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Smith Introduces the Arena, Arena MAX, and Asana PivLock Performance Sunglasses

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Smith has released details on the three new PivLock performance sunglasses we covered earlier this summer: the Arena, Arena MAX, and Asana.

All three models are designed to maximize comfort and integrate with Smith helmets. Ergonomic features include two-position adjustable nose pieces, hydrophillic materials in the contact points to help keep the glasses in place, and a frameless design to maximize the vertical field of view so you can keep your head down while riding.

Integration with the Smith helmet line is via a matching contoured brow to improve ventilation and temple cutouts in the helmet designed to accommodate the shortened eyewear arms.

All models include three interchangeable PivLock lenses with a hyrdoleophobic coating to repel water, dirt and grease. We are happy to see the standard inclusion of a clear lens, making riding on shorter, colder days much more enjoyable.

Sizing, options, and pricing after the break…

The Arena (above) is a “medium” fit, with a 124 mm by 45 mm profile; for larger faces, the Arena MAX (below) has the same features as its counterpart, but with a lens measuring 130 mm by 48 mm. Both are available in the same twelve frame/lens color combinations. The Arena and Arena MAX will also be available for prescription lenses.

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Arena Max White/Red fade with Red Sol-X lens

For women, Smith is offering the new Asana line with all of the features of the Arena, with a few additional tweaks based upon rider feedback. The lens profile measures in at 125 mm by 45 mm – identical to the Arena – but the arms are 5 mm shorter and feature side cutouts. As we reported previously, this change was designed to reduce hair pulls. The Asana is available in six color combinations, including black/platinum, white/platinum, and tortoise/brown in a rare industry break from insisting women’s products be doused in pink (below). No prescription option is available.

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Pricing for the Arena, Arena MAX and Asana is set at $159, and will be available at your LBS and online at smithoptics.com in mid-September.

SmithOptics.com

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groghunter
groghunter
9 years ago

Things that work together are fine & all, but: I tried on a Forefront. I wasn’t impressed, felt really big. That’s compared with any old helmet. you compare it with something exceptional, like a Bell Super, & it looks like an even worse choice.

il Bruce
il Bruce
9 years ago

No Bluetooth?

mechineer
mechineer
9 years ago

@groghunter Helps if you try on your size (and actually know your size). I have both Super & Forefront here and slightly prefer Forefront. Both are good/similar. As for the Arena, tried it at the trade show and fit is awesome. Nice followup to the V2…

groghunter
groghunter
9 years ago

I do know my size, & tried a medium in both. Honestly though, it wouldn’t matter: those brow vents in the Super work so well in the southwest that I’ll never buy another helmet without them.

Darknomad
Darknomad
7 years ago

I have owned the Pivlock v90s and currently own the Pivlock v2s. Can anyone confirm that the lenses are compatible across the board with each Pivlock system?

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