Marine-Friendly Sunglasses
Costa’s King Tide sunglasses have removable side shields, nonskid hooding, and venting to help them stay fog-free.
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Skeleton Optics, in premiering a line of sunglasses for women, says demand is continuing to increase from female anglers. “Fishing historically has been perceived as a male-dominated sport,” says Eric Storey, the company’s CEO, who adds that “the millions of women who spend their lives outdoors need sunglasses made just for them.”
His company is far from alone in offering an increasingly broad array of styles not only for men and women alike, but also for specific types of on-the-water activities and face shapes. Costa launched King Tide less than a year ago, promising not only its most technical frame to date, but also a version for elite anglers. The new Rigolets line from Bajio is designed for boaters who have smaller, narrower faces, and who previously couldn’t find a comfortable fit. Hobie offers the Everglades Float, which is being marketed not just for general fishing, but in particular flats-fishing and sight-casting.
The one thing they all have in common: This eyewear is being designed by boating and fishing enthusiasts, for boating and fishing enthusiasts. “As avid anglers, we understand the frustration of losing sunglasses while on the water,” says Dylan Coates, marketing manager for Hobie Eyewear.
Bajio Rigolets
These frames are designed for smaller, narrower faces. They have vented, sun-blocking side shields along with polarized lenses that block blue light.
Courtesy Bajio
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Skeleton Decoy
This Deep Sea Edition of the Skeleton Optics Decoy provides 100 percent ultraviolet protection and has Grilamid TR-90 frames for durability out on the boat.
Courtesy Skeleton Optics
Costa King Tide
The lenses in these sunglasses absorb blue light and filter out harsh yellows while enhancing the reds, greens and blues that boaters and anglers need to see.
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Hobie Everglades
Built to float, these sunglasses have nylon lenses that are significantly lighter than polycarbonate or glass. The frame is also lightweight for full-day comfort.
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Costa Catherine
Yes, cat-eye lenses are now available for all-day protection out on the water. These sunglasses come in a cork case, along with a soft case that is easy to take in the tender.
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Skeleton Outlaw
This Mahi-Mahi Edition of the Skeleton Outlaw is designed with an extra-large fit. The frames are scratch- and impact-resistant to survive drops on the deck.
Courtesy Skeleton Optics
These manufacturers also understand key safety features, which include things like Costa’s venting, which is inspired by sharks, to help prevent lenses from fogging up when skippers are trying to run the boat. Scratch-resistant lenses, ultraviolet protection and more are usually part of the package too.
And as you can see in the examples above, the variety of frames, lenses and styles is pretty darn stunning—as beautiful as the colors of coral on the most vibrant reefs.
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