sunglasses

[acabtp]

what kinds of polarized sunglasses does everyone use?

i usually bought cheaper pairs so i don't mind if they go overboard, but was considering going upmarket a bit this next time around (but not more than say, a hundred bucks, because they will go overboard someday). style really doesn't matter, i only care about performance. suggestions?

[Jay]

Hands down, Costa del Mar is the way to go.

[lakeOangler]

for 100 dollars maybe some used costas or maui jims, which my wife just got. and let me say that in the store the mauis were nicer then the costas. im like you though. i fear breaking and beating them up so i went with a pair of native bombers. comfy all day with interchangable lenses for around 100 bills.

[giantfan]

Costa Fathoms with the 580 lens is my choice. Had the Maui jims for years but like the costas much better.

[Fishon1982]

Costa all the way had the same pair for two years permits 580p silver tint you can find on eBay cheap just have to keep a look out for them but they are there

[mondofish]

I wear a pair of Kaenon UPD's with amber lenses.

[acabtp]

lots of votes for the costa del mar... what specifically is that you guys like about them?
how durable are they?

[broken bobber]

Wiley X

[NickN]

Costa 580's are awesome glasses but don't break a lens. They only replace them in pairs and it will set you back minimum of $100.00 plus shipping. I know this because I broke one a year ago that I have yet to get fixed.

[Mark B.]

These reasonably priced ones have been good for me @ work & play,.............

http://www.glpolarized.com/GEW/index.html

[Cuz]

Maui Jims. I own five pairs. Two brown (rose) lenses for day driving, partly cloudy days and rainy days. One black pair of lenses for real sunny days. Especially on the water, ice or snow. One pair with 200 magnification on the bottom of the lense so I can see better when I tie knots. And finally a pair of titanium frames that are super light and you can twist them in a ball without breakage. Great glasses. All of them. And whichever type you use that day you can see very far into the water. Great for spotting trout in the rivers and streams. Plus the service they give customers is outstanding. Any problem I had was solved quickly and efficiently. Fast service too.
I keep them around my neck with 20lb. Power Pro. or floating croakers. I NEVER take them off until I'm at home. I hang them in the same place all the time.

[tycomps]

well I've managed to lose my polarized glasses (at home no less) and I'm looking at getting a pair with the bifocal for tying knots. anyone else have experience with them? Also heard brown tint is best.

[Capt. Lou]

Mauis I've worn for years, I have a minimum of 5 pairs.
The brown is best for low light conditions, while I prefer mirror or dark gray lenses offshore were sun really beats down !
These are expensive so good lanyards are a must!

[aduma1107]

Costa by far! Just got another pair. Cabalitos with 580 lenses. Crystal frame with mirrored impacted lenses. Eyes on First in AH has the largest selection.

[nutleysigns]

Costas ! ! !

[tycomps]

thanks, what's the costa those costas? they're bifocal right?