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11-18-2014, 01:48 PM | #1 |
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What Sunglasses Do You Prefer For Fishing?
I sent them back to Costa and for 11.99 they are going to replace the same lenses and give me brand new frames under the warranty which is lifetime. I have owned maui jims before and they are great also. The return charges are now 50 dollars. They use to be free under warranty. I think the lenses on the maui jim may be better but costa is pretty close. I have also heard good things about Smith sunglasses but have never tried them. Tons of sunglass brands out there. Costa seems to be a fishing sunglass specialty brand. Which sunglasses do you like for fishing the best? |
11-18-2014, 01:50 PM | #2 |
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Smith Optics all the way. I have been wearing them for 5+ years now and love every set ive had.
I absolutely love the Smith Elite stuff as the lenses are Z87+ and do not scratch. light frames as well. Dig them- great for shooting sports or if you are hard on glasses like I am. Chromapop models however are where it is really at for on the water. Zero glare- they are amazing glasses. |
11-18-2014, 02:03 PM | #3 | |
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11-18-2014, 02:55 PM | #4 |
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maui jims a lil expensive but worth every penny
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11-18-2014, 02:55 PM | #5 |
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I'm going on my 2nd pair of Maui Jim glasses.
They're not cheap but they're worth every penny
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11-18-2014, 03:19 PM | #6 |
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Been wearing smiths for some time now. Great warranty, and have replaced glasses that were over 5 years old. The tint level and the polarized lens are key to good vision on the water.
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11-18-2014, 03:24 PM | #7 |
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OEX carries some of the Smith brands but not actual Smith. They are pretty easy to find though especially in stores that do Snowsports.
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11-18-2014, 03:32 PM | #8 |
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11-18-2014, 03:41 PM | #9 |
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Interesting article comparing the Smith chromapop vs Costa 580G sunglasses. Then again it is on Costa's website so it may be biased.
https://www.costadelmar.com/inside-c...580-technology |
11-19-2014, 02:51 PM | #10 |
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11-19-2014, 03:08 PM | #11 | |
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I bought them because they fit me so well. For a cheap pair of sunglasses they will do fine for a backup. |
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11-19-2014, 03:20 PM | #12 |
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I wear Julbo's and really like them. Lightweight, comfortable, self adjusting tint, and a nice coating that helps repel water.
BONUS..... They won't break the bank. Julbo has been making precision sunglasses for 125 years! Check them out. Julbousa.com
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11-19-2014, 03:33 PM | #13 | |
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Are they all plastic lenses or do they have glass also? |
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11-19-2014, 03:50 PM | #14 |
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Its all about the Bombers (fuzz bomb)! Good polarization, very light, pretty cheap, and they float! They are very popular in the outrigger paddling community.
http://www.bombereyewear.com/index.php |
11-19-2014, 04:58 PM | #15 |
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I have those super cool ones that go over my prescription glasses.
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11-19-2014, 06:00 PM | #16 | |
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11-19-2014, 07:02 PM | #17 |
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Sunglasses?
I just squint.
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11-19-2014, 07:46 PM | #18 |
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These sunglasses have gotten good reviews on field and stream.
http://www.habervision.com/sunglasses/fishing.aspx |
11-19-2014, 07:55 PM | #19 |
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I break my glasses so I go with the swap meet special two pairs of polarized for $15.
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11-19-2014, 08:23 PM | #20 |
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I vote for the Smith Optics also.
Three years ago I switched from Maui Jims to the Smiths and never looked back. I have two different pairs but both chroma pop, one for low light/overcast days and another for full sun. They are awesome glasses |
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