i ordered a pair of Costa caballitos with the copper lenses and they arrived today.

i was leary of ordering online as i wouldnt get to try them on and see how they 'feel'

they feel great and seem to work really nice. i stopped by the river before work today, and even though it was really windy, i could see pretty well with minimal glare.

You and my wife would get along great Kerry......she rolls her eyes at my humor to. My daughter, on the other hand, thinks I'm mildly clever. Where did they ever come up with a name like Kaenon anyways? Admit it, they sound like they might be from another solar system.

So much for vague attempts at humor. (Everyone knows Superman wears Maui Jims).

Quite a bit of buzz about the Kaenon glasses for a while now. I would like to try a pair on some day.   

mastertangler wrote on May 20^th, 2014 at 9:44pm:


Huh?

FWIW

The Kaenon glasses that Kerry suggests are the same ones Superman wears (Yes, that Superman) and are Kryptonite resistant up to 300 meters.

jaximus wrote on May 18^th, 2014 at 1:17am:


I have a pair of Natives that I picked up from REI. They came with a hard case and two lens colors as well, for different light situations. Good value at right around $100, IIRC.

FWIW, REI has a sale going on now too.

I'm also looking for good polorized sunglasses. What I need is something that will fit over my regular bifocals. Any suggestions?

This was a very timely thread that reminded me that I, too, need a pair of polarized sunglasses.  My old sunglasses are prescrips and really old plus they are not polarized and therefore, useless on the water.  So, of course, I researched the hell out of this and decided, first, to go with copper tint.  I also discovered Kaenon sunglasses, which of all the brands struck me as the best quality.  I read a lot of comments from Costa people who switched to Kaenon but none going the other way.  Anyway, Jax, if you're still looking you might as well have the benefit of some of the excellent deals that I discovered.
Take a look at Kaenon first.  Here's the pair I bought:
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And here's another style at a good price as well:
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And these:
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I chose the Kaenon Burnys because I want a pair of sunglasses that really cover my eyes, especially the peripherals.
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Sierra Trading Post is also clearing a lot of Serengeti models but in the end I was sold on the Kaenon lens technology,which is exclusive to their glasses.  Family owned company, very high quality and apparently very big amongst the sailing crowd.
Good hunting, Jax.

Jax - in very bright sun conditions on the water, I like my eyes really protected.  When I put on a pair of Bandana's made by Ocean Waves while out fishing one summer day, it was like taking a cool shower on a hot day.  Check them out:
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jaximus wrote on May 19^th, 2014 at 12:00am:


HA! I have been accused of many things Jax but this is a first  . I believe it was Elenor Roosevelt who said something along the lines of "life is to short to learn from making your own mistakes so you must learn from others" (yes, I know I butchered the quote)........So I have learned from the school of hard knocks and just thought I would pass it on.

The copper lens are sweet but if your eyes are averse to strong light they are not the ticket. Rather I like them for morning and evening or overcast conditions.

I love peering down in the water. That probably explains why in large measure I like paddling the shoreline. So much to see and occupy ones eyes.......and good glasses make it all so much more pleasurable.  up

@mt, i was hoping you would weigh in on the discussion. your insight is always greatly appreciated, your wisdom is vast, thank you!

i did an extended amount of research pulling information from all different sites/brands about lens color and what each does. wiley x had a really neat chart about lens color/uses, and ive decided i want an amber/brown/copper lens.

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blue/grey seems to be best for super sunny bright glare, whereas amber is best for underwater contrast. for the canada trip, in a canoe where there isnt as much 'sight' fishing, blue is probably the better lens color. the majority of my local fishing is done in the morning and evening from shore/dock/boats where seeing the underwater structure is more important, so amber it is.