glasses vs. goggles?
 

I can't decide whether I should buy:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...m=170194673521

vs.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...m=110225317715

vs.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...m=110226957047

vs.

http://cgi.ebay.com/USMC-MEU-Special...742.m153.l1262

Basically its 3 different goggles and one pair of glasses. Can someone advise me, what works best?

I prefer goggles

I think the 2nd link and the 3rd link has more angle of vision than the 4th link. But of course the glasses beats all of it in that section.

But Glasses aren't so secure as the goggles =\

And some field don't accept it.

No on the first pair glasses.

The second ones have a striking resemblance to my bolle t800s, which work very well.

No comment on the other two.

You're from vancouver, do the local fields here accept glasses? I really like the look of them...but they probably aren't as secure.

I like the 4th one (from ehobby) too....i'll probably get that or the x800's.

BCAC games at Burma accepts Glasses and these goggles.

But most games we play are at Panther Paintball, which requires PAINTBALL approved goggles as first and foremost rules. So buying these won't do any good really.

and I prefer full face protection as well... I don't want holes on my face..

really? Isn't that only needed for CQB?

Here is a good compromise on them both http://cgi.ebay.com/Daisy-C5-Militar...713.m153.l1262
look and feel of glasses and the protection of goggles.

Just because some people follow the rule of mercy with in a 10 foot engagement range doesnt mean everyone does. Ive been the delightful recieving end of some assholes full auto burst from 6 feet away. I was peppered from jaw line by my right ear lobe across my lips and chin, and a few even hit my in the teeth, but no real damage happened to them.

Its definately recommended that one wear full face protection in CQB just because sometimes close enagement senarios can happen where not everyone yeilds to mercy calls, and theres always blind fire, delicious delicious blind fire.

The problem I see with glasses is that you can't try them on before you buy. With glasses, i don't think its possible to have a one-size-fits-all...or?

Good point, i'll keep that in mind. Lol @ delicious blind fire...yum!

If your considering any form of ballistics glasses I recommend anything by wiley x under their tactical line, the costs are somewhat high but their nothing but the greatest quality.

http://www.wileyx.com/EcommSuite/Pro...G1&ItemCode=71

just as an example of something they make thats a little more low profile.

If your asian though, I recommend skipping anything glasses based since the majority of asians have a lower set nasal bridge and cheeks glasses dont always sit good. For me its a terrible curse when it comes to sunglasses, theres maybe 2 styles of oakley out there that I can wear, unfortunetly the few companies out there that do make nice fitting sunlasses are versace, prada and burberry. I have a scarf from burberry that cost me 140 GBP, so you can only wonder how much a pair of sunglasses cost from them.

If anything I recommend a nice set of JT paintball goggles with mask, so you can deattach the mask when your outdoors, and reattach the mask for indoor games. Also you can spray paint the mask and goggles to whatever color of your liking if you cannot find the color you wish initially. Atleast that way you wont ever have to worry about if your goggles are good enough to use at some fields.

Those are so sexy! But unfortunately completely out of my price range for now...damn.

There is few place now where it now possible to play with glasses!!

They ask only for google... For my self I buy t800 bolle!! at 140$ shipping included!


SOME of YOU will said! WHAT 140$

I will respond... Think about it...

that not much for 2 eyes!! That's the only equipement I don't risk!! AND YOU KNOW WHAT!!

there are on special here!!

http://www.opticsplanet.net/bolle-t8...l-goggles.html

Christian

Im with LeGros,I love my bolle t800s.

Hmm...they lack the "coolness" factor, but LeGros is right when he says that we shouldn't be cheap with eye protection. And with such an insane discount...i'll get them most likely :) Thanks!

I'd go with glasses. I love my ESS ice. Since I got them, my Bollé T800 got sacked as my backup (that never was needed).

Make sure the glasses fit your face closely.

Ugh..you guys are making me jump back and forth...I think the t800's will do ... lots of fields apparently don't allow glasses of any kind.

You can get the 800, but if you want to play at Mil Sim games at Panther, you will need a paintball mask.

I reccomend the JT line as well. They are very nicely built with anti-fog protection.

Most mil sim games around here are at Panther, so No PB mask = No Mil sim for you :P(Unless you rent the foggy+scratched PB goggles they have)

Hmm, i'm now leaning towards a JT...they do look pretty awesome. Are all the masks detachabe from the goggles? I'm eyeing this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/Paintball-JT-Spe...QQcmdZViewItem

though that is quite expensive...especially having never tried it on.

that's the best(money/quality wise) JT goggle you can get.
I personally have one and definitely love it.

If you want it right away, you can go to Badland's Paintball store at New West. It's right at Braid Sky train station.

They have it for $90 after tax.

Thats a face only mask, right? I don't want one of those stupid full-head things that those paintball nutters use. And you can detach the goggles?

Yup it's face only.

Never detached the goggle before simply because I don't know how and I don't know if I can.

If you want to try one on, just go to Badland's paintball, they could show you other ones as well.

i just stick to the ESS ice

Yes you can. In fact, i had exact mask, just in different colour. Was rather unnerving to have i flex so uneasily... considering there was a paintball coming towards my face at 300fps :D
On the other hand, it will flex and allow you to actually aim down your sights, more or less.

couldn't have said it better. dont cheap out on glasses because no amount of money will buy back your eye. The JT's look pretty useful as well.

I have my JT goggles in case they are needed like some fields require but I perfer to use my ESS NVG Profile with turbofan. They are by far the best goggle I have ever tried on. As for the goggle vs. glasses debate I will stick to a full sealing form of protection on any field regardless of the field rules. I can't afford to take out an eye.

I have a set of JT goggles with a set of anti fog lenses, they work great. The visor and the face mask come off with ease.