ajb Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Hi raiders, ive recently lost my mako polarised sunnies and i need a new pair, alot of people recommend spotters, just wondering if they as good as im told. Ive heard good things about their glass photocromatic? lens that adjust to varying light but their close to $300. I'm after opinions before I fork out my hard earned. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snag Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Hi raiders, ive recently lost my mako polarised sunnies and i need a new pair, alot of people recommend spotters, just wondering if they as good as im told. Ive heard good things about their glass photocromatic? lens that adjust to varying light but their close to $300. I'm after opinions before I fork out my hard earned. Cheers Been using Mako photocromatics for the last 4 years and can not fault them what so ever, if your on a good thing why swap IMAO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmar560 Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Try the MAUI JIMS ! I think they're better than the MAKOs and Spotters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisg Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Hi raiders, ive recently lost my mako polarised sunnies and i need a new pair, alot of people recommend spotters, just wondering if they as good as im told. Ive heard good things about their glass photocromatic? lens that adjust to varying light but their close to $300. I'm after opinions before I fork out my hard earned. Cheers Don't be tricked into the photochromic thing. I have photochromic Spotters and although you they change its not that dramatic. They change is triggered by UV light and if anything I think it works against you sometimes as its possible to get low light but high UV conditions (overcast skies) and the lenses stay too dark. Ok for out and about but if your lure fishing it can be a pain. Conversely in the car they stay light as the windscreen has UV filtering. The glass is also quite heavy so they can fall forwards if not a perfect fit although they are crystal clear. I didn't pay full price but would have to think about it if I had to replace them. Cheers C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Spanner Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I've got a pair of spotters with the CR-39 lens i think and love them. The CR-39 lens's are around $180 and my eyes couldn't give my wallet a good enough reason to pay the extra for the glass. I also have a pair of polarised arnettes which i like, but IMO the spotters are much better for fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snag Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Try the MAUI JIMS ! I think they're better than the MAKOs and Spotters Can you tell us why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corupt Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 il second that maui jims all the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I have a $300 pair of Mako sunnies and a $65 pair of Ugly Fish. My visitors get to use the Mako ones and I wear the Ugly Fish. The lenses in the Makos are exceptional, but they are damned heavy. Considering the price difference, the Ugly Fish are quite good. Deno wears Spotters and swears by them. My old Maui Jims were terrific ... until I left them at the local fish-cleaning station I reckon your best best is to go to a sunglasses retailer and try the different brands yourself mate. Everyone's eye sensitivities are different, and what works for one may not work for another. Good luck and happy shopping! Cheers Hodgey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmar560 Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Can you tell us why? It might be just me, but I can't seem to find a pair of Makos or Spotters that fits as nice to my face as my Maui Jims(ergonomicaly speaking) The lenses are great nice and clear and it sure blocks the glares off the water surface. They claim to be saltwater proof so the hinges and the screws that hold them together won't rust. Last but not least the model that I have is made in Japan :-) I got them through my health cover so it didn't cost me anything but they retail for $260. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tablets Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 ajb, After having a set of dirty dog polarised and upgrading to the spotters glass photochromic they are awesome. Quite happy to pay the dollars for quality glasses. I have the Thunder model and for memory whitorths were the cheapest. Sorry cant comment on any other brands as I havent tried them. Regards Paul.W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajb Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 Thanks for the replies, I was very happy with the makos although they had become loose after a few years of wear but thats normal I guess. I think I might check out witworths, thanks for the tip as I noticed no one seems to discount spotters which must say something about the brand I guess Thanks for everyones input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzo Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 il second that maui jims all the way You just like em because your name is Jim and your hawaiian backround Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfisherman Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 i own a pair of Dirty Dog polarised sunnys, they cost just over the $100 mark and arnt to bad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishwish Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Check out HaberVision glasses from the US, I've bought a couple pf pairs and have been very happy with them. There about US$87. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodfather Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Hi raiders, ive recently lost my mako polarised sunnies and i need a new pair, alot of people recommend spotters, just wondering if they as good as im told. Ive heard good things about their glass photocromatic? lens that adjust to varying light but their close to $300. I'm after opinions before I fork out my hard earned. Cheers Spotters lens are good but we have had two pairs of glasses where the coating on the frames blisters and falls off and to get the glasses repaired will cost about $100. I have owned MAUI JIM they are great and I now own MAKO I think all three lens from each company are really good. I think if you get the lens that works for your particular style of fishing and they are comfortable you will be happy with any off the good glass name brands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajb Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 hi guys, well i finally bought a pair today after many, many visits to various stores. ended up buying a pair of maui jims that have only just been released, they are plastic wrap around frames and i could not go past their lense, brilliant even in low light like today. thanks for everyones input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
changa Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 You get what you pay for guys. Spotters lenses are all hand cut to fit perfectly. They are made here in OZ so its good to help our economy. Personally, i like the glass lenses. I have 3 pairs, tremmor(in bronze penetrator) Crush(which are hand made frames as well as lenses) and new pair of Arctic(which really block out the side sun etc) and new styling also in bronze. Some points on spotters are Crystal clear and the glass ones take a hell of a lot to scratch. my old tremmors are over 10 years old and lenses are still crystal clear. They are also optically correct.(whats that mean i hear you ask)?? Have you ever worn sunglasses that make you sick or queazy? Thats beacause to get the correct fitting and comfort as well as deflection the lenses need to be curved. when you curve glass or poly carb lenses they distort or tend to re adjust your eyes as if you are moving a magnifying glass etc. Spotters dont do this, many out there do. Spotters also are MULTI LAYER lenses that do more than just filter . check out their website if you want the lowdown. I have had makos, maui jims , shimanos, many pairs oakleys, bolle`s and arnettes. none are as good on the water as my spotters. changa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGenius Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Ive had a pair of almost every single brand out there. About 18 months ago i thought id go get a pair of Spotters as i hadnt had them before and now i dont think i would bother getting any of the other ones ever again they are hands down the best glasses i have had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urchin Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Whats the main difference between polarised sunnies and just plain sunnies which shield your eyes from the glare? Always wanted to know this.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefin Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 (edited) Better late than never !!!!! Light travels in 2 meridians, horizontal and vertical. when light is reflected off a surface like water it comes off in one meridian only!!!!!!! Mr polaroid found a way of blocking light in one meridian and therefore blocking reflected light. Hold 2 polaroid lenses at right angles to each other, and no light gets through!!!!!!!!!!! Non polaroid sunnies are like a dimmer on a light switch, they dim the light by around 85% Edited February 28, 2012 by bluefin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhyIsMyNameAlwaysTaken Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 What happens if you need prescription sunnies? The ones I have are just like fashion ones I love them but for fishing the lenses are too small n let too much light in around the sides. Want some new good ones for fishing but really need prescription Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefin Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 (edited) All you have to do is ask!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Should have gone to >>>>>>>>>>. Polaroid have been around in rx sunnies for decades Spotters will do rx also but you would need to ask them for an optom who has an account with them. Edited March 2, 2012 by bluefin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabble Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 i went through this process a while ago, infact i think i asked on here about what everyone uses. i ended up forking out the dough on glass lenses because they dont scracth and i am sick of having to buy new ones that are all scratched....i treat em rough. anyway long story short the sales guy at erina sold me the new mako photochromic which i was hesitant about because it didn't look the same as others but now that i got them i wouldn't go back to the cheapies. Comfy too and made in Japan which is what sold me....haha sucker! They are called blades, love em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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