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View Poll Results: Do you wear sunglasses while driving?
Yes, but the crappy ones from gas stations/supermarkets 8 8.99%
Yes, polarized ones 71 79.78%
No, they obstruct my view 10 11.24%
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Old 04-15-08, 05:59   #13 (permalink)
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Re: Sunglasses!

Don't ever put on a pair of Maui Jim Titaniums unless you've got the $300 to buy them. I've not put on my Oakleys since. They weigh NOTHING and you can wear them all day without pinching your head or leaving those little dents in your nose.
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Old 04-15-08, 06:23   #14 (permalink)
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Re: Sunglasses!

I have quite a few pairs of high end glasses and use them extensively in the summer time. The thought of not using them; squinting, fighting glare, UV continually bombarding the eye just isn't an option. I want to see the road and see all of it all the time.
I have a couple of pairs of Serengetis, drivers and an old pair of S7000s I've had repaired 3 times, Maui Jim Titaniums, and a pair of Vuarnets for extra bright days.
The S7000s have the extra glare protection on the top and the bottom and a normal strip through the middle and are so heavy I get a sore neck but they're comfortable like an old sweater and are clear as a bell.
I've always worried about cheap glasses causing the eye to open more allowing more UV in to damage the interior lens, so good glass and UV and polarization are always on my shopping list.
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Old 04-15-08, 06:39   #15 (permalink)
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Re: Sunglasses!

I never leave the house without my sunglasses, which are Oakley Frogskins the originals from ten years ago but, have updated them since. You only have one pair of eyes so protect them whenever its possible.
 
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Old 04-15-08, 06:48   #16 (permalink)
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Re: Sunglasses!

I have a pair of ray-band aviators that have really dark tint for the super sunny days, and a pair of lacoste "half tint/ radiant tint" glasses, where the tint is light at the top and gradually reduces as it comes to the bottom of the glass.

both have glass lenses.
I could not live without my ray-bands though.
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Re: Sunglasses!

Maui Jim Waileas here. Titanium FTW. Costly, but well worth the price (especially if you can get them cheaper on eBay).
 
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Old 04-15-08, 09:41   #18 (permalink)
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Thumbs up Re: Sunglasses! O A K L E Y

This might shock some of you but just like their are people that "collect" auto detailing supplies (LOL, see the thread on this forum! ) some people collect Oakley sunglasses, no I am not kidding, do I use them, hell yes!
We even have a forum with collectors all over the world, I kid you not, its just as sick has collecting car wax too...

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my case showing my collection...No, I dont own a store or a shop, I just collect them, some pair are worth in excess of $500-1k, I kid you not.
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Old 04-15-08, 10:11   #19 (permalink)
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Re: Sunglasses!

i have a pair of spy mcgraths, and some electrics.
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Re: Sunglasses!

Go to the Wal-Mart fishing section. You can pick up some really nice sporty polarized sunglasses for $15. Definitely not the first place sunglass shoppers will look.
 
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Re: Sunglasses!

Your poll choices eliminate all who wear sunglasses that are not polarized and not junk.


Serengeti drivers for me......must have good shades always.
 
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Old 04-16-08, 05:09   #22 (permalink)
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Your poll choices eliminate all who wear sunglasses that are not polarized and not junk.
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Re: Sunglasses!

maui jim for me......one pair for my car, one for my golf bag, and one for just everyday.
 
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Re: Sunglasses!

I always try to have a pair of sunglasses with me. I keep two pairs of Oakleys in my car most of the time. I can't stand squinting if it's bright outside. I seem to be more sensitive to the light the older I get.
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