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HVO Stealth Cat

HVO Stealth Cat

Glass lens envelops all vision angles around eye on these polarized fishing sunglasses. Precision frame designed to remain comfortably in place. Amber lens color only has green mirror-coated lenses for contrast and clarity. Coating not available in prescription. Italian manufactured frames and glass lenses. Italy. Lens color in amber, gray, orange.Prescription in amber and gray only. See what you've been missing. Orvis' newest line of high end polarized fishing sunglasses incorporate the highest-grade glass available. HVO Optical glass provides 100% UV and IR protection from the sun and surpasses the DBT (Drop Ball Test) by 3.3 times the international standard, making HVO fishing glasses some of the most durable and safe glass lenses anywhere. With their combination of durability and clarity, HVO glass lenses are far superior to any polycarbonate, CR-39, or acrylic lenses. If you demand the best vision possible while fly fishing on the water, there is no other choice. Polarized sunglasses, ideal for fly fishing. Best for small to average face shapes.

Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 4.6 out of 5
5 of 5 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

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Customer Reviews for HVO Stealth Cat

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Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 / 5
''The Best" sunglasses, April 29, 2009
By: Frank from Newaygo, MI

"I purchased a pair of these sunglasses about a year ago now... and there is not one scratch on the lens!
Surely not because I'm careful with them, because I'm not....but because these are the best pair of sunglasses I have ever purchased...and I've purchased many over the years. Finally, a pair of sunglasses that will be around for a long time, if I don't step on them."

Review 2 for HVO Stealth Cat

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 / 5
Best fit around, February 26, 2009
By: Troutbum75

"I finally bought a pair of these glasse about 3 years ago and absolutley love them. I have looked around at buying new glasses but can't find any other brand that fit as well as the Stealth Cat's. These glasses fit well and block out more light than other glasses leaving my eyes relaxed even after being on the water all day."

Review 3 for HVO Stealth Cat

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 / 5
The best prescription sunglasses available, October 9, 2007
By: treeman

"Finally, after years of searching for prescription sunglasses I've found the best. If you're like me [over 40] and your once 20/20 vision is a thing of the past you are in luck.
I had given up on finding prescription glass lens bifocal sunglasses. Every time I inquired at any of several eyeglass centers it was always the same answer. "Sorry, no one makes glass lens prescription sunglasses anymore." Wrong, Orvis does. If you haven't looked through glass lenses in a while you will be shocked by the clarity of Stealth Cats. Combine that with your bifocal prescription and polarization and you have the eyes of your youth back. There is no comparison between these glass lenses and the plastic lenses you are used to. Simply put, these are the finest glass lens prescription sunglasses available at any price."

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Review 4 for HVO Stealth Cat

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 / 5
finally satisfied, October 9, 2007
By: blueroot from Ontario, CANADA

"I've been fishing for over 20 years for a variety of species. I like to get a visual of the bottoms & also pick out weed lines or pockets. Conditions are not always optimal so I have been looking for an all round high quality fishing glasses. The change from sunny to cloudy days does not affect the Stealth Cat's ability to cut through the water. The amber lens seems to sharpen every detail. I'm spotting fish before my buddies do. The fit is so comfortable that I'll forget them on even after I get off the water."

Review 5 for HVO Stealth Cat

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 / 5
February 12, 2007
By: Dr. Fish

"Over the past 30 years I have owned a LOT of different pairs of fishing glasses. Being that I spend a fair amount of time on the water and do a lot of signtfishing I must have high quality optics. I've worn every brand over the years and without a doubt my Hydro Vision Stealth Cat's in Amber are the best. They fit well and most importantly, I can really spot fish in them. When my guide buddies ask to see my glasses after spotting fish all day before they do you know they are doing the job!"