When I had my cataract surgeries a few years ago (I had worn bifocals since about 7th grade – and was moderately worried that I’d end up looking like Mr. McGoo after I stopped wearing glasses), I bought a crap load of sunglasses. Needed them after I could see like a normal person. Costas, Maui Jim, etc., etc., etc. I even had a pair of Bolle polarized prescription aviator glasses converted back to dark non-prescription lenses. Most have ended up in the drawer on the boat where I keep sunglasses, glasses straps, and lid leashes for guests.
You asked for favorites. I have a pair of Bolle Contour safety glasses at the marina, at home, in each car, and a couple on each boat. I buy the ones with what Bolle calls ESP lenses. Non polarized. Lens is an amber color like shooting glasses. UVA/UVB rated. Polarized lenses don’t work well with the chart plotter and AIS. Real dark lenses don’t work well for me early and late when the brightness goes down. The ESP lenses, according to Bolle, filters out about 90% of the blue light and reduces glare, but transmits most of the rest of the sunlight, so I get a really sharp view even as you get near sunset. You can even walk from bright sunlight into a building and still see with them on and not need to remove the sunglasses – or wait for the lens to go light like my progressive sunglasses. They also cost like $20 a pair on EBay. I hate to tell you the price. But, honestly, I like them a whole lot better that the $100+ Costas. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, August 9, 2020 5:04 PM To: CnClist <CnC-List@cnc-list.com> Cc: Dennis C. <capt...@gmail.com> Subject: Stus-List Sunglasses favorites After wearing prescription glasses since age 3, I'm getting lens implants and will be able to toss Rx glasses. I can now buy off the shelf sunglasses. Wow! What are your favorites for sailing? For clarification, lens specifics and perceived efficiency as well as brand and model information will be helpful to me and perhaps to others but my specific purchase will most likely be a pair with nose pads as the bridge of my nose is very narrow. The wide bridge plastic frames just don't work for me. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA
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