, the ability to see well through haze, and the outstanding depth perception. Drivers will appreciate the ability to read the road surface better, and the lenses’ eye-relaxing glare reduction properties. Our lenses feature the latest technology to provide extremely high contrast, while preventing color distortion.
Cloudbase sunglasses lenses are constructed of CR39, which is unique in providing optical clarity, extreme lightweight, and natural UV protection. In compliance with FAA recommendations, our lenses are non-polarized, preventing LCD blackout, and enabling pilots to spot the sun glint off distant traffic. All lenses are approved for driving, and feature full UV protection.
Cloudbase frames are designed to be extremely lightweight, and feature thin flexible temples to comfortably fit within headset ear seals.
Our resin frames are constructed of TR90, a futuristic lightweight, flexible, and strong resin which is able to float on seawater, and conform to your face.
Why we don't sell polarized sunglasses Many sunglasses today are polarized, meaning they use an optical filter to reduce glare. While this is fine for fishing or driving, it's a bad idea for pilots. That's because many cockpit instruments and glass panels have polarized faces, and polarized sunglasses will render these unreadable. In addition, the iPad screen will be blacked out in portrait orientation when wearing polarized sunglasses.
New Zealand Urban $5
New Zealand Rural $9
Worldwide - calculated at checkout. -duty and customs charges are the customer's responsibility.
We use NZ Post, Toll Couriers, NZ Couriers, and DHL for international.
Orders received by 3pmfor stocked items will ship the same day* (Mon- Fri)
*During busy periods like Black Friday there may be a delay of a day or two.
*We always do everything humanly possible to ship your order on the same day. Occasionally, due to factors outside of our control your order may ship the following day.
Please choose carefully as we do not offer refunds for returned items. If you are not absolutely happy with your purchase or you have ordered the wrong size you have 30 days to return the item(s) to us for a store credit or exchange.
If you have any questions about our products feel free to contact our sales team before placing your order.
We abide by the Consumer Guarantees Act for faulty items.
Follow these easy steps:
1. Follow the link below for the "Returns Portal"
a. Enter the email address used to place your order, click Continue.
b. Open the email sent from us and copy the six-digit verification code included in the email.
c. Go back to returns portal, enter the verification code.
2. Click the order that you wish to submit the return for.
3. Select the item that you wish to return.
4. Select a reason and add a note if required.
5. Click "Request Return".
If your return request is approved you will receive an email with shipping instructions. After the product is returned, you will receive a store credit in the form of a "Gift Voucher" which can be used online or instore for another purchase.
We are not able to accept returns of the following:
All Software
DVDs
"Special Order" items
Items wanted to be returned to take advantage of a promotions.
Underwear
Clearance items
**We also reserve the right not to accept returns of "Bulk Purchases" especially if these have been specifically procured for you (bulk meaning 2 or more of the same item)