Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Gear Forum :: NEW sunglasses post
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OldTripper |
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ForestDuff |
About 8 years ago I decided to give the Costa's with glass lenses a go, a little heavier, but the lenses clean up nice and easy and were very scratch resistant. I went with steepncheap, because even to this day, I cannot see myself spending full price for a pair of expensive sunglasses. So selection is always limited, but I got an actual fishing pair which I liked. After they met their demise a couple of years later, I talked myself into getting two pairs of Costa's, one pair a fishing pair, and the other pair an aviation style for driving. I think I got three years out of them before I broke both pairs within a week, one pair was in my jacket pocket when I put on my seatbelt, and the other snapped in half attempting to take them off after walking across a parking lot in subzero temps. Back to steepncheap I went, bought two new pair but switched up lens colors this time, tan for fishing and grey for driving. Was able to find the same aviator style, so I have a spare set of lenses from the last pair if needed. They are still both doing well 3 years later. And at some point around 5 years ago, I picked up a pair of Costa C-mates on SnC, they were 65% off of regular price and I knew my eyes were starting to go, figured why not, so I take them along on my camping trips as a spare pair and to be able to tie knots with 2 lb test. So yes, nothing but praise for Costa's from this guy, and a fan of the glass lenses. I went with the 480g lenses on all pairs except the C-mates . As others have said, you tend to pay more attention to the well being of more expensive gear. |
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LetsGoFishing |
I also have a big head. I don't know what model my Costa's are, but they are similar to the Fisch style. I prefer a wrap around style to minimize sun glare caused by light getting in from the side or behind me. They also help keep the wind out. My eyes water with the slightest cold breeze. |
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CoachWalleye74 |
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HowardSprague |
Liberty Sport |
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Minnesotian |
I wear glasses. Getting sunglasses always felt like a luxury item to me, because in order to wear them, they had to fit over my regular glasses or I had to make sure I wore contacts. When I go camping, I make sure to wear my contacts every day so I can utilize the sunglasses. But in day to day, I usually wear my sunglasses over my glasses. Getting prescription sunglasses never felt like an option to me because of the expense and that I would probably loose them and be angry at myself for loosing them. So, I have always gotten cheap sunglasses that I can easily loose. Well, I have recently purchased a pair of prescription sunglasses, polarized in amber how I like it, and silver mirrored. And they were only $50. I got them from Zenni Optical: Zenni Optical Next time you are getting your prescription updated at the optometrist, ask for a copy of your prescription. Then, using that, you can fill out the prescription on Zenni and get what you need. The prescription sunglasses are great. Not $300 awesome, but still good enough and the polarization is as good as I have owned before. And, I don't have to wear contacts. Just an option for you fellow glasses wearing folks. |
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CoachWalleye74 |
Other thought... 580 "G"-glass or "P" plastic??? I'm leaning towards G - glass. |
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CoachWalleye74 |
I have always had Oakley sunglasses and like their product. I would like to branch out a bit and try something else like Costa, Maui Jim ,etc.. No prescription is needed, I don't mind paying for a quality product and have been fortunate not to lose/break higher end sunglasses. I would use these mainly for time on the water, so polarized would be key. Any great recommendations of specific companies/styles? TIA |
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butthead |
Old geezer and function over form is what I like. But will toss out a brand that has performed very well for me, for a long time Wiley X. Bought for work, saftey and dust resistant conditions, secondary use on water and wilderness trips. Bought a set of prescription trifocals with foam seals, interchangeable lenses, full temples or straps that interchange. At work they saved my eyes from a full face 8 inch hose coupling impact, and worked as goggles in cleaning dust collection bins. In field use the strap keeps them on not in the water, polarized lenses and conforming frame and gasket blocks out glare from the sides. Stylish??? Surely not on me ! butthead |
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fadersup |
Still waiting for the day when I sit on them accidentally but so far so good! |
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butthead |
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bombinbrian |
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LetsGoFishing |
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Savage Voyageur |
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