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Join Date: Jun 2004
05-28-2010, 2:54 PM
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I just shattered my lens on my sunglasses, 2nd time in the last month, and I am not paying $75 again to get them fixed. I'm moving on to another brand. Any recommendations? I need a pair that fit a big head.
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Join Date: May 2003
05-28-2010, 3:08 PM
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Eric,
You you watch whiskymilitia.com? I've had some great scores there with Spy and Oakley.. Otherwise, Ilove my Von Zippers and my Fox shades, I've got over 20 pairs now.
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Join Date: Feb 2006
05-28-2010, 3:19 PM
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Spy Dirty Mo's are sick! I also have the Fox Conditions and those are badass too.
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Join Date: Apr 2006
05-28-2010, 3:29 PM
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I got 2 pairs of the fox " the meetings" and I love em. Gold and chrome....both with Iridium lenses.
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Join Date: Jan 2010
05-28-2010, 3:34 PM
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I fish as well as wakeboard and am aboard or off shore 6 days a week. Sunglasses are so important I write them off my taxes. (true) Catch a 4oz jig in the face when the hook pulls and you want good shades or go blind. Spend the last 2.5 decades in the Florida sun and you'll want the best for your eyes. As a marine surveyor I kinda relay upon my vision.
Maui Jim. That is all I wear.
Note** I have a pair of 580 Costa Del Mars that I keep for snow. Crazy good for snow glare but can't compare to the Mj's on the water.
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Join Date: Jan 2010
05-28-2010, 3:36 PM
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Did I say "relay"?
Friggn'n spell check
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Join Date: Mar 2010
05-28-2010, 3:52 PM
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I fish as well as wakeboard and am aboard or off shore 6 days a week. Sunglasses are so important I write them off my taxes. (true) Catch a 4oz jig in the face when the hook pulls and you want good shades or go blind. Spend the last 2.5 decades in the Florida sun and you'll want the best for your eyes. As a marine surveyor I kinda relay upon my vision.
Maui Jim. That is all I wear.
Note** I have a pair of 580 Costa Del Mars that I keep for snow. Crazy good for snow glare but can't compare to the Mj's on the water.
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I was getting ready to post Maui Jims as well. The optics are ridiculously good, plus they have a comfortable fit.
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Join Date: Jun 2004
05-28-2010, 4:06 PM
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i picked up the Oakley gas cans and i cant stand them, frames look good, but they dont fit your head worth a crap. everytime i look down to do anything they fall right off my face onto the ground/floor/water whatever.
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Join Date: Feb 2010
05-28-2010, 4:07 PM
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Scott USA is where it's at!
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Join Date: May 2003
05-28-2010, 4:12 PM
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Dave...I rock the Meetings too. I have the gold ones. So dope!
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Join Date: Apr 2006
05-28-2010, 4:26 PM
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^^^ you and I own way too much of the same stuff.lol.
Rotologs and matching belts, 51 30, and now sunglasses.
But I guess that means we both have rediculously good taste as well
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Join Date: Jul 2007
05-28-2010, 4:42 PM
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Spy clash are awesome. 2 pairs of those.
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05-28-2010, 5:07 PM
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get some SPYs!! www.spyoptic.com
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Join Date: May 2003
05-28-2010, 5:17 PM
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Hell yeah!
Check out the Von Zipper Stash. I love mine. I have these.
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Join Date: Jun 2004
05-28-2010, 5:26 PM
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I fish as well as wakeboard and am aboard or off shore 6 days a week. Sunglasses are so important I write them off my taxes. (true) Catch a 4oz jig in the face when the hook pulls and you want good shades or go blind. Spend the last 2.5 decades in the Florida sun and you'll want the best for your eyes. As a marine surveyor I kinda relay upon my vision.
Maui Jim. That is all I wear.
Note** I have a pair of 580 Costa Del Mars that I keep for snow. Crazy good for snow glare but can't compare to the Mj's on the water.
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Maui Jims are what I shattered. I love them but they charge $75 to replace the lenses. You drop them once and they are done. I have some Spys also and they are super durable, I want some more durable.
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Join Date: Jun 2004
05-28-2010, 5:27 PM
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Originally Posted by baitkiller
I fish as well as wakeboard and am aboard or off shore 6 days a week. Sunglasses are so important I write them off my taxes. (true) Catch a 4oz jig in the face when the hook pulls and you want good shades or go blind. Spend the last 2.5 decades in the Florida sun and you'll want the best for your eyes. As a marine surveyor I kinda relay upon my vision.
Maui Jim. That is all I wear.
Note** I have a pair of 580 Costa Del Mars that I keep for snow. Crazy good for snow glare but can't compare to the Mj's on the water.
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Maui Jims are what I shattered. I love them but they charge $75 to replace the lenses. You drop them once and they are done. I have some Spys also and they are super durable, I want some more durable.
Jrod- those VZ's are sick.
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Join Date: Mar 2010
05-28-2010, 6:04 PM
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oakley flax jacket... best fit for shades I've ever worn.
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Join Date: May 2009
05-28-2010, 6:41 PM
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Maui Jim, Costa Del Mar, Flying Fisherman
in that order. you need nothing else. good luck with your search.
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Join Date: Dec 2007
05-28-2010, 7:13 PM
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I used to go through costas but I got tired of EVERYONE around here having the same glasses. Oakley gascans are way to small for my face. I've had a polarized pair of Oakley hijynks (or however you spell them) for close to a year and I LOVE them. They stay on my face very well, and the polarized lenses are awesome. Three of my friends have tried them on and all went out and got them right after. Highly suggest those. And they look cool haha.
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Join Date: Jan 2008
05-28-2010, 8:45 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
05-28-2010, 8:59 PM
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BOMBER!!!! My Nitros are sick. You want quality for cheap, I got em for 30 bucks and theyre polarized lens with a polycarbonate frame. They float, and when I dropped them off my roof(don't ask)...not even a scratch. Bombereyewear.com
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Join Date: Apr 2002
05-28-2010, 9:59 PM
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Check out Tres Noir. They are by far the best glasses I have ever owned. Nothing but quality, and good looks....plus not everyone else has them. I have two pair and will be getting a third here very soon. They are DOPE!
www.tresnoir.com
Oh and I gotta big ass head too! haha
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Join Date: Mar 2007
05-29-2010, 12:08 AM
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Just picked up 8 pairs of RayBan knock offs for $8 on ebay.... if they only last 2 weeks, oh well!
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Join Date: Aug 2008
05-29-2010, 12:24 AM
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Oakley Oil rigs.....good coverage. Just my opinion
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Join Date: Feb 2007
05-29-2010, 5:41 AM
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I love my Spy La Crosses!!!
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Join Date: Nov 2006
05-29-2010, 8:05 AM
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I've got these Oakley Eye Patches and love them. The lens are huge, I wish the side arms were a little thicker to block out more sun from the sides. I had Oakley Gascan's and they were too small. Got a polarized pair on sale for under $100.
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Join Date: Mar 2009
05-29-2010, 9:43 AM
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Oakley Polarized, best lenses I've tried..
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Join Date: Jun 2006
05-29-2010, 9:38 PM
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+1 on the EyePatch's have the same pair and work great.. got it for under 80 on one of the 1 deal at a time sites
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Join Date: Oct 2008
05-30-2010, 8:20 AM
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Oakley Dispatchs. Buy them.
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Join Date: Apr 2007
05-30-2010, 10:30 AM
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+1 for anything oakley
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Join Date: Jan 2007
05-30-2010, 11:00 AM
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no ones recommended a $10-$15 pair for the local gas station, yet??? maybe i'm the only one who breaks them or loses them a lot? anyway, that's what I roll with.
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Join Date: Jan 2007
05-30-2010, 11:01 AM
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oops, i see that Nick roll's cheap like me...must be a midwest thing
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Join Date: Mar 2010
05-30-2010, 4:24 PM
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Spy Cooper. I tend to stick with what works. I have four pairs now, I get a new color every season. The oldest pair I have still fits great and have scratch free lenses. Not too expensive either. Check em out.
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Join Date: Sep 2008
05-30-2010, 10:04 PM
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oakley gascans. so comfortable. love them out on the water. drop them off the top of my hat ALL the time onto concrete, floors, anything. no scratches at all. thank god. i think i would cry. haha
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Join Date: May 2010
05-31-2010, 6:16 PM
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Harley Clifford has been wearing this new style called Holbrook. These could be a good option if your looking for new shades this summer.
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Join Date: Apr 2010
05-31-2010, 6:33 PM
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if they will make me wakeboard like harley i'll buy them . i have maui jim costa del mars and ray bans. they are all good.
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Join Date: Aug 2006
06-02-2010, 11:39 AM
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My Anarchy's have lasted 3 years now.. and gone through a lot. I never would have considered them, but got some polarized for a great deal. They surprise me all the time with durability and scratch resistance.
http://www.anarchyeyewear.com/products/sunglasses.html
Whatever you get, I'm a go polarized or don't go at all. Physics teacher told me in high school if you don't wear polarized you could be doing as much damage as protection with non-polarized lenses
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Join Date: Jan 2010
06-02-2010, 6:09 PM
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Oakley Oil Rig's
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Tyler
06-03-2010, 8:23 AM
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Got a pair of Oil Drums I've had for about a year. Great shades.
Spy Optics: has anyone noticed the fit/shaping of the frames has changed? I can no longer buy Spy's with confidence b/c I'm unsure if they will fit my face. ANyone else noticed this?
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Join Date: Mar 2010
06-03-2010, 10:02 AM
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Ray Ban! I have been wearing Rayban's for a little over a year now and nothing I have had in the past compares. Optics, filters, comfort etc are all top notch. Yes everyone says they are old man sunglasses, but their new styles are fantastic. Check em out, you will be impressed.
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Join Date: Jan 2009
06-03-2010, 10:09 AM
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I don't know Nacho, I received a pair of Haymakers last fall and they fit me great, but my brother doesn't like how they fit his face.
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Join Date: Apr 2010
06-03-2010, 10:10 AM
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but kevin you are a OLD MAN to these YOUNG BUCKS on ww. i know i know lol you looked at my profile and said well he's ancient!
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Join Date: Apr 2003
06-03-2010, 10:44 AM
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NATIVE!
Nobody's thrown it out there! I have a pair of Gonzo's. They stay on better than my Gascans, the optics are on the same level as well, but they are way more comfortable. I also rock a pair of Costa's, but the Native's come out more and more! They have a great warranty too
http://www.nativeyewear.com/
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Join Date: Jun 2009
06-03-2010, 11:16 AM
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Oakly or Spy. My preference are the O-oil rigs.
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Join Date: Mar 2010
06-03-2010, 12:14 PM
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I love my polorized RayBans, but if im headed to the lake I stop a a gas station & buy a set... I have donated atleast 6 pair to the water...
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: SLC, UT 5600'
06-03-2010, 3:44 PM
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Take a look at Arnette's, I just picked up the Infamous and they are super comfy and light! Not a bad pair of shades under $100
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Join Date: Jul 2006
06-03-2010, 5:02 PM
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I would definitely go with Oakley. I have a pair of Oakley Half Jackets that i customized. but if you are looking for something a little more stylish i would look at the Oakley Antix.
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Join Date: Feb 2010
06-03-2010, 9:41 PM
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CIRE...
being that you only responded to one suggestion, the VZ stache, i'll chime in here. i have these in black and they are super fun and get a lot of play but they don't feel super solid. also have the vz fultons that are great and feel much better. still couldn't pick one over the other if i had to though. take a look at anon too. i have the allnighters but don't wear them much. their 'flasher' is along the same lines as the vz stache.
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Join Date: Jun 2004
06-03-2010, 9:52 PM
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There are so many suggestions above, I don't know what to do now. I have picked out a few I like and I will go to my local shop to try them. Whatever fits best will be coming home with me.
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Join Date: May 2005
06-04-2010, 7:53 AM
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Von zipper!!
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Minnesnowda
06-04-2010, 9:21 AM
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I am all about the S4's all polarized all the time.
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Join Date: Jan 1997
06-04-2010, 10:13 AM
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I've got some Oakley Fuel Cells on the way. Can't wait cuz I'm down to some really old shades right now. Plus, they have the patriotic "O" and case that you can get now. Too cool!
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