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Costa Del Mar Fantail Polarized Sunglasses - Costa 580 Polycarbonate Lens
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You will likely find many uses for the advanced features of the Costa Del Mar Fantail Polarized Sunglasses with 580 polycarbonate lenses. On the water, the combination of glare-reducing polarization with 580 technology offers the clarity and protection you need to locate fish lurking beneath the surface. On land, it helps you spot elusive waiters at the trendy waterfront restaurant.
- 580 technology blocks yellow light and boosts red, green, and blue light for excellent contrast and definition
- Lightweight, impact-resistant polycarbonate lenses exceed all impact standards
- C-Wall molecularly bonded coating repels water, oil, and dust, and resists scratching
- Wire core temples provide stability and durability
- Low-profile integral stainless steel hinges resist corrosion and keep their shape with heavy use
- See size chart for information on lens colors
Bottom Line: Think it would be all right to harpoon a waiter?
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Decent glasses, but too costly for being made in Taiwan
By:
bashamrj
July 8, 2011
I am the first to admit I have a problem when it comes to sunglasses. I can't seem to have enough. After owning various polarized shades from Oakley, Smith Action Optics, Kaenon and Maui Jim, I thought it was time to try out Costa's. I was interested in their new 580P lens since glass lenses still scare me a bit. I chose the tortoise frame with copper lens. Overall I liked the glasses. The copper lens did amp up the color, especially greens and reds, compared my neutral gray lenses. I like the fit and style of the glasses too. They hugged my head pretty well and definitely weren't falling off with the comolded frames. I didn't really care for the integrated hinge. It just seems cheap to me. I do think overall they are very rugged and could handle abuse. My main hangup, and the reason I ended up returning these, was I couldn't pay $170 for a pair of sunglasses were made in Taiwan. In the premium pricing category, I really think Kaenon, Smith and Maui are putting out better quality products manufactured in countries that are known for better quality. And props to Oakley for making their sunglasses in the USA. Had the Fantails been made in the US, I would have kept them and probably picked up a model with the 580 glass lens as well.
1 Comment Last Comment: 1 day ago by: Sunglassman
By: Sunglassman
1 day ago
Basamrj's I wanted you to know that Costa hand assembles every single pair of glasses in Daytona Beach, Florida and is the only company to hand assemble every pair in the U.S. Yes the components are from different countries of origin but assembled here in the good old US of A. Only company to be doing that when everyone else went of shore long ago. You cannot beat that 580 lens either. You should have kept them. I know I own numerous pairs now and nothing compares to them.
It is stated that these glasses have the 580 series lenses but
It is stated that these glasses have the 580 series lenses but the black frames have the amber lens which only is available in the 400 series as listed at the following link: http://www.costadelmar.com/SeeOutThere/Technology/PureLensPe
Please clarify so that I can make a purchase quickly.
By: Seth
March 23, 2011
Hi Seth,
The page you referenced on Costa's site is a bit outdated, as it does not show any of their 580p lenses. Costa recently added a new lens to their 580 lineup, the 580p Lens. The 580P offers the color clarity & quality that you have grown to love in the 580 glass lenses, but is now been placed in a Lightweight, Impact Resistant, and Coated for Durability polycarbonate lens. The Fantails on this page have the Costa 580P lens, which are available in Amber, Grey and Copper Tints.
By: Rob Wykoff
March 25, 2011
580p
By:
RyanKlomp
May 7, 2011
These are incredible all around sunglasses for all types of outings whether taking in a golf tourney, watching a baseball game or lounging on the beach. The 580 lens brings fantastic clarity and precision. I absolutely love these shades and as usual Costa makes an excellent product even better with the 580p lens.
Awesome
By:
jg44577270
March 17, 2011
Love these glasses!!!! Fit perfect, light, great outside for everything!!!! My buddy has the Zane and he wants these so bad!!!! Only other thing as awesome as the glasses was the time it took to get them. Ordered on Wednesday by 11 am, and had them by 1015 the next day (granted I paid for overnight shipping)!!!! Bottom line glasses are great and backcountry is just as AWESOME!!!! THANKS GUYS!!!!
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Decent glasses, but too costly for being made in Taiwan
I am the first to admit I have a problem when it comes to sunglasses. I can't seem to have enough. After owning various polarized shades from Oakley, more...
- Frame:
- nylon
- Interchangeable Lens:
- no
- Polarized:
- yes
- Frame Measurements:
- lens length [2.3 in], nose bridge [0.7 in], temple piece [4.7 in]
- Case Type:
- hard
- Nose Pads:
- yes
- Temple Pads:
- yes
- Recommended Use:
- fishing, watersports, casual
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime