Author Topic: shades (Read 9654 times)

outdoorwally · « **on:** Jan 02, 2004, 10:35 PM »

Avoid headaches and snowblindness Don't forget your sunglasses on those BRIGHT sunny days.

jigginstick · « **Reply #1 on:** Feb 20, 2004, 08:45 AM »

Dido on the shades. We all wear them in our boats but some times don't when ice fishing, the sun is brighter reflecting off the ice and snow.

HIMO · « **Reply #2 on:** Feb 21, 2004, 01:31 PM »

I agree. why risk a bad headache the shades will save you a ton of problems.

HIMO

bushbunny · « **Reply #3 on:** Feb 21, 2004, 06:17 PM »

Don't go without them, even on a cloudy day!!! The UV rays are still out. A friend has damaged his eyes quite seriously, having laughed at me when I wore mine.

billditrite · « **Reply #4 on:** Feb 29, 2004, 09:07 AM »

Quote from: bushbunny on Feb 21, 2004, 06:17 PM

Don't go without them, even on a cloudy day!!! The UV rays are still out. A friend has damaged his eyes quite seriously, having laughed at me when I wore mine.

yesy yes headaches are terrible,but serious eye damage is a very real threat to all of us!! wear your shades everyday 8) i work outside everyday and have 90% of my fun outside!! and when i lose them or forget them . i stop and get another pair.thing is i think wearing them all the time has made my eyes sensitive to the light $:-\$ i need them all the time now

Mongo · « **Reply #5 on:** Mar 04, 2004, 06:03 PM »

I have to agree with everyone here, Sunglasses are a must if you plan on spending any time out on the ice.

TroutFishingBear · « **Reply #6 on:** Sep 24, 2004, 12:52 PM »

I'm going to start wearing them this year, I'm definitely tired of all of the headaches I get icefishing if it is sunny.

Skiff · « **Reply #7 on:** Sep 24, 2004, 03:50 PM »

At your altitude, Icefishingbear, the UV is even more intense! Wear the shades, you don't need cataracts when you're 60.

Polar · « **Reply #8 on:** Sep 26, 2004, 02:26 PM »

Shades are a must for any type of outdoor activity.

wolverine-iceman · « **Reply #9 on:** Oct 20, 2004, 10:24 PM »

Thanks for the thread guys. Shades are a must ! I wear them almost every day. Ice fishing for sure,cold temps,wind , sun. Gotta use `em

Mongo · « **Reply #10 on:** Oct 21, 2004, 03:33 PM »

Sunglasses are just like my tilts and license, never leave the house with out them when going ice fishing.

oakorchardfishking · « **Reply #11 on:** Oct 24, 2004, 11:37 PM »

i wear my shades more during the winter than i do in the summer! i got arch-eye from welding years ago when i worked for the highway department. i used to make rebar forms for drain holes and such! did alot of quick jobs like a fool without throwing on the welders mask! so in the winter, the sun reflection of the ice and snow is even worse for me than dealing with the sun in the summer time!

genz_man · « **Reply #12 on:** Oct 31, 2004, 04:58 AM »

Must Have. Not only good for sight and blocking harmful uv rays but also helps block the elements also. Make sure they block both types of rays being UVA & UVB and you should be good to go.

Basshuntah · « **Reply #13 on:** Feb 23, 2005, 02:48 PM »

I can't even go outside without my shades, even on a cloudy day. the ice reflects so much light it's almost painful to not have some relief.

missionfishin · « **Reply #14 on:** Feb 28, 2005, 07:11 PM »

Quote from: outdoorwally on Jan 02, 2004, 10:35 PM

Avoid headaches and snowblindness Don't forget your sunglasses on those BRIGHT sunny days.

Wal-mart (as much as I hate to support big business) has a good selection in the fishing section that blocks the rays and covers the eyes great - especially around the sides of your face. They sell for $8-10 and are well worth it. Trust me - I'm a 35 year old with crows feet as bad as my grandfather from not wearing sunglasses on the water the last 10 years.

Keep your lines tight and keep our lakes clean!

WartHog · « **Reply #15 on:** Mar 04, 2005, 12:00 PM »

...and don't forget the sunblock!

METIPPIN · « **Reply #16 on:** Mar 04, 2005, 03:54 PM »

Sunblock and 2 pairs of shades never leave home without um.

Hoosier · « **Reply #17 on:** Mar 15, 2005, 04:53 PM »

I also have wore sunglass on the water and ice so long it is hard to be out on any non-cloudy day with some sort of protection. I have even gone to wearing amber colored glasses,these work AWESOME in the woods too,makes everything clearer,more light penatration with out the squint..LOVE`EM!!!!!

Colorado_Ice · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 02, 2006, 04:05 PM »

Don't forget about UV-C too. UV-C is the part from the UV spectrum with the shortest wavelength.

crowkiller · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 24, 2006, 12:39 PM »

Quote from: outdoorwally on Jan 02, 2004, 10:35 PM

Avoid headaches and snowblindness Don't forget your sunglasses on those BRIGHT sunny days.

i hear that

icejunky · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 24, 2006, 01:53 PM »

I have been getting headaches my last few outings, I never even though it was due to not wearing my shades..I though it was dehydration or somthing. I have a bad habbit when im fishing solo of not eating or drinking anything during my 5-8 hour outings...But it may be the shades

Thestanimal · « **Reply #21 on:** Mar 07, 2006, 03:40 PM »

I don't go anywear without my oakleys, but I'm switching to ocean waves when the open water season begins

icejunky · « **Reply #22 on:** Mar 08, 2006, 10:05 AM »

Thanx Mac, I wear perscription glasses as well. I did Buy a pair of sunglasses last year that were perscription as well. The only thing I am not happy about is that they are not the wrap around kind, to keep the glare/sun from coming thru the sides. I have been looking at some at the BPS that go over your normal glasses and do have the wrap around effect..Anyone try them?

fishercat · « **Reply #23 on:** Mar 08, 2006, 11:12 AM »

I found a pair of neoprene (sp) side shields that slip over the temples of your glasses. Blocks out all side light. They work great. Got them at Orvis but I do not see them in the catalog. Did a look on e-bay and they had a few diffrent kinds.

blue mule · « **Reply #24 on:** Sep 24, 2006, 07:03 PM »

i got lucky and can wear them all the time now. got my new glasses with insurance from work. they don't pay for photogrey lenses, but the company sent them by mistake. the lady asked if i wanted to send them back, but it was their mistake and i could keep them if i wanted, no charge.
like oakorchard,i welded for 20 years and my eyes sure aren't what they used to be. now i don't have to worry about forgetting my shades.

perchnut · « **Reply #25 on:** Sep 26, 2006, 09:46 AM »

Quote from: Mongo on Oct 21, 2004, 03:33 PM

Sunglasses are just like my tilts and license, never leave the house with out them when going ice fishing.

Tilts?

And sometimes, I stll have a bad headache when i get home, even though Im wearing sunglasses....could be all the cheap beer my dad buys though.....

Skipper · « **Reply #26 on:** Sep 26, 2006, 06:01 PM »

Mac is 100% right about polarization!!!!

I have a medical condition that has caused my eyes to become light sensitive. Cheap sunglasses do no good, but the polarized ones are the ticket. Even if the cheapies are darker tinted, they still don't ease my discomfort like the polarized shades. 8)

archbishop · « **Reply #27 on:** Sep 26, 2006, 09:24 PM »

Quote from: Skipper on Sep 26, 2006, 06:01 PM

Mac is 100% right about polarization!!!!

I have a medical condition that has caused my eyes to become light sensitive. Cheap sunglasses do no good, but the polarized ones are the ticket. Even if the cheapies are darker tinted, they still don't ease my discomfort like the polarized shades. 8)

jebus, we have alot in common, the bad circulation from smoking and now the eyes

i have the same problem, i get blurry and bvlotchy in the sun and have a hell of a time driving at night when i have a car coming at me, i cant really concentrate on the road, i look at the white line to the right until the car passes

but man, i have perfect night vision, i see like a cat in the dark

icetechy · « **Reply #28 on:** Sep 27, 2006, 07:20 AM »

Tony Dean used to recommend a wrap aound clip on for prescription glasses and I had a pair of them for a couple of years. They weren't sexy by no means but they worked real nice. Can't find them anymore so I just opted for some clip-ons at Walmart and I wear them every time I go out on the ice. They dont have the side wash sides but work well enough to reduce the glare.

crappie_attitude · « **Reply #29 on:** Sep 27, 2006, 11:58 AM »

I use a pair of darker tinted impact resistant safety glasses that can be found at most chainsaw shops. The orange tinted Stihl's make good motorcycling glasses, too

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Author Topic: shades (Read 9654 times)

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