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Old April 11th, 2008, 16:17   #1
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What are people using for eye protection these days... I used to use shop glasses (practically sunglasses) I guess thats not accepted anymore.
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Old April 11th, 2008, 16:21   #2
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If you're at a paintball field, you typically have to use paintball goggles. If you're at an airsoft specific field, they typically allow ballistics goggles that seal around the eyes.
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Old April 11th, 2008, 17:55   #3
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I used shop glasses, nothing wrong with that. I use either ESS glasses or ESS advancer goggles now.
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Old April 11th, 2008, 18:03   #4
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the paintball mask Vforce Grill can stop a .40 cal bullet. Give that a look. its great IMHO.
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Old April 11th, 2008, 18:12   #5
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I think it's more accurate to say that the lens could withstand that bullet - I doubt the mask would hold up.
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Old April 11th, 2008, 19:09   #6
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.40? isn't that a bit excessive for paintball? You know, considering military goggles are only rated to a .22....
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Old April 13th, 2008, 04:26   #7
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I use mastercraft shop glasses. They fit over my perscription glasses and wrap around for side protection as well.

They stopped a 8mm .36 bb going 420 fps from 10 feet away without nary a scratch.
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Old April 13th, 2008, 12:08   #8
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ESS Landstrikers. Excellent goggles, that can put in a RX insert or fit directly over glasses. I was honestly very surprised when they fit very comfortably over my glasses.

However, If you are asian. I don't recommend them unless you have a meshmut or helmet to pull the head strap around. They may not fit on your face as well or comfortably as they should leaving potential opening near the nose.

I will probably buy a pair of "Asian fit" ESS goggles eventually.
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Old April 13th, 2008, 20:47   #9
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I'm still waiting for a release of replacement lenses for the Asian Fit ESS gogs. As soon as they're available online we could do an ASC group order...
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Old April 13th, 2008, 21:03   #10
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doesnt this belong in gear rather than accessories?
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Old April 13th, 2008, 21:09   #11
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For airsoft specific events, Wiley-X SG-1s and various ESS products (full seal models only) have served me well.
As for paintball masks, V-Force and Dye have given good results.

For random plinking, Oakley M-Frames are good, but I wouldn't trust them with incoming fire.
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Old April 13th, 2008, 21:27   #12
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I think it's more accurate to say that the lens could withstand that bullet - I doubt the mask would hold up.
sorry my bad. thanks for the clarification!
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Old April 14th, 2008, 01:05   #13
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So long as you're just plinking, I think regular shop safety glasses are ok. Just something to protect your eyes. My plastic gbb slide exploded on me when I didn't have glasses on... luckily it didn't cause any damage though.
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Old April 14th, 2008, 01:55   #14
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So long as you're just plinking, I think regular shop safety glasses are ok. Just something to protect your eyes. My plastic gbb slide exploded on me when I didn't have glasses on... luckily it didn't cause any damage though.
How the hell does something like that happen?
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Old April 14th, 2008, 02:29   #15
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a weak spot gave in to the pressure of the gas maybe?
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