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Re: If you own COSTAS beware!! [Re: Barrett] #4911515 05/27/10 04:37 PM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,293 Kyle Tx T tincan86 Extreme Angler
tincan86 Extreme Angler T Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,293 Kyle Tx	guidelines from cabelas cost around 50, and they are decent glasses Hope for the best,but prepare for the worst

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Re: If you own COSTAS beware!! [Re: tincan86] #4912263 05/27/10 06:58 PM
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 431 Lake Conroe Andrew Winkle Angler
Andrew Winkle Angler Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 431 Lake Conroe	Originally Posted By: tincan86 guidelines from cabelas cost around 50, and they are decent glasses +1 I bought a pair of these for a buddy of mine that fishes with me, as a birthday gift a few weeks ago. He got to test them out last week and was very impressed, as was I. I love my Costa's and wouldn't trade them for anything, but I must say these are good shades for $$$. I bought his at Academy though. Last edited by Capt. Wink; 05/27/10 06:59 PM. AW

Re: If you own COSTAS beware!! [Re: Ranger1] #4912438 05/27/10 07:33 PM
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,508 McKinney T Tony_Wornick Extreme Angler
Tony_Wornick Extreme Angler T Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,508 McKinney	Originally Posted By: Ranger1 Ummmmm, I have owned several pair and they stay in my truck and have never had a problem with them. interesting. +1

Re: If you own COSTAS beware!! [Re: Tony_Wornick] #4912455 05/27/10 07:36 PM
Joined: May 2009 Posts: 8,976 Denton Texas Barrett OP TFF Celebrity
OP Barrett TFF Celebrity Joined: May 2009 Posts: 8,976 Denton Texas	Hey you guys that say yall arnt having a problem. Do you have nylon frames and the glass lenses?(like the brine 580s) I think the nylon with the glass are the bad ones. I just sent mine off during lunch.

Re: If you own COSTAS beware!! [Re: Barrett] #4912561 05/27/10 07:52 PM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,326 blossom,TX G GaryReynolds Extreme Angler
GaryReynolds Extreme Angler G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,326 blossom,TX	Originally Posted By: Baylorbassguy Hey you guys that say yall arnt having a problem. Do you have nylon frames and the glass lenses?(like the brine 580s) I think the nylon with the glass are the bad ones. I just sent mine off during lunch. my brine 580s are @ the bottom of the lake......so i bought the fathom 400s but i dont leave em in the sun http://www.brannansbass.com/

Re: If you own COSTAS beware!! [Re: JoSkeeter] #4912953 05/27/10 09:15 PM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,060 Lake Fork, Texas F Forkfish Extreme Angler
Forkfish Extreme Angler F Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,060 Lake Fork, Texas	Originally Posted By: JoSkeeter That sucks my wileys ride on the dash and the only thing that's happened is the nose piece has worn away cuz I wear them so much! +2

Re: If you own COSTAS beware!! [Re: Barrett] #4913713 05/28/10 12:42 AM
Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,978 mckinney tx its a fluke Extreme Angler
its a fluke Extreme Angler Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,978 mckinney tx	Originally Posted By: Baylorbassguy any ideas on what to do? Im getting them replaced but what should i do for the 5 weeks it takes to get them back? I cant afford a 3rd pair after paying 200 dollars for repairs. Anyone know of any good cheap sunglasses. I have bought a few cheap pairs and absolutely cant stand them. the magellan polarized from acadamy are 29 bucks. pretty good lenses but scratch real easy so you gotta baby em. The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. ~John Buchan

Re: If you own COSTAS beware!! [Re: its a fluke] #4915430 05/28/10 02:39 PM
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Re: If you own COSTAS beware!! [Re: Sinkey] #4915550 05/28/10 03:00 PM
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 12,463 Sherman, TX T Tom Groves Captain
Tom Groves Captain T Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 12,463 Sherman, TX	Originally Posted By: Sinkey Ive had numerous pairs of Costas, one pair hangs on my rearview all the time, and never had any problems. Yea, but your AC runs nonstop. www.viperxplures.com www.xcitebaits.com www.lakeforktxguide.com www.lakeforkmarina.com K&M Roofing and Construction

Re: If you own COSTAS beware!! [Re: Tom Groves] #4916635 05/28/10 07:14 PM
Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 414 Palestine, Tx 4 40 Creek Angler
40 Creek Angler 4 Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 414 Palestine, Tx	I own 2 pair of black man-o-wars w/ 580 glass and leave them in my black truck and haven't had a problem in 3 yrs. Kevin Skloss '98

Re: If you own COSTAS beware!! [Re: Barrett] #4916664 05/28/10 07:25 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 5,435 FORK M Mike_Soriano� TFF Celebrity
Mike_Soriano� TFF Celebrity M Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 5,435 FORK	Originally Posted By: Baylorbassguy any ideas on what to do? Im getting them replaced but what should i do for the 5 weeks it takes to get them back? I cant afford a 3rd pair after paying 200 dollars for repairs. Anyone know of any good cheap sunglasses. I have bought a few cheap pairs and absolutely cant stand them. AES glasses run about 50 bucks...I like em. www.XciteBaits.com www.Daiwa.com

Re: If you own COSTAS beware!! [Re: 40 Creek] #4918052 05/29/10 02:05 AM
Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 932 Texas JG ZX250 Pro Angler
JG ZX250 Pro Angler Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 932 Texas	Costa's warranty SUCKS !!! Taking 5 to the weigh-in occurs when opportunity meets successful execution of one's preparation.

Re: If you own COSTAS beware!! [Re: Sinkey] #4918061 05/29/10 02:09 AM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 265 Lake Fork M Mike Burch Angler
Mike Burch Angler M Joined: May 2007 Posts: 265 Lake Fork	Originally Posted By: Sinkey Ive had numerous pairs of Costas, one pair hangs on my rearview all the time, and never had any problems. +1 same. you just can't leave them in the dash. that is like putting them on a skillet CPR - Catch Photgraph Release.

Re: If you own COSTAS beware!! [Re: 40 Creek] #4918411 05/29/10 04:51 AM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 862 Upstate NY (Lived In TX) B billclay Pro Angler
billclay Pro Angler B Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 862 Upstate NY (Lived In TX)	I have a pair of Oakleys, and they are great. I try to keep them inside, but I have left them on the dash, in the truck, without any problems. Last edited by billclay; 05/29/10 04:54 AM.

Re: If you own COSTAS beware!! [Re: billclay] #4918838 05/29/10 01:53 PM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,158 Texas J jwatts77 TFF Team Angler
jwatts77 TFF Team Angler J Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,158 Texas	If you are having problems with the rubber "disintegrating" try wiping the rubber frame sections down occasionally. The salt from your skin is drying out the rubber slowly but surely. It's like anything else, keep it clean and serviceable and it will last a long time. You can even wipe a little "Bow to Stern" or Armor-all on the rubber to help keep it soft and supple. Just a thought.

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