If you’re like to fish, or hang out at the beach a lot, you may have heard of Maui Jim, Costa del Mar and Gill sunglasses. These brands distinguish themselves by being made of material that is light enough to float when dropped into the water – accidentally or otherwise. Going out on boating and fishing trips with good pals and little kids could mean a bit of rough play, even while you’re surrounded with water! One may find that one needs more than just a pair of hands to keep one’s sunglasses on. If only there was a way to make adhesive sunglasses!
Well, next to goggles or wraparound sunglasses that fit snugly around the upper part of your face, or glasses that are kept from flying off by a glasses chain, floating eyewear like Gill sunglasses are handy enough for the ardent fisherman. Sometimes you don’t want the back of your neck to be irritated by chains either, especially on hot days where sunburn is a possibility.
Lightweight frames make for easy carrying. You don’t want to burden yourself with heavy gear after all when you’re out to enjoy a supposedly quiet, peaceful recreational activity, away from the hubbub of life in the city. And while sunglasses are small, kicking back with a heavy accessory on your face could be quite burdensome. Some sturdy fashion sunglasses make it a point to be made of a heavy, durable material, but you don’t need something like this on a boating trip.
Good sunglasses are a must for boating and fishing trips. Boating and fishing are still classified as outdoor sports, even if you don’t have both feet on land. They aren’t at all violent sports, so you won’t need to have lenses that are strong enough to withstand impact (although that is of course an asset for all types of sunglasses) – however, it would be good to have lenses that offer excellent protection from harmful UV rays.
Another trait your boating or fishing sunglasses should have is good polarization. Maui Jim, Costa del Mar, and Gill sunglasses and the like have accomplished this by including lenses that reduce glare and control the impact of sunlight before it reaches the eyes. This is important for when you’re going out to boat or fish in the daytime: the glare of the sun on the water may temporarily blind you if you aren’t able to avoid it, or to turn away from it fast enough. And if there’s any part of you that you need to function perfectly on the water, besides your sea-legs, make no mistake: it’s your eyes.