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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by sam_spider
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a pair of Maui Jim Kapalua titaniums
these things are unreal.
http://www.dexclusive.com/Maui-Jim_MAU-502-02.html

http://www.dexclusive.com/Maui-Jim_MAU-H502-02.html

Big discount off MSRP, but still a lot of $$
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I got mine at Sunglass Hut, there is a similar pair they carry that costs considerably less, but they aren't titanium. I had to have these though, so very comfy.
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Oh yeah, I'd have to have the titanium. Easily the most comfortable sunglasses I've ever worn.
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by KnowledgeIsPower
You guys have some crazy setups. I like the theory of Oakley glasses but am not cool enough for them.
I'm not sure what you're talking about...but ok.

I like the Oakley Whisker that I have now. It's relatively conservative looking while still giving my eyes good coverage. Plus, I think they're reasonably priced for a decent polarized lens.

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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Vadster
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I like the theory of Oakley glasses but am not cool enough for them.
what?

I feel like the more modern and technical glasses don't fit my personality. I take my eyewear as a joke. Which is why I had aviators and now went to wayfarers. They are by no means good looking IMO. But why I said I'm not cool enough to wear cool glasses
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 03:07 AM
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Got mine from Walmart.

Sporting goods section.

The plastic finish is starting to peel off. I think I gotta invest in good ones.
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Mondo131
Got mine from Walmart.

Sporting goods section.

The plastic finish is starting to peel off. I think I gotta invest in good ones.

I had a couple pair from walmart from the sporting sectino that were $5 and polarized. they did the job during my week long trip - i was spotting fish like a pro...... i left them in WI though haha.

Best thing ive found is get a pair that has a case you can keep them in - or get a case for any cheap pair you get. it will extend their life dramatically
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 08:03 AM
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My back-ups that I use when I'm not driving are a pair I got at REI while at the checkout. The name on them is "Peppers" - they're beat all to hell too, but they do the job.
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 11:18 AM
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just got in the wayfarers.....the things are built like a brick. much more solid construction than the aviators............but i will still be getting a pair of aviators to replace my lost ones.
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 06:20 PM
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I almost picked up some aviators a few weeks back. Still tempted.
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 05:56 AM
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Ray Bans never fit my face very well. They were the 1st pair I ever got (aside from the junk in Spencers) I tried 2 different styles & gave up on them & moved to REVO. I wanted some Vaurnet, but they seemed to only have styles I didn't like (this is pre-internet guys ) I went through 2 pair of those & had bad luck with them. 1st pair flew off my head - hit the pavement & the glass (yes glass) popped out - frame got cracked. Bought another pair - scratched the lense (still glass) in about a month. It's been Oakley ever since that is as soon as they came out with something that didn't look like blades.
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 06:20 AM
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These are my "old school" Ray Bans with the glass lenses. They're called Crosswalk Square.

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