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JPS75
Joined: 05 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 1:20 am Post subject: RckyMtnProTrckr Sunglasses |
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For paranoidandroid ears:
http://www.mauijim.com/mjweb/public/catalog/consumer_faceshape_sort.jsp
For cheaper sunglasses
www.onlinesunglasses.net/education.html+maui+jim+uv+lenses+comparison+100%25&hl=en&lr=lang_en
ref.: How Sunglasses Work by Jeff Tyson
"The style of the frame and size of the lenses also make a difference. Is that $200 pair of Serengeti sunglasses really any better than a $10 pair from the flea market?"
Even if polarized, tinted, etc. -
"When you buy a pair of cheap sunglasses, you often give up all of these benefits and can even make things worse. For example, if your sunglasses offer no UV protection, you increase your exposure to UV rays. The cheap sunglasses block some of the light, causing your iris to open to allow more light in. This lets in more of the UV light as well, increasing the damage UV light can cause to the retina"
There is a lot more on this site:
Mauii Jims and other top makers offer 100% and other percentage UV protection. |
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RINGER
Joined: 01 Nov 2005
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Location: USA
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| Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 1:56 pm Post subject: |
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| Spotters are the best bet for driving in the elements. They are great in rain, snow and sun. Worth the price and you can get them in prescription. |
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satchrox
Joined: 14 Jan 2006
Posts: 92
Location: Fresno, Ca
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| Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 2:07 pm Post subject: |
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| maui jim or persol |
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dabart
Joined: 15 Mar 2006
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| Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2006 9:16 pm Post subject: Sunglasses |
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| I drive in California. The San joquin valley has bad glare most of the time. I tried the 12$ polorized glasses and got tired of them pretty quick. I went to Costco and picked out a pair of Maui Jim Polarized glasses... with glass lenses not that crap polycarbonate. No scratches and correct optical view... Your choise should be Maui Jim or Ray Ban.... But make your choise glass lense not plastic or you may be sorry!!!!! |
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ATRUCKSLOVE
Joined: 29 Nov 2005
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| Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 10:06 am Post subject: |
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If you get $12 glasses then you get what you pay for. I once had Maui Jim and I also tried a pair of Blueblockers. Both pair just drive the color out of your picture. You can't see anything in detail.
Now Spotters may cost more, but man are they worth it. The detail and color enhancement you see with the Penetrator lens is just amazing. They are polarized so all the haze and glare disappears. The llens is photochromic so you can keep them on all day. You can wear them in any type of sunlight.
They are a glass lens so they don't scratch and they are very very durable. I would never drive without them. |
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jimbeem
Joined: 14 Jun 2006
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Location: Minnesota
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| Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2006 10:56 pm Post subject: Alright, don't laugh........ |
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I own Maui Jim Kahuna's, 3 pairs. I use them all for different purposes. The amber lenses are to reduce glare but let in a lot of light. The rose lenses reduce the light nicely and are best "all around". The charcoal lenses are for extreme conditions, like sunlight glaring off of snow for miles and miles, the headaches disappeared after I got these.
I know they are expensive but worth every penny, you only have one set of eyes and in our business even minor failure is catastrophic so take damn good care of them. You can save money on Maui Jim's the following ways: Buy a used pair off eBay to test them out, you can get decent ones for $100.00 and new for as low as $140.00, be aware of fakes and only buy from a reputable dealer, these are quotes on the Kahuna frames, other frames are cheaper. In our business sunglasses are deductible, just get a receipt and a good accountant. I look at my sunglasses as investments, I bought my first pair over 10 years ago (amber) and still have them today. This is a quality product that lasts.
No, I am not an employee of Maui Jim, I just know a good thing when I see it. (Pun intended) Visit the Maui Jim website and compare against the Oakley plastic lenses, I think you will be enlightened. If you need me to spell out the website addy just message me.
My father, also a trucker, had bifocals by the time he was 40. The technology wasn't there for his sunglasses so he had to make due. I am a year off of his bifocal age and still have 20/20.
Alright, I will get off my soapbox now. I hope this helps everyone. |
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RIDER1810
Joined: 06 Jun 2006
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| Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2006 11:55 am Post subject: |
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| I also was a Maui Jim fan, until I tried Spotters. Now all I need is one pair. Like the ad says, "all day, every day all weather." You don't need to spend the money for three pairs, if you get one pair of Spotters. |
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Invisible2DOT
Joined: 17 Jun 2006
Posts: 16
Location: Upatate NY
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| Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 2:29 pm Post subject: |
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| I picked up a trucker's magazine at a truck stop one day and saw an ad for a nice pair of those amber-vision type sunglasses and misplaced the magazine somewhere. Anyone ever see that ad and can tell me the name of 'em? |
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Bobby
Joined: 01 Apr 2006
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Location: Ca.
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| Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 11:33 pm Post subject: |
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I've got to have a good pair of shades for driving and also keep a spare set in the truck in case I forget them.
For the last several years it's been Ray Ban Wayfarers, They have polarized glass lenses with a heavy duty frame. I've never had a hinge give me a problem with several sets I've owned. I'm old school and so is their style so that's fine with me. 8) |
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timewalker
Joined: 17 Sep 2006
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| Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2006 12:24 pm Post subject: |
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I had to register here just for this thread!
Your eyes are nothing to be screwed around with.. The way curved lenses are made with cheap lenses can cause your eyes to be "out of alignment" IE: 10 years down the road you will actually need to correct your alignment due to those glasses you bought for 10-20$'s
Whichever QUALITY sunglasses you get check them for optic accuracy take any source of light (lightbulb for example) and close one eye and then scan your glasses across the light(while not wearing them) and look for distortion of the light bulb @ any angle ( to compare this.. grab almost any cheap sunglasses and do the same.. you will see quite a lot of distortion on wrap around especially in the corners and near the upper extreemes of the bends
Another tidbit.. getting darker lenses is doing the opposite for you vs actually making the road safer to see (a regular dark grey tint .. vs good uv-a uv-b and/or polarization) you will rarely see a quality sunglass with more then a 15% reduction of light yet you can see 100% better with them....... and it's not due to the light reduction.. it's due to the coatings
If you want to find GOOD glasses for driving with a minimum of hastle find a bass pro shop/cabella and walk in they have a good selection and semi-helpful staff on the counter.. |
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Hat Rak
Joined: 02 Apr 2006
Posts: 275
Location: Nashvegas, Tenn
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| Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2006 12:44 pm Post subject: |
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Can't go wrong with a pair of aviators. I bought this pair for $6 almost 5 years ago at a marina that I used to work for.
Gotta figure those pilots deal with a lot of UV and X-ray exposure way up there.
http://www.theshadesource.com/product_p/aviator5132-pwtsmk.htm |
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Yanke_driver
Joined: 13 Apr 2006
Posts: 270
Location: Winnipeg, Canada
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| Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2006 8:09 pm Post subject: |
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| I never leave home without my Oakley's. My old man has been using serengetties(sp) for as long as I can remember and he swears by them. As long as your getting the best protection you can...name brand is only a matter of choice |
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JBenson2
Joined: 12 Sep 2006
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Location: Minnesota
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| Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2006 10:48 pm Post subject: |
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Wow, some of the sunglasses mentioned here are over $250. Just too steep for me. I wear glasses and did not like the clip-on type. I bought my sunglasses at Cabela's Outfitters for $39. They fit nicely over my eyeglasses.
Some features from the Cabelas' website:
Lightweight, polarized lenses, hard-coated scratch resistant, engineered to withstand the rugged demands of fishing and boating, eliminates glare, available in gray, amber or yellow, the lenses are eight times stronger than competitive lenses.
Plus 100%, 360? UVA and UVB protection. polycarbonate side shields are permanently molded into the frames, temples adjust for a secure custom fit, the ultra-lightweight frames are so tough they carry a lifetime warranty against breakage. And it floats if dropped in the water. |
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HEADED4HOME
Joined: 14 Aug 2006
Posts: 65
Location: San Antonio,Texas
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| Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2006 7:40 am Post subject: SUNGLASSES ............... |
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The following are what ii use and they work GREAT........
I wear a pr of SERENGETTI DRIVERS and Ive also got a pr of
Carreras,Please understand these are not cheap but they protect your eyesite from UV rays..............................
Pete |
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PsyWiped
Joined: 20 Mar 2006
Posts: 36
Location: IL
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| Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 10:40 pm Post subject: |
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| i have a pair of Oakley Juliets yellow mirrored polarized and a pair of spoters penetrators. i wear the juliets 90% of the time because the spoters just arent dark enough during the day. you can not distroy eather pair the juliets are titamian and the spoters are nylion. both were worth the cost. i value my eyes 20/10 and want to keep them that way for as long as posible. |
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