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Posted: 4/18/2015 7:16:55 PM EDT
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Something about protecting your retinas from the sun.
But hell, what do I know |
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Posted: 4/18/2015 7:17:21 PM EDT
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I don't know what you guys that swear by polarized lenses are thinking. I am working in the yard today, and grabbed the closest sunglasses in my shop. Smith Optics, polarized brown lenses. Fantastic clarity and definition. I use them for the air boat, and snowblowing. Every thing was fine around the yard, until I needed to run for more gas. Polarized lenses SUCK ASS for everyday use. Oily looking spots in every car window, can't see the radio, can't see the fuel pump readout, can't see your phone. Like I said, they are the answer for on the water, or snow, but anywhere else, they are a liability. I can see all those things just fine with my Oakleys. Maybe Smith fucked up the polarization angle. |
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Posted: 4/18/2015 7:17:59 PM EDT
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Something about protecting your retinas from the sun. But hell, what do I know You know the truth... |
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Posted: 4/18/2015 7:20:32 PM EDT
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Only trouble I had with my polarized sunglasses in the same color are one of my GPS displays gets wonky and one of my phones was a pain to use, but, my latest one is not like that. No idea what kind of magnet magic they used to fix that shit.
 
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Posted: 4/18/2015 7:20:59 PM EDT
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My cellphone screen looks fine, and only the windshields of very expensive cars (that I can't afford!) get that patchwork look. My sunglasses are Maui Jim's which have very high quality glass lenses.
If theres some thing I can't read because of the polarizatiom I just let my shades dangle on their croakies, read that thing, and then put them back on. |
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Posted: 4/18/2015 7:22:29 PM EDT
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Turn your head to the side 90 degrees and you will be able to see the display just fine.
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Posted: 4/18/2015 7:23:55 PM EDT
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Something about protecting your retinas from the sun. But hell, what do I know True story. |
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Posted: 4/18/2015 7:24:42 PM EDT
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Something about protecting your retinas from the sun. But hell, what do I know You know the truth... I don't think polarization has anything to do with protection |
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Posted: 4/18/2015 7:25:44 PM EDT
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Something about protecting your retinas from the sun. But hell, what do I know You know the truth... I don't think polarization has anything to do with protection My eye doc does not agree with you. |
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Posted: 4/18/2015 7:25:45 PM EDT
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They only allow you to see what's important.
Like titties on the beach. |
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Posted: 4/18/2015 7:29:19 PM EDT
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Turn your head to the side 90 degrees and you will be able to see the display just fine.
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Posted: 4/18/2015 7:29:32 PM EDT
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First world problems
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Posted: 4/18/2015 7:29:35 PM EDT
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Something about protecting your retinas from the sun. But hell, what do I know Study up. Polarization does nothing to reduce UV rays, just blocks ONE angle of reflection. That is why turning your head 90 degrees solves LCD issues. I don't like tilting my head that far. I use them for what they are meant for. Reducing glare from horizontal reflections. |
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Posted: 4/18/2015 7:32:02 PM EDT
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First world problems Yes they are. I'm just funny about using the right tool for the job. |
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Posted: 4/18/2015 7:33:44 PM EDT
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Something about protecting your retinas from the sun. But hell, what do I know You know the truth... I don't think polarization has anything to do with protection And you'd think wrong. |
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Posted: 4/18/2015 7:35:22 PM EDT
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Study up. Polarization does nothing to reduce UV rays, just blocks ONE angle of reflection. That is why turning your head 90 degrees solves LCD issues. I don't like tilting my head that far. I use them for what they are meant for. Reducing glare from horizontal reflections. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Something about protecting your retinas from the sun. But hell, what do I know Study up. Polarization does nothing to reduce UV rays, just blocks ONE angle of reflection. That is why turning your head 90 degrees solves LCD issues. I don't like tilting my head that far. I use them for what they are meant for. Reducing glare from horizontal reflections. They dont block ONE angle of reflection. They block ALL BUT ONE angle of reflection. That's how polarizing gates work. Yes, it does add protection, as most of the other light is blocked, therefore, you receive less. If you were being bombarded with ionizing radiation, and someone put a lead sheet up that absorbed 99% of it, would you consider that protection? |
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Posted: 4/18/2015 8:04:25 PM EDT
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I don't know what you guys that swear by polarized lenses are thinking. I am working in the yard today, and grabbed the closest sunglasses in my shop. Smith Optics, polarized brown lenses. Fantastic clarity and definition. I use them for the air boat, and snowblowing. Every thing was fine around the yard, until I needed to run for more gas. Polarized lenses SUCK ASS for everyday use. Oily looking spots in every car window, can't see the radio, can't see the fuel pump readout, can't see your phone. Like I said, they are the answer for on the water, or snow, but anywhere else, they are a liability. Tilt your head one way or the other. J- |
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Posted: 4/18/2015 8:16:54 PM EDT
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They dont block ONE angle of reflection. They block ALL BUT ONE angle of reflection. That's how polarizing gates work. Yes, it does add protection, as most of the other light is blocked, therefore, you receive less. If you were being bombarded with ionizing radiation, and someone put a lead sheet up that absorbed 99% of it, would you consider that protection? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Something about protecting your retinas from the sun. But hell, what do I know Study up. Polarization does nothing to reduce UV rays, just blocks ONE angle of reflection. That is why turning your head 90 degrees solves LCD issues. I don't like tilting my head that far. I use them for what they are meant for. Reducing glare from horizontal reflections. They dont block ONE angle of reflection. They block ALL BUT ONE angle of reflection. That's how polarizing gates work. Yes, it does add protection, as most of the other light is blocked, therefore, you receive less. If you were being bombarded with ionizing radiation, and someone put a lead sheet up that absorbed 99% of it, would you consider that protection? The UV coating all ready filters out around 99% of the harmful radiation on most quality sunglasses Polarization does not add any protection It just cuts glare |
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Posted: 4/18/2015 8:20:51 PM EDT
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I strongly dislike polarized sunglasses too, my tractor has two lcd screens that i monitor almost constantly. I can barely see either while wearing polarized lenses, and it's somewhat difficult to avoid them.
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Posted: 4/18/2015 8:25:41 PM EDT
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Fish without them if you want to catch less fish, or hit a reef.
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Posted: 4/18/2015 8:29:18 PM EDT
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Quoted: can't see the radio, can't see the fuel pump readout, can't see your phone. that's the feature I like about them! |
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Posted: 4/18/2015 8:33:49 PM EDT
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Something about protecting your retinas from the sun. But hell, what do I know I wonder how much damage you have done to your eyes by using the wrong glasses.  If you are concerned about sun damage, then you need glasses that protect you from UV.
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Posted: 4/18/2015 8:36:17 PM EDT
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Op, when you cant see an LCD display tilt your head a bit.
See? Clear as a bell. |
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Posted: 4/18/2015 8:39:38 PM EDT
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I don't know what you guys that swear by polarized lenses are thinking. I am working in the yard today, and grabbed the closest sunglasses in my shop. Smith Optics, polarized brown lenses. Fantastic clarity and definition. I use them for the air boat, and snowblowing. Every thing was fine around the yard, until I needed to run for more gas. Polarized lenses SUCK ASS for everyday use. Oily looking spots in every car window, can't see the radio, can't see the fuel pump readout, can't see your phone. Like I said, they are the answer for on the water, or snow, but anywhere else, they are a liability. Blame the polarized screens on everything else. They work for nature. |
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Posted: 4/18/2015 8:45:04 PM EDT
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I can see all those things just fine with my Oakleys. Maybe Smith fucked up the polarization angle. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I don't know what you guys that swear by polarized lenses are thinking. I am working in the yard today, and grabbed the closest sunglasses in my shop. Smith Optics, polarized brown lenses. Fantastic clarity and definition. I use them for the air boat, and snowblowing. Every thing was fine around the yard, until I needed to run for more gas. Polarized lenses SUCK ASS for everyday use. Oily looking spots in every car window, can't see the radio, can't see the fuel pump readout, can't see your phone. Like I said, they are the answer for on the water, or snow, but anywhere else, they are a liability. I can see all those things just fine with my Oakleys. Maybe Smith fucked up the polarization angle. Yep, my polarized Rudy Projects can see everything just fine. If I turn my head 45 degrees the radio display goes black, but as long as I hold my head normally I can see all displays and through windshields like normal. |
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Posted: 4/18/2015 8:45:25 PM EDT
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Went on a business trip with my old boss, he was driving his car. He kept lifting up his new sunglasses to see his GPS.
"Polarized, huh. You'll have that" I asked him if he could see the fish finder in his boat. Never got an answer, but it is a real question. Do the fish finder manufacturers orient their LCD display differently so that they can be viewed with polarized lenses? |
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Posted: 4/18/2015 8:49:02 PM EDT
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Blame the polarized screens on everything else. They work for nature. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I don't know what you guys that swear by polarized lenses are thinking. I am working in the yard today, and grabbed the closest sunglasses in my shop. Smith Optics, polarized brown lenses. Fantastic clarity and definition. I use them for the air boat, and snowblowing. Every thing was fine around the yard, until I needed to run for more gas. Polarized lenses SUCK ASS for everyday use. Oily looking spots in every car window, can't see the radio, can't see the fuel pump readout, can't see your phone. Like I said, they are the answer for on the water, or snow, but anywhere else, they are a liability. Blame the polarized screens on everything else. They work for nature. If we're just dealing with nature, like I was working in the yard, then yes all is cool. Things you deal with in everyday life, not so cool. |
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Posted: 4/18/2015 8:52:18 PM EDT
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i use smith optics w/ brown and i don't have any of those problems.
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Posted: 4/18/2015 8:53:36 PM EDT
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only the windshields of very expensive cars (that I can't afford!) get that patchwork look. I have noticed the opposite, only home done tint, or cheaply done (I am assuming) gives me the patchwork look. |
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Posted: 4/18/2015 8:56:05 PM EDT
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I don't have those issues with my Costas.
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Posted: 4/18/2015 9:07:45 PM EDT
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I don't have those issues with my Costas. If you mean Costa Del Mar...I concur. |
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Posted: 4/18/2015 9:29:57 PM EDT
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I don't know what you guys that swear by polarized lenses are thinking. I am working in the yard today, and grabbed the closest sunglasses in my shop. Smith Optics, polarized brown lenses. Fantastic clarity and definition. I use them for the air boat, and snowblowing. Every thing was fine around the yard, until I needed to run for more gas. Polarized lenses SUCK ASS for everyday use. Oily looking spots in every car window, can't see the radio, can't see the fuel pump readout, can't see your phone. Like I said, they are the answer for on the water, or snow, but anywhere else, they are a liability. I agree, can't see boat electronics either. |
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Posted: 4/18/2015 9:32:57 PM EDT
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Polarized lenses SUCK ASS for everyday use. Oily looking spots in every car window, can't see the radio, can't see the fuel pump readout, can't see your phone. I don't have any of those issues with my polarized oakley sunglasses, except for the car window thing.. but it's not a big deal. |
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Posted: 4/18/2015 9:34:00 PM EDT
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Polarized rudy's no problems
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Posted: 4/18/2015 9:40:49 PM EDT
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Must be the Smiths, I have the same problem with a pair I own. My Costa's are much better but I can't read the LCD screens on a gas pump with them either.
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Posted: 4/18/2015 9:43:46 PM EDT
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I drive with polarized sunglasses, they seem to help when it rains too.
I don't have any problem reading LCD screens with my sunglasses, only exception is when I turn my phone into landscape mode. Perhaps my sunglasses are polarized at a different angle, or maybe all the LCD screens in my AO are different somehow. |
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Posted: 4/18/2015 9:46:43 PM EDT
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I can see all those things just fine with my Oakleys. Maybe Smith fucked up the polarization angle. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I don't know what you guys that swear by polarized lenses are thinking. I am working in the yard today, and grabbed the closest sunglasses in my shop. Smith Optics, polarized brown lenses. Fantastic clarity and definition. I use them for the air boat, and snowblowing. Every thing was fine around the yard, until I needed to run for more gas. Polarized lenses SUCK ASS for everyday use. Oily looking spots in every car window, can't see the radio, can't see the fuel pump readout, can't see your phone. Like I said, they are the answer for on the water, or snow, but anywhere else, they are a liability. I can see all those things just fine with my Oakleys. Maybe Smith fucked up the polarization angle. Same here, mine are Rx but I doubt that makes a difference. |
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Posted: 4/18/2015 9:48:23 PM EDT
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Polarized lenses let me see where BIG trout live.
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Posted: 4/18/2015 9:49:13 PM EDT
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I like polarized lenses for fishing.
Totally hate them for motorcycle riding under a tinted shield. Gives similar distortions you encounter with LCD screens but on the road surface. Very distracting. |
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Posted: 4/18/2015 9:49:16 PM EDT
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First world problems FWP |
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Posted: 4/18/2015 9:50:53 PM EDT
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Agree. Polarized are dumb. Gimmicky.
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Posted: 4/18/2015 9:51:13 PM EDT
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I can see how shitty GM paint jobs are
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Posted: 4/18/2015 9:59:50 PM EDT
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What you need is some Blu-Blockers.
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Posted: 4/18/2015 10:08:02 PM EDT
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I don't know what you guys that swear by polarized lenses are thinking. I am working in the yard today, and grabbed the closest sunglasses in my shop. Smith Optics, polarized brown lenses. Fantastic clarity and definition. I use them for the air boat, and snowblowing. Every thing was fine around the yard, until I needed to run for more gas. Polarized lenses SUCK ASS for everyday use. Oily looking spots in every car window, can't see the radio, can't see the fuel pump readout, can't see your phone. Like I said, they are the answer for on the water, or snow, but anywhere else, they are a liability. I'll give you $5 for them. |
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Posted: 4/18/2015 10:21:21 PM EDT
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+1. Try looking through an airplane windshield. Looks like this. #####################.
It sucks that Sams club and Costco don't even offer non polarized prescription glasses. Wtf is up with that? |
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Posted: 4/18/2015 10:22:46 PM EDT
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Polarized Edge safety glasses. Minor problem at the gas pump, but so much easier on my eyes for everything else.
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Posted: 4/18/2015 10:25:39 PM EDT
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My cellphone screen looks fine, and only the windshields of very expensive cars (that I can't afford!) get that patchwork look. My sunglasses are Maui Jim's which have very high quality glass lenses. If theres some thing I can't read because of the polarizatiom I just let my shades dangle on their croakies, read that thing, and then put them back on. My Chevy truck gets that look on the side windows, but not on the windshield. I kinda agree with the O.P.: polarized lenses are great in the right circumstances, but can be annoying at times. I mainly use them for fishing. |
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Posted: 4/18/2015 10:25:58 PM EDT
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Awesome for fishing, but I don't like them for driving
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Posted: 4/18/2015 10:26:41 PM EDT
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Went on a business trip with my old boss, he was driving his car. He kept lifting up his new sunglasses to see his GPS. "Polarized, huh. You'll have that" I asked him if he could see the fish finder in his boat. Never got an answer, but it is a real question. Do the fish finder manufacturers orient their LCD display differently so that they can be viewed with polarized lenses? High-end stuff has everything at the same polarization angle (45 degrees from vertical to the user's right IIRC) so you can use them all without tilting your head. It's the cheap shit where the angles are all over the place that cause problems. Kharn |
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Posted: 4/18/2015 10:27:05 PM EDT
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I ride a motorcycle. Polarized is a bad idea, unless you want to barf.
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