Island Origins In the early 1980s, a small company began selling sunglasses on the beautiful beaches of Maui, Hawaii. However, the sunglasses quickly proved to be no match for the Hawaiian sun"s severe glare and harmful ultraviolet rays. Everyone wanted sunglasses that would eliminate glare without distorting the beautiful colors of the island scenery. Since no other sunglasses on the market could meet this specialized need, the company developed their own. With an original line of seven sunglass styles and PolarizedPlus technology, Maui Jim was born. In fact, PolarizedPlus was so unique that it was soon patented. Now with over 50 styles, Maui Jim, Inc. is the fastest growing polarized sunglass maker in the world. Best of all, sun-lovers can browse the fantastic styles online at boatersworld.com!Sandy Beach Park is a popular surf spot located on Oahu"s south shore, and is known for its fierce, unrelenting waves. Expert body surfers and boogie boarders find the waves to be the ultimate challenge due to the dangerous shore breaks and strong currents. Whether you are watching the locals compete or simply beachcombing on a calm day, these 8-base shades will provide your eyes with total UV ray and glare protection. With their lightweight rimless frame, rubber nose pads and Rubberon temple tips, they will prove to be a comfortable, yet durable choice for any activity. (Frame Patent Pending)