Sunglases for surfing

[Indo dreaming]

Anyone got any first hand experience with sunnies for surfing any recommendations on brands etc?

I've never used them and you rarely see anyone using them, assume because they can have many issues/problems, like fogging up, comming off etc

But as I get older I'm starting to think more about looking after myself in the water, in oz (Vicco) it's rarely a problem mostly because the waves are rarely that good for very long as where I live the waves are very tide affected and plus I rarely have the time for long surfs, but when I'm over in indo, my eyes can really get hammered as spend a lot of time in the water and it's more often sunny and a lot of glare.

[Donweather]

I use Seaspecs. Get you and 2 mates to order 3 pair and they through in free shipping from the States. Works out at about $40 per pair.

They have failed (earpiece broke off in the surf and lost forever) but for $40 per pair you can't beat them IMO. Buy the Oakly solution to make the water bead and they work a treat. Just try and avoid getting sunscreen and zinc over them as that's when they fog up etc.

[chrisb]

I use Seaspecs. Get you and 2 mates to order 3 pair and they through in free shipping from the States. Works out at about $40 per pair.

Same here. I use my SeaSpecs occasionally and they have lasted a few years without drama. You just have to get used to momentary blindness after you dive under a wave, resurface, and the lenses drain of water.

There is a detailed thread on this website if you have a look (about 3-4 years old).

[Biggun]

for late arvo indo surfs they are excellent. first time you use em, its off putting, feels like you are drowning.
yep use solution, keep the lenses clean... they tend to shit me, but on the other hand i value my eyesight

[marcus]

i was going for sea specs from the states, but was a hassle getting the prescription info for my health fund, so i went with a local mob for my base jumping, surfing and fishing kayak sunnglasses.
they are polaroid prescription eel. http://www.blu-eye.com/blueye-online-shop/water-sports
they are awesome, i cant fault them, especially when i jump off the coffee table onto the lounge, or walk my dog carrying an energy drink.
i have found they do fog up a bit when surfing, only used them longboarding in the surf so far. may have to try that oakley spray stuff.

they are also great at work when its compulsory to have wrap around "safety" glasses onsite due to dust. they are great being polarised.

[ric_vidal]

More annoying than reef booties in my book. Have used 'em a couple of times, can be OK between waves but off putting during. Lost mine, won't replace.

[northeasterly]

I've never tried sunnies but I use a surfing hat in Indo - looks like a baseball cap with a long visor with a clip under the chin. It seems to help my eyes more than anything. It takes the edge off the glare and I'm able to stay out all day. Without the hat I'd only be able to last a few hours at the most. My pterygiums would be flaring. And there'd be no backing up surf after surf.

I even sometimes wear the hat in Sydney in summer. I look like a knob but eyesight's more important.

I've even considered a helmet with the visor thingy. Not sure what there're like but they look like another good option.

[Spoon]

Could of used some sunnies last Saturday.

[marcus]

my ones were made by a company based in d y or some place nearby

[Adamkarren]

I've never tried sunnies but I used a surfing hat. Even sometimes wear the hat in Sydney in summer. I look like a knob but eyesight's more important.I've even considered a helmet with the visor thingy. Not sure what there're like but they look like another good option.