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Agreed. Costa 580's for me. I had MJ's and did not like the feel of them when I wore them.
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Prospective -
MJ's have both glass lens models and polycarbonate lens models. So, you can get the lighter weight poly models. I don't mind the weight, so I get the glass type, which seems to have better optics. I currently have the MJ "Shoreline" model (fairly heavy). The admiral has the lighter wieght poly lenses. I think hers are called something like the Hakuna's or some other similar sounding Hawaiian name.
MJ's have both glass lens models and polycarbonate lens models. So, you can get the lighter weight poly models. I don't mind the weight, so I get the glass type, which seems to have better optics. I currently have the MJ "Shoreline" model (fairly heavy). The admiral has the lighter wieght poly lenses. I think hers are called something like the Hakuna's or some other similar sounding Hawaiian name.
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Maui Jim's are still the best in optics. I have two pairs, one metal frame, one plastic frame. I also have and use Ray Bans P's. Good for the price and optics.
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Originally posted by abalmuth
I have a pair of MJ Ka'anapali Titanium Polarized- I can’t imagine lighter sunglasses
Okay, fair point but I meant for similar styles. I like something that blocks out more light from the sides.
Maui Jim's purchased at Costco. I got the glass lenses--a little heavier on the face, but distortion free, hard to scratch and comfortable once you get used to them. I have a pair of Serengeti's (also from Costco) as a back up.
I am a QVC 3 pair for $30 guy and never gave it a thought until a friend let me try on his MJ's. WOW. The only thing I do not like about them is light leaks at the sides. That only occurs at a low horizon sun when it is directly to my left or right. Beyond that, can't beat them. Pricey, but to me worth it and I am a cheap SOB.
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I love Maui Jim sunglasses and have had a few pairs. For boating, I personally prefer the molded-in nosepieces-- I think they're more durable over the long haul and they can't get bent. They're also lighter than metal/glass varieties. It's not a bad idea to have a 'stylish' pair for more formal events, and a more rugged pair for boating or those times when you need to be a little rougher with them.
For me, the plastic Ray Bans (about $100) deliver quite well. Great lenses, very durable, reasonable cost, lots of styles, and also have excellent customer services.
For me, the plastic Ray Bans (about $100) deliver quite well. Great lenses, very durable, reasonable cost, lots of styles, and also have excellent customer services.
Fisherman sunglasses are fine with me. With the cash left over I can buy a couple of cases of oil, filters and some gas.
http://www.fishermaneyewear.com/
http://www.fishermaneyewear.com/
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I use Harken glasses bot both boating and daily use. Designed for water activies (sailing). They are all plastic and are polarized. The pair I have uses a brown lens and provides excellent contrast.
One feature I particularly like is a hydrophobic coating on the lenses. It seems to be effective in reducing water beading on the lens, particularly salt spray.
The only drawback is that Harken makes a limited number of styles. And each style comes only in one size. So you either like the style and it fits, or doesn't.
This is my current pair, the Harken Gale. They stick on my face and don't move unless I want them to. At $95, it's a reasonable price for a good product.
One feature I particularly like is a hydrophobic coating on the lenses. It seems to be effective in reducing water beading on the lens, particularly salt spray.
The only drawback is that Harken makes a limited number of styles. And each style comes only in one size. So you either like the style and it fits, or doesn't.
This is my current pair, the Harken Gale. They stick on my face and don't move unless I want them to. At $95, it's a reasonable price for a good product.
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I've worn RayBan Aviators for about 30+ years, best lenses period. Couple years ago my optometrist talked me into a pair of MJs. Good glasses, expensive as h3ll. Can't read a lot of instruments with poly carb lenses. Once I get over the sticker shock and can justify a new pair I think I'll go back to the RayBans.
My local boat shop owner has the Harkens and swears them.
My local boat shop owner has the Harkens and swears them.
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REVO
My Fisherman sunglasses do the same thing: they make LCD instrument displays completely disappear. It's not the polycarbonate lenses that do this, it's a good polarizing filter. If I tilt my head a little then the display is visible. The same trick comes in handy for watching waves with polarized glasses.
I'm an optometrist, that's where I get my chatname. I usually just tell my friends who ask to go find a good pair of Maui Jim or similar polarized glasses at Costco (I work there sometimes btw). That's assuming they want something polarized and can find something that fits well and looks okay. Btw, most fashion conscious (women) will not care much about sunglass lens quality, they are just looking at style.
I've never had a pair of Costa del Mars or Harkens, but I've had tons of high end sunglasses and even some cheapos. I'd guess my favorite pair ever were a pair of Serengeti Stratas which were polarized and photochromic, the only pair with both those features that I've ever had. Mine strangely sort of peeled apart a few years ago, maybe that's why they were discountinued. Serengeti is a branch of Corning so they use glass lenses. Most of my Maui Jims have used glass lenses also. I like glass lenses in a car but I usually find myself picking up some of my lighter sunglasses when boating. My current favorite boating sunglasses are an ugly set of polarized Bolle's with a side shield type design.
I have quit wearing polarized sunglasses much in my BMW. It's radio display is polarized, plus I have tinted windows. I do have a radio display "fix" that I slip in at times. What I did is bought some overhead tranparency film at Office Depot. Tranparency film is also polarized so you can tilt it to shift the display polarization. This fix can be used for boat displays etc if you otherwise prefer polarized sunglasses. Beware though, the display will be visible but not perfect and the film itself will cause glare when your not using sunglasses.
I've never had a pair of Costa del Mars or Harkens, but I've had tons of high end sunglasses and even some cheapos. I'd guess my favorite pair ever were a pair of Serengeti Stratas which were polarized and photochromic, the only pair with both those features that I've ever had. Mine strangely sort of peeled apart a few years ago, maybe that's why they were discountinued. Serengeti is a branch of Corning so they use glass lenses. Most of my Maui Jims have used glass lenses also. I like glass lenses in a car but I usually find myself picking up some of my lighter sunglasses when boating. My current favorite boating sunglasses are an ugly set of polarized Bolle's with a side shield type design.
I have quit wearing polarized sunglasses much in my BMW. It's radio display is polarized, plus I have tinted windows. I do have a radio display "fix" that I slip in at times. What I did is bought some overhead tranparency film at Office Depot. Tranparency film is also polarized so you can tilt it to shift the display polarization. This fix can be used for boat displays etc if you otherwise prefer polarized sunglasses. Beware though, the display will be visible but not perfect and the film itself will cause glare when your not using sunglasses.
I have maui jims as well.. Light very good contrast wrap around glare reduction.. But my favorites are revo H20.. They are real glass and while heavy.. I just like them better. That said for 300 bucks.. I have broke the lenses twice.. Mauis dont break....