polarized vs non-polarized sunglasses

loki · 05-10-2010, 04:54 PM

Since my wedding is going to be outside I decided that I'm gona buy myself a new pair of oakleys as a present to myself but i'm torn between polarized and non-polarized sunglasses. I've got a pair that I wear now from 10+ years ago so they are non-polarized bit I'm trying to decide if it is worth the price difference to pick up the polarized ones. what do you guys think

Blueface · 05-10-2010, 05:08 PM

In my opinion, once you wear polarized you will see what you have been missing.
I miss my Maui Jim's terribly due to having had to start wearing glasses.
With polarized, everything becomes so crystal clear it is amazing.

LooseCard · 05-10-2010, 05:12 PM

Once you go Polar, you'll never go back.

Since I started wearing them, I won't buy non-polarized again.

Worth every penny!

Bigwaved · 05-10-2010, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

In my opinion, once you wear polarized you will see what you have been missing.
I miss my Maui Jim's terribly due to having had to start wearing glasses.
With polarized, everything becomes so crystal clear it is amazing.

Carols, they make prescription lens for some Maui Jims. I have a pair of the ones with and without since I like them so much. I do not think the prescription ones are polarized though. I will tip my head next time I wear them.

Blueface · 05-11-2010, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigwaved

Carols, they make prescription lens for some Maui Jims. I have a pair of the ones with and without since I like them so much. I do not think the prescription ones are polarized though. I will tip my head next time I wear them.

Yeah but unfortunately not for my Kajunas due to their curved shape.
They offer it on select frames only.
I have thought of getting a pair this year with what I hope to be extra funds left over in my FSA account but have to wait and see.
If there is what I think there will be, will look to get custom Maui's for wife and self.
To me, they are the absolute best for your eyes and man I miss them.

BTW,
For the others reading this thread, what makes Maui Jim's so special is they are not only polarized on the outside but they are also treated on the inside. One may wonder what that does and it in fact does a whole lot with reflections.
They are awesome glasses and worth every penny (or better yet, every hundreds).

DrDubzz · 05-10-2010, 05:21 PM

I really really prefer my polorized pair for driving and other glare-filled activities, it is a lot easier on my eyes

Ogre · 05-10-2010, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RX2010

I really really prefer my polorized pair for driving and other glare-filled activities, it is a lot easier on my eyes

St. Lou Stu · 05-10-2010, 05:27 PM

Once you go Polarized, you won't go back.

The only downside to polarization is the incompatibility with Liquid Crystal Displays.
Most LCDs will not be viewed easily from angles with a polarized lens on.

Steve · 05-10-2010, 05:30 PM

Polorized all the way for me!

Salvelinus · 05-10-2010, 05:30 PM

I'll chime in for polarized specs as well. On top of what everyone else has mentioned you get to see fish in the water better than your non-polarized pals.

loki · 05-10-2010, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Salvelinus

I'll chime in for polarized specs as well. On top of what everyone else has mentioned you get to see fish in the water better than your non-polarized pals.

i don't fish....

St. Lou Stu · 05-10-2010, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by loki

i don't fish....

Well, you could with polarized lenses... with your bare hands.

loki · 05-10-2010, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by St. Lou Stu

Well, you could with polarized lenses... with your bare hands.

can i use high explosives instead?

hotreds · 05-10-2010, 05:44 PM

Polarized

BroncoHorvath · 05-10-2010, 05:44 PM

Revo's and Mau Jim's. The two greatest polarized lens out there IMO.
BTW, I'm also a fisherman....so I've tried all polarized lens, and will never buy anything else....

mithrilG60 · 05-11-2010, 08:59 AM

I'm going with everyone else, either buy polarized or might just as well by the $5 cheapies from the gas station. The amount that polarization reduces your eye strain is unbelievable, especially while driving or near/on the water.

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Originally Posted by BroncoHorvath

Revo's and Mau Jim's. The two greatest polarized lens out there IMO.

Never tried Revo, but Maui Jim's are great! Serengeti is another amazing glasses brand, and one of the very few out there that are photochromic. Most people have never heard of them but they're probably the best driving glasses bar none on the market. They're owned by Bushnell and use the same caliber optics in their glasses that Bushnell uses for their binoculars and rifle scopes. I've worn Serengeti's for the last 3 years and would never imagine buying fashion glasses like Oakley again, the difference in moving up to quality optics is just too great to come back from.

Blueface · 05-11-2010, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mithrilG60

I'm going with everyone else, either buy polarized or might just as well by the $5 cheapies from the gas station. The amount that polarization reduces your eye strain is unbelievable, especially while driving or near/on the water.

Never tried Revo, but Maui Jim's are great! Serengeti is another amazing glasses brand, and one of the very few out there that are photochromic. Most people have never heard of them but they're probably the best driving glasses bar none on the market. They're owned by Bushnell and use the same caliber optics in their glasses that Bushnell uses for their binoculars and rifle scopes. I've worn Serengeti's for the last 3 years and would never imagine buying fashion glasses like Oakley again, the difference in moving up to quality optics is just too great to come back from.

If I recall, they are a bit more than the Maui's though.

RevSmoke · 05-10-2010, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by loki

i don't fish....

Do you ever look at fish in the water? Sight seeing?

Polarized! Cut the glare.

05-11-2010, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by loki

i don't fish....

Fine, then...when you're trying to fish your golf balls out of the water. Better? LOL

After I had lasik, I started wearing polarized sunglasses, and the difference is amazing. I generally don't even look at them if they're not polarized now.

elderboy02 · 05-10-2010, 05:59 PM

I love my Polarized Oakley's

Definitely worth it.

05-10-2010, 04:54 PM	#1
loki H.A.T.E Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,484 Trading: (7)	polarized vs non-polarized sunglasses Since my wedding is going to be outside I decided that I'm gona buy myself a new pair of oakleys as a present to myself but i'm torn between polarized and non-polarized sunglasses. I've got a pair that I wear now from 10+ years ago so they are non-polarized bit I'm trying to decide if it is worth the price difference to pick up the polarized ones. what do you guys think

05-10-2010, 05:08 PM	#2
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: polarized vs non-polarized sunglasses In my opinion, once you wear polarized you will see what you have been missing. I miss my Maui Jim's terribly due to having had to start wearing glasses. With polarized, everything becomes so crystal clear it is amazing. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

05-10-2010, 05:12 PM	#3
LooseCard not wrapped too tight.... Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Dan Location: Woodsy side of MA Posts: 555 Trading: (3)	Re: polarized vs non-polarized sunglasses Once you go Polar, you'll never go back. Since I started wearing them, I won't buy non-polarized again. Worth every penny! __________________ Out of the 10Base-T, through the router,past the firewall, down the T-1, over the leased line, off the bridge, ....Nothing but .NET

05-10-2010, 05:21 PM	#6
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Virginia Posts: 2,201 Trading: (34)	Re: polarized vs non-polarized sunglasses I really really prefer my polorized pair for driving and other glare-filled activities, it is a lot easier on my eyes

05-10-2010, 05:27 PM	#8
St. Lou Stu Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Belleville, IL (St. Louis) Posts: 2,304 Trading: (21)	Re: polarized vs non-polarized sunglasses Once you go Polarized, you won't go back. The only downside to polarization is the incompatibility with Liquid Crystal Displays. Most LCDs will not be viewed easily from angles with a polarized lens on. __________________ Pretending to play golf since 1989

05-10-2010, 05:30 PM	#9
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: polarized vs non-polarized sunglasses Polorized all the way for me! __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

05-10-2010, 05:30 PM	#10
Salvelinus Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Brendan Location: Vermont Posts: 1,116 Trading: (12)	Re: polarized vs non-polarized sunglasses I'll chime in for polarized specs as well. On top of what everyone else has mentioned you get to see fish in the water better than your non-polarized pals.

05-10-2010, 05:44 PM	#14
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,658 Trading: (63)	Re: polarized vs non-polarized sunglasses Polarized __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

05-10-2010, 05:44 PM	#15
BroncoHorvath Life is Great ! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: on the water.... Posts: 412 Trading: (6)	Re: polarized vs non-polarized sunglasses Revo's and Mau Jim's. The two greatest polarized lens out there IMO. BTW, I'm also a fisherman....so I've tried all polarized lens, and will never buy anything else.... __________________ There's nothing like a great cigar and being Canadian

05-10-2010, 05:59 PM	#20
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,497 Trading: (133)	Re: polarized vs non-polarized sunglasses I love my Polarized Oakley's Definitely worth it.