Oakley Prizm Snow lenses are built to maximize your skiing or snowboarding experience with the latest in contrast-enhancing technology. Oakley Prizm Snow Rose takes these lenses to the next level specifically tuned for overcast weather!
Keep reading for our full Prizm Snow Rose lens review and how these lenses worked on our day down the slopes.
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What is Oakley Prizm Snow Rose Lens?
Oakley Prizm Snow Rose lens is a part of Oakley’s contrast-enhancing Prizm Snow lens lineup. These lenses use the popular Prizm Lens technology and takes it to the next level, tuning the lens specifically for snow conditions.
Plus, Prizm Snow Rose offers a 26% Visual Light Transmission (VLT) that is designed for snow and overcast conditions on the mountain.
Prizm Snow Rose Highlights
- Enhanced-contrast to highlight sticks, hazards and changes in the terrain specifically for snow
- Optimized visibility to detect contours and obstacles in the snow
- Rose base color provides an optimized warm environment
- 26% VLT designed for darker snow and overcast conditions
- Made of impact-resistant Plutonite lens material that blocks 100% UVA, UVB, and UVC rays
What Color is Prizm Snow Rose?
Oakley Prizm Snow Rose has a red-ish pink tint from both the outside and looking through the lens.
It’s important to also note that this lens does not have an Iridium (mirrored) coating, meaning other riders will be able to see your eyes through your goggles. If you prefer an Iridium coating, you’ll likely want to check out our Prizm lenses like Prizm Snow Sapphire or Snow Jade.
Prizm Snow Rose Lens Review
Our Gear
We reviewed a pair of Oakley Line Miner goggles with Prizm Snow Rose lenses on mountain day with overcast conditions.
Since we’re focusing on our lenses for this review, be sure to check out our full Oakley Line Miner review for more on those goggles.
Initial Impressions and Review
When you first put on Prizm Snow Rose lenses you definitely notice the 26% VLT, especially if you’ve worn other darker lenses like Prizm Snow Black. But for us, Snow Rose was the perfect darkness for overcast conditions like the day we were skiing.
The Rose tint of these lenses definitely made the gloomy day outside seem warmer. But it was really the contrast-enhancing that made us love this lens.
We noticed a huge difference in being able to spot terrain changes, sticks, and pine cones in the snow with Prizm Rose. Especially with overcast days like ours that can sometimes create whiteout conditions making it difficult to see.
Are They Worth It – Our Recommendation?
Yes, Prizm Snow Rose is a great lens that we’d recommend for overcast and snow skiing, but it may not be right for everyone.
Here’s why.
While we had nothing but positive comments about this lens in overcast conditions, it definitely would be on the bright side during sunny bluebird days.
Instead, if you’re looking for a lens for sunny days or all-around conditions you’re likely better off with a darker Prizm Snow lens like Sapphire, Jade, or Black Iridium.
Overall, Prizm Snow Rose is worth your money if you’re using multiple Oakley lenses in your goggles to adapt to different lighting conditions.
Top Oakley Prizm Snow Rose Goggles
Now that we’ve covered everything to know about Prizm Snow, we’ve rounded up the top Oakley goggles with this lens.
Line Miner
The same frame we reviewed above, the Line Miner (Product Link) is one of the most comfortable Oakley goggles thanks to its triple-layer face foam and snug fit. Plus these goggles are available in 3 sizes; small, medium, and large, meaning you can find the perfect fit for any head size.
Line Miner Highlights
- Classic cylindrical style design that provides maximum peripheral vision
- Flexible O Matter chassis that molds to your face even in cold and harsh conditions
- Meets impact requirements based on ANSI Z87.1 compliance and EN 166 standards
Flight Deck
Oakley Flight Deck (Product Link) goggles feature an aggressive rimless frame design with a wide silicone-lined strap for a secure fit. And this frame features Oakley’s Ridgelock lens change technology allowing you to easily swap between lenses on the mountain.
Flight Deck Highlights
- Rimless goggle design inspired by helmet visors of fighter pilots provides a wide field of view
- Oakley Ridgelock technology for fast and easy Prizm lens changes while still providing a complete lens seal
- Discreet frame notches provide seamless compatibility with prescription eyewear
Fall Line
Oakley Fall Line (Product Link) goggles feature a rimless design with a snug fit for a great field of vision. Plus these goggles are built to be compatible with most helmets and prescription eyewear.
Fall Line Highlights
- Triple-layer face foam with a moisture-wicking polar fleece liner for all day comfort
- F3 Anti-fog coating so you can see clearly on the mountain
- Oakley Ridgelock technology so you can change lenses for a variety of light conditions
Read more in our full Oakley Fall Line review here.
Canopy
The Oakley Canopy Goggles (Product Link) provide an oversized full-rim design with an expanded periphery to help all riders see more. Featuring a large size fit, the Canopy is designed to work well with most helmet types and sizes.
Canopy Highlights
- Low profile frame design provides increased visibility
- Wide 4mm adjustable strap for a secure and comfortable fit
- Large size that compatible with most helmets and prescription glasses
Where to Buy Oakley Prizm Snow Rose Goggles?
You can buy Oakley Prizm Snow Rose lenses and goggles directly from Oakley or through your local ski shop. But if you’re looking to save on your purchase you also have a few options.
First, you can wait for an Oakley seasonal sale like Black Friday where you can find 30%+ off new Oakley goggles and sunglasses. For more information check out our guide to Oakley’s complete sales schedule.
If you don’t want to wait for a sale, you can still save through aftermarket sites like our Oakley Forum Exchange or eBay. Read more in our guide to never paying retail for Oakleys again.
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