Best place to shop for sunglasses - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

45user · 03-12-2014, 12:48 AM

In need of a new pair of polarized sunglasses. I am looking at Maui Jim or costa del mar but don't have any particular model in mind. And my Asian face is kinda wide so having hard time finding something that fits. I really liked the Haber Vision lenses at the FHS but none really fit my face

Where do you shop for your sunglasses? Best prices?
Thank you for your help!
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Bert Vega · 03-12-2014, 07:08 AM

AM/PM

jorluivil · 03-12-2014, 07:44 AM

I have the same problem, my head is pretty wide so it was hard to find glasses that would not get uncomfortable after wearing them for an hour or more. I shopped around for some time and ended up with Maui Jim Peahi, they have spring loaded hinges so they will open a little and fit snug unlike regular hinged glasses that fit tight. They aren't cheap but they are definitely well worth the money.

Big T · 03-12-2014, 08:03 AM

You know... for a good honest pair of polarized "fishing" sunglasses, I always like what walmart puts out in the fishing section. The optics are good and they have all sorts of styles and colors to choose from. The prices can't be beat either since you can damage them easily, making expensive sunglasses more stressful to use. LOL

I think Rapala or Berkley makes the ones I have.

buddha · 03-12-2014, 08:08 AM

Flying fisherman are very inexpensive and I have owned a few of them. I have owned maui jim's also but the fit wasn't perfect.

Smith sunglasses are reasonable and excellent quality also.

I would stay away from the really cheap stuff though.

Your eyes are important.

Fishwhisperer619 · 03-12-2014, 08:40 AM

I absolutely love my typhoons. Fit very well and see clearly through them. Plus they have a lifetime guarantee on them no matter what happened to them. I got mine at day at the docks 2012 year for $50.

45user · 03-12-2014, 08:52 AM

Is there a shop that has these sunglasses in stock to try them? I'm in Norwalk, near 5 & 605 meet
Thank you!
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ZUMAN · 03-12-2014, 09:11 AM

I'm a Maui Jim fanboy.I had a pair of Volcano's for the last 5 years.Until I put them in my pocket with my keys.....Don't do that!!!!
Cracked one of the lenses.

I went to sunglass hut and tried on every pair and ended up with the "World Cup"model.Those fit me good and came in the matt black color I wanted.

The "Peahi" we're nice but didn't have the frame/lens combo I was looking for.

I don't mind spending money on a good pair of glasses considering I'll be using them everyday for several years!!!

chxh8me · 03-12-2014, 09:45 AM

Oakley makes a whole lineup of "asian fit" sunglasses. Should have lots of lens options to choose from.
You can try websites like 6pm.com

Hunters Pa · 03-12-2014, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Fishwhisperer619

I absolutely love my typhoons. Fit very well and see clearly through them. Plus they have a lifetime guarantee on them no matter what happened to them. I got mine at day at the docks 2012 year for $50.

I bought Typhoons at last years Fred Hall. After about a month there was a patch of scratches right in the middle of the lens from the earpiece rubbing against the lens when they are folded. Customer service told me it wasn't covered under the warranty

. I talked to the owner at FHS last week and showed them to him. He said it they should not rub and to send them in. We will see what they do.

Chuck D · 03-12-2014, 11:00 AM

Keep America Fishing has an amazing deal once or twice a year with Costa sunglasses where you donate around $100 and get to pick a pair of sunglasses priced up to $300. I have done this every time they have the offer.

buddha · 03-12-2014, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck D

Keep America Fishing has an amazing deal once or twice a year with Costa sunglasses where you donate around $100 and get to pick a pair of sunglasses priced up to $300. I have done this every time they have the offer.

Here was last year's deal when you got a 25% discount. If you see one where you spend 100 and get 300 worth of credit please let me know!

http://www.marlinmag.com/news/20-day...sunglasses-now

jorluivil · 03-12-2014, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by buddha

If you see one where you spend 100 and get 300 worth of credit please let me know!

what he said

03-12-2014, 12:48 AM	#1
45user Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 576	Best place to shop for sunglasses In need of a new pair of polarized sunglasses. I am looking at Maui Jim or costa del mar but don't have any particular model in mind. And my Asian face is kinda wide so having hard time finding something that fits. I really liked the Haber Vision lenses at the FHS but none really fit my face Where do you shop for your sunglasses? Best prices? Thank you for your help! 45

03-12-2014, 07:44 AM	#3
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	I have the same problem, my head is pretty wide so it was hard to find glasses that would not get uncomfortable after wearing them for an hour or more. I shopped around for some time and ended up with Maui Jim Peahi, they have spring loaded hinges so they will open a little and fit snug unlike regular hinged glasses that fit tight. They aren't cheap but they are definitely well worth the money. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

03-12-2014, 07:08 AM	#2
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	AM/PM

03-12-2014, 08:03 AM	#4
Big T Member, You Member! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lake Forest Posts: 254	You know... for a good honest pair of polarized "fishing" sunglasses, I always like what walmart puts out in the fishing section. The optics are good and they have all sorts of styles and colors to choose from. The prices can't be beat either since you can damage them easily, making expensive sunglasses more stressful to use. LOL I think Rapala or Berkley makes the ones I have.

03-12-2014, 08:08 AM	#5
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	Flying fisherman are very inexpensive and I have owned a few of them. I have owned maui jim's also but the fit wasn't perfect. Smith sunglasses are reasonable and excellent quality also. I would stay away from the really cheap stuff though. Your eyes are important.

03-12-2014, 08:40 AM	#6
Fishwhisperer619 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: chula vista Posts: 323	I absolutely love my typhoons. Fit very well and see clearly through them. Plus they have a lifetime guarantee on them no matter what happened to them. I got mine at day at the docks 2012 year for $50.

03-12-2014, 08:52 AM	#7
45user Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 576	Is there a shop that has these sunglasses in stock to try them? I'm in Norwalk, near 5 & 605 meet Thank you! 45

03-12-2014, 09:11 AM	#8
ZUMAN Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calabasas Posts: 79	I'm a Maui Jim fanboy.I had a pair of Volcano's for the last 5 years.Until I put them in my pocket with my keys.....Don't do that!!!! Cracked one of the lenses. I went to sunglass hut and tried on every pair and ended up with the "World Cup"model.Those fit me good and came in the matt black color I wanted. The "Peahi" we're nice but didn't have the frame/lens combo I was looking for. I don't mind spending money on a good pair of glasses considering I'll be using them everyday for several years!!!

03-12-2014, 09:45 AM	#9
chxh8me Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Thousand Oaks Posts: 182	Oakley makes a whole lineup of "asian fit" sunglasses. Should have lots of lens options to choose from. You can try websites like 6pm.com

03-12-2014, 11:00 AM	#11
Chuck D Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Park Posts: 559	Keep America Fishing has an amazing deal once or twice a year with Costa sunglasses where you donate around $100 and get to pick a pair of sunglasses priced up to $300. I have done this every time they have the offer.