Kenai Polarized Sunglasses
Polarized glasses break up the glare of light coming off the water allowing you to see 
clearer and deeper into the water column and reducing eye strain, fatigue and damaging UV rays. The more light that can be prevented from reaching the eye, the better the polarized sunglasses will benefit the wearer. The three most important factors in selecting polarized sunglasses are quality, comfort and fit.
I used to wear clip-on polarized sunglass and I thought they were great, until I was schooled at Lake Powell one day! Fishing in gin-clear water I could see the bottom in 15-20 feet. I could see the contour, where the rocks were, and any weeds and stumps. I thought my polarized clip-on sunglasses were doing what I expected them to do. However, what I could not see was any fish!
My fishing partner that day started pointing out the fish that he could see. He would say, “There’s a 4-pounder,” point again, “There’s a 4-pounder. There’s a 5-pounder.” And I would scan where he pointed and could see the bottom but not the fish as it swam along near the bottom. He proceeded to make long casts with a small worm ahead of the bass’ path, trying to time its speed and direction to the fall rate of his lure. When the worm reached the bottom at nearly the same time the bass reached that spot, he almost always got the strike. In tournament parlance, he got healthy real quick, and I was still standing there looking for fish that I couldn’t see.
I demanded to see his sunglasses! Placing them over my own, (awkwardly wearing both my prescription glasses and his polarized glasses,) and cupping my hands around my eyes to eliminate outside light, all was revealed! I could immediately see several largemouth bass swimming nearby and in deep water! That was the last time I have ever used clip-on sunglasses. I believe that even a small gap between the prescription and clip-on lens, and all the light coming in from the sides, prevented me from seeing with enough definition to see the fish that my fishing partner was catching.
There are three factors in selecting the right polarized sunglasses. Quality lenses are important but need not be expensive and can be glass or plastic lenses. Much of the time the price is more affected by brand marketing, advertising and retailers than the price of a good quality lens. I have had several big name brands of polarized prescription sunglasses and before finding Habervision Sunglasses I paid at least $100 more for them. Habervision provides quality lenses at prices that can’t be ignored. I have been very happy with the two styles I have purchased so far and I can recommend this Colorado company. My wife likes her “Rockstar” style frames as well.
Comfort is important to me because I need prescription lenses, raising the cost significantly, and I want to be able to wear my sunglasses all day and every day. The styles I choose tend to be larger frames because I want them to completely cover the face around the eye, effectively blocking out all light. Larger frames often mean heavier sunglasses, but the frame styles I look for are lightweight and comfortable. I have purchased
Cima Polarized Sunglasses
and recommend the Kenai and Cima styles for complete coverage and for prescription lenses, but there are many models to choose from, so try them out and see which are most comfortable for you.
Fit means not only comfort but that the frame of the sunglasses fit the face well enough that all outside light is blocked from the eye. Even a small gap at the top or sides of the frame allows some light to get behind the sunglasses and this prevents the wearer from getting the full benefit of polarized sunglasses. Try many styles on and make sure they are resting comfortably and as you would wear them every day. Then make note: is there a gap across the top? Or to each side? If purchasing polarized sunglasses for fishing it is extremely important to not to let any light get behind the lens.
If you need prescription polarized sunglasses the selection can be limited by several factors. I try to get as curved a lens as my prescription can fit because curved lenses cover the area better to block the light. As prescriptions get heavier, the lenses become thicker and may not work on curved frames. Find out which styles can be made in prescription, select several that fit you the best, and then see if your prescription will fit that style. My Kenai sunglasses have a flatter frame but large sides that block the light. My Cima frames are more curved. Both work great for me.
I am promoting a brand that I like and am familiar with. I like that Habervision is a Colorado company with their offices in Golden. I like that Steve Haber, the founder of Bolle and now HaberVision, has a long history with a quality brand and he knows his sunglasses. But most of all I like the prices they offer and how much money I can save for quality polarized sunglasses. I get is a discount, and you can, too. Visit the Habervision website and enter the Affinity Code: RXO and their great prices will be available to you.
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