Your favorite polarized sunglasses?

[Fishin' Fool]

On 4/5/2017 at 0:56 PM, fishballer06 said:

I jumped up to Costa's last year and there's no looking back. I've now got 3 pairs. Each one has it's own special purpose. 

 

580G Green Mirror lens - great for super sunny days and general daily use. Gives great color contrast. 

580G Silver Mirror lens - great for overcast days where it's not full sun, but it's still bright out. Has an amber base which is probably the best all around lens color for fishing.

580P Sunrise Silver Mirror lens - these were just released and they're only available in plastic right now, but man are they great for super low light situations. They've got a yellow base and a mirrored finish on the front. I wear them at first light or dusk and they cut down that low sun glare but still allow me to see in the water. You can literally wear these clear until dark. Wearing them on a cloudy/rainy day makes everything bright like it's a sunny day. They've still got enough power to cut down the sun that if I were to forget another pair of glasses on a day that got sunny, they'd still work. 

 

I second the Costas with the sunrise lens. Awesome for early and late as mentioned and work great for low light all day. I also have Costa amber and the Wiley X green shades. The Costas with the sunrise lens are my favorite.

[JDNKC]

i love my Costas-  I have blue mirror, green mirror, silver mirror, and copper.  If I was only buying one pair I would go silver or copper.

[sully420]

My wife bought me some native sunglasses last year and I really like them the style is called ward and they came with green polarized lenses and they come with an extra pair of lenses for $140.00 bucks. Lenses are really ez to change and there are lots of colors

[Jw1799]

I have a few pairs of Maui Jims in various lens and styles.  I prefer their brand over all others.  

 

I get a new pair once a year, my eye doctor recommended I have eye protection from the sun when outdoors.  Since I don't buy regular glasses frames my vision insurance covers most (usually 70-90% depending on the retail price) of whatever higher end sunglasses I choose provided I get them directly from the Eye Doctor's office.  It's a deal I can't pass up. 

[Bass fishing is best]

Put on a pair of Maui Jim lighthouse or similar light frame sunglasses and you will be in love.  I actually forget I'm wearing the brown lense pair.  I feel every second wearing Costas, heavier and bulkier.

[TX-Deluxe]

Costa 580 Glass. Cost as much as a nice reel but worth it even off the water.

[Neil McCauley]

I've gone through a few Tifosi Tyrant 2.0s. They're meant for cycling so they're light and stay put really well. Also deal with body heat, sweat etc. The decreased tint lets me use them in lower light conditions which really is when I want polarization the most. Also don't really get any tan lines from them since the lenses only cover your possible field of vision and don't touch the face.

 

[jimf]

On 4/6/2017 at 1:54 PM, BrackishBassin said:

The difference between cheap polarized sunglasses and glasses from a reputable brand isn't about the ability to see, for me anyways. It's more about protecting my eyes from the sun. Think about the damage the sun causes to skin (relatively durable organ) and then compare that with your eyes (way less durable). For me, it's about making sure I can still see 40 years down the road. 

I have seen various tests done that have shown that cheap lenses that claim to offer 100% UV protection do just that - they block the harmful UV rays just as well as the expensive brands.   

 

I'm not saying expensive glasses aren't worth it,  they just aren't worth it to me.  They certainly provide better fit and comfort, they are durable, and they are more stylish.  Any or all of those might make the extra money worth it to you.  

 

But I feel pretty strongly that the optical quality/health aspects of expensive glasses are more about good marketing than anything else.   

[BrackishBassin]

On 4/10/2017 at 10:30 AM, jimf said:

I have seen various tests done that have shown that cheap lenses that claim to offer 100% UV protection do just that - they block the harmful UV rays just as well as the expensive brands.   

 

I'm not saying expensive glasses aren't worth it,  they just aren't worth it to me.  They certainly provide better fit and comfort, they are durable, and they are more stylish.  Any or all of those might make the extra money worth it to you.  

 

But I feel pretty strongly that the optical quality/health aspects of expensive glasses are more about good marketing than anything else.   

 

Never seen any evidence that the cheap sunglasses do what they claim as far as blocking UV light. Would love to see it, if you have it to share. 

[jimf]

1 hour ago, BrackishBassin said:

 

Never seen any evidence that the cheap sunglasses do what they claim as far as blocking UV light. Would love to see it, if you have it to share. 

I just did a quick google search:

http://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/pricey-cheap-designer-sunglasses-provide-uv-protection-cheaper/story?id=25337330

 

http://www.besthealthmag.ca/best-looks/style/are-cheap-sunglasses-safe/

 

http://www.today.com/style/debunking-9-common-myths-about-sunglasses-2D80554300

 

etc....

 

 

[BrackishBassin]

2 minutes ago, jimf said:

I just did a quick google search:

http://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/pricey-cheap-designer-sunglasses-provide-uv-protection-cheaper/story?id=25337330

 

http://www.besthealthmag.ca/best-looks/style/are-cheap-sunglasses-safe/

 

http://www.today.com/style/debunking-9-common-myths-about-sunglasses-2D80554300

 

etc....

 

 

 

Thanks!