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Created by bobajob > 9 months ago, 17 Jun 2012
bobajob
QLD, 1535 posts
17 Jun 2012 7:05PM
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Which do you reccon are better to wear while actually kiting. Don't care about the brand.
Polarised or non polarised?

BoardGirl
QLD, 248 posts
17 Jun 2012 7:14PM
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Polarised. I think you can see the wind and depth of the water better with polarised.

However I honestly think it is personal choice.

Martyflyer
NSW, 131 posts
17 Jun 2012 7:49PM
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Definately polarised are the way to go,they stop the damaging glare,its amazing how much more you can see under the water

tezza02
QLD, 73 posts
17 Jun 2012 7:51PM
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yea definately polarised,i agree you can see wind changes and depth perception is better,both water depth and waves .....

Tezza

eppo
WA, 9793 posts
17 Jun 2012 6:30PM
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The only thing is they get covered in salt spray and doesn't matter what type it is hard to see anything. Hence why I don't use them but should.

dafunk
QLD, 561 posts
17 Jun 2012 9:05PM
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my eyes really hurt if not using sunnies . mainly from spray .
polarised much better imho.

Dawn Patrol
WA, 1991 posts
17 Jun 2012 7:10PM
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Im gonna go opposite.
My everyday sunnies are polarised, but I can't stand polarised sunnies while kiting.

It's definitely a personal choice.

I just find it much harder to judge the chop and waves etc with polarised lenses.

samoht
QLD, 111 posts
17 Jun 2012 9:18PM
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After years of trying to sort it with various types of glasses that fog and don't fog, and applying different magic potions, I am currently using a pair of Fuggles safety Glasses modified with a strap from a set of failed blue eyes.

They are currently standing up to the numerous face plants without loosing a lens, no brow or eye damage from popped lens, and best of all they don't fog or cloud with salt.

So much expense and research to come up with the cheapest and the best.

And they are not polarised but given they work really well, I am not fussed.

dafunk
QLD, 561 posts
17 Jun 2012 9:42PM
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samoht said...

After years of trying to sort it with various types of glasses that fog and don't fog, and applying different magic potions, I am currently using a pair of Fuggles safety Glasses modified with a strap from a set of failed blue eyes.

They are currently standing up to the numerous face plants without loosing a lens, no brow or eye damage from popped lens, and best of all they don't fog or cloud with salt.

So much expense and research to come up with the cheapest and the best.

And they are not polarised but given they work really well, I am not fussed.


i have ordered a set ! polarised with strap .

tightlines
WA, 3510 posts
17 Jun 2012 8:25PM
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Dawn Patrol said...

Im gonna go opposite.
My everyday sunnies are polarised, but I can't stand polarised sunnies while kiting.

It's definitely a personal choice.

I just find it much harder to judge the chop and waves etc with polarised lenses.




Agree, love polarised when at the beach, out boating etc but not when kiting for the highlighted reason.

Smithy
VIC, 859 posts
17 Jun 2012 10:29PM
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Lot of talk on this one and eye damage over the years, see link below. For me it's polarized all the way.


www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/General/SUN-INDUCED-EYE-INJURIES/

theDoctor
NSW, 5786 posts
17 Jun 2012 10:55PM
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polarised are terrible for kiting....

NickT
WA, 1094 posts
17 Jun 2012 9:25PM
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Try coming down from height into a choppy landing with polarized glasses, you'll trip over most times. Also harder to see definition in waves. Non polarized for me every time!

puppetonastring
WA, 3619 posts
18 Jun 2012 12:11AM
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Im well and truly with the non-polarised crew.
Polarised for everything but kiting.
NB: Fuglies come in both polarised & non-polarised. And most styles that suit kiting have straps - straps that are removable when u want to be trendy.
Check the ADF ones before choosing - imo the best of the best.

Puetz
NT, 2186 posts
18 Jun 2012 10:50AM
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... I started using Sunnies back in 2005 and always kite with them since, the only time I don't is when I have broken them or they have come off in a prang. Infact I just about can't kite without them.

Little story, I got my first set which were Blue Eyes brand I thinkm (now using Seaspecs), and only had them a week and didn't really like the way the spots of salt/spray got in the way til one run, minding my own buisness, I happen to spot in the corner of my eye what I thought was a piece of chop and BANG!! I got hit square in the eye, or rather the left lens by a flying fish. That f@#king thing surely would have taken my eye out had I not been using the sunnies so from then on, I haven't gone a day without them.

The spots/salt etc don't bother me now, I occasionally just stop and wipe them down and carry on!

Another benifit I found wearing sunnies is when kiting in monsoonal rain, or when kiting straight into the sun around sunset time which I do often.

On the polarized or non polarized, I'm on the polarized only team.

cheers,

Robbie

bobajob
QLD, 1535 posts
18 Jun 2012 9:17PM
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Thanks for all the replies.
I forgot to mention the use is for mainly waves. Sounds like the non polarised has the nod.
And Fuglies eh?
Will check them out.

bobajob
QLD, 1535 posts
18 Jun 2012 9:32PM
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Smithy said...

Lot of talk on this one and eye damage over the years, see link below. For me it's polarized all the way.


www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/General/SUN-INDUCED-EYE-INJURIES/


Thanks for that too!

Plummet
4862 posts
18 Jun 2012 7:35PM
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fugly = F@#ken ugly

anyway. i'm using safety glasses with a strap. Lets face it after getting 5-6 pairs smashed off my face i go for cheap shiiters.

ps i don't find any advantage in polorised.

TKC1
SA, 52 posts
20 Jun 2012 11:48AM
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I find I get too much glare off the water if I'm not wearing polarised.. but I agee with the cohort, chances are they get covered in salt and are impossible to see out of anyway.. but I'd rather have low vis then serious eye issues later in life..

TKC



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