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[Closed] Oakley 'Trail' prism lenses - anybody got any experience of them?

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and if yes, what are your thoughts?

are they any good?

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Posted : 09/01/2016 8:29 am
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Yes they are excellent in the radar frames. They are not very dark so you may find quite bright on the road on a sunny day, but in the woods or with a bit of cloud they are superb.


 
Posted : 09/01/2016 8:33 am
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It was specifically for MTB, I have some existing lenses for the road.

cheers, sounds like they are worth a punt


 
Posted : 09/01/2016 8:34 am
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Yep, as per tiny above, I'm happy with mine in all but really bright conditions. Luckily, I have alternatives!

Currently using Trail and Road Prizm or Clear in Radar EV. Alternative options from Pro-M, Flak XLJ and others.


 
Posted : 09/01/2016 9:02 am
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Trail Prizm here find them superb.


 
Posted : 09/01/2016 9:11 am
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Great lenses, really pleased with mine. The only issue I had was availability, Racing Jacket ones were out of stock everywhere when I wanted some.


 
Posted : 09/01/2016 9:20 am
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Yes like mine bit pricey but I'd scratched the older lenses


 
Posted : 09/01/2016 9:26 am
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I have them,got them second hand for 50 quid and tbh while they're good, I'm glad I didn't pay more, expecting them to be a step above what I already have.

I'm a long term Oakley user and I can't really tell any difference between the trail prizm and the persimmon lenses of old. Good but not revolutionary in any way.


 
Posted : 09/01/2016 9:47 am
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They are really good but I think considering the price they aren't that much of a "revolutionary" leap from a cheap pair of orange / persimmon lenses, as both will give you decent contrast in the woods and you won't be £100+ worse off in the event of a crash.


 
Posted : 09/01/2016 11:33 am
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Oakley have an app called Mad Science that has a demo of the lenses - its gives a really good idea of what they feel like on the trail before you buy.


 
Posted : 09/01/2016 11:43 am
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I've not ridden in the Prizm Trail lens but the Prizm Road is brilliant, Ive got it in a set of Jawbreakers.


 
Posted : 09/01/2016 12:56 pm
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Absolutely #BloodyBrilliant on woodland trails such as the Tweed Valley, does need to be bright-ish though.


 
Posted : 09/01/2016 1:06 pm
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The ones I have been looking at are £50, there is no way I would pay £100 for some lenses 😯


 
Posted : 09/01/2016 8:44 pm
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I had a demo of Trail Prism last winter in the the FOD bought some not long after first time I have ever spent that much money on riding eyewear for riding, worth every pound.


 
Posted : 09/01/2016 9:04 pm
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I assume that 100+ was referring to complete glasses though radars with the prizm trail are about 85 quid iirc


 
Posted : 10/01/2016 11:44 am

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