Polarized sunglasses: For driving, yes or no.

[gypsyman]

I drive a lot.. Time for a pair of quality sunglasses.. Never had the polarized kind. Are they the way to go?

 

[Anubis]

yes. reduce glair like you wouldent beleive

 

[crumpet19]

Originally posted by: Anubis
yes. reduce glair like you wouldent beleive

 

[gypsyman]

two affirmatives in a row... thankyou....

 

[Farbio]

u wouldn't believe the difference, i can't wear another pair of sunglasses unless they are polarized

 

[WinkOsmosis]

Yes definately get polarized. They aren't that good for other situations though, as they reduce contrast... which is why hikers and skiers wear amber or yellow non polarized.

 

[glen]

yes

 

[KingNothing]

For everything, yes.

Edit: I suppose they do reduce contrast a little, but the glare they take out on the slopes is worth it.

 

[NL5]

Yes! Got a pair of Polarized Rayban's, and would never go back.

 

[Sid59]

polarzied is the only way to go.

 

[johnjosh]

if you can get polazized for $10 then go for it otherwise get your self cheap sunglasses as buying expensive sunglasses is waiste of money all of them are the same.

 

[gypsyman]

Well then, any reccomendations for brands.. are you saying that a $10 pair of polarized sunglasses are going to perform just as well as the more expensive? I just got back from Sams. They have some "Pacific Trader" polarized for $40 and Big 5 has some "Bolle" polarized for $40.

 

[LakerGod]

Originally posted by: WinkOsmosis
Yes definately get polarized. They aren't that good for other situations though, as they reduce contrast... which is why hikers and skiers wear amber or yellow non polarized.

Sorry if this is a stoopid question...but what do you mean by "reduce contrast?"

 

[Dissipate]

Originally posted by: johnjosh
if you can get polazized for $10 then go for it otherwise get your self cheap sunglasses as buying expensive sunglasses is waiste of money all of them are the same.

No they aren't. Especially when it comes to the quality of the frames. Cheap sunglasses fall apart.

 

[OrganizedChaos]

can you get polarized in a perscription?

 

[knivox]

Campmor.com always has good deals on sunglasses,

Polarized ones

 

[GtPrOjEcTX]

yes

 

I grew up working and surfing on the beach, I developed a Pterygium, its caused from sunlight exposure and wind. I have to wear polarized sunglasses to prevent it from growing back (I had to get surgery to remove it). The glasses i get look good and range in price from $50 to $80.
Some of my favorites are:
arnette catfish
anything from Electric
Papa G from Von Zipper


Sunglasses can save eyes for people like me.

 

[TheToOTaLL]

Poll

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: johnjosh
if you can get polazized for $10 then go for it otherwise get your self cheap sunglasses as buying expensive sunglasses is waiste of money all of them are the same.

Okie dokie dilly yo, you're an idiot.

After wearing polarized, I could never go back. My only complaint is that they sometimes make the face of a the radio or clock difficult to read.

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: OrganizedChaos
can you get polarized in a perscription?

Yup. Within reason though. If your perscription calls for thicker lenses, they can't bend it to make the curves needed for the more trendy frames. You'll have a limited selection. You just have to dig around a bit to find a frame you are happy with that can have your perscription lens put in it.

 

[BDawg]

While I always thought polarized was best, Serengetti Drives are my favorites, and they're not polarized.

 

[flot]

Oddly, I've only bought one pair of polarized glasses before - and I walked outside into the sun, got in my car.... and everytime I looked out my side (tinted) window, everything had a rainbow effect to it.

I don't know if my windows had some sort of polarization to them or what, but ended up returning them immediately... it was really bizarre.

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: flot
Oddly, I've only bought one pair of polarized glasses before - and I walked outside into the sun, got in my car.... and everytime I looked out my side (tinted) window, everything had a rainbow effect to it.

I don't know if my windows had some sort of polarization to them or what, but ended up returning them immediately... it was really bizarre.

It takes a bit to get used to. I noticed weird things as well. LCD displays are next to impossible to read with them. Like the credit card displays you sign at many stores. Impossible to read. Same thing with an LCD monitor. Turn your head to a certain angle and you essentially black out the screen.

 

[XZeroII]

Originally posted by: flot
Oddly, I've only bought one pair of polarized glasses before - and I walked outside into the sun, got in my car.... and everytime I looked out my side (tinted) window, everything had a rainbow effect to it.

I don't know if my windows had some sort of polarization to them or what, but ended up returning them immediately... it was really bizarre.

Tinted windows look funny with them. You get used to it quick.