New Sunglasses - what to buy?

[NPMR]

I have some Musto sunglasses I bought years ago and they're a bit 'trendy' in design and work well but don't cover the bags under my eyes. They are, however, very good at UV blocking and when I wear them I can read all the instruments properly.

I have another pair, made by Gill that keep my eyes well covered but they are polarised, so I have tip my head sideways to be able to read the instruments.

So who makes sunglasses that are UV resistant that are NOT polarised?

 

[GrahamM376]

I have some Musto sunglasses I bought years ago and they're a bit 'trendy' in design and work well but don't cover the bags under my eyes. They are, however, very good at UV blocking and when I wear them I can read all the instruments properly.

I have another pair, made by Gill that keep my eyes well covered but they are polarised, so I have tip my head sideways to be able to read the instruments.

So who makes sunglasses that are UV resistant that are NOT polarised?

Most opticians sell them but, when having eyes tested recently I was advised to change to polarised sunglasses to reduce horizontal glare from water, which is thought to be one of the causes of cataracts.

 

[Halcyon Yachts]

I have some Musto sunglasses I bought years ago and they're a bit 'trendy' in design and work well but don't cover the bags under my eyes. They are, however, very good at UV blocking and when I wear them I can read all the instruments properly.

I have another pair, made by Gill that keep my eyes well covered but they are polarised, so I have tip my head sideways to be able to read the instruments.

So who makes sunglasses that are UV resistant that are NOT polarised?

I have Maui Jim sunglasses - they are excellent! I think they have some models that are not polarised...

Pete

 

[Iliade]

Velodrom: http://www.velodrom.com/sortiment/

Funnily enough we sell them over here
£35 for the bifocals and £27 for the standard ones. Easily the equal of Arnette glasses and probably better.

Basically any plastic sunglasses will be UV resistant, it's glass ones than can be dangerous.

 

[pvb]

I use Gill polarised sunglasses on the boat. Cheap. Good wrap-round for wind protection. The lack of tiring glare due to polarisation far outweighs the need to sometimes tilt your head to look at instruments. I wouldn't go to sea without polarised sunglasses.

 

[john_q]

I have Maui Jim sunglasses - they are excellent!

Pete

+1 for Maui Jim, Mine are MP Sports

Do not use a glasses strap to suspend the glasses around your nek, it is not needed and will break the lenses if it gets caught

However, the lenses can be replaced, unlike Ray beans and most of the rest of the glasses are covered by a life time warrenty

 

[pmagowan]

Real characters squint! (Said in Alpen advert voice)

 

[Marine Reflections]

I have always worn Oakleys and have found them to be excellent. Mine are polarised but they also do non-polarised ones.

Have to admit it does get a little annoying when reading digital displays.

 

[armchairsailor]

I used my raybans on one very sunny day and was happy with them. It's horses for courses I think: try out a load at your local Sunglass Hut or airport and take the codes down of the numbers you like, then find the cheapest deal online.

 

[colind3782]

After using, losing and breaking the expensive brands I now use cheap ones from Decathlon. Just as good for UV and a 10th of the price.

 

[[3889]]

The lack of tiring glare due to polarisation far outweighs the need to sometimes tilt your head to look at instruments. I wouldn't go to sea without polarised sunglasses.

Wholly agree.
I use Dirty Dog Curl II. Cost <£40, half the price Oakley wanted for replacement polarised lenses for my Waterjackets.

 

[flaming]

I like my Oakleys, only sunnies I've ever found that fit my tiny face...

I did for a while have a pair of Gill polarized, and the effect of their polarization on the instruments was much more pronounced than the Oakley polarization. I found it very annoying as a racing helm, but I don't have an issue with the Oakleys.

 

[snooks]

I'm all for Oakley's. Some might say they are expensive, but their optical quality is outstanding, as is their customer service.

I went dinghy sailing while on hols, and got washed overboard during a comedy capsize. Lost my Oakley half jackets (to which I have a number of interchangeable lenses - different colours and a perscription set and some others I use for cycling). Anyway I went looking on t'interweb and couldn't find a set of frames so I pinged an Email to Oakley asking if they knew where I could buy some frames. A few days later they had sent me a replacement frame FOC.

 

[westhinder]

Polarized for me anytime, no glare hence much easier on the eyes, whether it is at sea, driving on wet roads, or on snow.
Very satisfied with my prescription Oakleys, but they are pricey.
If only the instrument makers could standardize their screens, so that I do not have to tilt my head to one side to read the chartplotter and to the other side to read the instruments. All of them Raymarine, mind.
Still the comfort far outweighs the inconvenience. After all, you do not sit looking at your instruments all the time, you look around.

 

[Marine Reflections]

I'm all for Oakley's. Some might say they are expensive, but their optical quality is outstanding, as is their customer service.

I went dinghy sailing while on hols, and got washed overboard during a comedy capsize. Lost my Oakley half jackets (to which I have a number of interchangeable lenses - different colours and a perscription set and some others I use for cycling). Anyway I went looking on t'interweb and couldn't find a set of frames so I pinged an Email to Oakley asking if they knew where I could buy some frames. A few days later they had sent me a replacement frame FOC.

Snooks did you buy the Oakley perscription lenses separately? Need is the same as yours, cycling. My eyes are great close up but distance I have to have a slight adjustment.
I've always thought they would be a considerable expense above the actual shades, but if I can get them separately, maybe not so bad?
I take my perscription glasses out on rides as I'm looking quite a bit ahead of me, but when the Sun's out im stuffed.

I would have to say my Oakley's are probably one of my most important work tools.
I'm staring at the Sun in mine, albeit in a reflection, to reveal swirl marks and defects etc in surfaces.
Often offer them to owners just to look through, many can't believe what they are seeing.
Some, when I see them again they are wearing a set of Oakley's.

 

[Richard10002]

Can Oakley supply their lenses as varifocals?

 

[pagoda]

Polarized for me anytime, no glare hence much easier on the eyes, whether it is at sea, driving on wet roads, or on snow.
Very satisfied with my prescription Oakleys, but they are pricey.
If only the instrument makers could standardize their screens, so that I do not have to tilt my head to one side to read the chartplotter and to the other side to read the instruments. All of them Raymarine, mind.
Still the comfort far outweighs the inconvenience. After all, you do not sit looking at your instruments all the time, you look around.

I liked the wrap around older "eye-jacket " style it prevents glare getting in from the side- and wind. Wind leaking in behind sunglasses when you are trying to concentrate on things ahead is quite tiring. My original Jackets went over the side while messing with an anchor, so I went to Oakley "Pit Bull" style, with the blue tinted (nominally fishing) lenses, polarized. Some LCD displays are a minor pain, but I can look all round in full sun and/or wind with no discomfort.

 

[Storyline]

Given up with cheap sunglasses as I find it they are good you take more care of them. The best pair I have ever had (and still have) are made by Revo. Absolutely amazing optics that makes things vivid - think photographers call it 'pop'. Mine were ludicrously expensive but were a present from a wealthy uncle. There is no way I would pay that much myself. The pair I have are not suitable for the boat but they will do ones that are.

 

[Ripster]

Tried a few diff ones, Rayban, Oakley, Police, but the best I have found in price, shape, fit, style etc are Bolle - polarised of course

 

[snooks]

Snooks did you buy the Oakley perscription lenses separately? Need is the same as yours, cycling. My eyes are great close up but distance I have to have a slight adjustment.
I've always thought they would be a considerable expense above the actual shades, but if I can get them separately, maybe not so bad?
I take my perscription glasses out on rides as I'm looking quite a bit ahead of me, but when the Sun's out im stuffed.

I would have to say my Oakley's are probably one of my most important work tools.
I'm staring at the Sun in mine, albeit in a reflection, to reveal swirl marks and defects etc in surfaces.
Often offer them to owners just to look through, many can't believe what they are seeing.
Some, when I see them again they are wearing a set of Oakley's.

I bought my prescription lenses before I went over to contact lenses - I bought the lenses and the frames from the opticians that did Oakley - Not cheap, eye wateringly expensive in fact, but they are a tool of my trade. You should be able to go into any optician (inc Vision Express) that does Oakleys and they'll sort you out.

Now I wear contacts and just get the standard replacement lenses....Much cheaper. Cycling wise I have the light yellow less to just to keep the crud out of my eyes on grey days - Sand + grit + mud + Contact lenses = No fun....It also stops my contacts lenses blowing out going down hill.