Why don pilots wear polarized sunglasses?
There is some debate on the effects of polarized lenses on certain surfaces. We find that they’re not satisfactory for sports such as downhill skiing because they may not provide the contrast the eye needs to distinguish ice patches and changes in the terrain quickly. The same logic may apply to motorcycle riders and slick spots on pavement. Without the glare created by the shine of a slick or oily road surface, a motorcyclist may not see a road hazzard. Also a polarized filter will sometimes react with windshield lamination and tinting (as well as aircraft canopies) to create blinds spots and make it difficult to read LCD instrumentation. We’d suggest a non-polarized lens if you spend a lot of time biking, skiing or flying.
