Pumpy 3 Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Hello all,Im just wondering if there are any good polarised fishing sunglasses under $100, preferably cheaper. Cheers,Pumpy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Live Fibre 1 Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 I bought a pair of "FLUID" polarised glasses for around $40..........I think from R&A......a couple of years ago.Come with black tinted and interchange to amber tint lenses..........great on the shallow water flats Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4THALOVE 45 Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Try this site mate great range and prices and a lot are recommended or fishing http://www.pursuitactive.com.au/Male-scc6142ppn3.htmlcheers 4THA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
samrota 1 Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 I still love my spotters. Not cheap but great sunnies. I got the glass lens ones and they are pretty much scratch proof. I'm just scared I'm going to lose them. HaHa Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southie THE BANGA 2,304 Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 I love my spotters... have gone through one pair so far, as someones fat arse sat on mine and warped them. But believe me there not as durable as people think... The only problem i find with mine is that they fog up way to quickly in the summer time and i know a few other people have said the same thing..I have Uglyfish sunnies aswell and there good sunnies aswell never had a problem with them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
weaver 271 Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Save the cash mate and get a pair from tonic eyewear, Best glasses going hands down, Like jumping into a pool om a hot day Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crusher 18 Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 I bought some bolle from the store in harbour town. Really nice, grip on to head but don't apply pressure. $80 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Knackers 696 Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Pumpy,Bit late in the conversation but there really is no such thing as fishing sunglasses. It is all just niche marketing. Any pair of polarised sunnies will do with a dark tint and that have a bit of wraparound to stop glare coming in from the sides.The only thing that arguably makes sunnies better on the water is having the lens made of glass. It is usually more scratch resistant when you get salt spray on them. Having said that glass is heavier and much more expensive, plus doensn't bend and they can shatter when dropped. I used to only buy Mako sunnies when I was spending a lot of time on the water but they got expensive. I now only use Maui Jim polarised and get good life out of them on the boat so they are fairly scratch resistant and light weight, but are still exxy for the cheaper ones at 150 - 200 $$.I'd be looking online in the US for somebody that ships here. Pumpy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fishnuts 55 Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Habervision glasses are brilliant. I've been using them for the last 5 years and swear by them.You can buy them from the U.S. or from the link below which is Steve Hoagland at Derek Mckenzies Flyfishing Outfitters.These are Glass lenses as well and for $110.00 including postage they are brilliant. So good I have 5 pairs in different lens colors for different conditions. Hope this helps and I have no association with the seller just a very happy customer.Cheers Dazzhttp://www.derekmckenzie.com.au/Columbia%20Polarized%20Sunglasses.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotor138 0 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 I had a pair of spotters and in the first week they fell of my face and shattered, $280 down the drain. To get the lenses replaced was $200. I currently have a pair of Mako's but not really happy with them as they are almost impossible to get clean due to the coating on the inside. I am going to try a pair of Byfield Optics next they seem to look good and are meant to be built tough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benwah 92 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 I use Smith's with the polarchromic lenses & quite like them. They are my 1st. decent pair of polarized glasses tho. urhookedfish 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Purnong 0 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 I just use the original Polariods, Get em from Big W for about 30 bucksThey're light, They're cheap and they work and I'm not devastated if they fall overboard Just Me 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fridge 6 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 withya purnonguvex polarised safety glasses 28 bucks a pair and a tax deduction,as good as spotters imo just cant find any in a blue tint yetas for keeping em clean and scratchless i found good ol H2O works wonders especially in the boat and dont pooh me pants if i drop em fishing on rocks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Knackers 696 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 withya purnonguvex polarised safety glasses 28 bucks a pair and a tax deduction' date='as good as spotters imo just cant find any in a blue tint yetas for keeping em clean and scratchless i found good ol H2O works wonders especially in the boat and dont pooh me pants if i drop em fishing on rocks[/quote']I'm hearing you about a cheap pair. I couldn't find my Maui's on Saturday so picked up a generic pair of polaroids at the chemist on the way to the ramp for $25. They did the job but were a bit *dull* in the colour department. I found my Maui's today and compared them side by side. The Maui's had much better contrast and seemed brighter whilst cutting out the glare just a well. They were both the same grey tint. I reckon they were about 10-20% better. Subjective I know. Were they worth up to $200 more? No, but once you get used to the 10-20% its hard to go back. Just Me 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fridge 6 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 withya purnonguvex polarised safety glasses 28 bucks a pair and a tax deduction' date='as good as spotters imo just cant find any in a blue tint yetas for keeping em clean and scratchless i found good ol H2O works wonders especially in the boat and dont pooh me pants if i drop em fishing on rocks[/quote']I'm hearing you about a cheap pair. I couldn't find my Maui's on Saturday so picked up a generic pair of polaroids at the chemist on the way to the ramp for $25. They did the job but were a bit *dull* in the colour department. I found my Maui's today and compared them side by side. The Maui's had much better contrast and seemed brighter whilst cutting out the glare just a well. They were both the same grey tint. I reckon they were about 10-20% better. Subjective I know. Were they worth up to $200 more? No' date=' but once you get used to the 10-20% its hard to go back.[/quote']next time your near a boc store pick up a pair,uvex or umatta brand i think but they only have the one polarised to my knowledge brown tint.i see the same stuff as my mates Knackers 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just Me 0 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 You see ghosts?... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Knackers 696 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 I see dead people Just Me 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Knackers 696 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 next time your near a boc store pick up a pair,uvex or umatta brand i think but they only have the one polarised to my knowledge brown tint.i see the same stuff as my matesThanks. Will do. Just Me 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fridge 6 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 You see ghosts?...nah mate whats it like ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just Me 0 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Scarey...why you ask two dogs rooting? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fridge 6 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Scarey...why you ask two dogs rooting?wouldnt mind some of the sh@t your on,thats for sureJust Me: Poppa, i'm off to the bottlo for more beverages. see you soon lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just Me 0 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Well whadda ya mates frikken see lol? pm, i'll do ya a members deal, i speak Johnny Cash. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just Me 0 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Mate by the time you edited your post i replied, but yeah i've consumed more alcoholic beverages Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rangirocks 0 Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Tonic for me. Made by the guy that founded Spotters but much better Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compleat Angler 72 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 If you are interested in having a look at a good range of sunnies. We stock a full range ofTONICSPOTTERSand a cheaper range ofOCEAN EYEWEARPOLASPORTSCOMPLEAT ANGLER own brandThey are also available from our online shop. 4THALOVE, trihull and southie THE BANGA 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urhookedfish 12 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Im currently using Ugly fish Acetates with Carl Zeiss custom polarised blue lenses. These are amazing on the water! But I had to have these made up as I wear prescription lenses. Getting Carl Zeiss to build custom lenses isnt cheap either and I was lucky to know people that could get it done for me.I have to say if you were going to buy an off the shelf pair, Smiths from the USA would be right up there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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