Originally Posted by
guachi
I didn't quite have the numbers correct. I blame the fact I was on my phone and searching is a pain.
No worries - it was more the reminder of the difference in transmittance, and that for what I'm looking to accomplish the non-polarized would be better suited.
Originally Posted by
Calsun
For driving I have found polarized sunglasses to be relatively worthless and of no help when their is glare from a car window or chrome bumper in front of me. My polarized sunglasses are the most expensive ones I own but they are the ones I would never use when driving or riding a bike.
Interesting - I do find polarized sunglasses helpful in reducing reflections from car windshields / glass when driving in traffic. Doesn't completely eliminate the glare, but does reduce it substantially.
When out running, I find it much easier to see the driver of stopped cars at driveways / entrances waiting to pull out onto the road. Particularly when I'm approaching from their right - I can see if they've looked in my direction or are looking left at traffic and more likely not to look to the right before moving.
Cycling, I'm indifferent at this point. My polarized sunglasses don't impact using my electronics but I also wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to choose polarized. I'd say folks should see for themselves.
fujidon FWIW, I've owned Tifosi sunglasses for several years at this point and they've held up very well. They have many options - both polarized and unpolarized, as well as options for reader insets. Many bicycling shops around here tend to carry the brand, or you can do Amazon or you can go directly to tifosioptics.com
I mostly wear Tifosi either