Most underrated Frames

[WildWires]

I always see people reference underrated frames, so I thought I would start a thread to get people’s opinions: ‘what are the most underrated Oakley frames in your opinion?

M-frames, half/flak jackets, radars, and x-metals all have been popular, but Oakley made some other nice frames that didn’t get a lot of attention.

My two frames are the sliver F and the Savitar. The sliver F is so incredibly comfortable and that magnetic case was awesome they came in. The Savitar is incredibly light and reminds me on the nanowire line, I wish Oakley would’ve put more cool colorways of that frame out during its duration in the line up.

What are your most underrated frames?

 

[SpecialAdvisor]

Hmmm....good post...and question. Certainly boils down to a matter of perspective I'd say.

I am also a fan of the Sliver F. Especiallly for traveling. I bought a Savitar, a Contrail, and an old Wire testing for that travel niche and ended up leaving them on a shelf in favor of the Sliver Fs.

Not sure if it's underrated or not but after MARS, and X-Metals in general, the Valve 1.0 is unquestionably my favorite frame.

Another that I quite like is the Plate...then you have the controversial frames like the Madman and Badman. I dig 'em as well...but not sure where they sit on the underrated scale.

 

[WildWires]

Hmmm....good post...and question. Certainly boils down to a matter of perspective I'd say.

I am also a fan of the Sliver F. Especiallly for traveling. I bought a Savitar, a Contrail, and an old Wire testing for that travel niche and ended up leaving them on a shelf in favor of the Sliver Fs.

Not sure if it's underrated or not but after MARS, and X-Metals in general, the Valve 1.0 is unquestionably my favorite frame.

Another that I quite like is the Plate...then you have the controversial frames like the Madman and Badman. I dig 'em as well...but not sure where they sit on the underrated scale.

Completely agree it’s subjective, that’s half the fun of why I started the thread! Thanks for your perspective!

 

[Codechimp08]

SJ2, so customizable, comfortable and great coverage. Give me a Jupiter Squared over a Holbrook every day and twice on Sunday, though not sure they are underrated

 

[kmbijit]

Drop Point. Its a no-nonsense, go-anywhere-do-anything frame that feels sturdy and actually is extremely durable. Literally indestructible unless you run it over. I had mine fall from a 4th floor window, and the only damage to the frame was a minor scratch which got easily touched up. (Don't ask about the lens, though!)

Most importantly, it fits perfectly inside a helmet without hurting your ears. This is a dealbreaker for anyone riding a motorcycle. The Plazma, Split Shot, Turbine, Redux and many other 8-wrap frames don't fit well inside a motorcycle helmet.