ShadowSniper Posted June 1, 2015 Posted June 1, 2015 My current face mask is bulky, difficult to breath in and a general nightmare to use for and longer than half an hour. I was wondering if anyone could give any insight on a good new mask, which type of mask is superior, whether to go full face, or partial, goggles and mesh mouth or just goggles? Any help appreciated
Guest PT247 Posted June 1, 2015 Posted June 1, 2015 trial and error is the way forward unfortunately.... what works for one will be hell for another. I wear ESS shooting glasses, no mask because I massively overheat and get claustrophobic in masks.... I don't recommend this as it leaves you vulnerable to injury but it is all that I can work with, have tried various full face and mesh configurations, all are uncomfortable and restrictive for my play style. Others I know get on great.... cheap lower mesh is worth trying but you need to mod it to get it to work with your glasses/goggles from what I have seen, full face mesh looks the best for protection/visibility but will hinder getting to your sights
Supporters TheFull9 Posted June 2, 2015 Supporters Posted June 2, 2015 To start with, what's your current mask?
ShadowSniper Posted June 2, 2015 Author Posted June 2, 2015 Don't know the brand, full plastic with mesh. Edit: This one I think https://bbguns4less.co.uk/product_images/s/241/bb_gunsmask__64097_zoom.jpg
Guest PT247 Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 the full mesh "fencing" style masks give you good all round visibility and allow you to breath/keep cooler better. Any full face will hinder aiming down the sights to some extent but some more than others.
ShadowSniper Posted June 3, 2015 Author Posted June 3, 2015 Any full face will hinder aiming down the sights to some extent but some more than others. It does that...
beastmode Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 I go with a mesh lower the one with two straps at the back and fan assisted goggles along with a fast helmet. I use to wear just goggles and a cap but I really don't like being shot in the face. Once got concussion from a sniper shot god knows what weight he was using.
n1ckh Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 I go with a mesh lower the one with two straps at the back and fan assisted goggles along with a fast helmet. I use to wear just goggles and a cap but I really don't like being shot in the face. Once got concussion from a sniper shot god knows what weight he was using. I remember that For the same reasons as beastmode, I got sick of being shot in the mouth all the time and scratching my head as I just wore mesh goggles or glasses and a jungle hat So glad I went goggles & mask, I can't count the amount of times being hit on the head, goggles or mask
Colonel Kurtz Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 Saw someone get a tooth shot in half on my first ever skirmish, pointed me away from comfort/vanity/laziness to full face safety lol. Still manage to get shot on the head every-time tho, always a mm gap somewhere that seems to have some kind of BB magnetism as far as my luck is concerned! n1ckh and skarra333 2
n1ckh Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 I've been lucky then as I've still got my teeth despite being shot in the mouth countless times Just got to get the mask away from the bridge of my nose a bit but once gameplay starts, it goes out of my head
Romeo-Zero-Alpha Posted June 4, 2015 Posted June 4, 2015 Purchased these as a starter goggle. Been hit a few times but they haven't broken... ...yet (would recommend clear goggles as I keep falling over tree roots where I can't see them ??
Romeo-Zero-Alpha Posted June 4, 2015 Posted June 4, 2015 Link: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=321740727344
shortman Posted June 4, 2015 Posted June 4, 2015 Tbh bud id spend a bit more than 2.50 on you eye protection. Is the single most important thing you will own for airsoft. Even more important than a gun!
Supporters TheFull9 Posted June 4, 2015 Supporters Posted June 4, 2015 There is no such thing as 'starter' eye pro, it's the one thing you put money in to right from the beginning. Buy a cheap gun or vest to get in to the game sure; but ebay tat like that is not suitable. If you buy plastic lenses you get them from a reputable brand and make sure they have a proper rating. It's not like you need £120+ Oakley fan goggles either, 5 seconds of searching ebay brings up ESS and BOLLE full seal eye pro on eBay for £20 and under. If you can't afford that, then I'm sorry you can't afford to play airsoft. Lozart and Esoterick 2
shortman Posted June 4, 2015 Posted June 4, 2015 As above really. Im a new player and first thing i bought was a set of ess v12 for £25. I have had to gut the foam off them as they tended to fog up at the ucap bunker. But well worth the money! And £20 to keep your eyesight is a bargin. ShadowSniper 1
Airsoft_Mr B Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 The one rule of airsoft is don't cheap out on eye pro it ain't worth it
Supporters Lozart Posted June 5, 2015 Supporters Posted June 5, 2015 Link: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=321740727344 No. Just...no.
Guest PT247 Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 anti-fog spray, I massively recommend this stuff:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/380915819606?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Works a treat, far far better than any of the bike visor stuff I have tried in the past!
shortman Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 I gutted the foam around the fins on the edges of mine, also helped. Is there to stop dust not bb's but just prevents air movment or seemed too. Helped not having it there
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