polarized vs non-polarized sunglasses

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by mithrilG60

I'm going with everyone else, either buy polarized or might just as well by the $5 cheapies from the gas station. The amount that polarization reduces your eye strain is unbelievable, especially while driving or near/on the water.



Never tried Revo, but Maui Jim's are great! Serengeti is another amazing glasses brand, and one of the very few out there that are photochromic. Most people have never heard of them but they're probably the best driving glasses bar none on the market. They're owned by Bushnell and use the same caliber optics in their glasses that Bushnell uses for their binoculars and rifle scopes. I've worn Serengeti's for the last 3 years and would never imagine buying fashion glasses like Oakley again, the difference in moving up to quality optics is just too great to come back from.

If I recall, they are a bit more than the Maui's though.

Originally Posted by elderboy02

I love my Polarized Oakley's

Definitely worth it.

+1

Bought my 1st pair of Oakleys 2 months agos but have ALWAYS had Polarized lenses in all of my sunglasses...

[mithrilG60]

Originally Posted by Blueface

If I recall, they are a bit more than the Maui's though.

Like everything, depends on where you buy them. I've bought all of my Serengeti's from OpticsPlanet.com and they've been quite reasonable, especially compared to local pricing since there's only one optometrist that carries Serengeti in Vancouver. I think my Dante's were the most expensive at about $210 which is less than 50% of what I would have paid if I bought in Vancouver. Serengeti's most expensive models are seem to be priced comparably to Revo and Maui Jim, but most of their models seem to be significantly less.

[rizzle]

Polarized. You'll never go back.

And another vote for Revo. Been wearing them exclusively for almost 20 years now. They'll cost you a whole lot less now than they used to also.

[loki]

thanks guys, my decision is pretty much made I'm just a bit worried about the lcd issue that was posted about. One of my cars is an early 90s gm product with the lcd speedo so if I can't see that, that maybe a problem

[ir13]

Originally Posted by loki

thanks guys, my decision is pretty much made I'm just a bit worried about the lcd issue that was posted about. One of my cars is an early 90s gm product with the lcd speedo so if I can't see that, that maybe a problem

its not really a problem, you can still see the lcd, if you turn you head at the wrong angle, the polarization makes it alot less readable.

Thats just from my experience though.

[loki]

Originally Posted by ir13

its not really a problem, you can still see the lcd, if you turn you head at the wrong angle, the polarization makes it alot less readable.

Thats just from my experience though.

got ya, thanks guys I think I'm gona pop for the polarized ones

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by loki

got ya, thanks guys I think I'm gona pop for the polarized ones

Something you should consider too is that some polarized colors of lenses are better suited for certain things.
As an example, the color of my Maui Jim's lenses is better suited for driving.
At the time, I drove quite a bit and that was important to me.

[St. Lou Stu]

Originally Posted by ir13

its not really a problem, you can still see the lcd, if you turn you head at the wrong angle, the polarization makes it alot less readable.

Thats just from my experience though.

I posted the initial concern and Joey made it more clear.

Originally Posted by mithrilG60

Like everything, depends on where you buy them. I've bought all of my Serengeti's from OpticsPlanet.com and they've been quite reasonable, especially compared to local pricing since there's only one optometrist that carries Serengeti in Vancouver. I think my Dante's were the most expensive at about $210 which is less than 50% of what I would have paid if I bought in Vancouver. Serengeti's most expensive models are seem to be priced comparably to Revo and Maui Jim, but most of their models seem to be significantly less.

Another vote for Serengettis... I used to have prescription Serengettis and would wear them while driving in the rain... Amazing difference...

My wife made me stop wearing them cuz I looked like a cop (Aviator style)... I'm thinking that's not a BAD thing...

[mithrilG60]

Originally Posted by Blueface

Something you should consider too is that some polarized colors of lenses are better suited for certain things.
As an example, the color of my Maui Jim's lenses is better suited for driving.
At the time, I drove quite a bit and that was important to me.

Very good point! You also want to try the different colours on if possible to make sure they suit you. Technically Serengeti's brown "Driver" lens is the best for driving since it enhances both red and green wavelengths but when I ordered my Dante's in that colour I couldn't stand the way it emphasized red and gave everything a pinkish hue. I ended up returning in exchange for the same glasses just in their more colour-neutral 555N tint. Still enhances green a little bit but doesn't distort my colour perception overly.

[doctorcue]

You are making the right choice. I have 3 pairs of polarized Oakleys and I bought a 4th set that is not polarized (for running & stuff). I regret not buying polarized. Always polarized.

[loki]

thanks guys, I'm going to go to the mall tomorrow and pick out a pair that i like tomorrow

[Eleven]

Here is a fun thing to do, take 2 pair of polarized sunglasses and turn them perpendicular to each other, it blocks out almost ALL light

Or like some have said, at the gas station, or anywhere there is an LCD screen, turn your glasses 90 degrees, its science in action!

Learned that on The Mechanical Universe.

[RGD.]

Just in case - polarized, yes.

I wear glasses so my sunglasses are prescription also. And since I do a lot of daily driving I use:

DriveWear® Activated by Transitions®

Mine are set in Oakley frames. Costly? Yes. Worth every penny? Yes.

As for the LCD remarks - yes there is a very slight issue. It normally deals with the older displays on gas pumps and really old cell phone screens. But how much time is actually spent staring at gas pumps per week. Simply look at them straight on and your good, or take them off for the few seconds required. LCD displays in cars - never had a problem with those type of displays.


Ron

[av8tor152d]

Wait do they even make non-polarized glassed still ??

Been wearing polarized for years

Originally Posted by Eleven

Here is a fun thing to do, take 2 pair of polarized sunglasses and turn them perpendicular to each other, it blocks out almost ALL light

Or like some have said, at the gas station, or anywhere there is an LCD screen, turn your glasses 90 degrees, its science in action!

Learned that on The Mechanical Universe.

It's simple...It has to do with the way the light waves are oriented. No...I didn't look at the sight...I'm a chemist and had to learn that sh.. several years ago.

[loki]

Originally Posted by av8tor152d

Wait do they even make non-polarized glassed still ??

Been wearing polarized for years

well not all of us are as special as you chief

Get the polarized with out a doubt. I have used both and the lenses I got from oakley that are polarized are awesome!

-Z

[loki]

ended up with polarized tight ropes and love em. I got in the car and went "whats the big deal? I don't see a difference...hey hand me my other ones." quick swap "holy hell I see the difference"