Sunglasses

BigBurlyBass · 05-10-11, 09:52 AM

So looking for a pair of polarized sunglasses, I don't wanna spend more than 20 or 25 got any suggestions? I was looking at getting strike kings sunglasses, just from wal-mart or mijers though.

jdw174 · 05-10-11, 10:24 AM

This is JMO you understand, but I've never found a pair of cheap sunglasses to be worth the $$. Those that I've tried have scratched at the drop of a hat and the optical quality isn't there. Haven't tried the newer ones advertised by Strike King so they may be an improvement. Maybe someone else has had better luck than I have.

CamG · 05-10-11, 11:00 AM

While on a recent trip I forgot my Oakley's. Didn't really want to buy another pair of them, so I went the Walmart and picked up a pair of the Berkeley brand ones. While they are no Oakley's, I was surprised at how good they fit and functioned. Now I just keep them in my tackle storage. I think they were all of $12.

Marty · 05-10-11, 07:40 PM

Whatever you get, make sure they block 100% of UVA and UVB. You can afford the possibility of greater susceptibility to scratches, you can't afford to mess with your eyes.

walkeraviator · 05-10-11, 07:59 PM

I have a pair of teh strike king and the plastic lenses are warped and distort your eyesight, but they do a killer job at eliminating the glare from teh water. So they do the polarized part of their job great.

Jeremy · 05-11-11, 11:30 AM

I found myself asking this question recently and I ended up getting 3 pairs of the new(er) Strike King glasses. I figured even at $60 that's still a lot cheaper than a nice pair would run me. ($175+)

It's still too early to tell how they'll hold up over time, but so far they're shaping up to be polarized versions of the crappy sunglasses sold at every party/drug store in America. For example, I dropped one pair (in my car for god's sake) and they have a little nick in the lens which looks like cheap tint coming off a car window...heh.

I think next year I'll just spring for a decent pair of Costa's....

BigBurlyBass · 05-16-11, 06:32 PM

I will probably just go with the berkely cause I had a pair of those and for the most part I liked, them for the cash they were great ( until they got stepped on, haha)

Lvitch · 05-16-11, 11:26 PM

Bought lots if cheap pairs and finally bought a good pair of natives for $100. Their my everything glasses and have had them about a year. Some of the best money I ever spent and would buy them again in a heartbeat.

The real problem is there aren't any glasses between $39-$100. I won't spend $200+ for a pair of costas but I am very happy with the natives. Watch for lead based paint on the cheap $20 glasses.

boloson · 05-16-11, 11:39 PM

oakley man myself. considering how expensive they are i get a pretty decent discount on them if anyone is interested

Grant the angler · 05-16-11, 11:40 PM

xps from bass pro have pretty good lenses for 20 to 30 bucks definantly check them out

LeBron_Hill · 05-17-11, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by boloson

oakley man myself. considering how expensive they are i get a pretty decent discount on them if anyone is interested

I am needing to get another set of lenses for my polarized flak jacket xlj's...wanting to get a set of the fire lenses...figured they would be a good color for early morning...got black iridium and shallow blue already. See what you can do for me if ya dont mind. Thanks

boloson · 05-18-11, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by LeBron_Hill

I am needing to get another set of lenses for my polarized flak jacket xlj's...wanting to get a set of the fire lenses...figured they would be a good color for early morning...got black iridium and shallow blue already. See what you can do for me if ya dont mind. Thanks

i'll see what i can do

LeBron_Hill · 05-18-11, 02:53 PM

thanks alot man

Bassboss · 05-18-11, 06:41 PM

I'd check out the BPS house brand, I know their not from where ya want 'em, but they're decent shades for the money, had a pair for the longest time before I lost 'em. The didn't scratch to bad, and they worked well and were comfy!

Mine were Jimmy Huston Sig. series.

Rebbasser · 05-18-11, 07:41 PM

I have been very happy with Strike Kings in the past-if I was looking in that price range that would be my choice.

I switched to Costa Del Mars a few years back and really love them.

One thing about sunglasses, reagrdless of they style/price:

If I could recommend one thing to do, get some retainers so you can hang them around your neck. I have not lost or broken a pair since I started using them. I prefer Chums, but use what works for you.

I can't recommend using them highly enough.

carolina-rig-01 · 05-18-11, 08:05 PM

I agree with Reb on the Costas. I went to them from Oakleys this year and I wish I would have went to them years ago. I love the clearity of the 580 glass lenses and they are super light for glass. I don't know much about Strike King sunglasses other than I like the looks of a lot of their frames, they probably are good glasses for the price range. Another brand that is kinda in between the Strike Kings and Costas in price is Wiley X. I have a few pairs of Wiley X glasses that I got as a promotion deal when I bought a few Revos a few years ago. They are good glasses as well and I still keep them in the boat as a spare pair incase I forget my Costas in my truck.

boloson · 05-20-11, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by LeBron_Hill

thanks alot man

Replacement lenses for that particular glasses are $40 but they are all on backorder. Plus all I saw for the fire you're talking about was called persimon & doesnt look to be polarized

LeBron_Hill · 05-20-11, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boloson

Replacement lenses for that particular glasses are $40 but they are all on backorder. Plus all I saw for the fire you're talking about was called persimon & doesnt look to be polarized

Would it help if I got you the actual Oakley part number? They have them on Oakley's website but the lenses are like $95 on there. I bought a set off of ebay for around $70 but I cant find this color on there. I can get you the part number though.

SKU# 13-732 is the part number from their website and they are called Fire Iridium Polarized. Thanks for the help as well.

IowaBasser · 05-22-11, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamG

While on a recent trip I forgot my Oakley's. Didn't really want to buy another pair of them, so I went the Walmart and picked up a pair of the Berkeley brand ones. While they are no Oakley's, I was surprised at how good they fit and functioned. Now I just keep them in my tackle storage. I think they were all of $12.

X2 on the Berkly Glasses from Walmart!

BigBurlyBass · 05-22-11, 01:54 PM

Alright thanks everyone for your advice. I just bought a pair of berkleys from wal mart, and also they are polycarbonate ( not shour what that is but o well) so they were 19 bucks, I like them a lot very comfortable look great I like em alot. Had a chance to try them out yesterday wen't from like 8 too 1, they were great light weight all of that good stuff. Except I just coulden't get a bite, but I going next also so hopefully I will hook up into some fish then!

boloson · 05-25-11, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeBron_Hill

Would it help if I got you the actual Oakley part number? They have them on Oakley's website but the lenses are like $95 on there. I bought a set off of ebay for around $70 but I cant find this color on there. I can get you the part number though.

SKU# 13-732 is the part number from their website and they are called Fire Iridium Polarized. Thanks for the help as well.

yea i don't see that part # for that particular glasses plus most of the lenses are on backorder. sorry dude

cassidyta · 05-25-11, 04:21 PM

Well, I know that this is a little late, but I have gotten most of mine from the local drugstores. I usually spend about $12 per pair.
I do have a pair of costas that I use when bed fishing, but for the most part, the cheap ones do the job for me. I try to keep a couple of extra pair in the boat.

05-10-11, 09:52 AM	#1
BigBurlyBass BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: detroit Posts: 188	Sunglasses So looking for a pair of polarized sunglasses, I don't wanna spend more than 20 or 25 got any suggestions? I was looking at getting strike kings sunglasses, just from wal-mart or mijers though.

05-10-11, 10:24 AM	#2
jdw174 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Paris, TN Posts: 84	This is JMO you understand, but I've never found a pair of cheap sunglasses to be worth the $$. Those that I've tried have scratched at the drop of a hat and the optical quality isn't there. Haven't tried the newer ones advertised by Strike King so they may be an improvement. Maybe someone else has had better luck than I have. __________________ If a smallmouth weighed 100 pounds, a bass boat would be just another buzzbait!

05-10-11, 07:40 PM	#4
Marty BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,580	Whatever you get, make sure they block 100% of UVA and UVB. You can afford the possibility of greater susceptibility to scratches, you can't afford to mess with your eyes. __________________ Meeting expenses is easy...they're EVERYWHERE The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits Rochester, NY

05-16-11, 11:26 PM	#8
Lvitch BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 180	Bought lots if cheap pairs and finally bought a good pair of natives for $100. Their my everything glasses and have had them about a year. Some of the best money I ever spent and would buy them again in a heartbeat. The real problem is there aren't any glasses between $39-$100. I won't spend $200+ for a pair of costas but I am very happy with the natives. Watch for lead based paint on the cheap $20 glasses. __________________ Big gals always make us smile!

05-18-11, 06:41 PM	#14
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	I'd check out the BPS house brand, I know their not from where ya want 'em, but they're decent shades for the money, had a pair for the longest time before I lost 'em. The didn't scratch to bad, and they worked well and were comfy! Mine were Jimmy Huston Sig. series. __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

05-10-11, 11:00 AM	#3
CamG BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Superior, NE Posts: 974	While on a recent trip I forgot my Oakley's. Didn't really want to buy another pair of them, so I went the Walmart and picked up a pair of the Berkeley brand ones. While they are no Oakley's, I was surprised at how good they fit and functioned. Now I just keep them in my tackle storage. I think they were all of $12.

05-10-11, 07:59 PM	#5
walkeraviator BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,119	I have a pair of teh strike king and the plastic lenses are warped and distort your eyesight, but they do a killer job at eliminating the glare from teh water. So they do the polarized part of their job great.

05-11-11, 11:30 AM	#6
Jeremy BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 27	I found myself asking this question recently and I ended up getting 3 pairs of the new(er) Strike King glasses. I figured even at $60 that's still a lot cheaper than a nice pair would run me. ($175+) It's still too early to tell how they'll hold up over time, but so far they're shaping up to be polarized versions of the crappy sunglasses sold at every party/drug store in America. For example, I dropped one pair (in my car for god's sake) and they have a little nick in the lens which looks like cheap tint coming off a car window...heh. I think next year I'll just spring for a decent pair of Costa's....

05-16-11, 06:32 PM	#7
BigBurlyBass BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: detroit Posts: 188	I will probably just go with the berkely cause I had a pair of those and for the most part I liked, them for the cash they were great ( until they got stepped on, haha)

05-16-11, 11:39 PM	#9
boloson BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 303	oakley man myself. considering how expensive they are i get a pretty decent discount on them if anyone is interested

05-16-11, 11:40 PM	#10
Grant the angler BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ozark, Missouri Posts: 5	xps from bass pro have pretty good lenses for 20 to 30 bucks definantly check them out

05-18-11, 02:53 PM	#13
LeBron_Hill BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: sharpsburg, GA Posts: 152	thanks alot man

05-18-11, 07:41 PM	#15
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	I have been very happy with Strike Kings in the past-if I was looking in that price range that would be my choice. I switched to Costa Del Mars a few years back and really love them. One thing about sunglasses, reagrdless of they style/price: If I could recommend one thing to do, get some retainers so you can hang them around your neck. I have not lost or broken a pair since I started using them. I prefer Chums, but use what works for you. I can't recommend using them highly enough. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

05-18-11, 08:05 PM	#16
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	I agree with Reb on the Costas. I went to them from Oakleys this year and I wish I would have went to them years ago. I love the clearity of the 580 glass lenses and they are super light for glass. I don't know much about Strike King sunglasses other than I like the looks of a lot of their frames, they probably are good glasses for the price range. Another brand that is kinda in between the Strike Kings and Costas in price is Wiley X. I have a few pairs of Wiley X glasses that I got as a promotion deal when I bought a few Revos a few years ago. They are good glasses as well and I still keep them in the boat as a spare pair incase I forget my Costas in my truck.

05-22-11, 01:54 PM	#20
BigBurlyBass BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: detroit Posts: 188	Alright thanks everyone for your advice. I just bought a pair of berkleys from wal mart, and also they are polycarbonate ( not shour what that is but o well) so they were 19 bucks, I like them a lot very comfortable look great I like em alot. Had a chance to try them out yesterday wen't from like 8 too 1, they were great light weight all of that good stuff. Except I just coulden't get a bite, but I going next also so hopefully I will hook up into some fish then!

05-25-11, 04:21 PM	#22
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	Well, I know that this is a little late, but I have gotten most of mine from the local drugstores. I usually spend about $12 per pair. I do have a pair of costas that I use when bed fishing, but for the most part, the cheap ones do the job for me. I try to keep a couple of extra pair in the boat. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

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