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Decent Polaroid glasses (51 posts / 10,250 views)
sundance sundance
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Post #16 26 Feb 2022 22:03
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Lol. As you no doubt know Oakley have about 300 designs
I think the uninitiated are thinking of the ones cricketers wear
duggs
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Post #17 26 Feb 2022 22:19
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Or cyclists, or snow boarders. so many hideous designs to choose from
The ones I had looked alright, I wasn't particularly impressed with the lenses tho
I didn't find them particularly durable either
dannyuk32 dannyuk32
Posts: 1,477
Post #18 27 Feb 2022 17:49
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In reply to Post #1
Flyingfisherman glasses.

https://www.garryevans.co.uk/flying-fisherman-calcutta-sunglasses-173-p.asp
SilureMark
Posts: 1,282
Post #19 28 Feb 2022 20:11
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In reply to Post #1
You can find several Oakley polarised sunglasses between £90 and £140, which is less than an average carp reel. For that you get quality in the lens and frame, plus the ability to replace any part of the glasses via Oakleys spares. That's all way better than buying cheaper, fishing branded crap. Buy cheap, buy twice.
SilureMark
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Post #20 28 Feb 2022 20:14
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In reply to Post #8
Big difference. Oakley actually do fishing specific lenses on several of their ranges - I do a lot of lure fishing and having good lenses makes a huge difference to results. I can see much further into the water with my Oakleys and whilst they allow you to see better in bright light, they don't darken the image you see that much. Get the Prizm Polaroid lenses and you'll not regret it. I have four pairs for different conditions, all Oakley Flak 2 XL's. which are just awesome. Highly recommended.
NickGordon NickGordon
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Post #21 28 Feb 2022 22:15
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Eyelevel link.

I couldn't add it on my phone, but can on my tablet.

Eyelevel glasses aren't silly money, you are probably looking around £20 tops for a decent pair.
clover clover
Posts: 1,088
Post #22 16 Aug 2022 16:27
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Eyelevel look great and are cheap but they break very easily, ive broken two pairs just cleaning the lenses, the frames are brittle as anything.
So after 3 pairs of them im after something more robust.
duggs
Posts: 5,559
Post #23 17 Aug 2022 08:36
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In reply to Post #22
If its just for fishing, the ridgemonkey glasses (pola flex) are hard to beat for £60.
I find I reach for them over my ray-bans unless I want to look smart
NickGordon NickGordon
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Post #24 17 Aug 2022 09:04
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I honestly don't know what you do to get them to break, the pair I've got I have had for over a year, and wear them for driving, outside and fishing.

I am tough on glasses myself, and Eyelevel have lasted longer than fishing makes, and at the budget price aren't bad if I do break or lose them.
Fivenil Fivenil
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Post #25 17 Aug 2022 15:57
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Had a pair of Fox for about 20 years now. No idea where i got them or what price.
BromsgroveBoy BromsgroveBoy
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Post #26 19 Aug 2022 11:06
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In reply to Post #25
Another thumbs up for the Maui Jim's. I was lucky enough to be given a pair in work. They are used by the commercial bluefin harpoon guys in the States. These guys make their living, or part of it, from being able to see and pick out the specific fish they wish to target.

The Maui Jim glasses are superb - and knock RayBans (I have three pairs for general use - and have tried using them in France for fishing) into a cocked hat.
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #27 19 Aug 2022 12:48
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In reply to Post #26
I think the Maui Jim sunglasses are a joke
yes they may be the best
but the cheapest I could get a quote for a prescription pair made was just shy of £800 no flipping way IMHO could they possibly be £650 better than my £150 pair made by my local optician
clover clover
Posts: 1,088
Post #28 19 Aug 2022 13:05
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Cleaning the lens with a soft cloth frame broke around the lens on 2 pairs. I wont be getting another pair. Shame as they look good.
NickGordon NickGordon
Posts: 3,121
Post #29 19 Aug 2022 14:26
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In reply to Post #28
If you push them up onto your head when not using them you bend and weaken the frames and hinges, cleaning the lenses might then apparently break them.

I clean my lenses while driving and have not broken a pair yet, however I have had to bend a pair or two back into shape after pushing them up onto my forehead or higher when I don't need them on.
yonny yonny
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Post #30 19 Aug 2022 19:14
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Are you seriously bigging up a brand of sunnies that break if you wear them on your forehead Nick?
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