Polarized sunnies on a budget
Submitted by PattyT on Mon, 2012-09-10 20:13
Hey guys, looking to get a new pair of polarized sunnies as my old ones have had it. Not looking to spend much at all so im just after some suggestions on what are some good "cheap" brands to look at.
Thanks guys!
wadetolley
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Mangrove Jack
Mangrove Jack..get them from Bright Eyes shops mate!
scano
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2 options
Fish sunnies available at bcf or myer (I got the wobbygongs and they are great with the copper colour lens)
Or mangrove jacks are another good quality low budget option
PattyT
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cheers fellas!
cheers fellas!
Tim
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Ugly Fish
Check out the Ugly Fish range. Good but wont break the bank
Vinesh87
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Anyone used the $30 shimano
Anyone used the $30 shimano ones ? I love my oakleys but yeh
Troy Summers
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I used the Caltex brand for
I used the Caltex brand for yrs.. they work great, but my new Maui Jims are in a different ball park, youve only got one set of eyes mate
PS I found a pair of sunnies in Bali that I loved.. honestly, most comfiest things Id ever worn.... bought about 10 pairs... went out wide for a day and came home with burnt eyelids!!!! they dont have the same specs as we do here... the other 9 pairs are just for decoration now...
Ugly fish do some nice sunnies too at a budget price, but really consider the long term benefits man, 200 bucks will get ya a pretty flash pair of sunnies, just gotta look after them cause most wont be scratch resistant, or bump it up another green boy and get a pair of scratch resistant spotters!!
Troy
Vinesh87
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Funny you say they were no
Funny you say they were no good, i had fake polarized oakleys and wore them 7 days straight in fitzroy and they were brilliant. Wasnt happy when i broke them !
Troy Summers
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yep mine were fake oakleys
yep mine were fake oakleys too.. never let me down til that one day out wide in the scorching sun, swore id never use them again after that, they were just just tinted plastic...
RedNeck
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Fuglies
Check out Fuglies.com.au i wear them at work for 12-14 hours a day on a sea wall looking at fish that i'm not allowed to catch their about 60 bucks a pair delivered to your door in 2 days and thanks for reminding me i'm of to get a new pair
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dodgy
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I cant go past the Flying
I cant go past the Flying Fishermans. Used to be a site sponsor. I have probably 8 pairs between myself and the Mrs and love them. Great value for money.
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Fossil
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Haber Vision. Thier Bellagio
Haber Vision. Thier Bellagio model costs just on $100 & are comparable to Spotters or any other pricey polaroids.
Vinesh87, I used to have a pair of the $30 Shimanos for driving etc. I wore them fishing a few times & they were ok but don't compare to slightly more expensive glasses like Uglyfish or even BlueSteel.
crasny1
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The difference between Xy and cheapies
is simply your eyes. Cheap ones offer very limited if any UV protection, and you risk a plate growing over your eyes (pterygium - http://www.google.com.au/search?tbm=isch&hl=en-AU&source=hp&q=pterygium&gbv=2&oq=ptery&gs_l=img.1.0.0l10.1000.3047.0.5578.5.4.0.1.1.0.297.889.2-3.3.0...0.0...1ac.1._NletY2b9oA) that has to be surgically removed, Oouch!!. Or you get a Pinguecula( http://www.google.com.au/search?q=pinguecula&tbm=isch&hl=en-AU&gbv=2&gs_l=img.1.0.0l10.1000.3047.0.5578.5.4.0.1.1.0.297.889.2-3.3.0...0.0...1ac.1._NletY2b9oA&oq=ping) that looks ugly.
If fishing in bright sunny condition you get direct sun and reflected. Look at the UV protection first, then Polarized to protect your eyes.
Neels
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scubafish
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Good sunnys cheap Check lens quality not worth your eyesite
http://www.opticsplanet.com/
http://img.gg/BQ91Sys
Oceanside Tackle
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Sunnies
Ocean Eye wear does some good models that are fully polarised and sell for around $30. Other wise if you wanted something a little more up market the Ugly fish Polarised specs are good value and we have some that go for around the $79 mark.
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diver
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OutLaw
I have some of these ,they are made from Ali frames and Poly carbinate lens,these have a good eye protection deisinge and ae used by many motorcycle riders,send me an email and I will gladly show you.they are not cheap toy items but the real deal.
Snags
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Mangrove Jacks are good,
Mangrove Jacks are good, from Brighteyes as someone else said.
Currently using a $20 pair from a stall i cant remember. The stalls are in a lot of the shopping centres, and are like in the middle of the malls. But theyre good because they have the spring loaded arms.
Anaconda has a good range for $25
Busted Arse
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Cant get cheaper then whim
Cant get cheaper then whim creeks.
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Sunnies
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PattyT
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Thanks for all the
Thanks for all the suggestions guys!! Awesome effort