Polorized sunglasses

[FrankTheRabbit]

Thanks for the feedback about the 580 lens, fellas. I know it's probably better to ask about it considering the waters here would be different than the States and I'll start getting info regarding frames and fit. But looks like I'll be looking for glass copper lens too.

 

I love my SmithOptics shades (both polycarbonate & glass lens) and they've been the best I've used to date. Customer service was top notch, no questions warranty. Although, I'll always be curious to know how the Costas will compare.

 

Grimsby: A friend picked up a pair and at one point, I was seriously debating plunking down the $$$ for a pair of them. At the time, $100 for a pair of shades kept me away...until finding out how some were more than double for a pair of NUMA optics.

 

It'll also be interesting how my eyes will react with different lens and for all I know, my eyes may not even be able to discern the difference between the two. Everyone's eyes are different.

 

Mike: Enjoy your new shades man! One of the best investments to make, which is so underrated by many.

[dave524]

 

 

Plus I hate having to carry 2 pairs of prescription glasses to change when it gets dark.

 

 

I've been using these as my prescription frames for over 10 years, polarized magnetic clipons included , fit real tight, you would not guess I was wearing clipons, works for me and not overly expensive.

 

http://www.easyclip.com/

[grimsbylander]

I'm holding out for a 3D polarized pair LOL My fish will look bigger!! Wait, does In-Fisherman make sunglasses???

[DRIFTER_016]

I'm holding out for a 3D polarized pair LOL My fish will look bigger!! Wait, does In-Fisherman make sunglasses???

 

Add a set of these and you're all covered!!!!

 

[GBW]

I really like the look of the ones you ordered Mike. They are like the ones (other brand) I use now.

Edited April 7, 2016 by GBW

[chris.brock]

 

 

One of the best investments to make, which is so underrated by many.

 

My wife said the same thing about her $500 purse/ bag thing.

[fishindevil]

Been wearing Maui jims for years and in my opinion are the best and my optometrist says the same !!! Especially being on the water as much as us fishermen are !!! You get what you pay for and Maui Jim has the best warranty in the biz !!! Have added nose pads free in the past and a new case for free they just are great quality I have both Amber/rose color as well as grey lens too and prefer the amber for all around conditions

[grimsbylander]

I'm really don't understand why some guys have an issue paying extra for eyewear. It's your freakin eyes. is it because there's no instant negative consequences to wearing $20 glasses? I know guy who worked at Hockey Life...he said guys will buy the cheapest helmet they can find, then look for the most expensive cup. Lol

[FrankTheRabbit]

 

My wife said the same thing about her $500 purse/ bag thing.

At least if there's a settlement involved, you're entitled to half of that purse. lol

 

It just so happens to be the equivalent of a new pair of Costas at MSRP

 

I think some members are partially correct when they're saying that some shades are the same. Luxottica is apparently the world's biggest supplier of lens to manufacturers. They include most, if not all, luxury designer sunglasses, like Armani, Dolce Gabana, CK, Nike, etc. And they also include brands such as Rayban, Persol, and Oakley. From what I know, MJ, Costas, and Smith Optics do not use lens from Luxottica. Some use trivex lens and others use another polycarbonate lens called CR 39 monomer plastic. I'm no chemist, so I dunno what that means lol.

 

Anyhow, you can check up Wikipedia for all the brands that Luxottica supplies their lens to.

[Lunkerhunter]

costa del mars with glass lenses. I have owned a majority of the available brands and find the glass lenses from costa to be the best

[GBW]

he said guys will buy the cheapest helmet they can find, then look for the most expensive cup. Lol

that's funny and so true

[kickingfrog]

I'm really don't understand why some guys have an issue paying extra for eyewear. It's your freakin eyes. is it because there's no instant negative consequences to wearing $20 glasses? I know guy who worked at Hockey Life...he said guys will buy the cheapest helmet they can find, then look for the most expensive cup. Lol

 

There are multiple studies showing that cost of a hockey helmet has little bearing on which was the safest, don't know about cups though.

 

This isn't the one that I was thinking of but is was near the top of the page:

 

http://globalnews.ca/news/1911515/which-helmets-are-the-safest-rankings-suggest-most-get-failing-grade/

[Shloim]

Had a pair of Costas that I lost on vacation last year... Miss them as they were amazing. Trying some raybans this year. Winners has them for $99 now, current styles too

[captpierre]

So are we saying that the high end glasses are better for your eyes?

If a $20 pair says 100% UVA and UVB protection, how can an expensive pair be better for your eyes.

With the amount of time we spend on the water, getting sun from above and reflected from below,

Who wouldn't want the best protection available.

Need to know.

[DRIFTER_016]

So are we saying that the high end glasses are better for your eyes?

If a $20 pair says 100% UVA and UVB protection, how can an expensive pair be better for your eyes.

With the amount of time we spend on the water, getting sun from above and reflected from below,

Who wouldn't want the best protection available.

Need to know.

 

The optical quality of the lens is much better in a high end pair than a cheap pair.

Less eye strain is the biggest plus health wise while the much sharper lens and better optics allow you to see much better into the water.

 

When I put on a cheap pair of shades the image I see is fuzzy and out of focus compared to good quality optics.

I actually get headaches when wearing inferior glasses.

Same was true for me with safety glasses for work.

I couldn't use the bulk, cheapies at work and had to purchase higher quality ones in order to be able to do my job without eye strain and headaches.

[manitoubass2]

^^^

 

To each their own.

 

I have bad eyesight, and cheapies(aka berkleys) treat me well

 

I would love a prescription pair but I only have so much coverage per year

[grimsbylander]

My father used to wear cheap sunglasses all the time. He was on Lake O 4-5 days a WEEK, dawn to dusk, and every night he'd be exhausted and his eyes looked like two pee hole in the snow. He finally agreed to wear my backup H2O glasses. I never got them back! He said the biggest thing he noticed was he was slumped over in his chair an hour after getting home...he still had energy. No more burning eyes or headaches while on the water either.

 

I look at it this way, everybody's different and no doubt there are guys that could wear tinted scotch tape across their face and never have an issue, but because it's my eyes and the sun is getting nastier every year, I'm buying decent glasses. I've spent way more money on far stupider things. LOL Now, where'd I put my Color-C-Lector??

[DRIFTER_016]

Now, where'd I put my Color-C-Lector??

 

If ya can't find it, I sell ya mine!!!

[misfish]

Been following this as I know I need the best protection for my eyes right now, fishing on the water and all that glare . I dont dought at all, many of you know what your talking about. I have a pair of regular plastic polarized. I know they are not the best as my eye gets funky wearing them at times. Next wednesday I go to the specialist for my 6 month check up. I,ll be asking him what I really need . I will be printing off some of the comments here, so Im prepared to ask him his thoughts. He is one of the top eye guys out there. Hopefully I,ll be able to come back with some insight for you all and it wont break the bank for my next needed pair. One thing Im going to need is magnifiers on the bottom for tieing knots, so Im sure thats going to bump the pricing.

 

The one great benifit I have is buddy at work wife, owns her own optic store. I will get the best deal going. Been buying my glasses from her for 20 years.

Edited April 8, 2016 by Brian B

[Dan668]

I picked up a pair of Costas last year, 580 glass in the green lens. Id highly recommend them.

[FrankTheRabbit]

Got a pair of 580G in copper on its way. Sight unseen, I hope the fit is good! Will report back when I get them in.

[mike rousseau]

Hey don't get me wrong... I understand you can find cheaper products that sometimes out perform some high end...

 

In my opinion my Berkley sunglasses lenses did better for me than my cousins oakleys... Far better glare reduction and clearer... He was shocked...

 

But sometimes it's nice to treat yourself to something nice that you feel is a good product... They feel nice on my head and the wife says they look really good... It's like buying name brand clothing... It doesn't last longer but it usually looks a bit better...

[manitoubass2]

Hey don't get me wrong... I understand you can find cheaper products that sometimes out perform some high end...

 

In my opinion my Berkley sunglasses lenses did better for me than my cousins oakleys... Far better glare reduction and clearer... He was shocked...

 

But sometimes it's nice to treat yourself to something nice that you feel is a good product... They feel nice on my head and the wife says they look really good... It's like buying name brand clothing... It doesn't last longer but it usually looks a bit better...

???

 

And sometimes its like workboots, somewhere in the middle is usually best???

[misfish]

Sorry I didnt reply like I said I would.

 

I asked the eye doc about glass vs plastic. He said it was preference of the person buying, but there was not difference as long as you have the proper UV protection,the lens dose not factor in.

 

I cant wait to wear my new Maui,s. One week til then.

[mike rousseau]

I've read the glass is more scratch resistant but easier to break the lense if dropped...

 

For me that means in a few years my glass lenses will most likely be clearer the if I had got plastic...

 

That was my train of thought