
Maui Jim Kapalua Sunglasses |
Maui-Wowie
David A. Dodson
Whether you're fishing, playing
golf, skating, surfing, biking, cruising or just hanging out like
laundry, the right pair of sunglasses is an essential accessory
to almost any outdoor activity. A quality pair will cut glare,
protect your eyes from UV light and be comfortable to wear
and if they also happen to look good, so much the better. But
what if you want a pair of shades that promises to do all of that
and keep colors clear and vibrant, giving you a higher level of
contrast and depth perception than other sunglasses? Luckily for
you those titans of tint at Maui Jim sunglasses have put their
collective heads together and come up with their Polarized Plus
technology. This revolutionary light filtering system uses a combination
of polarizing filters, bi-gradient mirrors, and an anti-reflective
treatment to eliminate virtually every source of glare that your
eyes can come across.
Sounds
impressive, but do their glare cutting skills pay the bills? With
change left over. We tested a pair of their Kapalua sunglasses
from their Titanium Sport series. Named after the famous Kapalua
golf course in Maui, these babies cut through harmful glare like
polycarbonate katanas. Not only did they kill all of the ambient
glare, but I could easily follow a high lob golf shot into the
brightest sky without losing track of the ball. Unfortunately
I could also track shots into the water without having to squint
at the sun on the surface.

The Kapalua Comes In Other Colors
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Armed with ultra-light titanium
frames, the rimless Kapaluas weigh in at an incredible ten grams
(about three paperclips if you're reading this at work). Sporting
adjustable silicon nose pads and temple-hugging hingeless frames,
these are absolutely the most comfortable shades on the market.
And with ClearShell scratch -resistant lenses and Beta-Titanium
alloy frames, they can endure the most rigorous activities of
the most adventurous high performance sunglass wearer.
Also worth noting is the distinctive
style of the Kapaluas. They effortlessly exude confidence with
their one of a kind look and exceptional feel. With a plethora
of models to choose from, Maui Jim has a look for just about
any style-conscious shopper looking for the ultimate in lightweight
performance sunglasses.
Bottom line is if you're looking for a pair
of sunglasses that top the chart in beauty, comfort and performance,
then you can't go wrong with Maui Jim's Kapaluas. Available
in Gunmetal or Metalic Glass Copper frames and Natural Grey,
HCL Bronze or Maui Rose lenses, for about two hundred and fifty
dollars you can pick up a pair at your local sunglass booth
or one of the dealers listed at MauiJim.com.