Native Gorge Polarized Sunglasses
Native Gorge Polarized Sunglasses combine a light-blocking soft-square design with polarized polycarbonate lenses and a high-wrap profile for active days outdoors. This Red / Bronze Reflex Polarized model features a lightweight bio-based resin frame, CUSHINOL™ nose pads and temple tips for nonslip grip, and thinned temple tips designed for improved helmet compatibility. With a large regular-fit frame and Base 8 Decentered lens curve, the Gorge offers excellent coverage for fishing, boating, beach days, biking, and other outdoor activities. Available from Frank & Fran’s in Avon, NC, with nationwide shipping.
Why Eye Protection Matters
- Polarized lenses provide 99% polarization efficiency to help reduce intense reflected glare.
- 100% UV protection up to 400 nm helps protect your eyes during extended time outdoors.
- The Base 8 Decentered curve provides maximum coverage and wrap to help reduce light leak.
- Polarized eyewear is especially useful around reflective water and sand during surf, pier, inshore, and soundside fishing.
Where This Eyewear Is Commonly Used
- Surf and beach fishing
- Pier fishing
- Inshore and soundside fishing
- Boating and windsurfing
- Mountain biking and other active outdoor use
- Everyday coastal wear
What to Look for in Fishing Sunglasses
- Polarized lenses: Native’s polarized lenses provide 99% polarization efficiency to help manage reflected glare.
- Wraparound coverage: The Base 8 Decentered lens curve provides maximum coverage and helps reduce light leak.
- Secure fit: CUSHINOL™ nose pads and temple tips provide nonslip grip to help keep the sunglasses in place.
- Lightweight construction: The bio-based plant-resin frame is lightweight while remaining durable enough to resist temperature extremes.
- Easy-care lenses: Oleophobic and hydrophobic coatings resist water, dust, dirt, oil, and fingerprints.
Product Features
- Light-blocking soft-square frame design
- Bronze Reflex Polarized polycarbonate lenses
- 99% polarization efficiency
- 100% UV protection up to 400 nm
- Blocks more than 90% of potentially harmful High Energy Visible blue light rays
- Ophthalmic-grade polycarbonate lenses
- Optically correct, decentered injection-molded lenses
- Proprietary hard coating for abrasion resistance
- Oleophobic and hydrophobic lens coating
- Lightweight bio-based plant-resin frame
- CUSHINOL™ nose pads and temple tips for nonslip grip
- Thinned temple tips for improved helmet compatibility
- Base 8 Decentered lens curve for maximum coverage and wrap
Product Specifications
- Model: Gorge
- Item Number: XD9040 904013 59-17
- Frame Color: Red
- Lens Color: Bronze Reflex Polarized
- Lens Material: Polarized Polycarbonate
- Frame Fit: Regular
- Size: Large (L)
- Frame Width: 133 mm
- Bridge Width: 17 mm
- Lens Width: 59 mm
- Lens Height: 44.6 mm
- Temple Arm Length: 130 mm
- Lens Curve: Base 8 Decentered
- Lens Category: 3P
What's Included
- Native Gorge Polarized Sunglasses
- Native microbag
- Manufacturer warranty
Why Buy Eyewear from Frank & Fran’s
Frank & Fran’s carries eyewear for the bright sun, reflective water, and long days outdoors that come with fishing on Hatteras Island and the Outer Banks. Whether you’re working the Avon surf, fishing from a pier, heading onto the sound, or spending the day on the water, our staff can help you choose sunglasses with the fit, lens style, and coverage you need. Frank & Fran’s ships nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Native Gorge Polarized Sunglasses good for fishing?
Yes. Their polarized lenses help reduce reflected glare, while the Base 8 Decentered wrap provides maximum coverage and helps reduce light leak, making the Gorge a practical choice for bright conditions around the water.
Are the Native Gorge lenses polarized?
Yes. This Gorge model features Bronze Reflex Polarized polycarbonate lenses with 99% polarization efficiency.
Do Native Gorge Polarized Sunglasses provide UV protection?
Yes. Native specifies 100% UV protection up to 400 nm.
What size are Native Gorge sunglasses?
This Gorge is a large frame with a regular fit. It measures 133 mm across the frame with 59 mm lenses, a 17 mm bridge, and 130 mm temple arms.
Do Native Gorge sunglasses have a wraparound fit?
Yes. The Base 8 Decentered lens curve provides maximum coverage and wrap while helping reduce light leak.
Can the Native Gorge be worn with a helmet?
The Gorge features thinned temple tips specifically designed for improved helmet compatibility.
Can Frank & Fran’s help choose the right fishing sunglasses?
Yes. Frank & Fran’s can help anglers select eyewear based on fit, lens style, coverage, and fishing conditions around Hatteras Island and the Outer Banks.
