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Anonymous Coward User ID: 83283176 United States 09/03/2022 11:20 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I spent $500 on a pair of Maui Jim's sunglasses and literally everyone thinks I am crazy for doing so. However, I drive a lot for a living and I live in a hot & sunny place and the glint off bumpers & chrome trim was literally killing my eyes and causing dangerous situations on the road when I could not see because of the glare. I wanted the best eye protection for that situation that I could find. They lasted 10yrs and basically finally wore out. I bought a cheaper pair of polarized Ray Bans until I can get my MJ's repaired. No sunscreen...ever. There is no way I am slathering chemicals all over my skin and then letting the sun bake them into me. No way. No thanks. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 56544252 Canada 09/03/2022 11:29 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I don't wear polarized while driving because of the rainbow effect when looking at the side windows and headunit screen. But I understand now there is something called half-polarized made for driving (polarized just enough without the rainbow effect). As for lenses mineral glass is the clearest, then CR-39 plastic, then Trivex and finally polycarbonate is the worse for acuity. |
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(OP) User ID: 78110098 United States 09/03/2022 11:42 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I don't wear polarized while driving because of the rainbow effect when looking at the side windows and headunit screen. But I understand now there is something called half-polarized made for driving (polarized just enough without the rainbow effect). Quoting: Anonymous Coward 56544252 As for lenses mineral glass is the clearest, then CR-39 plastic, then Trivex and finally polycarbonate is the worse for acuity. Interesting. Although I have a pair of Steiner binoculars with special coatings (If you don't know, Steiner is good glass!) The "cheap" plastic sunglasses I just bought give me ALMOST a similar super-clear view like Steiner glass. Not exactly as sharp...but close-enough for me. Is it possible that our manufacturing is simply so good now that plastic lenses can be made almost like glass? And for cheap? Q) How the F' do they make a profit on 10 buck sunglasses? A) + Certainly not 30 years ago...or even 20. BUT....If you make expensive lenses..... {would you maybe want to keep that a secret? it's kinda' bad for business don't you think?} Last Edited by ThirstyMarlin! on 09/03/2022 11:45 AM Marlin! |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 56544252 Canada 09/03/2022 11:49 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | OP don't buy Oakley anymore the mirror coating has been peeling off since the Italians bought the company 15 years ago. I wear 20+ year old Oakleys no problem. If you want something Made in USA you can buy American Optical or Randolph Engineering. But regardless of where they are made, most parts (mainly metal hardware) come from China while only the Japanese really knows how to properly weld and finish titanium frames. The sun is so bright these days I'm starting to wear 10% light transmission polarized lenses while outdoors (not driving). |
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(OP) User ID: 78110098 United States 09/03/2022 11:56 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I buy the Iron man ones at walmart for $15. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 74531888 Great shades and every bit as well made as the 100 dollar plus ones I used to wear. I've always heard Publix is more expensive. The Ironman glasses I bought from Publix also came with an elastic strap w/ nice "quick clips" seems like quality. The frames seem durable, slightly flexible, rugged, and comfortable. Lenses are quite good. NOT as GOOD as High-End glass....but it doesn't need to be. I can break or loose these and NOT break-the-bank, so to speak. Know what I mean? Last Edited by ThirstyMarlin! on 09/03/2022 11:56 AM Marlin! |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 56544252 Canada 09/03/2022 11:59 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I don't wear polarized while driving because of the rainbow effect when looking at the side windows and headunit screen. But I understand now there is something called half-polarized made for driving (polarized just enough without the rainbow effect). Quoting: Anonymous Coward 56544252 As for lenses mineral glass is the clearest, then CR-39 plastic, then Trivex and finally polycarbonate is the worse for acuity. Interesting. Although I have a pair of Steiner binoculars with special coatings (If you don't know, Steiner is good glass!) The "cheap" plastic sunglasses I just bought give me ALMOST a similar super-clear view like Steiner glass. Not exactly as sharp...but close-enough for me. Is it possible that our manufacturing is simply so good now that plastic lenses can be made almost like glass? And for cheap? Q) How the F' do they make a profit on 10 buck sunglasses? A) + Certainly not 30 years ago...or even 20. BUT....If you make expensive lenses..... {would you maybe want to keep that a secret? it's kinda' bad for business don't you think?} The only difference I see now compare to back in the day is that the new nice sunglasses (especially the polarized ones) would come with an anti-reflective coating on the back side (you can see this distinctive color while holding the it under a light), while the old stuff would only use a light mirror coating on the front side to reduce glare. People love to slam Luxottica but they are still a lot cheaper than those uber expensive "luxury" designer sunglasses that come with $20 cheap plastic lenses. The current traditional Ray-Bans designs still have crystal lenses (mineral glass with some resin mixed in for impact protection and lighter weight) made by Schott in Germany which is the same lens contractor as before when Ray-Ban was made by Bausch & Lomb in Rochester. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 77947460 United States 09/03/2022 12:02 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | You can smack people with a walking stick while pretending to be blind. You can shield yourself from the tyrannical light of the sun when you are hungover. The possibilities are endless! (I apologize for this post. I don't do these things. This is a joke) |
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User ID: 84107859 United States 09/03/2022 12:09 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Depends if you lose them or not. Maui Jim's are worth the money if you can keep them for a few years. 1. “You can’t fire a cannon, from a canoe!” 2. “Strength is gained in the range it is trained.” 3. “If it doesn’t swim, run, or fly, or isn’t green and grow in the ground, don’t eat it.” 4. “Know that you have complete control over what you put in your mouth. No one ever ate anything by accident.” |