Sunglasses - How Much Do You Spend? - Boating & Fishing Information and Reports Forum

Angler Systems · #1 (**permalink**) 10-05-2008, 04:39 PM

Just wondering who much you spend on sunglasses for use on the water.

blueh20pc · #2 (**permalink**) 10-05-2008, 06:44 PM

Had a pair of Costa Brine Br-11 580's. Awesome glasses, the frames sucked.

Researching Maui Jim's and Oceanwaves now to replace them.

Still might end up with another pair of the 580 lenses, they were the deal.

Redweiser · #3 (**permalink**) 10-05-2008, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Angler Systems

Just wondering who much you spend on sunglasses for use on the water.

I've been comfortable with Costa Del Mar's for years.

Capt. Fred · #4 (**permalink**) 10-05-2008, 07:30 PM

Yup, I've got a pair of Costas too. Plan on upgrading to the 580's at some point.

TunaTeaser1 · #5 (**permalink**) 10-06-2008, 02:00 PM

Currently have MJ's and like them but they were given to me and are a backup to my lost 580's

. Had triple tail 580's for two weeks before they hit the drink...unbelievable!! Will get another pair asap.

TunaTeaser1 · #6 (**permalink**) 10-06-2008, 02:02 PM

Keep a cheapo pair of costas (cr-39 lense) on the boat/ in the car just in case me or someone else is forgetful one morning...not having some will ruin a day on the water IMO

Angler Systems · #7 (**permalink**) 10-06-2008, 04:27 PM

I have to admit I'm a little amazed at the results thus far. Maybe all the people who viewed but did not answer purchase the inexpensive glasses.

Prodigal Son · #8 (**permalink**) 10-06-2008, 06:52 PM

I buy Costa's, but I'm not overly impressed with their customer service. Twice now they've left me less than satisfied.

I'm wearing a pair of polarized Ray Ban's right now that came with my boat when I bought it (found em in the bilge), so they were $12,000 sunglasses

FairWeather · #9 (**permalink**) 10-06-2008, 07:00 PM

I wear Costa's only! Currently have a pair of the Harpoons with the Blue Mirror tint 580 lenses! I love them and won't leave the house without them, kind of like my wallet!

IMO must also have a crokie just to keep from losing them or dropping them overboard.

They are pricey, but my theory is if I buy a cheap pair I won't care about them and will keep losing them.. Spen some money and I seem to take better care of them.

But that's just me.

ncnat · #10 (**permalink**) 10-07-2008, 07:02 AM

I wear the cyclones that you put on over your perscription glasses. Total wrap around, not a clip on