Thinking of getting a couple of pairs of polarised sunglasses whilst the offers are on and need some advice please.
I've been looking at yhe Oakley Split Shots and wanted to get a pair for general use on sunny days along with another pair for low light/cloudy overcast/dusk time. I always found grey or darker brown lenses geat for general purpose on brighter days and Amber lenses for low light/overcast days. Went into Sunglasses Hut and they didn't have many to try on and when searching the Oakley website they don't specify which lenses cover the conditions I'm after.
Has anyone got any advise or knowledge of which lenses I'd need please.
I've been looking at yhe Oakley Split Shots and wanted to get a pair for general use on sunny days along with another pair for low light/cloudy overcast/dusk time. I always found grey or darker brown lenses geat for general purpose on brighter days and Amber lenses for low light/overcast days. Went into Sunglasses Hut and they didn't have many to try on and when searching the Oakley website they don't specify which lenses cover the conditions I'm after.
Has anyone got any advise or knowledge of which lenses I'd need please.
In reply to Post #1
Can't help with the Oakleys but the Costa version of amber is called silver sunrise. I dont think they do the 580G (glass) lenses in sunrise any more which is a shame but they do them in polycarbonate/plastic (580P).
Can't help with the Oakleys but the Costa version of amber is called silver sunrise. I dont think they do the 580G (glass) lenses in sunrise any more which is a shame but they do them in polycarbonate/plastic (580P).
In reply to Post #1
I've got a pair of Oakley Split Shots with the Shallow Water Prizm Lenses, I find them really good as an all round lens, in really low light not so good though.
I did have the Grey Polarised Lenses in my Turbines but bought the Deep Water Prizm Lenses in the Black Friday Sale as the Grey ones had scratched quite badly!
I haven't actually had a chance to get out and try these other than driving yet but they do appear to be a darker lens so probably better for bright conditions is imagine.
I really like Oakley Glasses for my fishing.
I've got a pair of Oakley Split Shots with the Shallow Water Prizm Lenses, I find them really good as an all round lens, in really low light not so good though.
I did have the Grey Polarised Lenses in my Turbines but bought the Deep Water Prizm Lenses in the Black Friday Sale as the Grey ones had scratched quite badly!
I haven't actually had a chance to get out and try these other than driving yet but they do appear to be a darker lens so probably better for bright conditions is imagine.
I really like Oakley Glasses for my fishing.
In reply to Post #1
Not sure what the oakleys you are looking at are like. But i have a pair and find my £20 fortis ones are just as good, if not better
Not sure what the oakleys you are looking at are like. But i have a pair and find my £20 fortis ones are just as good, if not better
In reply to Post #4
Same, getting rod of my Costas, Oakley and Maui glasses as to be honest my £35 fortis switch ones are just as good and being cheap i don't mind if they get scratched, fall in the lake etc...
Same, getting rod of my Costas, Oakley and Maui glasses as to be honest my £35 fortis switch ones are just as good and being cheap i don't mind if they get scratched, fall in the lake etc...
In reply to Post #5
I love my sunnies and have quite a few pairs of raybans and oakleys with various lenses
My £30 fortis polarised glasses are better for seeing through the surface layers. I wouldn't wear them for anything else but for that purpose they are great
I love my sunnies and have quite a few pairs of raybans and oakleys with various lenses
My £30 fortis polarised glasses are better for seeing through the surface layers. I wouldn't wear them for anything else but for that purpose they are great
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I use the Oakley Flak 2.0 XL. I guess the black prizm polarised (actually they're grey lens) is the best allrounder for driving, being out and about and err, carp fishing. I do a lot of lure fishing, so need more pairs for varying light. The blue prizm lens is excellent in bright light and I also have the jade (green) prizm polaroid lens for lower light, plus a pair with clear lenses for very low light or night fishing - to protect the eyes when casting lures from the boat. They're all excellent, plus if you scratch a lens or ding the frames, all parts are replaceable. As to cheap sunglasses being 'just as good'. Utter crap. That bull sh1t always seems to come up on these threads. Makes me laugh every time. Just stand on a bridge over a river in summer, put on a pair of what I use and then take the same view with your cheapies - the difference is very noticeable. Also, it is not just the lens - Oakleys are mega comfortable to wear and don't stick to your skin in very hot weather. They're not even expensive. It costs more to fill my car up than to buy a good pair of polarised Oakleys. LOL.
I use the Oakley Flak 2.0 XL. I guess the black prizm polarised (actually they're grey lens) is the best allrounder for driving, being out and about and err, carp fishing. I do a lot of lure fishing, so need more pairs for varying light. The blue prizm lens is excellent in bright light and I also have the jade (green) prizm polaroid lens for lower light, plus a pair with clear lenses for very low light or night fishing - to protect the eyes when casting lures from the boat. They're all excellent, plus if you scratch a lens or ding the frames, all parts are replaceable. As to cheap sunglasses being 'just as good'. Utter crap. That bull sh1t always seems to come up on these threads. Makes me laugh every time. Just stand on a bridge over a river in summer, put on a pair of what I use and then take the same view with your cheapies - the difference is very noticeable. Also, it is not just the lens - Oakleys are mega comfortable to wear and don't stick to your skin in very hot weather. They're not even expensive. It costs more to fill my car up than to buy a good pair of polarised Oakleys. LOL.
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Add to that the UV protection technology they've built up over many years and like you said lens and other parts are all replaceable.
Not for everyone I know but I think I'm getting a better product with them so that's all that matters at the end of the day.
It would be great if they did an Aviator style frame though as that style is my preference.
Add to that the UV protection technology they've built up over many years and like you said lens and other parts are all replaceable.
Not for everyone I know but I think I'm getting a better product with them so that's all that matters at the end of the day.
It would be great if they did an Aviator style frame though as that style is my preference.
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I'm a prescription wearer so Oakley are almost double the price for polorised varifocals over someone like optilabs. I've used both as I also lure and fly fish and don't need the huge choice of frames Oakley offer and optilabs can repair and replace parts far cheaper . No point for me paying over the odds for a designer frame and Oakley have some of the highest retailer profit margins hence why they can afford huge marketing campaigns giving them to so many celebs .
I'm a prescription wearer so Oakley are almost double the price for polorised varifocals over someone like optilabs. I've used both as I also lure and fly fish and don't need the huge choice of frames Oakley offer and optilabs can repair and replace parts far cheaper . No point for me paying over the odds for a designer frame and Oakley have some of the highest retailer profit margins hence why they can afford huge marketing campaigns giving them to so many celebs .
In reply to Post #1
I've got a pair of Oakley Splitshot Prizm Polarized and they're easily the most versatile, comfortable shades I own . . . . use them for everything from fishing, skiing, sunbathing, driving. Only weird thing is driving in that the lens tech blurs your mobile phone / sat nav - for everything else they're perfect
I've got a pair of Oakley Splitshot Prizm Polarized and they're easily the most versatile, comfortable shades I own . . . . use them for everything from fishing, skiing, sunbathing, driving. Only weird thing is driving in that the lens tech blurs your mobile phone / sat nav - for everything else they're perfect
In reply to Post #10
All polorised lens do that.
All polorised lens do that.
In reply to Post #11
never noticed before - but then never wore fishing glasses to drive in duuuh!
never noticed before - but then never wore fishing glasses to drive in duuuh!
In reply to Post #12
Some screens are worse than others, the one in my car I can see fine if I tilt my head to 45°
I used to find the weird affects you get on rear windscreens distracting when driving with Polaroids, I rarely drive anywhere without them on now
Some screens are worse than others, the one in my car I can see fine if I tilt my head to 45°
I used to find the weird affects you get on rear windscreens distracting when driving with Polaroids, I rarely drive anywhere without them on now
In reply to Post #10
That's why pilots aren't allowed to wear Polaroid glasses.
That's why pilots aren't allowed to wear Polaroid glasses.