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rieffer · 04-09-2014, 04:43 PM

Besides the polarized glasses I take some Visine with me and every couple of hours a couple of drops. It really helps. I've got some Typhoon sunglasses. They work well and are under$80.
Good luck.

Bert Vega · 04-09-2014, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

I'm horrible with sunglasses. I usually buy the ones at Walmart by Berkely. $15 and they last a long time.

X2 on the Wallbillies. Cant go wrong with them.

live2fishy · 04-09-2014, 09:25 PM

I have a big ass head too
Spy's quicksilver or Oakley are what I wear
All polarized and quality optics. Id like to be able to see when I'm old...

Raskal311 · 04-09-2014, 09:34 PM

Now I'm not feeling to bad about the $$ I just spent on polarize prescription Oakleys. The second I put them on my eye feel cooler.

easyday · 04-09-2014, 09:35 PM

Oakleys for sure man, I love mine. I wear those and the hobie ones I got for a really good deal.

Raskal311 · 04-09-2014, 09:41 PM

If you ask around there are always someone who knows someone that works do Oakley. Friends and family gets a huge discount. If I didn't just get one Id ask my buddy to hook u up.

Bert Vega · 04-09-2014, 10:00 PM

I just can't bring myself to spending $$$ for glasses for the outdoors. I break or lose them every time. I don't think I have had a set of sun glasses for more then 5-6 months ever. I used to spend the money but them days is over. Now to be clear I am talking for biking, fishing and hiking etc. Outdoors.

I do swap them out for a better set. Once I get to my truck.

eddier68 · 04-10-2014, 05:09 AM

You may want to swing by Nordstrom Rack ( MV) found these for about 60-70 bucks, ( about a yr ago) LOVE them!!!!

http://www.kaenon.com/klay-tobacco-c.../#.U0aWvmdOVjo

DonKing · 04-10-2014, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by William Novotny

I think I got a bit of sun damage to my eyes yesterday out on the water. Started feeling strained about mid day and still sore today. I'm pretty good about wearing my shades on the water but I think the cheap gas station sunglasses don't offer up much protection from uv. Anyone else experience this?

I always seem to break or lose expensive glasses so I buy the cheap ones. Now I'm reconsidering. Problem is, it's very hard to find shades that fit my face and look good. Wide head. I don't want to spend a large chunk on costas or maui Jims if I don't like the style or fit. Any big headed anglers have some suggestions on brands and styles that work for you? Something tuff enough that won't damage easily or cheap enough to be replaced when they get scratched. I'm rough on shades.

Try
www.bombereyewear.com

You can get polarized glasses in a bunch of styles. These also float which is perfect for your kayak. Use promo code DONKING14 and get 1/2 off your purchase.

Thx

DK

alanw · 04-10-2014, 01:16 PM

It's worth it to spend a few bucks on a halfway decent pair of UV coated and polarized sunglasses. Just like everything else on the yak, leash it with croakies or a similar retainer and don't cheap out on eye protection.

CKallday71 · 04-10-2014, 02:39 PM

Us poor buggers with prescription glasses always get assed out on cool shades...

alanw · 04-10-2014, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CKallday71

Us poor buggers with prescription glasses always get assed out on cool shades...

I know CK, I'm stuck with the Walgreen's clip-ons. They are pretty good though. UV coated and polarized for around $15, not a bad deal.

MrPukaShell · 04-10-2014, 04:08 PM

Wearing Costas right now and love them. I will pay the extra dollars if they work and these do form me. I get the eye check up yearly and a 5 or so years back the doctor asked me if I wore sunglasses when I was in the sun. Told him always but they were the cheap brands. Said that he was seeing a little sun damage. Switched to some Costas and have never looked back. Doctor said that the eyes are the same on the last visit. Figure the eyes are worth it.

tacmik · 04-10-2014, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by alanw

I know CK, I'm stuck with the Walgreen's clip-ons. They are pretty good though. UV coated and polarized for around $15, not a bad deal.

Tried the clip ons. Unfortunately, they would scratch my regular glasses.

SASQUATCH · 04-10-2014, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishin Phil

I have been in your shoes from too many hours on the water. I wear prescription polarized sunglasses and it still kicked my butt. After a day you will feel better. Try Costco for some regular polarized sunglasses they will fit to size.

Am I the only one who stares at your avatar before reading your post??

jorluivil · 04-10-2014, 04:39 PM

I had a problem finding sun glasses that would fit my wide head until I tried on some Maui Jim glasses. Most of their glasses have spring loaded hinges, this allows the glasses to open a few inches wider than normal, it also relieves the pressure that is placed on your temples. At $200+ dollars they aren't cheap but to me they have been worth every penny.

DonKing · 04-11-2014, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonKing

Try
www.bombereyewear.com

You can get polarized glasses in a bunch of styles. These also float which is perfect for your kayak. Use promo code DONKING14 and get 1/2 off your purchase.

Thx

DK

BUMP

chris138 · 04-11-2014, 10:02 AM

Its all about the bombers!

William Novotny · 04-11-2014, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DonKing

BUMP

Did you really just bump an ad on this thread? I like your style.

chris138 · 04-11-2014, 10:10 AM

buy two pairs

04-09-2014, 09:34 PM	#24
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	Now I'm not feeling to bad about the $$ I just spent on polarize prescription Oakleys. The second I put them on my eye feel cooler. __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

04-09-2014, 09:35 PM	#25
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,469	Oakleys for sure man, I love mine. I wear those and the hobie ones I got for a really good deal. __________________

04-09-2014, 09:41 PM	#26
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	If you ask around there are always someone who knows someone that works do Oakley. Friends and family gets a huge discount. If I didn't just get one Id ask my buddy to hook u up. __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12 Last edited by Raskal311; 04-09-2014 at 09:48 PM.

04-10-2014, 01:16 PM	#30
alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	It's worth it to spend a few bucks on a halfway decent pair of UV coated and polarized sunglasses. Just like everything else on the yak, leash it with croakies or a similar retainer and don't cheap out on eye protection. __________________ Hobie PA 14 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Jackson Kraken ¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu X-Factor ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu Stealth-12 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Its not a spelling B its a fishing B ~yakjoe

04-10-2014, 02:39 PM	#31
CKallday71 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: The 951 Posts: 430	Us poor buggers with prescription glasses always get assed out on cool shades... __________________ I fish therefore I am. Selling cars since 2006. If you love what you do you never WORK a day in your life.

04-09-2014, 04:43 PM	#21
rieffer Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 91	Besides the polarized glasses I take some Visine with me and every couple of hours a couple of drops. It really helps. I've got some Typhoon sunglasses. They work well and are under$80. Good luck.

04-09-2014, 09:25 PM	#23
live2fishy Fish killer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Surfside Posts: 105	I have a big ass head too Spy's quicksilver or Oakley are what I wear All polarized and quality optics. Id like to be able to see when I'm old...

04-09-2014, 10:00 PM	#27
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	I just can't bring myself to spending $$$ for glasses for the outdoors. I break or lose them every time. I don't think I have had a set of sun glasses for more then 5-6 months ever. I used to spend the money but them days is over. Now to be clear I am talking for biking, fishing and hiking etc. Outdoors. I do swap them out for a better set. Once I get to my truck.

04-10-2014, 05:09 AM	#28
eddier68 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 32	You may want to swing by Nordstrom Rack ( MV) found these for about 60-70 bucks, ( about a yr ago) LOVE them!!!! http://www.kaenon.com/klay-tobacco-c.../#.U0aWvmdOVjo

04-10-2014, 04:08 PM	#33
MrPukaShell Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ventura COunty Posts: 521	Wearing Costas right now and love them. I will pay the extra dollars if they work and these do form me. I get the eye check up yearly and a 5 or so years back the doctor asked me if I wore sunglasses when I was in the sun. Told him always but they were the cheap brands. Said that he was seeing a little sun damage. Switched to some Costas and have never looked back. Doctor said that the eyes are the same on the last visit. Figure the eyes are worth it.

04-10-2014, 04:39 PM	#36
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	I had a problem finding sun glasses that would fit my wide head until I tried on some Maui Jim glasses. Most of their glasses have spring loaded hinges, this allows the glasses to open a few inches wider than normal, it also relieves the pressure that is placed on your temples. At $200+ dollars they aren't cheap but to me they have been worth every penny. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

04-11-2014, 10:02 AM	#38
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	Its all about the bombers!

04-11-2014, 10:10 AM	#40
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	buy two pairs