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Ricochet · November 13th, 2016, 22:31

Thunder does his homework and puts a lot of time posting information for everyone to read. So if anyone wants to clean it up go ahead, but post correct info. Bring solutions, not problems.

After many years and a very picky attitude of gear I'll give you a non-pro/non-technical run down of what to look for.

REMEMBER, ONE UNIT TO ANOTHER OR ONE TUBE TO ANOTHER EXPECT SOME VARIANCE, SO DO YOUR HOMEWORK BEFORE YOU BUY! JUST LIKE YOU ALL SHOULD DO WITH EVERYTHING!

- Gen 1: Don't waste your time and/or money. This is what you buy to get your ankle broken or if you're having issues seeing what's in your own hand.

- Gen 1+: Can produce a reasonably clean picture, but for airsoft I certainly don't recommend it. This requires a lot of moonlight and does little for depth perception. If you must buy NV and don't have a lot of cash, then surego for it, but I prefer to let my eyes adjust than fucking around with one of these. (If you must and don't have a good budget then this for you, but you'll probably sell it)

- Gen 2: The adjustments made from Gen 1 to here are minimal and only really raise the price. Pretty much a complete waste, so go Gen 1+ or go higher than Gen 2. Don't waste your time people.

- Gen 2+: This where shit gets good. Your images are cleaned up and you can semi-effectively move around and fight. Make sure you get a unit that works well with IR and has low noise. Now most tubes will have interference, look for units/tubes that don't have spots in the center area of the viewing area, but off to the side may be normal. They are certainly and investment, but don't have to be ridiculous. You'll still get blinded by flash lights though. (If your taking this seriously but don't want to spend a fortune, live here.)

- Gen 3: Definately a step up, but it's almost overshadowed by the massive price jump. Once again I'd go down or up instead of wasting my money.

- Gen 3+: These are very pricey but badass. Not all units are equal so do serious homework before investing, because even used units can be very expensive. If I was gonna bother going this big I'd get an auto-gating unit to cancel out unwanted light sources. The difference between one of these and any others is huge. (Want to kick absolute ass and love night vision long time? Got some extra thousands? You live you.)

Remember you'll need to look into helmets, mounts, brackets and IR, so there's always more money involved than just the unit itself.

Yes night vision can make a devastating difference in a game. Even a couple units can give a large team a huge advantage, especially if it's a decent unit and they know how to use it.

November 13th, 2016, 22:31	#13
Ricochet How much sand CAN you fit in your vagina!? Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North Delta, BC (Greater Vancouver)	Thunder does his homework and puts a lot of time posting information for everyone to read. So if anyone wants to clean it up go ahead, but post correct info. Bring solutions, not problems. After many years and a very picky attitude of gear I'll give you a non-pro/non-technical run down of what to look for. REMEMBER, ONE UNIT TO ANOTHER OR ONE TUBE TO ANOTHER EXPECT SOME VARIANCE, SO DO YOUR HOMEWORK BEFORE YOU BUY! JUST LIKE YOU ALL SHOULD DO WITH EVERYTHING! - Gen 1: Don't waste your time and/or money. This is what you buy to get your ankle broken or if you're having issues seeing what's in your own hand. - Gen 1+: Can produce a reasonably clean picture, but for airsoft I certainly don't recommend it. This requires a lot of moonlight and does little for depth perception. If you must buy NV and don't have a lot of cash, then surego for it, but I prefer to let my eyes adjust than fucking around with one of these. (If you must and don't have a good budget then this for you, but you'll probably sell it) - Gen 2: The adjustments made from Gen 1 to here are minimal and only really raise the price. Pretty much a complete waste, so go Gen 1+ or go higher than Gen 2. Don't waste your time people. - Gen 2+: This where shit gets good. Your images are cleaned up and you can semi-effectively move around and fight. Make sure you get a unit that works well with IR and has low noise. Now most tubes will have interference, look for units/tubes that don't have spots in the center area of the viewing area, but off to the side may be normal. They are certainly and investment, but don't have to be ridiculous. You'll still get blinded by flash lights though. (If your taking this seriously but don't want to spend a fortune, live here.) - Gen 3: Definately a step up, but it's almost overshadowed by the massive price jump. Once again I'd go down or up instead of wasting my money. - Gen 3+: These are very pricey but badass. Not all units are equal so do serious homework before investing, because even used units can be very expensive. If I was gonna bother going this big I'd get an auto-gating unit to cancel out unwanted light sources. The difference between one of these and any others is huge. (Want to kick absolute ass and love night vision long time? Got some extra thousands? You live you.) Remember you'll need to look into helmets, mounts, brackets and IR, so there's always more money involved than just the unit itself. Yes night vision can make a devastating difference in a game. Even a couple units can give a large team a huge advantage, especially if it's a decent unit and they know how to use it. __________________ I have developed a new sport called Airhard. Pretty much the same as Airsoft, except you have to maintain an erection...