TargetTalk

I have acquired a set of Champion "Olympic" frames for lenses/blinders. Despite being titanium, the frames are quite heavy for my nose (I have one of those less-plentiful noses with minimal nose bridge). I see that some other manufacturers' frames have alternatives to behind-the-ear fastening, such as headband fastening. There is still a nosepiece, for support and alignment. This is interesting, except that I don't like wearing headbands.

Has anyone tried mounting the frames to ear protectors (with the nosepiece still used)? My ear protectors are pretty snug and stable. Some sort of mounting to their compression band instead of around my ears would also avoid sound leaks. This is attractive to me because it potentially takes some load off the nosepiece. I may give this a shot sometime soon, but I was wondering if anyone had been-there-done-that and found any significant downsides or showstoppers. Might as well learn from those already unfortunate enough to try these silly ideas!

Thanks,
Kel

Go ahead and try it. We promise to snicker and point a bit and then move on when you come to our matches at PRGC in Phoenix

I was thinking about a decent counterbalance off the back of your head, should solve the problem nicely. The other option is the whacky system Skanaker makes whereby the lens is mounted on your hat - and no it's not an April fool.

Rob.

The other option is to wear them around the house when not shooting, it might toughen up your tender nose.

You guys are merciless : ) I'll let you know how it goes.

Counterweight, lol. Conjures up an image of a golfer with all sorts of alignment gadgets hanging off his hat.

Kel