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Title: Sonar with polarized sunglasses?
Post by: piersm2 on Jul 30, 2018, 05:41 PM
So here is my dilemma: I wear polarized sunglasses and not going to go away from them as they are needed for my eyes.  I am thinking I want to go with a helix 7 or lx7, but am I going to have issues seeing the screen with my glasses?  I have a lead on a flx 28 that has been used twice for $500, but want to rule out my preferred options prior to pulling the trigger.  I will be fishing in a house, but if it is nice I fish on the ice.
Title: Re: Sonar with polarized sunglasses?
Post by: SpitzoMT on Jul 30, 2018, 06:59 PM
I wear polarized lenses all the time also.
I have used a Marcum & could see the screen just fine.
I use a FLX-28 now & have no issues seeing the screen.
I'm fairly certain you'll be good to go no matter what you end up buying.....Take care !!
Title: Re: Sonar with polarized sunglasses?
Post by: 3300 on Jul 30, 2018, 09:09 PM
the snow shield on the marcum digital and polarized glasses don't play well together. solution is remove the snow shield. you can install an anti-glare /screen protector onto the screen to protect it while the snow shield is off. just buy one for a lap top and cut to fit.
Title: Re: Sonar with polarized sunglasses?
Post by: slipperybob on Jul 30, 2018, 11:38 PM
Most lcd screens and polarized glasses just don't play well together.
Title: Re: Sonar with polarized sunglasses?
Post by: Spider1 on Jul 31, 2018, 05:19 AM
I just got a pair of uv/blue blocker type sunglasses and was completely surprised at how well I could see my Lowrance screen. I can even see my phone screen and gps in my car, lol! I miss the polarized glasses but I won't be using them any more. I just can't see anything with them on.
Title: Re: Sonar with polarized sunglasses?
Post by: matzilla on Jul 31, 2018, 08:27 AM
I've used my helix with polarized glasses on while outside and it was fine. I do it all the time in the summer too