Post by: turkeyfeather on July 25, 2014, 07:12:50 PM
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Post by: safehunter on July 25, 2014, 08:25:27 PM
Oakley's now.
Post by: Wazukie on July 25, 2014, 08:27:42 PM
Post by: bassquatch on July 25, 2014, 08:31:39 PM
Post by: whackmaster on July 25, 2014, 08:52:09 PM
I have had very good luck with Costa Del Mar's for fishing and driving. If you drive for a living be absolutely sure you get POLARIZED!!! There is no contest compared to non polarized especially with the rain we get on sunny days. Misty rain, downpour, tire spray, wet pavement glare when the sun comes back out, polarized will make a very noticeable difference :tup:Costa Del Mar's yep all that love mine
Post by: timberghost72 on July 25, 2014, 09:08:21 PM
Post by: Alchase on July 25, 2014, 09:40:29 PM
Maui Jims for me, but mine are prescription and polarized. Was glad that I splurged on them. :tup:
I have a couple pairs of Maui Jim's Honolulu Bay (titanium) one with grey polarized lenses one with amber polarized lenses. They weigh next to nothing. And one pair of Wassup greys polarized.
They have awesome warrantee sand great customer service.
I like amber polarized much better for fishing.
The blue Costa Del Mars are pretty good for fishing as well.
If you want an ok pair of inexpensive glasses, try Sun Cloud polarized amber lenses. I have a pair I keep in my glove box for emergencies. You can get them for about $50 - $60.
Post by: Gobble Doc on July 25, 2014, 09:40:39 PM
I'm in the same boat and have had the same question. The whole family has nice glasses except me with my cheapos. Maybe it is time to break down and get something better. Let me know what you end up with.
Post by: KFhunter on July 25, 2014, 10:38:06 PM
Mine has a cool spider on the side :chuckle:
Post by: RB on July 25, 2014, 10:43:14 PM
Post by: T-Dozzer on July 25, 2014, 11:59:14 PM
Once you get quality shades you will wonder how you ever got along without them. If your military, LE or first responder Oakley gives you about half off.
Post by: rasbo on July 26, 2014, 04:13:09 AM
What's wrong with the ones in the Walmart fishing section?I use them,cheap comfortable heck yeah..while fishing my son was netting a fish,his oakleys fell in the water and sank...He went on a frigging tirade,these cost me this,these are the best,blah blah blah,I took off my 16 dollar pair and threw them over board,lol look son Im only out a few bucks..It really didnt help the situation but it was fun,,,,,PS if any of you catch a really cool looking fish at mineral lake,please contact...lol
Mine has a cool spider on the side :chuckle:
Post by: Mark Brenckle on July 26, 2014, 05:52:02 AM
What's wrong with the ones in the Walmart fishing section?I use them,cheap comfortable heck yeah..while fishing my son was netting a fish,his oakleys fell in the water and sank...He went on a frigging tirade,these cost me this,these are the best,blah blah blah,I took off my 16 dollar pair and threw them over board,lol look son Im only out a few bucks..It really didnt help the situation but it was fun,,,,,PS if any of you catch a really cool looking fish at mineral lake,please contact...lol
Mine has a cool spider on the side :chuckle:
I can hold on to a pair of gas station shades for a couple years or so. Anything more than $25 and they're lost or scratched or sat on within a month.
Post by: lostbackpacker on July 26, 2014, 05:58:27 AM
The cheaper ones I was always loosing and didn't give a crud about.
Polarized are the way to go. :twocents:
Post by: smittyJ on July 26, 2014, 07:55:57 AM
I am finding myself in need of new shades. I have always bought cheap $20-25 sets but beings I now drive for a living I am wondering if there is a benefit to spending the money for the higher end ones. (Native, Oakley, WileyX, etc.) Has anyone really noticed a difference or is it just the name your paying for? 8)Yes! Go to your local optician and buy quality, not "name".
Post by: Westside88 on July 26, 2014, 08:12:31 AM
Post by: Bofire on July 26, 2014, 08:36:52 AM
Carl
Post by: Blacklab on July 26, 2014, 09:25:56 AM
Post by: Sumpnneedskillin on July 26, 2014, 10:19:41 AM
What's wrong with the ones in the Walmart fishing section?That's where I get my sunglasses too.
Mine has a cool spider on the side :chuckle:
I'm tough on glasses. I can keep a pair of those until they fall apart but buy a $100 pair and I lose them, drop and break them, scratch the heck out of the lenses etc.
Post by: pianoman9701 on July 26, 2014, 10:26:46 AM
Post by: coxral on July 26, 2014, 10:30:31 AM
Same here, cheapos last forever and pricey ones done in a week or two! Doc says the cheapies and the scratched up cheapo safety glasses at work are very hard on the eyes. Guess I'll splurge, maybe spend more than the usual $4.99!!!What's wrong with the ones in the Walmart fishing section?I use them,cheap comfortable heck yeah..while fishing my son was netting a fish,his oakleys fell in the water and sank...He went on a frigging tirade,these cost me this,these are the best,blah blah blah,I took off my 16 dollar pair and threw them over board,lol look son Im only out a few bucks..It really didnt help the situation but it was fun,,,,,PS if any of you catch a really cool looking fish at mineral lake,please contact...lol
Mine has a cool spider on the side :chuckle:
I can hold on to a pair of gas station shades for a couple years or so. Anything more than $25 and they're lost or scratched or sat on within a month.
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on July 26, 2014, 11:27:20 AM
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Post by: carvermoe on July 26, 2014, 05:09:17 PM
Post by: wariner87 on July 26, 2014, 07:24:24 PM
Post by: SFD2015 on July 26, 2014, 08:57:59 PM
spend $300 bucks on a pai of sunglasses, and you will be SHOCKED how long they last and how you never seem to lose them!
Post by: Romulus1297 on July 27, 2014, 12:26:06 AM
Post by: thinkingman on July 27, 2014, 09:49:50 AM
I only buy GLASS lenses, unless they're for shooting/active sports.
My fishing and driving glasses are Smith Optics and Maui Jims.
Polarized glass.
Try Costco for Mauis.
Post by: Grit dog on July 27, 2014, 10:26:41 AM
Same here, cheapos last forever and pricey ones done in a week or two! Doc says the cheapies and the scratched up cheapo safety glasses at work are very hard on the eyes. Guess I'll splurge, maybe spend more than the usual $4.99!!!What's wrong with the ones in the Walmart fishing section?I use them,cheap comfortable heck yeah..while fishing my son was netting a fish,his oakleys fell in the water and sank...He went on a frigging tirade,these cost me this,these are the best,blah blah blah,I took off my 16 dollar pair and threw them over board,lol look son Im only out a few bucks..It really didnt help the situation but it was fun,,,,,PS if any of you catch a really cool looking fish at mineral lake,please contact...lol
Mine has a cool spider on the side :chuckle:
I can hold on to a pair of gas station shades for a couple years or so. Anything more than $25 and they're lost or scratched or sat on within a month.
I agree. As someone who has worn cheapo safety glasses every day at work for the last 20 years, it is definately easier on the eyes to have some optical quality lenses.
All you have to do to prove it is drive into the sun for a while with 3.99 glasses then switch to a good pair. Difference is noticeable.
Post by: 87Ford on July 27, 2014, 11:15:16 AM
Post by: MarkyMark on July 27, 2014, 11:43:21 AM
Post by: RB on July 27, 2014, 01:03:14 PM
As a paramedic firefighter I found out that polarized glasses are great for everything but looking at a cardiac monitor led screen. They don't jive together. So I too have a pair just for on duty. Non polarized.:yeah:
That and digital displays on gas pumps and ATM machines have to take the polarized glasses off for that
Post by: MarkyMark on July 27, 2014, 02:11:34 PM
Post by: bassquatch on July 27, 2014, 03:58:08 PM
And fish finders.
Huh? I have worn polarized glasses only for the past 30 years while fishing and have never had a problem reading a fish finder :dunno: even if it's raining and the screen is wet! Black and white to the new color units I haven't had that issue. Now, I have had people in the back of my boat with "polarized" sunglasses on that couldn't see the fish cruising in the shallows that I could, even when I pointed my rod tip at it, so some of it could be due to lens quality and or tint color?! Keep in mind in Washington, the same color tint works differently depending on weather. I run the blue or green tint when it's high and bright and the smoke or amber tint when it's raining or heavy clouds. I also run the Costa Del Mars and am hooked for life! :tup:
Post by: MarkyMark on July 27, 2014, 05:07:39 PM
Post by: Bofire on July 27, 2014, 05:12:47 PM
Carl
Post by: RB on July 27, 2014, 05:22:14 PM
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Post by: RB on July 27, 2014, 09:49:15 PM
Post by: Alchase on July 28, 2014, 07:40:40 AM
It's not that I cannot see them it just distorts to view a little and makes a "fuzzy" view. It may just be my eyes, or the construction of the glasses just kind of a nuisance when looking at these types of items. :twocents:
It's not your eyes, light waves align in both vertical and horizontal patterns. When you have a body of water or flat reflective surface, the horizontal light waves compound each other which causes intense glare.
Polarized coatings block the horizontal light waves. LCD screens use horizontal waves as well. So your polarized glasses will block some of the horizontal light waves. If they do no do this, your polarized coating is weak or worn off. Though some people with eye issues this can be amplified to excessive, polarized glasses would not be in your benefit. A mirror coating on an Amber or Blue lens (mirror coating darken the lens so a lighter color that filters light works well) might work better for you.
Good polarized glasses use injection molding and the polarizing layer is in between the Glass or NXP Polyurethane. These two are substantially clearer (and expensive) and the polarizing layer can't be wiped off or scratched.
Cheaper inexpensive glasses use a bending polycarbonate or acrylic, and the polarizing layer is on the outside where it can and will fade or be wiped off if not careful.
These make inexpensive safety glasses as well, but scratch easily.
Be careful which ones you choose from the $50 - $200 range.
$50 - $70 for a polycarbonate or acrylic set of glasses is a good price mark. Anything more, you are only paying for the name for the same $50 - $70 glasses.
Oakley was notorious for this. Their quality has increased substantially in the last 10 years.
Post by: birddogdad on July 28, 2014, 07:48:49 AM
Post by: chuck270 on July 28, 2014, 10:07:31 AM
Anything with good scratch resistant lenses that block all of the UV rays should be good and it doesn't have to be a name brand. You only have two eyes so do what you must to protect them.
Post by: baker5150 on July 28, 2014, 10:19:51 AM
Post by: RB on July 28, 2014, 02:36:38 PM
It's not that I cannot see them it just distorts to view a little and makes a "fuzzy" view. It may just be my eyes, or the construction of the glasses just kind of a nuisance when looking at these types of items. :twocents:
It's not your eyes, light waves align in both vertical and horizontal patterns. When you have a body of water or flat reflective surface, the horizontal light waves compound each other which causes intense glare.
Polarized coatings block the horizontal light waves. LCD screens use horizontal waves as well. So your polarized glasses will block some of the horizontal light waves. If they do no do this, your polarized coating is weak or worn off. Though some people with eye issues this can be amplified to excessive, polarized glasses would not be in your benefit. A mirror coating on an Amber or Blue lens (mirror coating darken the lens so a lighter color that filters light works well) might work better for you.
Good polarized glasses use injection molding and the polarizing layer is in between the Glass or NXP Polyurethane. These two are substantially clearer (and expensive) and the polarizing layer can't be wiped off or scratched.
Cheaper inexpensive glasses use a bending polycarbonate or acrylic, and the polarizing layer is on the outside where it can and will fade or be wiped off if not careful.
These make inexpensive safety glasses as well, but scratch easily.
Be careful which ones you choose from the $50 - $200 range.
$50 - $70 for a polycarbonate or acrylic set of glasses is a good price mark. Anything more, you are only paying for the name for the same $50 - $70 glasses.
Oakley was notorious for this. Their quality has increased substantially in the last 10 years.
Ahhh I see ....... :chuckle:
But seriously thanks for the definition :tup:
Post by: Alchase on July 28, 2014, 05:36:04 PM
I sent them in and they repaired the frames for free and even put new lenses in for no charge.
Post by: quadrafire on July 28, 2014, 06:02:29 PM
This is my first run at prescription sunglasses. Wish I had the $$$ to afford a few different ones as I would like 2-3 styles to choose from depending on what I am doing. With prescription if you get all the add on features, polarized (gotta have that), scratch resistant (gotta have that) etc. it gets expensive really fast.
Post by: high country on July 30, 2014, 01:31:42 PM
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Post by: GrainfedMuley on July 31, 2014, 04:28:52 AM
Post by: Fl0und3rz on July 31, 2014, 03:34:42 PM
In 2001 I bought a set of guides choice (originally action optics, now smith) I broke the frame around 2005 and they replaced it. I broke them again this year and smith sent me a new pair. Why would a guy keep a single par of glasses for 15 years? It's not because I'm cheap, it's because they are amazing .look at smiths photochromic copper lens. It will amplify greens and changes to conditions. Wear this from dark to dark and see stuff that isn't visible to anyone else. Yes they are $200, but worth every penny.
Second on the Smiths. I have had two pairs of Smith Whisper Interlocks with the interchangeable lenses since about 2008. One, I got on warranty when the frame snapped on a prior discontinued model due to impact in the cold of NE WA winter. The other I purchased for the drive home, before the warranty replacement.
I also agree that the photochromic copper lenses or similar are awesome. I can wear them dawn to dusk, and even though they came with a set of clear and grey lenses, I mostly wear the copper. No need to take them off. You can even still get replacement lenses for $20, even though the frames are no longer in production. They've been dropped, thrown, hit with rocks and sand, sat on, munched, reefed, and they only have some small scratching on the lenses. Even (to my surprise) the clear lenses provide 100% UV protection and are polarized. No regrets. Your eyes are worth it.
The closest current model appears to be the Smith Pivlock Overdrive.
http://www.rei.com/product/871019/smith-pivlock-overdrive-interchangeable-sunglasses-mens (http://www.rei.com/product/871019/smith-pivlock-overdrive-interchangeable-sunglasses-mens)
OP, congrats on a good deal.
Post by: turkeyfeather on July 31, 2014, 04:14:52 PM
Post by: high country on July 31, 2014, 04:19:31 PM
Post by: RB on August 01, 2014, 02:31:26 PM
In 10 years of daily use I had no real scratches on my Smith's. Glass is the answer.:yeah: