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Re: costas [Re: kdub] #5294786 09/08/14 05:55 PM
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Don't get to into the warranty they offer either... warranty dosnt cover abuse... iv broke 4 pair all were my fault no doubt.. paid to fix my last pair which cost me around $100 all said and done... they were $230 new so no worries.

Re: costas [Re: Navasot] #5294846 09/08/14 06:24 PM
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I look long and hard for shooting glasses. I require prescriptions, and I need bifocals. I wanted to be able to switch in and out different lenses easily, I wanted yellow for night (sitting in the blind before sun-up, or for cloudy days), and dark for the sun. And I did not want a bulky second pair of lenses to carry. Switch Vision was the ticket.. The lenses pop in and out easy, because they are magnetic.



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Note the small bifocal area, this is much better than progressive lenses where only the center of the lenses is focused.

Re: costas [Re: kdub] #5294862 09/08/14 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted By: kdub
Anybody use costas?
Whats the best color lense for all around hunting/fishin (n.tx muddy water)/wingshooting?
Glass or plastic lens?


This could have gone in hunting gear, but I want to know more specifically what works for the waterfowlers and dub hunters. rock_on


If you are going to hunt with them always wear plastic never ever wear glass.

Re: costas [Re: wal1809] #5294882 09/08/14 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted By: wal1809
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My wifw is getting me some if I don't take any dips by Christmas... grin


Id just have to go get some $10 shades from walmart lol


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Re: costas [Re: kdub] #5294905 09/08/14 06:47 PM
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I wear green mirror 580G lenses for my main pair of Costas. I am ordering a new pair with the blue mirror 580G for the brighter days.



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Re: costas [Re: kdub] #5294984 09/08/14 07:28 PM
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If you are wanting them for strictly hunting and fishing get 580p lenses in amber. That color also is awesome for driving in rain.

Re: costas [Re: kdub] #5294989 09/08/14 07:30 PM
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I want them for day to day...but I spend as much time as possible hunting/fishing.

Leaning toward the 580g. Not sure what color.

Re: costas [Re: Trout-killer] #5295023 09/08/14 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted By: Trout-killer
If you are wanting them for strictly hunting and fishing get 580p lenses in amber. That color also is awesome for driving in rain.


Ditto. I have 3 pair.......amber 580p's for hunting/shoothing, gray 580p's for every day, and blue 580g's for fishing. I'm about to sell the 580g's and go to the plastic with a different frame.

Every day wear are not going to be good for shooting unless it's bright outside.

the 580p's are much better than the 580g's unless you don't take care of your stuff and are worried about scratching them. However, I wouldn't shoot with the glass lens either way.


Re: costas [Re: kdub] #5295025 09/08/14 07:42 PM
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The abmer lenses will give you the best color contrast and makeseverything "pop". The only negative with them is they are a little too light on really bright days.

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Thanks
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Re: costas [Re: kdub] #5295325 09/08/14 10:29 PM
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I like amber too. I spend a lot of time sight fishing and it's about the best color for that, and like people said, driving in the rain. They really aren't dark enough on those super bright cloudless days but since I couldn't afford 2 pair of prescription sunglasses I chose amber, matches what I do more often.

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I use amber 580p for hunting/fishing and gray 580p for everyday wear.

Re: costas [Re: kdub] #5296267 09/09/14 01:22 PM
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I'm a costa dealer, green are for dirty fresh water, blue are for salt water. I like the ambers for hunting and greys for everyday.

Re: costas [Re: kdub] #5297064 09/09/14 08:28 PM
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i like my fathoms with 580g green mirror lenses. they seem to have an amber coating on the inside that really brightens up the day. even on cloudy rainy days they work well. like em so much i have 3 pairs.

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Re: costas [Re: kdub] #5297084 09/09/14 08:44 PM
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580G green mirror in Blackfin


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