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re: sunglasses question - costa del mar lenses
Posted on 6/28/12 at 8:14 am to Wooly
Posted on 6/28/12 at 8:14 am to Wooly
If you are going to be on the water all day but not fishing, i wouldn't even get costas. I love mine for fishing, but there are definitely lighter, more comfortable brands out there. I'd rather wear maui jim's. They are much more comfortable and still great on the water...I only prefer my costas for sight fishing.
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Posted on 6/28/12 at 8:25 am to Woody
580's are worth it!! Just get the gray/black lens if not using for fishing.
Posted on 6/28/12 at 8:30 am to Wooly
I've been thinking about getting some costa's too. I don't fish a lot but I hunt a great deal. I need something for Colorado on those sunny days. I have a pair of polarized oakleys but I'm not sure if the costa's or any other kind would be better. Anyone have any ideas on that??
Posted on 6/28/12 at 9:32 am to Wooly
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If you won't be fishing, and thus won't be trying to see down into the water far, I wouldn't worry about the 580s.
This, I bought my first pair, didn't know about the different lenses. So now I have both, 580G's for fishing, 400P for everything else.
Posted on 6/28/12 at 9:38 am to Farmtiger
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I have a pair of polarized oakleys but I'm not sure if the costa's or any other kind would be better. Anyone have any ideas on that??
I've had polorized Oakleys, Raybans, & Maui Jims, and the Costa 580 lens blows them all away bar none IMHO. The Costa 400 lens is very comparable to all the above brands I mentioned. The 580 steps it up a notch.
the G means glass lens, P plastic.....580 comes in both. Go into the store and ask the clerk to walk outside with you and try each lens 400 vs 580 and make your own conclusion.
This post was edited on 6/28/12 at 9:40 am
Posted on 6/28/12 at 10:19 am to Wooly
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I race in regattas
Frat
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my question is are the 580 lenses really worth the extra money?
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Posted on 6/28/12 at 10:48 am to Wooly
If you're only using them for sailing, I wouldn't get the Costas, but if you're set on that frame, get the 400s.
According to a friend of mine that races semi-professionally, Costa's work too well and cut the glare so much that he can't see the wind on the water.
Look into Kaenon glasses.
According to a friend of mine that races semi-professionally, Costa's work too well and cut the glare so much that he can't see the wind on the water.
Look into Kaenon glasses.
Posted on 6/28/12 at 1:24 pm to Wooly
I have been lookin at Costas as well and was wondering some of these things.
The biggest pain in the arse of my whole situation is I need prescription because I hate contacts and mine will be used a lot for sight fishing but also for driving every day etc.
Is glass really that much better than plastic? I was liking the weight of plastic. And it seems the consensus is 580 is worth it for fishing.
Lastly what's the best color for inshore in LA? I know their blue is the big one, but I was thinking amber or copper for that muddy water?
The biggest pain in the arse of my whole situation is I need prescription because I hate contacts and mine will be used a lot for sight fishing but also for driving every day etc.
Is glass really that much better than plastic? I was liking the weight of plastic. And it seems the consensus is 580 is worth it for fishing.
Lastly what's the best color for inshore in LA? I know their blue is the big one, but I was thinking amber or copper for that muddy water?
Posted on 6/28/12 at 2:38 pm to jigralizer
Not worth it in plastic. Glass lenses are way better. I won't buy plastic lense sunglasses again
Posted on 6/28/12 at 2:55 pm to Wooly
Everything is a little crisper. A co-worker has the 400 green mirrored glass I bought the 580 green mirrored glass. We both agreed the 580's were a little sharper when we went outside and tried them. I have the Tag frames FWIW
Posted on 6/28/12 at 3:03 pm to jigralizer
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Lastly what's the best color for inshore in LA? I know their blue is the big one, but I was thinking amber or copper for that muddy water?
I wore the amber for years but my newest ones are the blue (gray) 580 glass, they're far better in bright conditions. I'll stick with the gray from now on.
Posted on 6/28/12 at 3:10 pm to TopWaterTiger
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I've had polorized Oakleys, Raybans, & Maui Jims,
The reason I like Costa's in general is they wrap around your face and block out more light from the side than Maui Jim's or Rayban's.
Posted on 6/28/12 at 3:20 pm to Wooly
whichever way u go, search eBay first...I just got my 580g in, $220 retail, got them on eBay for $166
Posted on 6/28/12 at 3:25 pm to GaryMyMan
i wish i would have gotten gray lenses instead of the amber ones
Posted on 6/28/12 at 3:52 pm to GaryMyMan
this has been helpful. when we say gray do we mean the straight up gray or the "blue mirror with the gray base"?
Posted on 6/28/12 at 4:11 pm to jigralizer
just got back from bass pro, got the zane 580's with blue mirror.... holy jesus, its like i have never seen the world before 
Posted on 6/28/12 at 4:13 pm to jigralizer
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when we say gray do we mean the straight up gray or the "blue mirror with the gray base"?
Blue mirror
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just got back from bass pro, got the zane 580's with blue mirror.... holy jesus, its like i have never seen the world before
Congrats. Hope you bought some Cablz so you don't lose 'em.
This post was edited on 6/28/12 at 4:15 pm
Posted on 6/28/12 at 4:18 pm to GaryMyMan
Thanks dudes. Wooly makin me all jealous. Damn this shitty eyesight preventing me from goin buy some right now.
Posted on 6/28/12 at 4:21 pm to GaryMyMan
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Hope you bought some Cablz so you don't lose 'em.
yep, im ordering them later tonight online... what size should i get?
ETA: im just going to go to bowies and get them there on monday
This post was edited on 6/28/12 at 4:24 pm
Posted on 6/28/12 at 4:22 pm to jigralizer
quote:you can get them with prescription lenses.
jigralizer sunglasses question - costa del mar lenses Thanks dudes. Wooly makin me all jealous. Damn this shitty eyesight preventing me from goin buy some right now.
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