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 Polarized lenses - should I get?
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04/27/16 03:35 AM
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RidgeM
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I have a pair of Oakley Flaks right now that are polarized. I was thinking about trying Costas but didn't know if it was worth the purchase and if I'd see a difference. Mainly fish ponds and small lakes.
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Re: Polarized lenses - should I get?
[Re: RidgeM]
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04/27/16 03:43 AM
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milkfisher
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Costas are well worth the money in my opinion.
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Re: Polarized lenses - should I get?
[Re: RidgeM]
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04/27/16 03:49 AM
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adam_p
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Re: Polarized lenses - should I get?
[Re: RidgeM]
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04/27/16 04:51 AM
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Big Swimbait
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If you want to try a pair without breaking the bank, check here often. They are a liquidator for many brands & inventory changes often. Oakley's, Kaenon & Costa were all available today. Not every frame - not every lens. But if you find something you like, you save tons. They liquidate fishing also, but only high end fly fishing gear. http://www.steepandcheap.com/sunglasses
Less gritchin', more fishin'
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Re: Polarized lenses - should I get?
[Re: RidgeM]
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04/27/16 12:09 PM
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bassmanrudy
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^^ yeah that website mentioned helped me out last year! Didn't exactly get the frame "color" I wanted but I did get the sunglass "style" and "lens" color!! They were Costa glass so usually $260 and I paid like $155 brand new still in box and all. I've had 3 pairs of Costa's and really like them!
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Re: Polarized lenses - should I get?
[Re: RidgeM]
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04/27/16 12:28 PM
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Ban-D
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As far as comparing plastic polarized you won't see to much of a difference between Costa and Oakley. If you want glass then go Costa but expect to pay up.I've owned and sold both brands. I prefer oakley myself. I have a small head and most Costas still fit to tight for me. I would go somewhere that sells many brands and try a few on in different styles.Maui Jim,Wiley X, Amphibia,Spy all make good glasses. It's all preference with these products anymore.
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Re: Polarized lenses - should I get?
[Re: adam_p]
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04/27/16 12:36 PM
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Fork-LegendV21
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Re: Polarized lenses - should I get?
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04/27/16 12:49 PM
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Mike Keenan
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Shallow blue for the flak jackets
R.I.P. Mike "pappy" "broken rod" Green born 07-16-62 on to better fishing 06-10-08. www.basscat.com
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Re: Polarized lenses - should I get?
[Re: RidgeM]
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04/27/16 12:57 PM
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ezbassin
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I have Costas and Amphibia. I like the Amphibia's better.
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Re: Polarized lenses - should I get?
[Re: ezbassin]
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04/27/16 01:29 PM
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snickers
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I have the same and feel the same way . I have Costas and Amphibia. I like the Amphibia's better.
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Re: Polarized lenses - should I get?
[Re: Ban-D]
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04/27/16 01:55 PM
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RidgeM
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As far as comparing plastic polarized you won't see to much of a difference between Costa and Oakley. If you want glass then go Costa but expect to pay up.I've owned and sold both brands. I prefer oakley myself. I have a small head and most Costas still fit to tight for me. I would go somewhere that sells many brands and try a few on in different styles.Maui Jim,Wiley X, Amphibia,Spy all make good glasses. It's all preference with these products anymore. I like the way my Oakleys fit but I guess the question is, is there a polarity upgrade? I want to get the best option for cutting through glare etc. If it's just a matter of switching out the lenses, I'll do that. Someone suggested "shallow blue", a google search didn't show those as an option though.
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Re: Polarized lenses - should I get?
[Re: RidgeM]
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04/27/16 01:56 PM
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bradnitro175
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I like the flak jackets.I just started using these http://www.walleva.com/ in the frames a few years ago.there actually good but scratch kinda easy. I won't buy expensive shades anymore cuz I tend to loose them
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Re: Polarized lenses - should I get?
[Re: RidgeM]
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04/27/16 02:20 PM
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DEFMP
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I've owned Oakleys, Kaenon, and the last year have been wearing Costa 580g green mirror. The glass is a little heavier, but the 580g Costas are far superior, imo, than other polarized glasses. The clarity is unreal!
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Re: Polarized lenses - should I get?
[Re: RidgeM]
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04/27/16 03:46 PM
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Brent S
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Been wearing flak jackets for the last 5 years. They work well for me.
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Re: Polarized lenses - should I get?
[Re: milkfisher]
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04/27/16 03:58 PM
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jhall239
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Costas are well worth the money in my opinion. Completely agree, I've had Mauis, Oakleys and Costa's All are good but Costa's are better of them to me
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