Don't Forget Your Water Sport Sunglasses Next Time You're in the Water

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Boating Sunglasses Considerations

Style

Style - We estimate that for most of our customers, half of choosing the correct pair of sunglasses, comes down to style. And, choosing your style should be based on personal preference and your desired look.

Ventilation vs. Sun Protection / wind protection

The fit should be close to the face in order to reduce wind between the frame and face during high wind activities.

Ventilation to combat fogging, versus increased coverage for sun protection and wind protection, is a difficult balancing act.

- Ventilation is important in colder water - 66ºF, 19ºC and below.
- Sun protection is most important in tropical settings, at high altitudes, where there is ozone depletion (such as Australia), for those with lighter skin, or if there is a concern about crows feet (skin wrinkles next to eyes).
- Closer fitting frames work against ventilation, yet offer more sun protection.
- Whistler and S Rat II frames have a removable nose piece that separates the frame from the face to increase ventilation. The nose piece can be removed to get a close fit when ventilation is not an issue.

- Below is the order of the most ventilation to least ventilation:
- S Rat II with nose piece (most ventilation).
- Whistler with nose piece
- S Rat II without nose piece
- Road Trip
- Whistler without nose piece
- Standard (most wrap and sun/wind protection, least amount of ventilation)

Prescription Range

Prescription range (if you need corrective lenses). All of our frames can handle most prescriptions, but for really thick prescriptions, you will need a flatter frame front to accept your lenses. (In order of flatness - S Rat II, Road Trip, Whistler, Standard)
Click here to go to our Presciption Page and see Rx Ranges by frame

Removable strap

A removable strap allows for use out of the water. (Included with Road Trip, Whistler and S Rat II frames, option with Standard frame)

Leash

A leash in addition to the strap keeps you from searching for your glasses after a bad wipe-out in extreme sports such as surfing. (Included with Road Trip, Whistler and S Rat II frames, add-on option with Standard frame.)

Type of Face

Unless you have had problems with "off-the-rack" sunglasses not fitting, you should be okay with any style.
We mention the head sizes only for people who have problems with sunglasses fitting in the past.
That is, they know that sunglasses usually are too big or too small for their face and they ask us what is better for a small face or a large face.

A. For wider faces, consider a wider frame. (Whistler II and Road Trip frames are for average to larger faces)
B. For narrower faces or kids, consider a narrower frame. (S Rat II and Standard frames are for average to smaller faces)
C. For Asian style faces, consider a frame with a built up nose piece. (Whistler II and S Rat II)

Rubber

Rubber ear stems and nose pieces help keep the frame comfortably on the face and combat "slippage". (Road Trip, Standard have rubber ear stems and nose pieces.)

Necessities

All Silverfish Sunglasses Include These Items

-Polarized (option with Rx) lenses cut down glare, or vertical light that reflects off flat surfaces such as water, wet roads, etc.
-100% UVA/UVB protection
-Polycarbonate lenses
-A non-elastic strap avoids pressure headaches caused by elastic straps.

If you're a watersport enthusiast, you know the need for water sport sunglasses. Between the wind that can get in your face and the water that splashes up on the side of the boat, a good pair of boating sunglasses can be priceless when you're trying to make the most of your time out on the water. The salt water can cause irritation and impair your vision, which could ruin your boating experience.

If you find yourself in any of the above situations, investing in a pair of water sport sunglasses from Silverfish might be the answer to all of your problems. Silverfish's boating sunglasses meet all the requirements for a solid pair of glasses. They are durable, protect your eyes from UV radiation, and have a removable strap. The strap is essential for ensuring that your water sport sunglasses stay in place when the waves get rough. Our water sport sunglasses can also be made with prescription lenses so that you don't have to worry about wearing contact lenses out on the water.

Our boating sunglasses come in a variety of styles and can be made to fit any personality or taste. Click below to learn more about the properties of our specialized sunglasses and to find the pair that's perfect for you.