The classic Vuarnet 002 is back

After Jean Vuarnet nabbed the gold — on metal skis — at the 1960 Squaw Valley Olympics, he teamed up with a French optics company and the iconic Vuarnet 002 was born. While it hasn't been available for some time, Vuarnet is bringing it back, aiming to restore the French classic to its glory days when it was all over epic eighties ski movies and Mick Jagger's nose.

From the classic SKILYNX lenses to the molded nylon frame, the 002 reissue is the same as the original, because Vuarnet got it right the first time.

Ethan Wolff-Mann is the gear editor for Supercompressor. A Vermont native, he loves biking, running, rock and roll, and words. He never believed a word Lance said. Hear him testify on Twitter @ewolffmann.