I'm after some new polaroids any advice what.you all got and why?
In reply to Post #1
really depends on your budget, you can get a pair for £20 and up.
Based on various advice I got some Costa 580G and absolutely love them, pun intended but it opened my eyes to what you can see underwater when you have a good pair of polaroids and the right lenses for the right conditions.
really depends on your budget, you can get a pair for £20 and up.
Based on various advice I got some Costa 580G and absolutely love them, pun intended but it opened my eyes to what you can see underwater when you have a good pair of polaroids and the right lenses for the right conditions.
In reply to Post #2
fortis switch
awesome glasses
fortis switch
awesome glasses
In reply to Post #3
I thought that when I first had mine, don't anymore!!
Frame has broken twice, the plastic frame is garbage!
Had my Optics 30 years and except for a few scratches they are as good as new.
I would love to get a good pair of glasses but I aren't paying £100+ for any.
I thought that when I first had mine, don't anymore!!
Frame has broken twice, the plastic frame is garbage!
Had my Optics 30 years and except for a few scratches they are as good as new.
I would love to get a good pair of glasses but I aren't paying £100+ for any.
In reply to Post #4
you do right a £10 pair of polaroids does the same job as a £200 pair but plaecebo takes over when people have spent lots of money.Polarization works by cutting out all the reflected light so the only other thing that helps vision in water will be any other light getting through ie gaps around the frame and face.What you are getting for more money is looks and comfort i work in the industry have a pair of mauri jims but they were free would never have bought them and they are so light and well fitting i dont know i have them on plus they replace them with no quibbles if you break them which i have done.Are they robust no far from it but if you do not care what your glasses look like and dont mind feeling them on your face dont do expensive
you do right a £10 pair of polaroids does the same job as a £200 pair but plaecebo takes over when people have spent lots of money.Polarization works by cutting out all the reflected light so the only other thing that helps vision in water will be any other light getting through ie gaps around the frame and face.What you are getting for more money is looks and comfort i work in the industry have a pair of mauri jims but they were free would never have bought them and they are so light and well fitting i dont know i have them on plus they replace them with no quibbles if you break them which i have done.Are they robust no far from it but if you do not care what your glasses look like and dont mind feeling them on your face dont do expensive
In reply to Post #5
Glasses are much of a must. I own costas and yes they are better than the rest. Have compared with friends who have fortis, Fox glasses and various other brands. However are they£100 plus better I'd say no, get them if you want them but a cheap pair still does the same job nearly as well.
Glasses are much of a must. I own costas and yes they are better than the rest. Have compared with friends who have fortis, Fox glasses and various other brands. However are they£100 plus better I'd say no, get them if you want them but a cheap pair still does the same job nearly as well.
I'm going to disagree, I have tried cheap glasses and found them a waste of money, the optics are not as good or clear. Back to back a cheap pair against a set of polarised Oakley and the clarity of the Oakley lens was obvious as was the polarisation effect cutting out glare.
My mate replaced his lenses in his oakley with some 3rd party lenses as they were far cheaper than the original items and you can tell straight away they are not as good as originals.
Horses for courses, if people are happy with cheaper ones and don't see a difference then that is their opinion and they are entitled to it, but you will also find loads that say get the better brands as they work better, are easier on the eyes or even have better UV protection and in some cases eye protection is worth it (some lenses will withstand hits / stones etc. and not break / shatter in your face - not that this is likely needed for a 'fishing' pair, but it all adds up)
For info, I have 5 pairs of Oakleys and another on the way (see my post in the general section) as I like them and think they are worth the extra money over cheaper ones. Some pairs for fishing, some for general wear etc.
best bet is to try some and see what YOU think and for what budget YOU want to pay
My mate replaced his lenses in his oakley with some 3rd party lenses as they were far cheaper than the original items and you can tell straight away they are not as good as originals.
Horses for courses, if people are happy with cheaper ones and don't see a difference then that is their opinion and they are entitled to it, but you will also find loads that say get the better brands as they work better, are easier on the eyes or even have better UV protection and in some cases eye protection is worth it (some lenses will withstand hits / stones etc. and not break / shatter in your face - not that this is likely needed for a 'fishing' pair, but it all adds up)
For info, I have 5 pairs of Oakleys and another on the way (see my post in the general section) as I like them and think they are worth the extra money over cheaper ones. Some pairs for fishing, some for general wear etc.
best bet is to try some and see what YOU think and for what budget YOU want to pay
In reply to Post #6
It's same as anything really mate, the more you spend, the smaller the increase in performance is.
Like cameras... a 500 quid camera will give you great results, a £1000 camera will be better, and a £2000 camera only slightly better than that.
Rods..... You can get a rod that will hit 200 yards for maybe 100 quid. A 300 quid rod will do it better, and a 600 quid rod just slightly better than that.
Same with sunnies. You can get glasses that do the job for 10 or 20 quid. A 100 pound set will do it slightly better, and a 250 quid set of Costas will do it just slightly better still.
Polarising may well just be polarising, but you can get rubbish lenses and great lenses that can be polarised.
The difference may be minimal but if you want the absolute best you have to spend the money. Small margins of performance cost big bucks at the top end of almost all products.
Imo.
It's same as anything really mate, the more you spend, the smaller the increase in performance is.
Like cameras... a 500 quid camera will give you great results, a £1000 camera will be better, and a £2000 camera only slightly better than that.
Rods..... You can get a rod that will hit 200 yards for maybe 100 quid. A 300 quid rod will do it better, and a 600 quid rod just slightly better than that.
Same with sunnies. You can get glasses that do the job for 10 or 20 quid. A 100 pound set will do it slightly better, and a 250 quid set of Costas will do it just slightly better still.
Polarising may well just be polarising, but you can get rubbish lenses and great lenses that can be polarised.
The difference may be minimal but if you want the absolute best you have to spend the money. Small margins of performance cost big bucks at the top end of almost all products.
Imo.
In reply to Post #7
plaecebo at its finest or the new pair were closer fitting to face polarized is polarized. Sounding just like the expensive hdmi lead argument that expensive leads give a better picture when they dont.
plaecebo at its finest or the new pair were closer fitting to face polarized is polarized. Sounding just like the expensive hdmi lead argument that expensive leads give a better picture when they dont.
In reply to Post #9
Placebo????? completely wrong.... I noticed the difference with the cheapo non Oakley branded lenses that were put into a set of Oakley frames..... Same frame, same lens fitment, no sudden change in light coming in through gaps etc.
There are different lens qualities that make a difference
Your comparison with a digital signal that either works or doesn't has no relevance on glass lenses. Or do you think that ALL tyres are the same as they are all round and grip the road in exactly the same way??? Or do we think a branded name is better performance just because of the brand, or is it because they are made of different and better quality materials.........
Placebo????? completely wrong.... I noticed the difference with the cheapo non Oakley branded lenses that were put into a set of Oakley frames..... Same frame, same lens fitment, no sudden change in light coming in through gaps etc.
There are different lens qualities that make a difference
Your comparison with a digital signal that either works or doesn't has no relevance on glass lenses. Or do you think that ALL tyres are the same as they are all round and grip the road in exactly the same way??? Or do we think a branded name is better performance just because of the brand, or is it because they are made of different and better quality materials.........
totally agree, i have had lots of different pairs of glasses over the years (im an expert in breaking and losing them!). Fox, ESP, Bolle, Costas, Fortis. there is definitely a difference with lenses. I mainly use Costas now.
i would also say you are better off having two sets, a standard and an amber set.
If you want a decent pair on a budget, look at the fortis strokes. i have these in amber lenses and are decent. can be had for under 30 quid
i would also say you are better off having two sets, a standard and an amber set.
If you want a decent pair on a budget, look at the fortis strokes. i have these in amber lenses and are decent. can be had for under 30 quid
In reply to Post #11
"i would also say you are better off having two sets, a standard and an amber set. "
Good advice.
You should set yourself a budget and buy two pairs (different colours) , rather than buy just one which is a more expensive pair.
"i would also say you are better off having two sets, a standard and an amber set. "
Good advice.
You should set yourself a budget and buy two pairs (different colours) , rather than buy just one which is a more expensive pair.
In reply to Post #12
I too would agree. I ended up getting a set of Costas that cost a fortune for 'normal' use and a 20 quid set of amber Fortis for dawn/dusk. Almost wish I'd gone mid-range on each. The Mrs would go mental if I bought another set of Costas.
I too would agree. I ended up getting a set of Costas that cost a fortune for 'normal' use and a 20 quid set of amber Fortis for dawn/dusk. Almost wish I'd gone mid-range on each. The Mrs would go mental if I bought another set of Costas.
In reply to Post #13
what colour Costas have you got mate?
what colour Costas have you got mate?
In reply to Post #14
Green mirror on the copper base. Great lenses but not quite bright enough for dawn/dusk.
Green mirror on the copper base. Great lenses but not quite bright enough for dawn/dusk.
In reply to Post #9
I bet the shimano polarised glasses are the bestest ever and far better than anything on the market
I bet the shimano polarised glasses are the bestest ever and far better than anything on the market
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In reply to Post #13
Took Yonny's advice to get Costa's and haven't looked back (again excuse the pun)
Ended up getting 2 pairs of 580G Tuna Alley frames with Sunrise Silver Lenses (for dawn/dusk/cloudy conditions) and Green Mirrors for bright conditions, again you can really tell the difference when conditions change and how much you can see depending on the lenses your using.... very happy with mine and think you can justify it when you can easily spend £400 on a reel or rod... whereas a good set of Polaroids will undoubtedly help you to put more fish on the bank
Took Yonny's advice to get Costa's and haven't looked back (again excuse the pun)
Ended up getting 2 pairs of 580G Tuna Alley frames with Sunrise Silver Lenses (for dawn/dusk/cloudy conditions) and Green Mirrors for bright conditions, again you can really tell the difference when conditions change and how much you can see depending on the lenses your using.... very happy with mine and think you can justify it when you can easily spend £400 on a reel or rod... whereas a good set of Polaroids will undoubtedly help you to put more fish on the bank
In reply to Post #1
I own a few pairs of Eyelevel sunglasses, wraprounds and fashionable sunglasses. I wear them for anytime I need sunglasses, not just fishing, so have a terrible habit of losing sunglasses, leaving them at work, dropping them in the lake, or sitting on them😳
They are not the most expensive glasses around, and are available in some tackle shops as well as online
C&P the link:
https://www.sunglassesforsport.com/shop/brand/eyelevel/
I own a few pairs of Eyelevel sunglasses, wraprounds and fashionable sunglasses. I wear them for anytime I need sunglasses, not just fishing, so have a terrible habit of losing sunglasses, leaving them at work, dropping them in the lake, or sitting on them😳
They are not the most expensive glasses around, and are available in some tackle shops as well as online
C&P the link:
https://www.sunglassesforsport.com/shop/brand/eyelevel/
In reply to Post #8
Pareto's principle, or the 80/20% rule. Applies to a lot of things! Get 80% of the performance for 20% of the money. Same rule a pies for effort in any endeavour pretty much!
Pareto's principle, or the 80/20% rule. Applies to a lot of things! Get 80% of the performance for 20% of the money. Same rule a pies for effort in any endeavour pretty much!
In reply to Post #18
How are the silver/sunrise lenses Tom? Bloody brilliant I expect? I might have to get a pair on the sly.
How are the silver/sunrise lenses Tom? Bloody brilliant I expect? I might have to get a pair on the sly.
In reply to Post #21
Really good mate.
I used both pairs down Horton a few weeks back where the water is gin clear, got to say I actually prefer the sunrise silver lenses over the green mirrors and even when the sun was breaking through the clouds I kept the sunrise silver on. When it was very bright though I switched to the green mirrors as you can tell the difference, but if I had to go with the one pair for all of my fishing I would use the Sunrise Silver. It really was incredible what you could see and how far down you could see with them, it was like viewing the lake in HD..
Really good mate.
I used both pairs down Horton a few weeks back where the water is gin clear, got to say I actually prefer the sunrise silver lenses over the green mirrors and even when the sun was breaking through the clouds I kept the sunrise silver on. When it was very bright though I switched to the green mirrors as you can tell the difference, but if I had to go with the one pair for all of my fishing I would use the Sunrise Silver. It really was incredible what you could see and how far down you could see with them, it was like viewing the lake in HD..
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In reply to Post #8
spot on
spot on
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You're HD comment is exactly what I thought when I went from Fortis to Costa. Like Yonny I still use the Fortis in low light but those Silver's sound interesting...
You're HD comment is exactly what I thought when I went from Fortis to Costa. Like Yonny I still use the Fortis in low light but those Silver's sound interesting...
The new ridgemonkey glasses have got glass lenses and look ok for rrp of £100
In reply to Post #1
Oakley's are what I use - got three pairs. Best their is, end of. For fishing, their Bottle Rockets are I think the pcik of the range. They stylish, unlike many brands... lenses are awesome, allowing you to see a lot deeper into the water and with absolute clarity. In hot weather they are still ultra comfortable to wear and the build quality is excellent. Forget Fortis and alike, especially anything from a fishing tackle company (will be over priced crap). Oakleys all the way if you want the best.
Oakley's are what I use - got three pairs. Best their is, end of. For fishing, their Bottle Rockets are I think the pcik of the range. They stylish, unlike many brands... lenses are awesome, allowing you to see a lot deeper into the water and with absolute clarity. In hot weather they are still ultra comfortable to wear and the build quality is excellent. Forget Fortis and alike, especially anything from a fishing tackle company (will be over priced crap). Oakleys all the way if you want the best.
In reply to Post #27
I have oakleys and costa's and the costa's are better
I have oakleys and costa's and the costa's are better
In reply to Post #28
I disagree based on my experience of Costas... the pair I was given to review last year were second rate compared to Oakleys I own. I found them rather ugly and they weren't as comfortable to wear, lens quality wasn't the greatest either - I guess if they were priced well below Oakleys, I'd submit to a more positive view, but they're not. Each to their own though, I of course respect that
I disagree based on my experience of Costas... the pair I was given to review last year were second rate compared to Oakleys I own. I found them rather ugly and they weren't as comfortable to wear, lens quality wasn't the greatest either - I guess if they were priced well below Oakleys, I'd submit to a more positive view, but they're not. Each to their own though, I of course respect that
In reply to Post #29
Everyones eyes can not be the same my glasses i wear for out and about and driving are oakley titanium crosshairs so comfy and lightweight i love them.I do keep looking at some ic berlins but can not justify nearly 300 on some yet
Everyones eyes can not be the same my glasses i wear for out and about and driving are oakley titanium crosshairs so comfy and lightweight i love them.I do keep looking at some ic berlins but can not justify nearly 300 on some yet
In reply to Post #30
Oakleys are the one Polaroid I've never used for fishing. Got 2 pairs for general wearing out and about that are polarised but whether the lenses are different for the fishing ones I don't know. Have just brought a pair of green costas glass lenses for high light and silver sunrise for low light but could only find those in plastic already had costas with copper glass lense too I'm all sunglassed out this year. If you go on eBay you can generally get them for about £140 posted with import tax from America for glass lenses and about £110ish for the plastic ones I've found.
Oakleys are the one Polaroid I've never used for fishing. Got 2 pairs for general wearing out and about that are polarised but whether the lenses are different for the fishing ones I don't know. Have just brought a pair of green costas glass lenses for high light and silver sunrise for low light but could only find those in plastic already had costas with copper glass lense too I'm all sunglassed out this year. If you go on eBay you can generally get them for about £140 posted with import tax from America for glass lenses and about £110ish for the plastic ones I've found.
In reply to Post #31
Anyone know what the import and admin charges are? Presumably there's also VAT to pay.
Anyone know what the import and admin charges are? Presumably there's also VAT to pay.
All depends on the water clarity as well
Doesnt matter if i wear a
10£ eye level pair
20£ esp pair
40£ fortis pair
Or a >100£ pair of oakleys
If the water is pea green or you can only see down a foot or 2 none are helping which i think a lot of people expect lol
They will help stop your eyes straining though and to me that is more important
Doesnt matter if i wear a
10£ eye level pair
20£ esp pair
40£ fortis pair
Or a >100£ pair of oakleys
If the water is pea green or you can only see down a foot or 2 none are helping which i think a lot of people expect lol
They will help stop your eyes straining though and to me that is more important
Bump. So today I'm devastated, broke my Fox 300s were they? anyway, I quite liked them
None on EBay
Reading through this, Costas?
Anything else, say up to £50 or anything cheaper that's decent? Amber lens prefered
Edit - I have just seen the Korda wraps, look similar to the Fox, anybody using them, decent?
None on EBay
Reading through this, Costas?
Anything else, say up to £50 or anything cheaper that's decent? Amber lens prefered
Edit - I have just seen the Korda wraps, look similar to the Fox, anybody using them, decent?
In reply to Post #34
Oakley Bottlerocket are excellent
Oakley Bottlerocket are excellent
In reply to Post #35
Look good mate, bit more than I want to pay unfortunately. I have some normal Oakley, if these break I will upgrade
Look good mate, bit more than I want to pay unfortunately. I have some normal Oakley, if these break I will upgrade
Anyone got any experience of the Ridge Monkey glasses?
In reply to Post #10
exactly you are suffering plaecebo but dont relize because of exactly that. polarized lenses cut out all reflected glare and different coloured lenses help with different light scenarious as does other anti glare coatings some are just on the front some are front and back.The lens isnt about better vision its simply about getting rid of glare
exactly you are suffering plaecebo but dont relize because of exactly that. polarized lenses cut out all reflected glare and different coloured lenses help with different light scenarious as does other anti glare coatings some are just on the front some are front and back.The lens isnt about better vision its simply about getting rid of glare
In reply to Post #37
Very well made feel really robust and comfy they are quite heavy but that's because frame is reinforced I believe.I really rate mine over my costas and Oakleys but could because they don't have glass lenses
Very well made feel really robust and comfy they are quite heavy but that's because frame is reinforced I believe.I really rate mine over my costas and Oakleys but could because they don't have glass lenses
In reply to Post #39
Yeah they say they're far superior in clarity purely because they use glass instead of plastic, a few places doing them for £69.99 I think I saw which isn't too bad to pay if they are genuinely better than most.
Yeah they say they're far superior in clarity purely because they use glass instead of plastic, a few places doing them for £69.99 I think I saw which isn't too bad to pay if they are genuinely better than most.
In reply to Post #40
Well worth a shout at that price imo
Well worth a shout at that price imo
In reply to Post #5
100% agree
I've currently got Costas and £20 Fortis amber wraps. I have tried them side by side and the only difference that I can tell from a visibility perspective relates to the tint (ambers better than my brown Costa lenses in low light as expected).
In the past I have owned polarised lenses from Fox, Oakley, Ray Ban, Smith, Action Optics (by Smith), and Bolle.
For me, the cheap ones have performed just as well in fishing situations.
The more expensive brands tended to be more comfortable, slightly reduce eye strain if wearing all day, and look better. They also come with better warranties which is useful as my Costas are the worst made of the lot and I am on my second replacement pair from Farlows.
From my perspective, cost made no difference to visibility/ performance in a fishing situation.
100% agree
I've currently got Costas and £20 Fortis amber wraps. I have tried them side by side and the only difference that I can tell from a visibility perspective relates to the tint (ambers better than my brown Costa lenses in low light as expected).
In the past I have owned polarised lenses from Fox, Oakley, Ray Ban, Smith, Action Optics (by Smith), and Bolle.
For me, the cheap ones have performed just as well in fishing situations.
The more expensive brands tended to be more comfortable, slightly reduce eye strain if wearing all day, and look better. They also come with better warranties which is useful as my Costas are the worst made of the lot and I am on my second replacement pair from Farlows.
From my perspective, cost made no difference to visibility/ performance in a fishing situation.
In reply to Post #42
I bought some Rayban 4147 a few years back.
They are about £100 new but you can get some good condition second from eBay for £30-£50.
IMHO they are as good as anything you can buy...
I bought some Rayban 4147 a few years back.
They are about £100 new but you can get some good condition second from eBay for £30-£50.
IMHO they are as good as anything you can buy...
so i wear normal day to day glasses, and when i fish i need to have them as well are there any decent glasses that does day to day use and fishing as well saves on buying lots of pairs or good ones that can be worn over my glasses or would u just get prescription ones?
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