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Offline dirtnapper73

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goggles or masks
« on: July 04, 2009, 09:33:07 AM »
Just wondering what everyone uses, goggles or masks? Ive played paintball for about 10 years and it was essential to have a full face mask, but if you've ever worn one you know while running around it gets hot, sweaty, and they fog up pretty easily. So I'm hoping i can get away with just a good set of goggles. So what does everyone else use while playing open field? I'm sure cqb i would want to wear a mask cause of the short distance. And keep in mind i wear glasses. Thanks
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Re: googles or masks
« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2009, 11:23:46 AM »
I wear big fat glasses also, and I use ESS goggles that just fit over my glasses.
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Re: googles or masks
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2009, 08:26:15 AM »
Glasses usually look a lot cooler then big bulky goggles and they tend not to fog up as much since they typically aren't sealed like goggles. One of the only pair of goggles I used and liked as much as glasses was the Bolle x800. It wasn't extremely bulky and it breathes great.
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Re: googles or masks
« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2009, 08:56:46 AM »
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Glasses usually look a lot cooler then big bulky goggles and they tend not to fog up as much since they typically aren't sealed like goggles. One of the only pair of goggles I used and liked as much as glasses was the Bolle x800. It wasn't extremely bulky and it breathes great.

Yah i wouldn't mind glasses but i wear prescription glasses so i gotta get something to fit over them. Did you mean the X500, or the t800? Couldn't find the x800.
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Re: googles or masks
« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2009, 09:05:22 AM »
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I wear big fat glasses also, and I use ESS goggles that just fit over my glasses.

Cant seem to find those anywhere either, is there a link you can give me to a website that has them in stock?
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Re: googles or masks
« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2009, 01:58:12 PM »
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I wear big fat glasses also, and I use ESS goggles that just fit over my glasses.

Cant seem to find those anywhere either, is there a link you can give me to a website that has them in stock?

http://www.esseyepro.com/Military-and-L ... egory.html
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Re: googles or masks
« Reply #6 on: July 05, 2009, 03:26:11 PM »
Quote from: "dirtnapper73"
Quote from: "Bow-tie Assasin"
Glasses usually look a lot cooler then big bulky goggles and they tend not to fog up as much since they typically aren't sealed like goggles. One of the only pair of goggles I used and liked as much as glasses was the Bolle x800. It wasn't extremely bulky and it breathes great.

Yah i wouldn't mind glasses but i wear prescription glasses so i gotta get something to fit over them. Did you mean the X500, or the t800? Couldn't find the x800.

Just google "Bolle x800" and they're everywhere. I know Airsoft Extreme has them too.
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Re: googles or masks
« Reply #7 on: July 05, 2009, 04:27:58 PM »
Bolle makes the superior T-800 goggles, while Guarder makes the imitation "x-800" series. Go with the original Bolles, the frames last much longer.

http://www.botachtactical.com/bolt8gog.html

Also, check out the rx insert if you need it.

http://www.botachtactical.com/bolatrxad.html

You can't go wrong with these.
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Re: googles or masks
« Reply #8 on: July 05, 2009, 04:36:07 PM »
Quote from: "BLKKROW89"
Quote from: "dirtnapper73"
Quote from: "BLKKROW89"
I wear big fat glasses also, and I use ESS goggles that just fit over my glasses.

Cant seem to find those anywhere either, is there a link you can give me to a website that has them in stock?

http://www.esseyepro.com/Military-and-L ... egory.html

To be more exact, the ESS Striker goggles will fit over most glasses.
http://www.safetyglassesusa.com/ess01dt ... escription

The best option I've found is the ESS Profile TurboFan goggles with the prescription insert:
http://www.safetyglassesusa.com/essgogg ... oggle.html
http://www.safetyglassesusa.com/epprsc-p.html

It's not cheap, but works very well.  Also,  safetyglassesusa.com is a very good store with good prices.  If you sign up for their email news letter they will send you coupon codes for 5%-20% off every once in a while.
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Re: googles or masks
« Reply #9 on: July 06, 2009, 12:27:51 PM »
I second the T800's. They're slim, light, and have great airflow.
There also very inexpensive.
My choice when I have to wear googles.
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Re: googles or masks
« Reply #10 on: July 06, 2009, 12:52:55 PM »
Great thanks for the info everyone :)
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Re: googles or masks
« Reply #11 on: July 24, 2009, 11:12:59 AM »
I woudn't wear masks because alot of the times they limit your peripherals.
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Re: goggles or masks
« Reply #12 on: November 20, 2009, 05:02:17 PM »
us surplus has ESS low profile goggles for 18.50  slight scratches in the lenses but if you know how you can buff em out   *i my self failed and am now looking for replacement lenses local  i dont have time to order [smilie=armata_pdt_06.gif]
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Re: goggles or masks
« Reply #13 on: November 20, 2009, 07:06:36 PM »
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us surplus has ESS low profile goggles for 18.50  slight scratches in the lenses but if you know how you can buff em out   *i my self failed and am now looking for replacement lenses local  i dont have time to order [smilie=armata_pdt_06.gif]
You mean you don't have 5 minutes to get online with a debit or credit card and order something?then come home one day and pick it off the porch..instead you want to spend 20 extra minutes somewhere buying them..wierd...


Best thing you can do is get yourself a pair of Oakleys with RX lenses. Oakley states on their website that RX lenses may or may not fit into z87.1 rating but if you talk to an oakley customer service rep, and tell them the lens they will tell you it conforms.
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Re: goggles or masks
« Reply #14 on: November 21, 2009, 01:24:18 PM »
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us surplus has ESS low profile goggles for 18.50  slight scratches in the lenses but if you know how you can buff em out   *i my self failed and am now looking for replacement lenses local  i dont have time to order [smilie=armata_pdt_06.gif]
You mean you don't have 5 minutes to get online with a debit or credit card and order something?then come home one day and pick it off the porch..instead you want to spend 20 extra minutes somewhere buying them..wierd...


Best thing you can do is get yourself a pair of Oakleys with RX lenses. Oakley states on their website that RX lenses may or may not fit into z87.1 rating but if you talk to an oakley customer service rep, and tell them the lens they will tell you it conforms.


yah that about sums it up =D>
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