CQB + Face Protection = Good

DarkAngel · February 12th, 2007, 00:06

After getting shot in the face about 8 times within an hour, my thick headed brain (which was not shot) decided its time for face protection LOL

What Kind of Face Protection Do You Wear?

LUTNIT · February 12th, 2007, 00:08

tough skin

Pip · February 12th, 2007, 00:08

Shemagh for me....normally wrap it around my neck and partly over my mouth....other than that bugger all.

Amazing KG3 · February 12th, 2007, 00:09

and yes you spelled it wrong.

techobo · February 12th, 2007, 00:15

I use a full JT mask. I can't goto work looking like I have the pox.

Cleric · February 12th, 2007, 00:42

I use a proprietary gel-mesh. It's hard enough to stop the BB from hitting my face, but soft so I can press close to my AEG and see thru my scope. Neoprene was too hot for indoor CQB.

mcguyver · February 12th, 2007, 01:05

Nuttin'!! What's a little blood-letting between friends?

If you don't like the pain, there's always knitting!!

Nortus · February 12th, 2007, 01:24

Telling him to NOT use face protection doesn't really help his situation and really is ultimately a pointless post. Not eveybody is into airsofting "for the pain".

Offhand, all I can think of are the following:
* Full mask (it's not up against your face and doesn't heat up) or a half-mask.
* Shemagh like one user said above (this will slow down the bullet velocity and hopefully not leave a mark)
* Balaclava (it's breatheable and it'll break the impact and distribute the force somewhat)

mcguyver · February 12th, 2007, 01:34

There really is very little out there that will allow you to use your sights, scope, RDS, etc., be breathable, comfortable, non-fogging, etc.

If you have to choose between the above, it's not a good situation. Use face protection if you like, but you will have to compromise.

BTW, balaclavas and shemaghs do nothing except keep a welt from becoming a bleeder, but you'll still welt.

Raw Deal · February 12th, 2007, 01:50

Where they are allowed. The sensai style masks are pretty good for a positive cheek weld to your rifle.They are garbage in low light though, no fogging. Be sure to get a decent one, test it too.

swatt13 · February 12th, 2007, 01:51

getting hit in the face is just part of it. i worry about my teeth, so i try not to smile while playing.

i WOULD wear a blaclava, or even a jt flex7 mask... even a proto.

thephenom · February 12th, 2007, 02:38

Do they recommend head shots at TTAC3? Or were you just unlucky?

Dr_Tinshnipz · February 12th, 2007, 03:24

My eyeballs are thick enough!

Lerch · February 12th, 2007, 04:00

Balaclava or shemagh for me.

Anyone use a mouth guard?

lt_poncho · February 12th, 2007, 10:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lerch

Balaclava or shemagh for me.

Anyone use a mouth guard?

I do, but I run just a visor not a full cage.

Oh wait...

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View Poll Results: What Face Protection Do You Use in CQB?
Face Protection? Huh?	66	39.52%
Standard JT Plastic Facemasks	43	25.75%
Neophane masks (i hope thats spelled right)	13	7.78%
Scarf or Cloth	45	26.95%
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February 12th, 2007, 00:06	#1
DarkAngel * Age Verifier status suspended * Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Scarborough	CQB + Face Protection = Good After getting shot in the face about 8 times within an hour, my thick headed brain (which was not shot) decided its time for face protection LOL What Kind of Face Protection Do You Wear? __________________ Certified Sniper Clinic Instructor and Counter Sniper Sentinel Arms Customs - Specializing In Unique, One of a kind guns

February 12th, 2007, 01:05	#7
mcguyver Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Alberta	Nuttin'!! What's a little blood-letting between friends? If you don't like the pain, there's always knitting!! __________________ Age verifier Northern Alberta Democracy is two wolves and a sheep discussing what's for dinner. Freedom is the wolves limping away while the sheep reloads. Never confuse freedom with democracy.

February 12th, 2007, 00:08	#2
LUTNIT Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ottawa	tough skin

February 12th, 2007, 00:09	#4
Amazing KG3 Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Calgary, AB	and yes you spelled it wrong.

February 12th, 2007, 00:15	#5
techobo Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2004	I use a full JT mask. I can't goto work looking like I have the pox.

February 12th, 2007, 00:42	#6
Cleric Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Really near Calgary	I use a proprietary gel-mesh. It's hard enough to stop the BB from hitting my face, but soft so I can press close to my AEG and see thru my scope. Neoprene was too hot for indoor CQB.

February 12th, 2007, 01:24	#8
Nortus Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario	Telling him to NOT use face protection doesn't really help his situation and really is ultimately a pointless post. Not eveybody is into airsofting "for the pain". Offhand, all I can think of are the following: * Full mask (it's not up against your face and doesn't heat up) or a half-mask. * Shemagh like one user said above (this will slow down the bullet velocity and hopefully not leave a mark) * Balaclava (it's breatheable and it'll break the impact and distribute the force somewhat)

February 12th, 2007, 01:34	#9
mcguyver Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Alberta	There really is very little out there that will allow you to use your sights, scope, RDS, etc., be breathable, comfortable, non-fogging, etc. If you have to choose between the above, it's not a good situation. Use face protection if you like, but you will have to compromise. BTW, balaclavas and shemaghs do nothing except keep a welt from becoming a bleeder, but you'll still welt. __________________ Age verifier Northern Alberta Democracy is two wolves and a sheep discussing what's for dinner. Freedom is the wolves limping away while the sheep reloads. Never confuse freedom with democracy.

February 12th, 2007, 01:50	#10
Raw Deal Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Taranna	Where they are allowed. The sensai style masks are pretty good for a positive cheek weld to your rifle.They are garbage in low light though, no fogging. Be sure to get a decent one, test it too. __________________ Gary Paul Johnston: on selecting a new MEU (SOC) 1911 pistol-Whatever happens,there's no doubt that a "few good men" will once again carry the finest combat pistol in the world and we can only pray that a lot of bad men will regret it. Coyote tan is the new black...

February 12th, 2007, 02:38	#12
thephenom Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto	Do they recommend head shots at TTAC3? Or were you just unlucky?

February 12th, 2007, 04:00	#14
Lerch * AV Status REVOKED * Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CFB Shilo, MB	Balaclava or shemagh for me. Anyone use a mouth guard? __________________

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