SideTracked Magazine Review: Best New Product Under $50 for 2009!
When this product arrived, my husband grabbed it and said, "Holy bleep, this is MINE!" Unlike other straps, the Nextstrap has a double break away system that catches your glasses if they get washed from your head. Designed by 2 kayaking brothers who got tired of losing their expensive sunglasses, you'd think you'd have to pay a small fortune for these. But alas, you'll only drop $10. In addition to catching your glasses, if you get caught by them underwater, the second breakaway sets you free! They are new to the market and catching on quick. Get yours before they get wise and raise their prices! www.nexstraps.com Available in many colors! A gift I'm sure any kayaker you know, doesn't have yet!
Sidetracked magazine
Sailing Magazine Review: Glass Strap
Considering the cost of a good pair of sunglasses, it's wise to make sure they stay attached to you, and if your old Croakies aren't up to the task, check out these new NexStraps lanyards. It would take a lot to lose your sunglasses wearing these straps. Unlike other eyewear lanyards that simply fit over the head, the NexStraps have a two-part slide system that creates a second loop that goes around the wearer's neck. Specifically designed for extreme sports, the soft neoprene straps are also designed to float most eyewear, and include a safety breakaway snap. Made by hand in Maine.
Sailing magazine July 2009
Inventors Digest Review: NexStraps
Athletes, outdoorsmen and clumsy 20-somethings can all appreciate the simplicity and functionality of Jeff and Kate Wright's new product, NexStraps. NexStraps were created around one simple concept, says the Web site. "Never lose your eye wear again." The Maine-based Wright family noticed that traditional straps only save your glasses if they fall forward. If they happen to get washed over your head — forget about it. NexStraps uses two breakaway systems to save glasses if they get washed over your head or fall backward. They also have a safety snap that releases glasses in certain situations to prevent the wearer from being choked. They're made out of neoprene, a synthetic rubber that keeps the straps (and glasses) afloat.
Inventors Digest March 2009
Sea Kayaker Magazine Highlight: Sunglasses Retention
NexStraps were created to prevent eyewear from being "lost over the head" as well as down the face. The straps are made with soft neoprene for comfort, and will float most eyewear. There is no PVC used in any of the plastics, and there is a break-away safety release. Available in 13 colors, and two sizes.
Sea Kayaker Magazine August 2010
Kayaker Angler Magazine Highlight:
At long last, an eyewear retainer with real grip. Whether you wear pricey polarized sunglasses or prescription shades when you're on the water, losing those specs is an expensive proposition. Until recently, I used a standard eyeglass strap and hoped for the best. One memorable surf wipeout was a near run thing. The whitewater tumble cycle nearly ripped them right off my head. Then I stumbled across the Nex Straps, an eyewear retainer with a second level of protection. Get a load of the picture; you'll quickly grasp the idea. I know what you're thinking. I thought it too. That loop around the neck is a choking hazard. There's a break-away safety release intended to relieve dangerous pressure. But no, I haven't tested it. Will you? So simple, so effective. That second loop holds the glasses securely in place. Even if they were pulled over the top, they'd more than likely wind up dangling from your neck. The straps are comfortable and slightly stretchy neoprene. Bouyant too; the manufacturer claims they float most eyewear. For surf, whitewater, on a powerboat or wherever, the next step in eyewear retention is inexpensive insurance. $15; www.nexstraps.com. Has kayak fishing claimed any of your eyewear? What do you use to keep your glasses firmly on your head? Share your story.
Kayaker Angler Magazine September 2010
