sunglasses

[alphaalpha]

Hey all, I have been looking for a pair of thin armed polarized sunglasses for a while. I want the thin arm as the normal thicker arms under my hat usually give me a headache after fishing for a couple hours. Maybe I have an odd shaped head or I just like my hats a little tighter but I am finding it hard to find a pair of glasses that fit nice with a hat (which is needed to protect my balding head ). I have seen a couple online but can't seem to find any polarized ones to try on at stores that have thin arms. I would also like them rather dark.

 

If anyone has any personal preferences on makes/models I would love to hear them before buying something online. I don't want to go too crazy as I am usually pretty hard on my shades but anything in the sub $100 range would be cool.

 

Thanks,

 

AA.

[Nipfisher]

If you have an optical plan through your employer your optician may make you some and write the bill up as "lenses and frames".

[GBW]

I don't want to go too crazy as I am usually pretty hard on my shades but anything in the sub $100 range would be cool.

 

Thanks,

 

AA.

Did you check out the new ones by Sundog? Mark Melnyk Signature Series might have what you are after but I don't know the price range.

[DRIFTER_016]

How 'bout these?

You be lookin' cool 80's style!!!!

 

 

Actually Rayban has a bunch of wire frames that might fit the bill and a lot of vision places carry them.

[GBW]

I like my Rayban's a lot!

[alphaalpha]

If you have an optical plan through your employer your optician may make you some and write the bill up as "lenses and frames".

 

I do have an optical plan but as I have perfect vision I have never gone to an optometrist. It would be great to take advantage of that (maybe say I need them for my commute )

 

 

@GBW most of the sundogs look to have fairly thick arm bands.

 

@drifter and GBW the raybans do look nice actually, any idea on a good place to get a deal on a pair and do you find the aviator types ok when driving the boat at higher speeds? I have a pair of aviators that are a little larger on my face and I find the wind really comes in on the sides....The problem is the ones I have are not polarized.

 

Thanks for the quick replies!

 

-AA.

Edited April 19, 2012 by alphaalpha

[DRIFTER_016]

Here are thier Polarized Glass Models.

There are several that have wire frames and 3 are wrap around types that will catch less wind.

Plenty of deals on ebay.

Go to your local optometrist/eye glass place and find a pair you like and hit up the auctions for a deal.

[manitoubass2]

I love my blueblockers

[Gregoire]

They sell ray bans at costco

[fishindevil]

only one kind bro maui_ jim !!!!! the best there is anywheres from $100 to $300 you will never want another pair !!!!

[whiskywizard]

only one kind bro maui_ jim !!!!! the best there is anywheres from $100 to $300 you will never want another pair !!!!

 

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[Christopheraaron]

You could also get a pair that has a strap instead of arms?

[Nipfisher]

I do have an optical plan but as I have perfect vision I have never gone to an optometrist. It would be great to take advantage of that (maybe say I need them for my commute )

 

Thanks for the quick replies!

 

-AA.

 

 

Yep, you could get them for driving. My prescription Oakleys are polarized and have the anti-glare coating. I'm guessing your plan will cover the 1st $250-$300.

[Raf]

just be aware that the thin arm glasses will allow light into your eyes through the sides. you're probably thinking soo what? but it makes a big difference and a reason the wraparounds with thick arms are favourted for fishing. you have a sail close to you in oshawa, maybe check them out to try on different kinds.

[JoshS]

If you want a quick cheap fix, berkley sells those cheap ones (around $15) that have super light frames.

 

They're cheap glasses but very light on the face. I sometimes switch to them when I feel the pressure of the other frames on my temples.

[Fish4Eyes]

Maui Jim has real thin arms that are made of titanium on some glasses. They are pricey. See PM for more details.

[alphaalpha]

Thanks so much all for the suggestions and advice. Always great to get the opinions of fellow fisherman instead of just relying on online reviews. Hopefully I will have some new shades soon and will let you know which I pick up.

 

Thanks again!

 

-AA