The Line Miner Pro is Oakley's magnetic version of the Line Miner. Owners say it uses a single-pane lens instead of the double lens most goggles use. A single pane looks clearer, but it has no layer of air to stop fog.
This review covers the Line Miner Pro's view, its well-documented fog problem and why many owners recommend the regular Line Miner.
What It Is: A Magnetic, Single-Lens Goggle
The Line Miner Pro has a magnetic lens swap. The Amazon listing is the Low Bridge Fit in medium, which suits riders with a lower nose bridge, with Oakley's Argon lens.
One owner said the Pro comes with two lenses, a darker everyday lens and a brighter one for flat light.
On the Slopes: Clear When It Works
Owners like the view. One rider wanted goggles that minimized distortion and said the single lens of the Line Miner Pro is beautiful in that regard.
Some owners had no problems. One rider wore theirs with a balaclava at 10 to 20 F and said everything stayed completely dry. Another called them their favorite goggles so far, and one said they have had two seasons with no fogging.
The magnetic system is secure. One rider said the magnetic lock on the Line Miner Pro is better than the one on the Anon goggles.
Where It Excels
The Line Miner Pro shines for riders in dry conditions who want a clear view and a fast lens swap. It also comes in a low bridge fit, which is why one rider chose it when the regular Line Miner low bridge fit sold out.
Where It Falls Short
Fogging dominates every thread. One owner said water always pooled inside the top of the lens, whatever the conditions, after three days of use. Another said it fogged and then froze in heavy snow, and no amount of heating and cleaning could clear it. One owner had fogging at both 5 C and -20 C.
The anti-fog coating is delicate. One owner said you can't touch or wipe the inside of the lens. Another went through two pairs: they wiped the first, and the warranty pair still fogged.
Falls can cause trouble. One rider said snow got into the seams between the lens and frame on their first spill, and the goggles fogged for the rest of the day.
Several riders said early batches were faulty. One said the first batches had an anti-fog problem, and another said both the lenses and the replacements were defective.
The "Is It User Error?" Question
You'll find this question in every Line Miner Pro thread. Some riders blame running hot, breathing into the goggles or leaving the plastic film on. Owners reply that they paid for a premium goggle and had no problems with other goggles in the same conditions.
Here's the take from owners: if fogging worries you, get the regular Line Miner, which has a double lens. If you buy the Pro, test it right away and keep your receipt.
Pro tip: Oakley handles warranty claims for this goggle. One owner said they were fully covered and compensated for both lenses, and another received a coupon when Oakley had no replacement in stock.
Who Should Buy It
Buy the Line Miner Pro if you ride mostly in dry conditions, want a magnetic lens swap and need a low bridge fit.
Look elsewhere if you ride in snow, humidity or wet conditions, run hot or want a goggle you don't have to baby.
Alternatives
The Oakley Line Miner is the regular version with a double lens that many riders recommend instead. Read our full Oakley Line Miner review.
The Anon M4 Toric has magnetic lenses, and one rider who owns both uses their Anon more for better clarity and less fogging. Read our full Anon M4 Toric review.
The Oakley Flight Deck M is the tried and true Oakley goggle that one shopper picked instead. Read our full Oakley Flight Deck M review.
Verdict
The Oakley Line Miner Pro has a clear view and a secure magnetic lens swap. But many owners had fogging, water inside the lens or faulty early batches, and the anti-fog coating is easily damaged. Unless you need its low bridge fit, the regular Line Miner is the safer pick.
