Sunglasses, brown or grey tint?

  • nick
    Lakeville, MN
    Posts: 4977
    February 25, 2010 at 9:38 pm #1266304

    Looking at getting a pair of prescription sunglasses, not only for fishing, but daily wear, Probably Maui Jim (sp?) the question is color of tint, honestly I’d prefer grey, but it may appear brown may have a little more advanatge.

    Thoughts and opinions?

    timschmitz
    Waconia MN
    Posts: 1651
    February 25, 2010 at 9:47 pm #846323

    I’ve got a pair of grey Maui jims and you’d have to shoot me to take them

    whittsend
    Posts: 2389
    February 25, 2010 at 9:59 pm #846327

    Love my glass Costa’s as (non-RX) sunglasses.

    BTW, my Costas have the “Green Mirror” 580 glass lenses. Its green mirror (obviously) on the outside, but the inside tint is more of a dulled amber… Best sunglasses I’ve ever owned bar none!

    I really like polarized amber/copper lenses, though, in sunglasses. Really helps to see into the water and get really good target definition. I would definately go with amber before grey, but that’s just my opinion…

    Mike

    Dean Marshall
    Chippewa Falls WI /Ramsey MN
    Posts: 5853
    February 25, 2010 at 10:05 pm #846332

    Hands down Amber for me too….low light & cloudy days are awesome,& do the job on sunny days.

    flatfish
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 2104
    February 25, 2010 at 10:22 pm #846347

    I have had many pairs of both Amber & the Grey. I’ll give the nod to Amber. But if it comes down to “are they polarized” and one is and one isn’t, get the polarized!

    nick
    Lakeville, MN
    Posts: 4977
    February 25, 2010 at 10:57 pm #846368

    Yup polarized is the only way to go Sigh, I figured amber was what the answer was going to be, I just dont like the look as much as grey, I just started shopping so we’ll see what the actual cost is going to be, before I buy a pair, I’m pretty sure it’s high

    stevenoak
    Posts: 1719
    February 25, 2010 at 11:15 pm #846371

    Brown protect your eyes better than grey from u-v rays.That from the lips of my optometrist.I have to agree.Also second Maui Jims.Frames are not real tough but lenses are better than any thing I have ever tried

    norseman
    FAIRMONT MN
    Posts: 559
    February 26, 2010 at 3:40 am #846503

    I’ve used Costa’s for years in amber tint. They are a sight fishing machine! I see things in the water that my co-anglers can’t. I love’em!

    weldon
    Rochester, Mn
    Posts: 304
    February 26, 2010 at 5:27 am #846529

    I prefer the polarized grey tint for reduction of glare.

    If you get the brown tint, the red tones will never look more red! Red really stands out. You will look at your arms or others’ and think they look sun burned.

    bzzsaw
    Hudson, Wi
    Posts: 3510
    February 26, 2010 at 12:28 pm #846553

    Quote:

    I’ve got a pair of grey Maui jims and you’d have to shoot me to take them

    X2

    Or you could try filling me up with Captain Morgan and I might fall a sleep.

    wiswalleyenut
    Central WI.
    Posts: 343
    February 26, 2010 at 2:26 pm #846587

    Hmmmmmmm…..bottle of captain $25-$30……Maui Jims $250-$300……….Got time to have a drink later……..I’m buying and mixing!

    Nut

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