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Old 07-10-2008, 04:39 PM
Chefmini Chefmini is offline
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Default Prescription Eyewear for Kitesurfing

Good day, I am getting starting into the world of kiteboarding and have a concern about sight. Have a strong eyeglass prescription and cannot wear contacts.
I was wondering anyone else with vision issues what they are wearing on the water and what the best recommendation would be.
Any help much appreciated.
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Old 07-10-2008, 04:53 PM
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Here is one site that might help.

http://www.rxsunglass.com/site/Scripts/default.asp
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Old 07-10-2008, 06:06 PM
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Default Rx eyewear

SeaSpecs are a popular brand of action eyewear. I have a couple of pairs of non-rx and they work great. No fogging. They have a built in tensionable headband. They offer prescription glasses which are a lot more expensive, but cheaper than the ones by Costa Del Mar.

Go to: seaspecs.com
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Old 07-17-2008, 07:17 AM
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Picked up a pair of Surf Shades. going to put my prescription in. We will see how they work out when I get on the water.
Go to surfshadesusa.com
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Old 03-12-2009, 08:48 AM
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Update on vision: I decided to go with Dailies Contact lenses. The prescription is just for nearsightedness. Its good enough for kiteboarding. With those contacts and the surfshade glasses I have had no problems with vision.
The glasses so far are holding up well too with many wipeouts!!!
When you are done with the session, ditch the contacts.
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