I think I might get a pair of sunglasses for Christmas. I cant really think of anything else I need or want. Do you guys have any preferences, or recommendations for lenses, frames anything like that?
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I think I might get a pair of sunglasses for Christmas. I cant really think of anything else I need or want. Do you guys have any preferences, or recommendations for lenses, frames anything like that?
Revo makes some very nice sunglasses. I bought a new pair back in September and retired my old ones to mountian biking duty. Revo have recently released a bunch of new frameless styles where the nose and ear pieces bolt directly to the frame. This makes 'em really light and comfortable.
Oh, go for the polarized lenses. Makes driving when the sun is in your eyes a whole lot easier. :cool:
Cheapos from Target is all I wear. I break too may to pay any more than $10.
I personally have the Maui Jim's... the Mauna Loa... really nice glass lenses....
http://www.mauijim.com/mjweb/public/.../LFG311-02.jpg
Here's the LINK
Wanna try and save your "cheap bastard" status and explain how you got those?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave04
Just some suggestions...
Revo's are nice and so are Maui Jim's....whatever you get I would recomend a glass polorized lens with a backside Anti Reflective coating.
Stay away from Polycarbonate, they have a lot of distortion in the lenses.
Marchon makes some sunglasses that are polycarb but the distortion is far less than a lot of others out there, I have a pair that are wrap around style and they work great in the convertible and offer protection against flying debris.
The AR coating is important to reduce reflections in the back of the lens, the polorization blocks glare from above and below.
Also whichever you choose make sure to clean them wet and dry them with a soft cotton cloth or microfiber cloth, paper towels and such will scratch.
Also make sure you know what the warranty is.
Hope this helps, happy hunting.
There are some cool sunglasses my friend got for riding his bike. I'll have to give him a call cause I can't remember the name. They are pretty nice and have little foam padding around the eyes to keep dirt/wind from getting in and they also make clear lenses for night time. The clear ones are on my Christmas list! No more windburn at night eh!
He lost that with the purchase of his StooK.Quote:
Originally Posted by tailchaser
As for recommendations, I was in the sunglasses biz back in the early 90s. I'm sure it has changed some but this is how it was about 12 years ago.
When choosing sunglasses, it depends on what you will use the sunglasses for. Much like bicycles, there are different ones for different purposes and no one pair does everything the best.
For driving and non-sport use, Revo was THE best lens available. They are different than all others because most sunglasses just block light. Revos filter the bad light out that causes you to squint and lets the good light in that allows you to see. The result is a lense that will never have you squinting, regardless of how bright the sun is and still allow you to see indoors or low light conditions like overcast days.
Interesting fact. Revos technology is the same used on the Astronaughts gold visor in outerspace where there is no atmosphere to block the sun's harmful rays.
Second to them was Serengetti. This used a photochromatic lense that darkened or lightened depending on the light. I never felt they got dark enough for my preference though.
Now for sports, Oakley was the best. Lightweight and they stuck to your face like glue. The also have nearly unbreakable lenses but they are not nearly as scratch resistant as Revo's glass lens so be careful to use a case and clean them with a proper lens cloth and cleaner spray.
For snow skiing, you're best to get a mirrored lens with a rose or amber tint. Polarized is bad for snow skiing because it blocks the glare of ice. Not knowing where the ice is while skiing can be very, very bad!
For fishing or water activities, polarized is a must. It eliminates glare and for fishing allows you to see into the water but it can also cause you to see dark spots in car windows.
Avoid any lens that distorts colors, like Blue Blockers. They can cause headaches and distorting colors is not natural for the eye. You're high end brands will not distort color.
Fashion sunglasses usually have a less expensive and lighter weight plastic lens. They're good but you are definitely paying for the fashion and not the lens technology.
As for cheapies, you get what you pay for and what you get is a cheap, frame that doesn't hold it's shape and can cause discomfort and lenses that are not optically clear which can cause eye strain. However It seems some cheapies have gotten much better in quality lately.
Quality sunglasses will start aroun $50 and can go into the $300 range. Definitely not CB but you do get what you pay for.
8-) Polarized....8-)
Yeah... my CB status is blown... but for the record, I won them for winning a horse show this past summer.Quote:
Originally Posted by tailchaser
I would put the Maui Jim lenses up with the Revos... they are quite nice.
Thanks for the input so far. If anyone else has any lets have it. Ill let you guys know what I get, and Ill be sure to have some sechsy pix.
Avoid high-dollar sunglasses like the plague. You'll end up scratching/losing them so fast your head will spin. Then you're back to square one, but poorer.
Besides that, glasses that aren't UV protected will destroy your eyes by opening them further to the UV. But then again even the $10 glasses are UV these days.
C
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Originally Posted by blackzx3_13
Target cheapos for me as well. I always buy the same aviator style, ive gone through 4 of them this year, & will be heading back to Target this weekend.
Having dogs does not help this situation.
http://www.theage.com.au/ffxImage/ur..._glasses,0.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by Jiggerachi
Your dogs wear sun glasses?::Clown::
Another vote for Maui Jims.
I just got anotehr pair of Oakley polarized half-jackets... I loved my last ones until they got stolen.. (eh, they'd made it 3 years..)
Sprung for the polarized thsi time.. I love 'em. I also have a couple sets of different lenses for them for riding etc.
We sell Oakleys over here at the golf shop, go big time with the Oakleys that have a Bluetooth with them.Quote:
Originally Posted by rx7gslse
Well put. My eyes are particularly light sensitive, so I tend to wear sunglasses outside during the day, whether it is sunny or not. I've been a big fan of Revos (worn them for the last decade), primarily because they work well on days when it isn't sunny as well. In fact, one of the places I find them to work really well is during daytime driving in rainy conditions - they just seem to sharpen the contrast to the point that it is much easier to distinguish objects on the road in all of the spray.Quote:
Originally Posted by black roadster
I guess that depends on how well you take care of your stuff. :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by ccage
I typically replace sunglasses every four to five years, and then usually only because I want to update styles. For instance, the pair I just replaced are almost five years old, and they still work fine - I've retired them to mountain biking use.
Then again, sunglasses are more than just a fashion accessory to me - on a bright, sunny day I literally can't be outside for more than a few minutes without them without developing powerful headaches. Therefore, I tend to go the extra length to take good care of my sunglasses. :wink:
Knowing my wife...its only a matter of time ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by jolberry
Yep, same here.. Mine usually last about 3 years give or take. that's about the average for the last decade, and except for the last pair, I still have the old ones. For that amount of time I'm willing to spend the $$ on a pair I actually like. Mine are pretty much always one of 3 places. In my desk drawer at teh office. On the table by the front door at my house, or on my head. They're easy to take care of if you try..Quote:
Originally Posted by altiain
Now.. just ask about people and cellphones ;)
i like my fossil ones, been trough about 3 in 3 years, still have one pair. i didnt know this much about lens technology then, they sure all look schnazzy! (no i didnt pay for a single one of those.) speaking of, i need a new gf so i can score another watch and sunglasses! :D i mean ;)
Well I pulled the trigger and got a pair of Revo 3039. They look like http://store1.yimg.com/I/yhst-502641...3_1875_3175517 except with grey lenses instead of blue. Thanks for the help, they look really snazzy! Also the first test drive seemed pretty successful as a girl in an oncoming car turned her head around 130 degrees to take a look at them... ::Afro::
Oh and now that I have them, would anyone care to give me some good care and feeding instructions? I bought a cloth from the store as I figured paper towels probably weren't good enough. What about a spray? The kid at the store told me that even normal cleaners for glasses are not good because they are made for glass and not polycarbonate.
Edit: What is even better while looking for the picture above I found a price for the glasses that is $50 cheaper than today, so I ordered another pair to return and save money!
that's mightly TCB of ya....
spray? I usually just breathe on them and wipe 'em with the cloth if I have one handy.. (one in both cars and one in the house)
If not? A soft shrittail is probably better than a paper towel...
If the lenses are some sort of plastic or poly, just be sure to always clean them wet. Soap and water work best. Rinse, soap and rinse again. Use a soft towel to dry. If you try to clean them while dry any little piece of debris will scratch the lens. ::2Cents::
Ouch!Quote:
Originally Posted by rx7gslse
Do you wipe your camera lens with paper towel or a shirt?
Get a microfiber lens cloth available at any optical retailer and a spray cleaner designed for lenses.
Paper towel is the worst but t-shirts can also be to abrasive. Windex or other generic glass cleaners are also known to scratch or damage optical lenses and they're special coatings.
+1Quote:
Originally Posted by black roadster
...although I have been known to wipe 'em with a shirtail on occasion. ::Clown::
BTW, congrats on the Revos! You won't be disappointed!
Here's some directions for optical lenses and frame care.....
1. Don't lay them where your dog can get them.
2. Don't sit on them
3. Don't lay them on the bed.
4. Keep them in the case when not in direct use.
5. NEVER wipe them dry!!!!!!
(think of it this way, you don't see through your car's finish like you do lenses....but you would never wipe your car's finish while it's dry.... this is the biggest reason for sratching)
6. never use paper products all are made from a tree and will scratch (nomatter how soft they are)
7. Always take them in for adjustments and make sure you are letting a certified Optician adjust them.
8. Here is a formula for cleaning Optical lenses...
In a 4 ounce bottle combine..
3 parts water to 1 part alcohol, and add 2-3 drops of dish soap.
Use this spray and a soft cotton cloth and it will clean great.
Also never wash your cleaning cloth in the washer and dryer, wash it by hand as the fabric softener will cause your cloth to smear your lenses.
Hope this helps.
Here's some directions for sunglass lenses and frame care.....
1. Buy cheap sunglasses (< $10).
2. Don't worry about it.
C
Thanks for the help.Quote:
Originally Posted by ccage
C'mon, man. Just kidding.
Glad you're happy with the new ones.
C