Sunglasses

jooleyen · 03-26-07, 09:39 PM

I got some old sunglasses from my dad. He doesn't know if they have polarized lenses or not.

They are Oakleys in amber color.

Since they're old, I figured they wouldn't be on Oakley's website.

Here is the closest thing I can find on Oakley's website.

Here is what I have (sorry bout quality) :

How can I find out if they are polarized or not?

texasbasser · 03-26-07, 09:51 PM

you could try them out on the water, and be careful with Oakleys, great sunglasses worth alot of money... I have a pair like the ones from the website that are polarized and work great.

Rebbasser · 03-26-07, 09:56 PM

Take them with you next time you go out. Look at the water, then put them on/take them off. If they cut the glare and you can see beneath the surface they are probably polarized.

jooleyen · 03-27-07, 08:41 AM

Thanks. I've heard of Oakleys being expensive. They are on the site. My dad probably got them for over $100

lizardsrule · 03-27-07, 04:45 PM

OR!!!!! You could just go into any Eyeglass place, and ask them where the little glass is that you check to make sure they are polarized. Every eyeglass store I've been to has them sitting out on the counters/displays. You look without the glasses at it, and then you put the glasses on, and you see more stuff with the polarized glasses.

Lizards

jooleyen · 03-27-07, 11:10 PM

Thanks Lizards! I would've never thought of that.

senko · 03-27-07, 11:52 PM

put em on and look at a cell phone screen ad if they are polarized the screen would look funny and be rainbowish

Captmikestarrett · 03-28-07, 11:15 AM

Hold them up to back window of a car. Look through them and rotate 90 degrees. If the window goes opaque then they are polarized.

Capt Mike

Hef · 03-28-07, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captmikestarrett

Hold them up to back window of a car. Look through them and rotate 90 degrees. If the window goes opaque then they are polarized.

Capt Mike

Capt Mike is right on the money.

senko · 03-29-07, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hef

Capt Mike is right on the money.

yeah that to

usngsm2 · 03-30-07, 11:36 AM

that being said, what type of polarized glasses do you own.
honestly, I brought a pair from S.Authority and they are amber. Perfect and haven't had a problem. I got a pair of Maui Jims cause we were depolying and they are comfortable, black with grey lens for high light situations but I haven had a chance to use them in a sight fishing setting. I think I should have went with some Coasta Del Mar, but we'll see when I get back.
1st we stopped in Montego Bay Jamaica and then Antigua, for the cricket tourneyment. Must say the Brits and Aussie are wild. So I have been wearing the Maui's but it's not the same. Good view though, crisp real crisp.

FlyRod · 03-30-07, 01:35 PM

Jools,

Another way to tell for certain if they are Polarized is to hold them up before your eyes into a clear blue sky, angled away from the sun. (Sun in the West? Point North or South.) Then slowly rotate them until the lens are one above the other, watching the sky (through the lenses). If the sky darkens/lightens then they ARE definitely P'rized.
Also, you need a high or maximum UV rating on any glasses you wear when outdoors, especially on the water. The web site for that brand can probably tell you the rating.
Lastly, expensive or not, you MUST wear a strap on the glasses to prevent them blowing off as you tool down the lake or save them from falling off your sweaty lil' nose and being scratched, broken, or lost into water.
The earpieces on the glasses you show are the type most vulnerable to mishap.
Heeeeeeeeeeed myyyyyyyy warrrrrrrrrnnnnniiiiiinnnnnngggggg! (Or else

)

We owe the late Doctor Land a great debt of gratitude for two things...
Polarization of lenses AND Polaroid(TM) cameras. The glasses make our life as outdoorsmen, drivers, etc, easier and safer and the Polaroid(TM) cameras were quite handy when engaged in certain activities...like in a cheap motel room

. Now we have digitals for our kinkier proclivities, of course.

BTW, Jools, re your recent fishing report...congrats, Son, we're all proud of you.

Kindly Uncle Fly

jooleyen · 03-30-07, 09:30 PM

Thanks a lot all. I think they aren't polarized.

FlyRod · 03-31-07, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jooleyen

Thanks a lot all. I think they aren't polarized.

Then wear them to the mall, but NOT on the water. Polarization and a high UV rating are a must...no excuses!

FR

BubbaLunk · 04-03-07, 11:26 AM

Save up and get a pair of costa del mar sunglasses, I got three pairs amber, green mirror and blue mirror. I will never own another brand of sunglasses, they are the best IMO.

03-26-07, 09:39 PM	#1
jooleyen BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,509	Sunglasses I got some old sunglasses from my dad. He doesn't know if they have polarized lenses or not. They are Oakleys in amber color. Since they're old, I figured they wouldn't be on Oakley's website. Here is the closest thing I can find on Oakley's website. Here is what I have (sorry bout quality) : How can I find out if they are polarized or not?

03-26-07, 09:56 PM	#3
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	Take them with you next time you go out. Look at the water, then put them on/take them off. If they cut the glare and you can see beneath the surface they are probably polarized. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

03-27-07, 04:45 PM	#5
lizardsrule BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 7,374	OR!!!!! You could just go into any Eyeglass place, and ask them where the little glass is that you check to make sure they are polarized. Every eyeglass store I've been to has them sitting out on the counters/displays. You look without the glasses at it, and then you put the glasses on, and you see more stuff with the polarized glasses. Lizards __________________ There are three types of Snakes I hate 1. Live Snakes 2. Dead Snakes 3. Sticks that look like Snakes. And Gators too!

03-27-07, 11:52 PM	#7
senko BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Manteca,Ca. Posts: 826	put em on and look at a cell phone screen ad if they are polarized the screen would look funny and be rainbowish __________________ Manteca High Freshman Football V.O.L. Champions 2007 "Pain is Temporary, Pride is Forever."

03-28-07, 11:15 AM	#8
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	Hold them up to back window of a car. Look through them and rotate 90 degrees. If the window goes opaque then they are polarized. Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

03-26-07, 09:51 PM	#2
texasbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,301	you could try them out on the water, and be careful with Oakleys, great sunglasses worth alot of money... I have a pair like the ones from the website that are polarized and work great.

03-27-07, 08:41 AM	#4
jooleyen BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,509	Thanks. I've heard of Oakleys being expensive. They are on the site. My dad probably got them for over $100

03-27-07, 11:10 PM	#6
jooleyen BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,509	Thanks Lizards! I would've never thought of that.

03-30-07, 11:36 AM	#11
usngsm2 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: jacksonville, floriida Posts: 86	that being said, what type of polarized glasses do you own. honestly, I brought a pair from S.Authority and they are amber. Perfect and haven't had a problem. I got a pair of Maui Jims cause we were depolying and they are comfortable, black with grey lens for high light situations but I haven had a chance to use them in a sight fishing setting. I think I should have went with some Coasta Del Mar, but we'll see when I get back. 1st we stopped in Montego Bay Jamaica and then Antigua, for the cricket tourneyment. Must say the Brits and Aussie are wild. So I have been wearing the Maui's but it's not the same. Good view though, crisp real crisp.

03-30-07, 01:35 PM	#12
FlyRod BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,270	Jools, Another way to tell for certain if they are Polarized is to hold them up before your eyes into a clear blue sky, angled away from the sun. (Sun in the West? Point North or South.) Then slowly rotate them until the lens are one above the other, watching the sky (through the lenses). If the sky darkens/lightens then they ARE definitely P'rized. Also, you need a high or maximum UV rating on any glasses you wear when outdoors, especially on the water. The web site for that brand can probably tell you the rating. Lastly, expensive or not, you MUST wear a strap on the glasses to prevent them blowing off as you tool down the lake or save them from falling off your sweaty lil' nose and being scratched, broken, or lost into water. The earpieces on the glasses you show are the type most vulnerable to mishap. Heeeeeeeeeeed myyyyyyyy warrrrrrrrrnnnnniiiiiinnnnnngggggg! (Or else) We owe the late Doctor Land a great debt of gratitude for two things... Polarization of lenses AND Polaroid(TM) cameras. The glasses make our life as outdoorsmen, drivers, etc, easier and safer and the Polaroid(TM) cameras were quite handy when engaged in certain activities...like in a cheap motel room. Now we have digitals for our kinkier proclivities, of course. BTW, Jools, re your recent fishing report...congrats, Son, we're all proud of you. Kindly Uncle Fly

03-30-07, 09:30 PM	#13
jooleyen BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,509	Thanks a lot all. I think they aren't polarized.

04-03-07, 11:26 AM	#15
BubbaLunk BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 40	Save up and get a pair of costa del mar sunglasses, I got three pairs amber, green mirror and blue mirror. I will never own another brand of sunglasses, they are the best IMO.

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