That time of the year again, days are getting longer and summer is around the corner. I am chasing some decent sunnies to wear on the water. I read last years posts and recommendations and was hoping to get more ideas on possible new models.

The issue I have however is that I have a big head and my most recent purchase of seaspecs means the base of the frames sits right in mid eye sight and is aggravating. Was looking at specs amphibians, as the frame on these looks fairly big but I am not sure of the goggle appearance and looking like I am going to swim a few laps.

Any other ideas would be appreciated.

shi thouse said..
That time of the year again, days are getting longer and summer is around the corner. I am chasing some decent sunnies to wear on the water. I read last years posts and recommendations and was hoping to get more ideas on possible new models.

The issue I have however is that I have a big head and my most recent purchase of seaspecs means the base of the frames sits right in mid eye sight and is aggravating. Was looking at specs amphibians, as the frame on these looks fairly big but I am not sure of the goggle appearance and looking like I am going to swim a few laps.

Any other ideas would be appreciated.

I haven't read last years thread, but safety glasses from the hardware store go pretty well, frameless, good range of view, and there cheap which is great when you lose them

Mate here's another option for you, ten bucks from surf shop and you can "amphibiounise" any land sunnies (in this case a pair of $3 reject shop shades of which I bought five pairs as discardables but the first pair have lasted about six months now). Aswell they float with the strap up so its real easy to cruise past and snag them if they come off.

+1 for the shatterproof safety sunnies from the hardware. At $10-20 you won't be too upset if you lose them occasionally. For a few more $ they even come in polarised these days if you want real luxury.

Does it matter if they block out the rays you can get a pair ( EYES ) in Bali now ( maybe not ) 2 new kites $ 4,500 new board $ 1,000 harness $ 350 and a pair of **** sunnies that do F!@# ALL 4 $10.
Have a look at the sea breeze shop page.

Next post How do I stop my sunnies fogging up.

I've always used my sailing sunnies from GILL which float. Although some do let water go in underneath.

$110 for disposable sunnies .......... I think Im fishing in the wrong pond .......

The only non-polarised surf sunnies I could find online were through Seabreeze... and Kitepower... (but they charged for shipping.)

Have to say, the Seabreeze service was top notch - had them at my door a day or two later.

I wouldnt be wearing polarised sunnies in the surf - I cant judge distance or chop or pretty much anything with polarised lenses for some reason...

I am after prescription sunnies actually. Sick of OPSM and majors. Even so called Budget specs are a rip off (>$700).
Any other recommendations for us old kooks?

Dragon has a new series of sunnies if your keen to spend a bit of cash. They are called the cross performance range and come with detachable straps

dragonalliance.com.au/

awkward customer said..
Mate here's another option for you, ten bucks from surf shop and you can "amphibiounise" any land sunnies (in this case a pair of $3 reject shop shades of which I bought five pairs as discardables but the first pair have lasted about six months now). Aswell they float with the strap up so its real easy to cruise past and snag them if they come off.

Cheers for the ideas folks...$10 strap plus some cheap sunnies (hence the colour) and hopefully they will do the job.

Seaspecs have a new line out, they look like normal wrap around sunglasses with a vent at the side. They actually look good but I'm not liking the vent design as it largish vent, looks like sunlight can leak in.

How safe is using Rain X on your sunglasses? That stuff is meant for cars. I know Oakley sells a spray on repellent coating but its stupid expensive.

Gfly said..
Seaspecs have a new line out, they look like normal wrap around sunglasses with a vent at the side. They actually look good but I'm not liking the vent design as it largish vent, looks like sunlight can leak in.

How safe is using Rain X on your sunglasses? That stuff is meant for cars. I know Oakley sells a spray on repellent coating but its stupid expensive.

Rain-X is supposedly only for glass. You can get stuff for motorbike helmet visors that's formulater for polycarbonate... I don't see how it's hurt though.

The biggest issue I have is not water or fog, but the gunk that gets left behind, like dust in the water...

Kamikuza said..

Gfly said..
Seaspecs have a new line out, they look like normal wrap around sunglasses with a vent at the side. They actually look good but I'm not liking the vent design as it largish vent, looks like sunlight can leak in.

How safe is using Rain X on your sunglasses? That stuff is meant for cars. I know Oakley sells a spray on repellent coating but its stupid expensive.

Rain-X is supposedly only for glass. You can get stuff for motorbike helmet visors that's formulater for polycarbonate... I don't see how it's hurt though.

The biggest issue I have is not water or fog, but the gunk that gets left behind, like dust in the water...

Rain X has a solvent that eats coatings on sunglasses. They do a version for plastic. What I meant was can't be too good for your eyes if it transfers from your glasses to your eyes.

People use cat crap for fog.
http://www.bikebiz.com.au/products/Cat-Crap-Visor-Anti%252dfog.html

The Oakley product is supposed to repel water and oil which sounds good for seawater gunk and suncreen. The last time I checked it was $60 retail in oz.