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ctempe's avatar
ctempe
Explorer
1 month ago

Oakley Vanguard - IP67

The Oakley Vanguard sunglasses are rated IP67.

The IP67 standard states that an object with this rating can remain submerged in water at a depth of 1 meter for 30 minutes.

 

Therefore, I deduce that the Oakley Vanguard sunglasses can remain underwater at a maximum depth of 1 meter for 30 minutes... meaning they are suitable for kitesurfing, and even if they remain submerged for a few seconds at a depth of 30 centimeters during a fall, there will be no problem.

 

Can someone confirm this?

Thanks in advance.

12 Replies

  • steve_40's avatar
    steve_40
    Expert Consultant
    1 month ago

    Try it yourself and let us know the results 😉.

    • ctempe's avatar
      ctempe
      Explorer
      18 days ago

      I tried few days ago... kitesurfing with my Vanguard... And, so far so good, everything seems to be OK
      Let's test another kite session in the coming days

  • SnoopyDoggy69's avatar
    SnoopyDoggy69
    Heroic Explorer
    1 month ago

    Yes you are right with the IP67. 

    Even though the certificate of water resilience is NOT for seawater!

    But yeah go for a short test. We're awaiting your report;)

     

  • ctempe's avatar
    ctempe
    Explorer
    1 month ago

    J'espère juste que si cela ne marche pas... Oakley et/ou Meta se montrera commercial et me remboursera les lunettes, car à 550€ les lunettes, ca fait cher le test ;-)

    • steve_40's avatar
      steve_40
      Expert Consultant
      26 days ago

      If they fail, don't tell Meta you went kite surfing. Just say it was a little bit of sweat 😉.

      (This post will self-destruct in 5 seconds 💣)

  • ctempe's avatar
    ctempe
    Explorer
    26 days ago

    I tried yesterday... kitesurfing with my Vanguard... And, so far so good, everything seems to be OK
    Let's test another kite session in the coming days

    • SnoopyDoggy69's avatar
      SnoopyDoggy69
      Heroic Explorer
      22 days ago

      Niiice

      Thanks for being so brave and testing. There is a section in these forum where you can share your captures. 

      I'd love to see some of your creations:)

      • ctempe's avatar
        ctempe
        Explorer
        18 days ago

        Here are the videos… and as you will see, the Vanguard only touches the water for a few milliseconds, no more…

        https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/i30ju7z76twk0fdds0hf9/20260117_153021_2b681775.mp4?rlkey=rqpb4roykdla5qrowbcmuchi5&dl=0

        https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ksgmka1z5fcdf6rh74yhk/20260117_153144_cc56ec78.mp4?rlkey=l2425onxwum2kfxotw52n78zv&dl=0

         

        I don't know how to share those videos on this forum... hence don't hesitate to do it

         

  • ctempe's avatar
    ctempe
    Explorer
    26 days ago

    You might be right... although IP67 means the device can be submerged 1 meter for 30 minutes... so much more than half a second at 15 centimeters.

    So, as the Vanguards are IP67 rated... they must withstand kitesurfing and other water sports of that nature.