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Re: Sunglasses

Post by Basti » Mon Feb 26, 2018 1:18 pm

Don't bother with the fitovers. They're bulky, ugly and heavy. I've gone with contacts and tonics. I really rate the tonics. Fwiw I actually think you get better glass and frames in fishing specific sunnies than you do in more expensive fashion brands.

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Re: Sunglasses

Post by purple5ive » Mon Feb 26, 2018 1:42 pm

Basti wrote:Don't bother with the fitovers. They're bulky, ugly and heavy. I've gone with contacts and tonics. I really rate the tonics. Fwiw I actually think you get better glass and frames in fishing specific sunnies than you do in more expensive fashion brands.
Ive got a pair of cocoon fitovers that are nice and light, but yeah id sau they wouldnt be the most ideal.
i cant wear contacts, something about my eyes not being suitable for them, otherwise would have done it instantly

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Re: Sunglasses

Post by raco09 » Mon Feb 26, 2018 2:58 pm

IFISHALOT wrote:
raco09 wrote:Was after something abit better than specsaver glasses. Thanks for the info though

Hi Mate,
You will find both Tonic and Spotters will do Prescription Lens.
Both are located in Melbourne.
Firstly I'd contact Doug at Tonic tell him what you are after and he will point you in the right direction.
Thanks for that mate. Shall do.

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Re: Sunglasses

Post by raco09 » Mon Feb 26, 2018 3:01 pm

Basti wrote:Don't bother with the fitovers. They're bulky, ugly and heavy. I've gone with contacts and tonics. I really rate the tonics. Fwiw I actually think you get better glass and frames in fishing specific sunnies than you do in more expensive fashion brands.
I’ll get in touch with tonic. Thanks

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Re: Sunglasses

Post by purple5ive » Mon Feb 26, 2018 3:11 pm

phil, let me know how much they are going to cost you, ill need to save up after that haha

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Re: Sunglasses

Post by raco09 » Mon Feb 26, 2018 3:47 pm

purple5ive wrote:phil, let me know how much they are going to cost you, ill need to save up after that haha
Shall do bud. I’ll email tonic tomoz and pm you .

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Re: Sunglasses

Post by Fish-cador » Mon Feb 26, 2018 6:49 pm

purple5ive wrote:
Fish-cador wrote:Get polarized transition lenses. End of discussion.
no such thing exists as of my last time of enquiry.
in saying that though, i did see one of the bigger brands just release something likewise.
I am using one fitted overseas. No need to swap glasses for sunnies. Not cheap but still cheaper than having 2 separate specs.

I was using transition lenses 3 years before it became available in Australia.

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Re: Sunglasses

Post by purple5ive » Mon Feb 26, 2018 7:45 pm

Fish-cador wrote:
purple5ive wrote:
Fish-cador wrote:Get polarized transition lenses. End of discussion.
no such thing exists as of my last time of enquiry.
in saying that though, i did see one of the bigger brands just release something likewise.
I am using one fitted overseas. No need to swap glasses for sunnies. Not cheap but still cheaper than having 2 separate specs.

I was using transition lenses 3 years before it became available in Australia.
Thats great news .
How does it work when its low light and the lense is almost clear

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Re: Sunglasses

Post by skouta » Tue Feb 27, 2018 9:56 am

You will want the Transitions Vantage Lenses if you only want one pair to do all...

They are clear lenses which darken and polarise at the same time...
"I only caught one - the rest surrendered"

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Re: Sunglasses

Post by purple5ive » Tue Feb 27, 2018 10:31 am

skouta wrote:You will want the Transitions Vantage Lenses if you only want one pair to do all...

They are clear lenses which darken and polarise at the same time...
have you got them or used them before?
where can you get them locally?

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