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 jeb
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Hello

looking at the prizm trail jawbone glasses, is it a magic lens...!?

i like a lens with contrast... and if it has a bit red to it, it would be nice

I ride mostly singletrack, that some parts can be a bit dark

Or are there other alternatives ?

Thanxxx


 
Posted : 07/06/2019 10:08 am
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Since getting this lens for my Radar EVs, my VR28, Persimmon and even Black/Iridium to Persimmon Transition lenses sit unused for off road use. (Ditto the road version! Clear for really bad conditions and night, however)


 
Posted : 07/06/2019 10:12 am
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I have them and are great, the O/H has bought a set to replace her lenses and much prefer the prizm lenses.


 
Posted : 07/06/2019 10:15 am
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I got a pair of those lenses as I read they were good for flat-light skiing

They are, so definitely get them


 
Posted : 07/06/2019 10:23 am
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Yep, had them since they came out and wouldn't change them - apparently the v2 are even better!

And sending the comments about the goggles - how one lens is good for bluebird and flat light days I will never know but total game changers.


 
Posted : 07/06/2019 10:29 am
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They work really well and IMO are worth it. I even use them for casual wear, it makes the weather look awesome on a gloomy day! I have have the flak version.

I did consider Rad8 photochromic but the oakley's ticked more boxes for me


 
Posted : 07/06/2019 10:31 am
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I have Racing Jackets (Jawbones) with Prizm Trail lenses.  Only used on about 5 or 6 rides as I only got them  on May 22nd but they do appear to have some sort of super contrasty witchcraft going on.  Very happy with them!


 
Posted : 07/06/2019 10:53 am
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I mainly riding in woods/forests and use Prizm Trail lenses in the "Summer", but find that they cut out a bit too much light during the rest of the year and switch to clear or yellow lenses. I think I read somewhere that Oakley are bring out Prizm Trail Low Light lenses? If so these may be a better option for riding offroad in the UK.


 
Posted : 07/06/2019 12:03 pm
 mrmo
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i have a set but sometimes find they don't work very well, my guess, they highlight certain colours which can be an issue re soil and leaf colours.


 
Posted : 07/06/2019 12:09 pm
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Very similar riding conditions and user experience as snooze mentions - I find they’re too dark for UK woodland trails, even in summer.  I lent mine to a pal who was thinking about getting some, and he was of the same opinion.  I’ve used them on open mountainside trails in the Alps, and there, they were excellent.  I use my Julbo light reactive ones much more than the Oakleys for UK riding.


 
Posted : 07/06/2019 1:55 pm
 jeb
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Very tempting ! must try asap !

Thanks guys


 
Posted : 07/06/2019 9:38 pm
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I have them but don’t think they provide any benefit


 
Posted : 07/06/2019 11:38 pm
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I found them too dark for my local riding and sold them. Much prefer my Oakley photochromic, however would like to try the new low light versions.


 
Posted : 10/06/2019 11:08 pm
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Yes, they are brilliant.


 
Posted : 10/06/2019 11:40 pm
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THere are some on sportpursuit at the moment.


 
Posted : 11/06/2019 12:11 am
 DT78
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I have both off-road and road they are great for the right conditions but are not some sort of wonder lens, I find off road a little too light for bright open days


 
Posted : 11/06/2019 6:34 am
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I have two pairs and just love them. Even use them for driving to reduce glare and improve contrast.


 
Posted : 11/06/2019 7:49 am

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