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EK Ekcessories Three-Way Eyewear Retainer

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    EK Ekcessories Three-Way Eyewear Retainer

    • $9.00
    3
    (5)

    Item # 695828

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    This three-way retainer can attach to any pair of glasses thanks to its uniquely formed end connectors.

    • Made of thin climbing accessory cord for durability
    • Rubber slide ring fits snugly onto cord ensuring a tight, consistent fit

    Made in USA.

    Item 695828

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    EK Ekcessories Three-Way Eyewear Retainer Specs
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    Nylon
    24 inches
    Multisport
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    EK Ekcessories Three-Way Eyewear Retainer Customer Reviews

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    EK Ekcessories Three-Way Eyewear Retainer
     
    2.6

    (based on 5 reviews)

    20%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Comfortable (3)

    Cons

      Best Uses

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        Oct

        13

        2011

        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        1.0

        Beware the rubber tips!

        By rawsocket

        from Lake Chapala, Mexico

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        Comments about EK Ekcessories Three-Way Eyewear Retainer:

        The rubber ends deteriorate after a year. I almost lost my expensive shades.

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Aug

        27

        2011

        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        2.0

        OK while it lasted

        By gophersnake

        from Oakland, CA

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

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        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • Doesn't last
        • Slip Off

        Best Uses

        • Casual Use
        • Hiking
        • Work

        Comments about EK Ekcessories Three-Way Eyewear Retainer:

        I used to leave this on my out-of-the-house glasses from one day to the next. It worked fine at first but the (rubber?) ends didn't seem to stand up well to skin oils, etc. After a few months they swelled up, loosened, and started slipping off my glasses. I switched to a competing brand that says their ends are silicone, haven't had any problems in 6 months, and haven't looked back.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Dec

        19

        2008

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        2.0

        Rubber ends came off

        By darevrap

        from Boulder, CO

        About Me Casual Adventurer

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        Pros

        • Comfortable

        Cons

        • Inadequate Protection

        Best Uses

          Comments about EK Ekcessories Three-Way Eyewear Retainer:

          came off after only three or four uses. Would not buy again

          • Gift:
          • No

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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          Aug

          14

          2008

          (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

           
          3.0

          Fell apart

          By Capt Chuck

          from Cambridge, MA

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

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          Pros

            Cons

            • Flimsy

            Best Uses

              Comments about EK Ekcessories Three-Way Eyewear Retainer:

              I had one of these for about a year before one of the rubber end pieces came unglued from the cord at some point, but did not fall apart because it was held together by friction. I don't know how long I was sailing with them in this compromised condition. I'm switching to a strap without separate end pieces to reduce the risk of this kind of silent failure. For those of us with Giant Irish Heads, it would also be nice if the cord were a couple of inches longer, but that seems to be a common problem with all glasses straps.

              • Sizing:
              • Feels too small

              Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

              (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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              Oct

              10

              2007

              (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              A comfortable way to secure your glasses

              By ronref

              from Minneapolis MN

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              Pros

              • Comfortable

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Paddling

                Comments about EK Ekcessories Three-Way Eyewear Retainer:

                I do a lot of kayaking, so a reliable and comfortable eyeglasses retainer is important to me. I've tried, and even made, quite a few over the years and I like this design the best. The 3-way attachments provide several options for finding a comfortable orientation. For security it can be pulled fairly snug without discomfort. Because I only have had it for several months I can't comment on the durability of the rubber attachment ends, but even if they start to give out after one year's use, I'll buy another one as a replacement.

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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