polarized vs non-polarized sunglasses - Page 3

OLS · 05-11-2010, 07:35 AM

Oh, HELL yes you can. Don't forget, this is the era of the cheap Chinese EVERYTHING.
Glasses are right there on top.

One word of advice right now...BIGLOTS. They are blowing out their reading and sunglasses.
2 bucks a pair. At least in Memphis. Boxloads of Foster Grant sunglasses, 2 bucks.
I bought 18 pair of sunglasses, about 2/3 polarized. I just was not going to let not having
sunglasses be an issue anymore. I was down to two pairs I did not like, so much so that
I quit wearing them. AHHhhhh. My eyes are so happy now.

Polarized.

rizzle · 05-11-2010, 10:24 AM

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 · 05-11-2010, 10:55 AM

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 · 05-11-2010, 11:07 AM

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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 · 05-11-2010, 11:08 AM

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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 · 05-11-2010, 12:09 PM

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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.

mithrilG60 · 05-11-2010, 06:40 PM

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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.

St. Lou Stu · 05-11-2010, 12:59 PM

Quote:

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.

loki · 05-11-2010, 10:21 PM

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

Eleven · 05-12-2010, 12:02 AM

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. · 05-12-2010, 03:45 AM

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

05-12-2010, 07:07 AM

Quote:

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.

av8tor152d · 05-12-2010, 05:12 AM

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

Been wearing polarized for years

loki · 05-12-2010, 01:01 PM

Quote:

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

05-12-2010, 01:01 PM

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 · 05-21-2010, 11:55 AM

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"

Blueface · 05-21-2010, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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"

LOL

You suddenly see what you have been missing.

I am going to have a few bucks left over in my FSA this year that I will need to spend so I am going to order a new pair of Maui Jim's towards the end of the year with prescription lenses and progressive bi-focals.
I hope I don't have to trade in my car for them.

Mr B · 05-21-2010, 02:10 PM

Go w/the polarized. I love my Costa Del Mar's. I have had them for about 3 years now, and I had a pair of Bolle Polarized before them for 6 years.
Ploarized all the way. Especially if you are a fisherman, which I understand you are not. But ht esame attributes that reduce the glare from the surface of the water also reduce the glare form your windsheild while driving and many other instances. Until you try them on side by side you might not know how good they really are.
Good Luck

05-11-2010, 07:35 AM	#1
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: polarized vs non-polarized sunglasses Oh, HELL yes you can. Don't forget, this is the era of the cheap Chinese EVERYTHING. Glasses are right there on top. One word of advice right now...BIGLOTS. They are blowing out their reading and sunglasses. 2 bucks a pair. At least in Memphis. Boxloads of Foster Grant sunglasses, 2 bucks. I bought 18 pair of sunglasses, about 2/3 polarized. I just was not going to let not having sunglasses be an issue anymore. I was down to two pairs I did not like, so much so that I quit wearing them. AHHhhhh. My eyes are so happy now. Polarized.

05-11-2010, 10:24 AM	#2
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: polarized vs non-polarized sunglasses 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. Last edited by rizzle; 05-11-2010 at 10:29 AM.

05-11-2010, 10:55 AM	#3
loki H.A.T.E Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,484 Trading: (7)	Re: polarized vs non-polarized sunglasses 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

05-11-2010, 10:21 PM	#9
loki H.A.T.E Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,484 Trading: (7)	Re: polarized vs non-polarized sunglasses thanks guys, I'm going to go to the mall tomorrow and pick out a pair that i like tomorrow

05-12-2010, 12:02 AM	#10
Eleven Solid As The Sun Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,859 Trading: (23)	Re: polarized vs non-polarized sunglasses 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. __________________ CA: putting the 'man' in bromance since 2008! --markem.

05-12-2010, 03:45 AM	#11
RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Re: polarized vs non-polarized sunglasses 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

05-12-2010, 05:12 AM	#13
av8tor152d Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jason Location: Huntsville AL Posts: 1,152 Trading: (21)	Re: polarized vs non-polarized sunglasses Wait do they even make non-polarized glassed still ?? Been wearing polarized for years __________________ W.O.L.F. pack member since 2002

05-12-2010, 01:01 PM	#15
Diesel Kinevel Guest Posts: n/a	Re: polarized vs non-polarized sunglasses Get the polarized with out a doubt. I have used both and the lenses I got from oakley that are polarized are awesome! -Z

05-21-2010, 11:55 AM	#16
loki H.A.T.E Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,484 Trading: (7)	Re: polarized vs non-polarized sunglasses 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"

05-21-2010, 02:10 PM	#18
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: polarized vs non-polarized sunglasses Go w/the polarized. I love my Costa Del Mar's. I have had them for about 3 years now, and I had a pair of Bolle Polarized before them for 6 years. Ploarized all the way. Especially if you are a fisherman, which I understand you are not. But ht esame attributes that reduce the glare from the surface of the water also reduce the glare form your windsheild while driving and many other instances. Until you try them on side by side you might not know how good they really are. Good Luck