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EK Ekcessories Three-Way Eyewear Retainer

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EK Ekcessories Three-Way Eyewear Retainer

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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 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

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Oct

2007

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

A comfortable way to secure your glasses

By ronref

from Minnesota

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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.

Dec

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

Aug

2008

(3 of 3 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.

Oct

2011

(1 of 1 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.

Aug

2011

(1 of 1 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.