I've got a pair of Action/interchangeable lenses, which are great for the wide variety of conditions, and some Maui Jim sportframes, which I use for everyday wear. But most days on the river, I stick with the Costa Del Mar Deep Blues/gray lenses that I've had for 5-6 years. Comfortable, and very effective.

Here's my tip for ANYONE considering premium sunglasses.... REGARDLESS OF BRAND.

Invest in some sort of lanyard to keep your high dollar glasses safe from getting crushed or falling into the water.

You can buy neoprene Croakies... or WalMart sells cheap lanyards marketed with the Shimano brand for $2.99.

Put them on your glasses and you will NEVER have to worry about lost/crushed/drowned shades. My SMITH ActionOptics are either on my face or suspended out of the way on the nape of my neck wherever I go. The same pair is going on its fifth season without a mishap.

Cheap and functional insurance. I guarantee it!

Good advice, FnP. I learned that lesson the hard way. ALWAYS use lanyards with my sunglasses on the water. I prefer to put glasses on the bill of my cap when I'm not wearing them, and do it with the lanyards attached.

boatersworld.com has MJ offshore for 125.00 a copy with free shipping.

GBL,

When I was looking to replace my MJs, I think the numbers refer to the model, frame, and lens color. You should be able to figure it out from the MJ website.

Sg

Salmo-
You are right, the MJ web site gives all the info. Thanks

Maui Jim's are the best. Natives are great considering the replaceable lenses and warranty and much lower price.

My vote is for Natives... I've had a pair w/black lenses and they've been great... I just bought a "open water" pair w/blue lenses... they are awsome.... Like $20 more then the other polorized lenses but way worth it.....

I just wear the ones from the dollar store.

My last pair of cheap sunglasses I bought started making me dizzy, and were giving me a splitting headache.

So I took them off and help them up and sure enough the lenses were so warped and almost lumpy, that it was like wearing someone else's trifocals.

Those were $30 Calcuttas from Sportsman's.

I was told to watch out for "cheap" sunglasses... Doc you could help me out but I have very sensitive eyes and a doctor told me never to buy cheap sunglasses because they make your eyes relax and then w/the glasses not being totally UV protective they will let the UV rays burn your eyes... Does this make sense doc?