Anyone tried Maui Jim Sunglasses
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Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Tonopah Az
I bought a pair with my rx in them and loved them but after 2 years the laminate on one of the lenses started coming off. I called Maui Jims and they told me that because they were out of waranty it would cost $300.00 to replace the lense. After what I paid for them in the first place I wasn't going to spend that much to fix something that should have been taken care of at a reduced rate. I have a pair of 7 eye with rx and love them.
Road Captain
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From: Colorado
I've had the same pair for 11yrs now I think and love them. I have the Volcano model I believe which are a bit heavy due to the actual glass lenses but the clarity through them is amazing. I have sent them in probably 5-6 times to have the little spring on the hinges replaced and after all this time and without proof of purchase they replace the spring and send them back within 2 weeks for the cost of return shipping. I have also had the lenses replaced which was $60. Not cheap but cheaper than a new pair by far. I am currently using a pair of Under Armour polarized, need to send in the MJ again for new springs. They are much lighter but have nowhere near the clarity, need to get off my duff and send in the MJ's already. When I wear a FF they are definitely tight but do fit, might be why the springs keep breaking though. The 1/2 helmet that I normally wear works much better with those glasses. Dang, talk about rambling.
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From: Mission Viejo, CA / Salt Lake City, UT
I know you've got more than enough input on this, but I'm bored at work so I'll jump in. I've got a pair of Maui Jim sunglasses that I ride with. They fit well with the helmet and are comfortable. They're good quality lenses and been around a while. Thumbs up...
I have a lot of sunglasses but use Maui Jim or Ray Ban for riding because of comfort with the helmet. I'm sure the style has a lot to do with it...
I have a lot of sunglasses but use Maui Jim or Ray Ban for riding because of comfort with the helmet. I'm sure the style has a lot to do with it...
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From: St. Cloud Minnesota
I have a pair that I have had for about 10 years. I baby the hell out of them. They never leave the car. I love them, they are spendy, but worth the money. I just do not wear them where I can lose them. Not on the bike or the boat. So for a riding sunglass, unless you can strap them on they are way too expensive for me to risk losing them.
But your vision is excellent. Glass lens not plastic so your vision is not distorted.
But your vision is excellent. Glass lens not plastic so your vision is not distorted.
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From: Potsdam, NY
I've got a pair of Maui Jim sunglasses. Best sunglasses I've owned. The polarized lenses really help improve contrast even in flat light.
I love them for driving the car but not the bike. That's because they duct air behind the lens and into my eyes when they are not covered with a visor. When I've ridden with an open face helmet and sun glasses alone I was constantly getting stuff blown into my eyes, but then again all glasses do this unless they are sealed against your face with foam like goggles.
The best thing I've found on the bike in hot, sunny weather is a good ventilated helmet with a tinted/mirrored visor. I use a Bell Star Full Face helmet. The visor keeps the sun from heating the inside of the helmet and cuts glare while the vents flow air across the brow and top and sides of the head. It's comfortable up to 100+F as long as the bike is moving to force air through it.
I love them for driving the car but not the bike. That's because they duct air behind the lens and into my eyes when they are not covered with a visor. When I've ridden with an open face helmet and sun glasses alone I was constantly getting stuff blown into my eyes, but then again all glasses do this unless they are sealed against your face with foam like goggles.
The best thing I've found on the bike in hot, sunny weather is a good ventilated helmet with a tinted/mirrored visor. I use a Bell Star Full Face helmet. The visor keeps the sun from heating the inside of the helmet and cuts glare while the vents flow air across the brow and top and sides of the head. It's comfortable up to 100+F as long as the bike is moving to force air through it.
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From: FL & SoCal
Maui Jim makes the best polarized sunglasses hands down. They are the best especially on the water.
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So, I'm not an expert, but I talked with one the other day and thought I would pass on a couple of points that made sense to me. Again, these are not my opinions but what I learned from my eye guy:
-- Polarized lenses are horrible for motorcycling. While they are great for cutting glare, riding is maybe the only time where you don't want the shiny things on the road obscured at all (oil, ice patches, etc.). They're great for fishing and a lot of other outdoor stuff, though.
-- You're gambling a lot if you're not wearing an impact resistant lens unless you're behind a face shield too.
-- Photochromatics (lenses that change according to ambient light) make a lot of sense on a motorcycle, especially on long rides. Also, you don't have to carry a couple sets of glasses or lenses. WileyX and 7eye make these types of lenses.
-- Many cycling specific glasses have removable airdams/foam frame gaskets that make them double as regular sunglasses.
my $0.02
-- Polarized lenses are horrible for motorcycling. While they are great for cutting glare, riding is maybe the only time where you don't want the shiny things on the road obscured at all (oil, ice patches, etc.). They're great for fishing and a lot of other outdoor stuff, though.
-- You're gambling a lot if you're not wearing an impact resistant lens unless you're behind a face shield too.
-- Photochromatics (lenses that change according to ambient light) make a lot of sense on a motorcycle, especially on long rides. Also, you don't have to carry a couple sets of glasses or lenses. WileyX and 7eye make these types of lenses.
-- Many cycling specific glasses have removable airdams/foam frame gaskets that make them double as regular sunglasses.
my $0.02
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From: Glen Burnie, MD
Maui Jims are kick *** glasses, But I would think twice before riding with them because they are not shatter proof. I own a couple pairs of them and they are all glass lenses which is not shatter proof I wouldnt want to take a rock in the glass at 80mph that would suck. Just my .02