Interesting comment re a solvent in RainX. I've used it a bit in my Seaspecs and I can't see any problem so far, but will take a closer look. May depend on whether the lense is coated or not. Motorcycling mates swear by Cat Crap!
Honestly www.eckyfloatables.com they are cool. I had a sesh on the weekend hitting a rail. Had a buster, landed on my ass. And I just picked the sunnys out of the water cause they float really well.
Select to expand quoteKamikuza said..
... like dust in the water...
Pixie dust Kami?
Hey, I can highly recommend ocean sunglasses. I've been using and selling them for years now. They have a great range for all uses. I've got a stack of them advertised on gumtree for below retail prices. Biggest things to look for are sunnies that float, don't fog up and are comfortable when wearing with some tension on the strap.
Select to expand quoteLoftywinds said..Kamikuza said..
... like dust in the water...
Pixie dust Kami?
That might be why I can jump higher than you... 
Select to expand quoteMattress said..
Hey, I can highly recommend ocean sunglasses. I've been using and selling them for years now. They have a great range for all uses. I've got a stack of them advertised on gumtree for below retail prices. Biggest things to look for are sunnies that float, don't fog up and are comfortable when wearing with some tension on the strap.
Had a pair, but the floating part that clipped on didn't work well and I lost them too. Otherwise they were good, nice and big too.
Select to expand quoteKamikuza said..Loftywinds said..Kamikuza said..
... like dust in the water...
Pixie dust Kami?
That might be why I can jump higher than you...
Woo it!
I have been sailing, surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing for 35 years. My eyes cannot handle outdoors without sunnies. 30 years I have been wearing sunnies and in the last 4 years kitesurfing has presented challenges particularly when learning and I am 90% in the surf. I lost one pair when learning and after reading a seabreeze forum went to bunnings and purchased uv wraps, $27, shatterproof, full uv and impact protection, meets AS/NZ 513371. Still got them and have not had a problem. I clean them with rainx after every use and have not had a problem. I do not even know they are on. I have had some problems fogging when surfing but not when kiting. I use a rip curl strap which cost $7. 
Select to expand quoteLoftywinds said..
Kamikuza said..
Loftywinds said..
Kamikuza said..
... like dust in the water...
Pixie dust Kami?
That might be why I can jump higher than you...
Woo it!
Don't need to - I can get my fins out of the water.
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I have been sailing, surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing for 35 years. My eyes cannot handle outdoors without sunnies. 30 years I have been wearing sunnies and in the last 4 years kitesurfing has presented challenges particularly when learning and I am 90% in the surf. I lost one pair when learning and after reading a seabreeze forum went to bunnings and purchased uv wraps, $27, shatterproof, full uv and impact protection, meets AS/NZ 513371. Still got them and have not had a problem. I clean them with rainx after every use and have not had a problem. I do not even know they are on. I have had some problems fogging when surfing but not when kiting. I use a rip curl strap which cost $7.
Rain X is safe for eyes?
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I have been sailing, surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing for 35 years. My eyes cannot handle outdoors without sunnies. 30 years I have been wearing sunnies and in the last 4 years kitesurfing has presented challenges particularly when learning and I am 90% in the surf. I lost one pair when learning and after reading a seabreeze forum went to bunnings and purchased uv wraps, $27, shatterproof, full uv and impact protection, meets AS/NZ 513371. Still got them and have not had a problem. I clean them with rainx after every use and have not had a problem. I do not even know they are on. I have had some problems fogging when surfing but not when kiting. I use a rip curl strap which cost $7.
Rain X is safe for eyes?
You put it on the glasses and buff the excess off... not in your eyes
Select to expand quoteKamikuza said..Gfly said..offshore said..
I have been sailing, surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing for 35 years. My eyes cannot handle outdoors without sunnies. 30 years I have been wearing sunnies and in the last 4 years kitesurfing has presented challenges particularly when learning and I am 90% in the surf. I lost one pair when learning and after reading a seabreeze forum went to bunnings and purchased uv wraps, $27, shatterproof, full uv and impact protection, meets AS/NZ 513371. Still got them and have not had a problem. I clean them with rainx after every use and have not had a problem. I do not even know they are on. I have had some problems fogging when surfing but not when kiting. I use a rip curl strap which cost $7.
Rain X is safe for eyes?
You put it on the glasses and buff the excess off... not in your eyes
Gotcha..
So Rain X takes care of all the gunk in seawater that sticks to your sunglasses? Or is it just for water?
I dont have a problem with water, its all the minerals and gunk in seawater that sticks on your lens.
Yeah me too. Everyone is saying Cat Crap solves that problem, but I doubt we can get it here! So give it a shot and let me know?
BTW floating sunglasses are a last line of defense... better to use a leash cos they're tough to find even if they do float...
Good thread although I have not yet found the best solution for me. Sometimes the sun reflects so brightly on the water that I feel like I must go blind so I need sunnies urgently.
Not only the fogging up would bother me but all the seaspray that hits my face occasionally and would likely stick to the sunnies. Does that not impact vision?
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I have been sailing, surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing for 35 years. My eyes cannot handle outdoors without sunnies. 30 years I have been wearing sunnies and in the last 4 years kitesurfing has presented challenges particularly when learning and I am 90% in the surf. I lost one pair when learning and after reading a seabreeze forum went to bunnings and purchased uv wraps, $27, shatterproof, full uv and impact protection, meets AS/NZ 513371. Still got them and have not had a problem. I clean them with rainx after every use and have not had a problem. I do not even know they are on. I have had some problems fogging when surfing but not when kiting. I use a rip curl strap which cost $7.
I may give this one a go. Can you pls post a photo of yours?
Has anyone used seaspecs with prescription lenses?
A bit of cash to spend, but I'm tired of not being able to see the mainland from Rottnest, specially at the start!
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Has anyone used seaspecs with prescription lenses?
A bit of cash to spend, but I'm tired of not being able to see the mainland from Rottnest, specially at the start!
Been using Seaspecs with single vision (distance) lenses for some time both kiting and sailing - like you don't like not being able to see in the distance. Wouldn't go out without them when there is any sun or glare.
Only difference is that I had lenses fitted and didn't buy them ready to go as I didnt know at that stage they came with prescription. If you have a simple distance prescription it shouldn't be a problem. I used them with the standard lenses for a little while (with contacts) and they were fine. Just can't get the hang of contacts.
The frames fit me well and never move around even in big spills.
Ok I just went to Bunnings and bought the UV Wraps. Mine came with a neoprene strap and set me back just $27.
They look pretty cool actually and should do the job well. Also at that price point I won't be too upsed if I lose them.
@Offshore: What does the RainX help with? Isn't a rinse in water enough? Also did you find they fog up?
I will take them out with me this week some time so will post back how I went.
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Has anyone used seaspecs with prescription lenses?
A bit of cash to spend, but I'm tired of not being able to see the mainland from Rottnest, specially at the start!
Been using Seaspecs with single vision (distance) lenses for some time both kiting and sailing - like you don't like not being able to see in the distance. Wouldn't go out without them when there is any sun or glare.
Only difference is that I had lenses fitted and didn't buy them ready to go as I didnt know at that stage they came with prescription. If you have a simple distance prescription it shouldn't be a problem. I used them with the standard lenses for a little while (with contacts) and they were fine. Just can't get the hang of contacts.
The frames fit me well and never move around even in big spills.
Seaspecs here too. Script lenses fitted by the local optometrist for significantly less than ordering them with the script.
For those that need prescription sunnies ...
These guys are great!
www.lenscrafters.com/
Reviews here:
www.tripadvisor.com.au/ShowTopic-g294217-i1496-k4691162-Purchasing_prescription_eyeglasses_in_Hong_Kong-Hong_Kong.html
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Ok I just went to Bunnings and bought the UV Wraps. Mine came with a neoprene strap and set me back just $27.
They look pretty cool actually and should do the job well. Also at that price point I won't be too upsed if I lose them.
@Offshore: What does the RainX help with? Isn't a rinse in water enough? Also did you find they fog up?
I will take them out with me this week some time so will post back how I went.
Sunglasses only fog up in your car. They dont fog up outside, too much air moving around.
Wouldnt go on the water without them though, get the worst red eyes if I didnt, take it for granted the number of times you stare at the sun when you check your kite.
Those bunnings glasses dont look too bad. I'm curious about Rain X for keeping buildup off your sunglasses as well.
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Ok I just went to Bunnings and bought the UV Wraps. Mine came with a neoprene strap and set me back just $27.
They look pretty cool actually and should do the job well. Also at that price point I won't be too upsed if I lose them.
@Offshore: What does the RainX help with? Isn't a rinse in water enough? Also did you find they fog up?
I will take them out with me this week some time so will post back how I went.
Sunglasses only fog up in your car. They dont fog up outside, too much air moving around.
Wouldnt go on the water without them though, get the worst red eyes if I didnt, take it for granted the number of times you stare at the sun when you check your kite.
Those bunnings glasses dont look too bad. I'm curious about Rain X for keeping buildup off your sunglasses as well.
They do fog up if you fall in the water and the conditions are right... warm air, warm face, cold water. They usually clear pretty quick once you get moving, but bad glasses will fog if they don't flow air well enough and you're hot and the air is cool.
I got myself a pair of lip typhoon sunglasses.. bombproof strap system and zeiss lenses with special coating to disperse the water drops.
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I got myself a pair of lip typhoon sunglasses.. bombproof strap system and zeiss lenses with special coating to disperse the water drops.
I don't wear sunnies with frames coz I don't want the lenses to pop out and smash me in the eye when I face plant a kiteloop
$50 carve polarised sunnies, a neoprene strap glued to 2mm top and taped to glasses. Come off safely when you wipe out and easy to recover from the back of your neck.
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AlainG said..
I got myself a pair of lip typhoon sunglasses.. bombproof strap system and zeiss lenses with special coating to disperse the water drops. Not cheap but I tried many of those low cost options and non really worked for me, these do!
I am all function over looks, but they look pretty cool too
What did you pay? I saw €280 and closed the tab in shock. I loved my 720-armour Sharks but I Can't find a dealer outside Taiwan...
same designer who did the sharks, but higher quality materials and improved functionality
Jesus! That's almost as bad.... I found a Baltic website that has them for $190 but I don't know if that's US$ or something else.
For sure I've spent that much in glasses that now decorate the bottom of the lake, but it's a bit of a choke for one pair!
