I've never owned a pair of "premium" sunglasses, but I'm looking to buy a new pair before we head down your way in October. I'm leaning toward the Costa Blackfin's, just wandering what your opinion was. Thanks
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I've never owned a pair of "premium" sunglasses, but I'm looking to buy a new pair before we head down your way in October. I'm leaning toward the Costa Blackfin's, just wandering what your opinion was. Thanks
I wear prescription, so I dont buy regular sunglasses.
That said, I used to work for a real sunglass store. Costa and Maui Jim had, by far, the best lenses on the market.
Both are layered lenses, with multiple coatings on the surfaces.
Costa glass lenses are by far the best in regards to clarity and optics, wont scratch but are heavier and not as impact resistant.
Their polymer lens is impact resistant, lighter but scratches easier.
For inshore, the brown mirrored lens is hard to beat. Offshore, the dark grey mirrored.
All Costa's are polarized. All Raybans and Oakley's are not. Neither are most "designer" sunglasses, some mid-price range and cheap shades. Barring some special situation, why anyone would buy a non-polarized sunglass is simply baffling.
Always happy with my Costas, except I have prescription and bifocals, pricey, yikes. Never had another brand so I can’t compare.
Nothing more to say !Quote:
Originally Posted by CarlF
I've been going to the pier for three years now and learned the majority of the locals wear Cost as so that's what I got.Love them , I can really see the sharks before they try to grab my kings and Spanish now!!!LOL
Not all Raybans and Oakley's are polarized.Quote:
Originally Posted by CarlF
Fixed that for ya.
My Raybans are polarized.
I've both Costas and Raybans and like them both.
I wear the Costas when fishing and the Raybans when driving
Good catch.
I believe certain Rayban being polarized vs. not has something to do with being aviator glasses, but not sure of the whole story.
My favorites are my prescription polarized trifocals, brown tint. May not be a good as Costas, but my eyes probably aren't as good as yours, either. I can still see pretty good, and I know what I'm seeing---color, speed, shape, motion, etc.
I tried a pair of pelagic shark bites this past year and was pleasently suprised. Only complant was the lenes seamed to scratch easier than the coastas.
I've had a pair of ONO's with readers and a pair of Costas C-Mates with readers and the ONO's fit my face better the
Costas don't feel like they'll stay put , So I've never used them , I may look at Maui Jims next time I get my glasses replaced .
Hate putting out all that coin for them in prescription .
i've had good luck out of revos, the polarization is quite good and they fit my big ole noggin. also take a look at http://www.fuselenses.com for high quality replacement lenses on the inexpensive side for almost every pair of sunglasses. i can't tell one bit of difference personally and i'm quite picky about sunglasses.
I sit/step/lie/fall on every pair of glasses I have so I'm still looking for inexpensive but good ones. lol - not much luck yet. In the meantime - the 5 dollars walmarks ones are what I'm making do with.
I'm pretty destructive also, so I order wraparound NEMESIS safety glasses. Lately they have gone up to $12.50, but still worth the price. I get them with readers, being an old fart. They have the added benefit of being protection from flying tackle.Quote:
Originally Posted by Geno
Until I scratch them up or otherwise mistreat them they have good optics. I used to work in demolition and mining, so I'm kind of accustomed to safety glasses and don't feel "right" without them.
https://www.safetyglassesusa.com/jac...th-smoke-lens/
I have some costas that have been great. I'm partial to Amber lenses for fishing and driving.
You are right Carl F on the aviator series glasses which are not polarized. A polarized lense will wipe out the gps and multifunction displays in an aircraft much the same as when looking at a tablet or phone.
Are those polarized?Quote:
Originally Posted by frednic
I wear the saltwater angler polarized sunglasses I buy them at bass pro shops or my local tractor supply they aren't expensive but they do the trick and if I loose them or damage them they're not expensive to replace
According to the ads they are. I can't tell.Quote:
Originally Posted by Geno
Cool. I ordered a couple of pairs. Thanks for the heads up. I can't even buy decent readers for that price.
Cocoon's fit over for me
Thanks Ironman172. Going to order a pair today. See you in September!Quote:
Originally Posted by ironman172
Best to try them on ....cabelas is where I got the last pair (I have 3) may look into anotherQuote:
Originally Posted by Prospector46
ironman is right - try several different frames on, go with what works best for you - i'm on my 2nd pair of polarized calcuttas from J + M (@$30) - i prefer amber for driving as well as fishing, see better with curved lenses as opposed to flat ones...
Thanks Ironman for your response on the forum. I never new anything like the fitover glasses existed. I noticed a lot of people waring the wrap around glasses on the pier and I thought "wish I didn't have to ware these glasses all the time" because they looked like they really protected your eyes from the wind along with the sun. Also thanks for the heads up on trying them on. I have a Cabela's less than 3 miles from here. I had a gift card from father's day so I got $25 off! It was a no brainer. Been tweaking up the cart and gear.
See you before you know it. Time seems to be traveling too fast these days!
Prospector46
That's what happens as we get older....the years seem to fly byQuote:
Originally Posted by Prospector46
We are all speeding into the future at one second per second.