THE OUTLAW Posted August 12, 2021 Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 Getting a new pair of glasses soon and have been a long time Costa customer , but am thinking of getting some Maui Jims . I have had my single vision Costas , for about 8 years , with zero issues . I know people dont like their customer service , but I have never had a problem . Never had Maui’s so just wanted to see how they rate . The progressive lens’ are expensive , and want to make the right choice . Thanks in advance . 🇺🇸🏴☠️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jh141 Posted August 12, 2021 Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 I have been a Costa wearer for many, many years. There was a time I was very impressed. The last four or five years have put them in the same as any other category, they no longer stand out. I have never had Maui Jims so I can not say they are a stand a out among the rest company. JMO and recent experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerxV6 Posted August 12, 2021 Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 Can't speak for either but would like to give my 2cents on what I did. I have worn glasses since my early 20's due to computer screens. When I started looing at getting a new boat and my ultimate purchase, I wanted to be able to be out on the water with out having to worry about prescription sunglasses. At age 54 I decided to do Lasik. I love it because I can wear any type of manufacturer glasses and not worry about it. The only draw back is i lost some of my close up vision due to age, nothing readers can't handle. Outlaw, I know how much progressive sunglasses cost "$450-$550" and they are not cheap especially when they are made from varilux lenses. Perhaps getting the Lasik is the way to go that way you can choose any manufactures glasses that you want. Again, just my 2 cents. I currently wear Costas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted August 12, 2021 Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 I use only Mau Jims and I buy them for the Eye Center in Pembrooke Pines. Have been buying them for years.....I get a new pair about every 4 years or if my eyesight changes... I don't like to do the discount online progressives as they must be fitted properly. @ OUtlaw where are you getting them from ....and yes, they are $$$$$....so you need to weld a few more towers dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted August 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 I was referred to Jazzy Eyes in Davie by Big Dave . They offer both glasses . Either lens will be done at either Costa or Maui and be legit lens’ 🇺🇸🏴☠️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted August 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 Dino You were on my calendar , for yesterday . Hope yer procedure went well . 🇺🇸🏴☠️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted August 12, 2021 Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 I personally think the Maui lenses are more clear and crisp than costas. My problem is the costas fit my head better when I flip them up going indoors. If I could find Maui’s that stayed put on my head when I flip them up I would never wear my costas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 10 hours ago, THE OUTLAW said: Dino You were on my calendar , for yesterday . Hope yer procedure went well . 🇺🇸🏴☠️ Yes, all good...it was last Tuesday....thank you for thinking of me....Yep...kidney stones removal....go up and grab them...all good. dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 10 hours ago, THE OUTLAW said: I was referred to Jazzy Eyes in Davie by Big Dave . They offer both glasses . Either lens will be done at either Costa or Maui and be legit lens’ 🇺🇸🏴☠️ Don't know them...but, Big Dave knows his stuff... dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLDXT Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 Maui...Costa is cheap Chinese junk, ive worn Costas for 30 plus years, they will never get another $ from me, at one pt i had 6 pairs of Costas sitting here broke. Mostly frame issues because they want to build them as cheap as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWilson Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 I've been wearing Maui's with progressive lenses for about 5 years. The lenses are awesome and I only had to use their warranty service once, in 5 years. The warranty process was painless and without cost. My eye DR. sells both Costa and Maui but they have a lot better luck and service with Maui. The time from exam to picking up the glasses was about 2 weeks, so that's not to bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imsnookyrd Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 Maui Jims progressive with super thin glass in progressive gets my vote, had enough of Costas. Been wearing the Maui's for about 4 years no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangroovin Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 I had Maui's for years then switched (for some unknown reason lol) for about 2 years to Costa. The lenses seemed good but frames are junk and kept falling apart. Back to Maui's and very happy with them. Don't have progressive lenses. Their customer service is great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeH Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 My wife and I recently switched from Costas to Smith sunglasses. I have had progressive lenses in both. My wife and I both agree the Smith lenses are noticeably better than the Costa lenses. They just seem clearer and easier on the eyes than the Costas. It's hard to explain, but you'll know what I mean when you put them on. My wife and I both purchased the Chromapop polarized brown colored lenses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatsdoctor Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 do you guys have problems with polarized progressives, distorting distances or depth perception? I found my self getting stuck poling in what I thought was like 10 or 11 inches of water and when I removed them, i was only 5 or 6 inches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 12 minutes ago, flatsdoctor said: do you guys have problems with polarized progressives, distorting distances or depth perception? I found my self getting stuck poling in what I thought was like 10 or 11 inches of water and when I removed them, i was only 5 or 6 inches. No, have noticed changes in seeing some electronics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 2 hours ago, flatsdoctor said: distorting distances or depth perception? Yes, all my fish are bigger when I'm wearing my Maui Jims No on the real question...I found that they must be properly made where the progressive line crosses the distance....I've been wearing progressives for the last 15 years, and I wear a specialized computer lense when I'm in front of the PC....it took a while when I first got the progressives to get the "head tilt" down, but, after many years...it's second nature.... dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert3 Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 My Favorites are Maui jims, been using them for years. I have Costa's too with built in readers, i love them when tying knots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradM Posted August 16, 2021 Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 On 8/13/2021 at 9:38 AM, MikeH said: My wife and I recently switched from Costas to Smith sunglasses. I have had progressive lenses in both. My wife and I both agree the Smith lenses are noticeably better than the Costa lenses. They just seem clearer and easier on the eyes than the Costas. It's hard to explain, but you'll know what I mean when you put them on. My wife and I both purchased the Chromapop polarized brown colored lenses. My wife and I switched to Smith's, too about 3 year ago. I still have some Costa's lying around, but with Luxottica (sp) buying Costa out a year or so ago, the only way for them is down. With that being said, Smith's warranty service has been much better than I ever would have imagined. MY initial "buy in" for the Smith glasses were a composite lens, which delaminated after 18 months. I sent pictures in to their warranty dept. and they gave a code to use on their website good for the purchase price of those specific glasses. No mail in, no shipping back, etc. I was responsible for additional upgrade charges and shipping to me. My upgraded glasses arrived from Oregon a week later. I finally broke said glasses out of the dresser about 3 weeks ago. While browsing a local produce stand, a lady bumped into my and my glasses fell off my hat brim and shattered the left lens on the concrete (glass now). I emailed Smith asking for options and repairs costs as they're brand new. I was met with an email the next morning with another code to use on their website for the purchase price of the glasses....I was to cover shipping or upgrades. This was 100% my fault and I outlined that to them, yet they still ponied up a replacement pair. This is above and beyond in anyone's book. Smith it is. With that being said, and I can't speak to their progressive lenses or if they have them, Bajio is a new brand out of New Smyrna, and they used to supply the lenses to Costa. Maybe they're worth looking at as an option. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted August 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 I want to thank everyone who had a say in my effort to make a choice on my new glasses . Costa has a 50% off deal on prescription lens’ right now that may change my mind on the nice Maui’s I had picked out. We shall see on Friday ! 🇺🇸🏴☠️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted August 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 So I just got back from my exam and after listening to everyone here and the staff at Jazzy Eyes , I went with the Maui Jims . You were right . Costa has been sold , and the new owners are not the same and the product is not as well . Went with the Southern Cross and the HCL Bronze lens . Thanks again everyone ! 🇺🇸🏴☠️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubble Posted August 24, 2021 Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 On 8/20/2021 at 4:49 PM, THE OUTLAW said: So I just got back from my exam and after listening to everyone here and the staff at Jazzy Eyes , I went with the Maui Jims . You were right . Costa has been sold , and the new owners are not the same and the product is not as well . Went with the Southern Cross and the HCL Bronze lens . Thanks again everyone ! 🇺🇸🏴☠️ I'm going to move to Maui. Looking for an everyday driver plus will use for spying on those linesiders. I have an XL frame face/head. Maui is limited in that dept and we don't have any local dealers. Any suggestions on XL frames that cut out light for fishing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted August 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 I went with the Southern Cross . XL frame and fits better than my Costa Permits . The HCL Bronze lens , seems much clearer and sharper , than any Costa lens . They were not cheap , thank goodness for insurance . 🇺🇸🏴☠️ If you go on Maui’s web site , you can try on any pair virtually . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubble Posted August 24, 2021 Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 Those kind of look like the fisch from costa. Looking at same model in the Brinze or Maui Green. Guessing the Bronze will be better in more light conditions and water colors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted August 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 I wanted the green . Its actually grey , to the eye . Maybe its just me , but the bronze was like looking at an 8K tv . Had the wow factor 🇺🇸🏴☠️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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