Eye glasses question

8thArmy · January 31st, 2007, 06:54

I've seen some snow board eye glasses looks so so similar to the airsoft glasses,and they r strong enough to bunce back bbs also
so the question is
can they be used as eye protection glasses in games?

Moz · January 31st, 2007, 07:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8thArmy

I've seen some snow board eye glasses looks so so similar to the airsoft glasses,and they r strong enough to bunce back bbs also
so the question is
can they be used as eye protection glasses in games?

No. The lenses are extremely thin (they are designed that way) and would do absolutely nothing.

You need fully enclosed ballistic glasses. There is a rating that is required that I cannot remember

Nabisco_Lobstrosity · January 31st, 2007, 08:24

ANSI Z87.1

It should be stamped right on the lense. It's a rating that is strong enough to withstand a high-FPS airsoft BB.

If they have that rating, they are selenite polycarbonate and shatterproof.

I've actually seen eye protection labelled as "paintball goggles" without the Z87.1 rating and some pretty disturbing results soon after (although I partially blame any eye protection that has a lense that is completely flat to your face - the projectile has no where to deflect).

And don't get something like sunglasses that just have something like an ANSI Z80.3 rating - that's just UV protection or something of the like. It has nothing to do with how strong the lense is.

LUTNIT · January 31st, 2007, 11:58

There was pictures somewhere on this board before, they take a stock TM AEG and put a BB straight through the lens of snowboarding goggles first shot. If that doesn't speak for its self then you don't belong in this sport.

DarkAlman · January 31st, 2007, 11:59

That's why you always test you're eye wear before you use it, regardless of whatever rating is stamped on it.

That's why I love the CSA.
Canada's seemingly anal retentive safety laws make sure that any "safety glasses" you buy are shatter prove and more than sufficient to protect your face.

Most Paintball/ski mask type goggles aren't checked out by the CSA. Because they aren't considered "safety eyewear" You really have to be careful with what you buy.
The first pair I bought at walmart came with a sticker:

"This lense is not rated for repeated impact, after a single impact to the lenses it should be replaced with... blah blah"

And I'm supposed to trust my eyes to that?
Balistic rated safety glasses, all the way.
And at 10 bucks a pair you have NO EXCUSE.

8thArmy · January 31st, 2007, 15:03

I Guess there goes another 100ish $ on glasses lol
Thx for the info guys!

thephenom · January 31st, 2007, 15:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8thArmy

I Guess there goes another 100ish $ on glasses lol
Thx for the info guys!

Well, you only need 2. One paintball approved goggles/mask and one airsoft only goggles (like the Bolle, ESS, etc). All 3 of my goggles combined to be about $100.

sherlockbonez · January 31st, 2007, 15:41

You should check the reg at where you plan to play. Some places ONLY allows for pball goggles, which will set u back 50-80bones. ESS and Bolles are cool, but not always allowed. Some places you can just where safety glasses from the shop. Check before you buy.

8thArmy · February 1st, 2007, 01:05

cool thx for the info guys

Slick · February 1st, 2007, 15:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8thArmy

I Guess there goes another 100ish $ on glasses lol
Thx for the info guys!

Safty glasses at Home Depot, Rona or Canadian Tire only cost like 10 or 20 bucks.

LUTNIT · February 1st, 2007, 18:11

But they don't seal against your face like full goggles so aren't allowed on some fields. Just get a pair of paintball approved goggles and you should be fine anywhere you go.

Ibby · February 1st, 2007, 18:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8thArmy

I Guess there goes another 100ish $ on glasses lol
Thx for the info guys!

How much are your eyes worth to you?

8thArmy · February 1st, 2007, 22:55

i guess smoke masks are paintball approved eh?they seem pretty awsome XD

HaZarD SFD · February 1st, 2007, 23:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8thArmy

i guess smoke masks are paintball approved eh?they seem pretty awsome XD

UH NO!

Just buy some damn Paintball, Bolle x-800, ESS, or other BALLISTIC GOGGLE

LUTNIT · February 1st, 2007, 23:43

You mean gas masks?

Some are and some aren't. The classic ones you see pictures of everywhere apparently have acrylic lenses and don't offer much protection at all. The Canadian ones though supposedly have polycarb lenses.

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January 31st, 2007, 06:54	#1
8thArmy Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vancouver BC Canada	Eye glasses question I've seen some snow board eye glasses looks so so similar to the airsoft glasses,and they r strong enough to bunce back bbs also so the question is can they be used as eye protection glasses in games? __________________ "Вставай, проклятьем заклеймённый, Весь мир голодных и рабов!" "乌拉!"

January 31st, 2007, 08:24	#3
Nabisco_Lobstrosity Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Charlottetown, PEI	ANSI Z87.1 It should be stamped right on the lense. It's a rating that is strong enough to withstand a high-FPS airsoft BB. If they have that rating, they are selenite polycarbonate and shatterproof. I've actually seen eye protection labelled as "paintball goggles" without the Z87.1 rating and some pretty disturbing results soon after (although I partially blame any eye protection that has a lense that is completely flat to your face - the projectile has no where to deflect). And don't get something like sunglasses that just have something like an ANSI Z80.3 rating - that's just UV protection or something of the like. It has nothing to do with how strong the lense is. Last edited by Nabisco_Lobstrosity; January 31st, 2007 at 08:30..

January 31st, 2007, 11:59	#5
DarkAlman Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Winnipeg	That's why you always test you're eye wear before you use it, regardless of whatever rating is stamped on it. That's why I love the CSA. Canada's seemingly anal retentive safety laws make sure that any "safety glasses" you buy are shatter prove and more than sufficient to protect your face. Most Paintball/ski mask type goggles aren't checked out by the CSA. Because they aren't considered "safety eyewear" You really have to be careful with what you buy. The first pair I bought at walmart came with a sticker: "This lense is not rated for repeated impact, after a single impact to the lenses it should be replaced with... blah blah" And I'm supposed to trust my eyes to that? Balistic rated safety glasses, all the way. And at 10 bucks a pair you have NO EXCUSE. __________________ Quidne - Latin: Literal translation "Why Not?" TM Sig P228 KA FN FAL Canada's resident KA FN FAL expert.... apparently

January 31st, 2007, 11:58	#4
LUTNIT Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ottawa	There was pictures somewhere on this board before, they take a stock TM AEG and put a BB straight through the lens of snowboarding goggles first shot. If that doesn't speak for its self then you don't belong in this sport.

January 31st, 2007, 15:03	#6
8thArmy Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vancouver BC Canada	I Guess there goes another 100ish $ on glasses lol Thx for the info guys! __________________ "Вставай, проклятьем заклеймённый, Весь мир голодных и рабов!" "乌拉!"

January 31st, 2007, 15:41	#8
sherlockbonez Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2002	You should check the reg at where you plan to play. Some places ONLY allows for pball goggles, which will set u back 50-80bones. ESS and Bolles are cool, but not always allowed. Some places you can just where safety glasses from the shop. Check before you buy. __________________ Солдаты Свободы

February 1st, 2007, 01:05	#9
8thArmy Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vancouver BC Canada	cool thx for the info guys __________________ "Вставай, проклятьем заклеймённый, Весь мир голодных и рабов!" "乌拉!"

February 1st, 2007, 18:11	#11
LUTNIT Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ottawa	But they don't seal against your face like full goggles so aren't allowed on some fields. Just get a pair of paintball approved goggles and you should be fine anywhere you go.

February 1st, 2007, 22:55	#13
8thArmy Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vancouver BC Canada	i guess smoke masks are paintball approved eh?they seem pretty awsome XD __________________ "Вставай, проклятьем заклеймённый, Весь мир голодных и рабов!" "乌拉!"

February 1st, 2007, 23:43	#15
LUTNIT Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ottawa	You mean gas masks? Some are and some aren't. The classic ones you see pictures of everywhere apparently have acrylic lenses and don't offer much protection at all. The Canadian ones though supposedly have polycarb lenses.

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