{"id":11009,"date":"2014-09-23T23:49:22","date_gmt":"2014-09-24T03:49:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=11009"},"modified":"2014-09-23T23:49:22","modified_gmt":"2014-09-24T03:49:22","slug":"hobie-la-jolla-collection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/hobie-la-jolla-collection\/","title":{"rendered":"Hobie La Jolla Collection"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hobie sunglasses<\/a>\u00a0are synonymous with outdoor fun.\u00a0 We got our hands (eyes) on a pair of their La Jolla collection and already declare them a winner.\u00a0 This is a premium nickel silver frame face with their patented Hydroclean polarized polycarbonate lenses. Adjustable silicone nose pads insure the perfect fit.\u00a0 Available in satin gold, satin gunmetal or satin black.<\/p>\n

\"Hobie\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Driving to Ohio from Salt Lake City, we had ample opportunity to give them a true roadtest.\u00a0 I love a good polarized set of lenses and these did the job admirably.\u00a0 I also liked the contrast it provided while keeping the colors very natural.<\/p>\n

Most people equate Hobie with surfing and they are certainly well known in those circles.\u00a0 But, Hobie offers so much more for the outdoor enthusiast.\u00a0 Their kayaks<\/a> are legendary, whether for sailing or for fishing. \u00a0They now also offer a full line of stand up paddleboards<\/a> for racing and recreation. \u00a0Be sure to check out their whole line or clothes and more.<\/p>\n

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Find out more at Hobie.com<\/a> or order from Amazon.<\/p>\n

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This was one of the products we featured during the 2014 Outdoor Retailers Show earlier this year, and we wanted to double back and present those items that actually turned out to be as good as we thought they would be. Now that they\u2019ve stood up during our road trips, we can recommend them unequivocally.<\/p>\n

For a list of all the products featured originally, check out any of the following:<\/p>\n

[<\/em>Nine products from Day One of the 2014 Outdoor Retailers Show<\/em><\/a>]<\/em><\/p>\n

[<\/em>Nine more products from Day Two of the 2014 Outdoor Retailers Show<\/em><\/a>]<\/em><\/p>\n

[<\/em>Ten more products from Day Three of the 2014 Outdoor Retailers Show<\/em><\/a>]<\/em><\/p>\n

[Twelve more products from Day Four of the 2014 Outdoor Retailers Show]<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

[Fourteen more products from Day Five of the 2014 Outdoor Retailers Show<\/a>]<\/em><\/p>\n

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Hobie sunglasses\u00a0are synonymous with outdoor fun.\u00a0 We got our hands (eyes) on a pair of their La Jolla collection and already declare them a winner.\u00a0 This is a premium nickel silver frame face with their patented Hydroclean polarized polycarbonate lenses. Adjustable silicone nose pads insure the perfect fit.\u00a0 Available in satin gold, satin gunmetal or satin black. 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