Eye protection: Ballistic glasses?

Armedsask · July 25th, 2006, 14:20

Hey guys, got a question. I've never played Airsoft but now that I'm moving to a city where I assume there are some teams, I thought I might give it a try. I figure I've already got all the gear I need from my days of 3 gun and tactical rifle matches but was wondering about eye protection. I've got a pair of ballistic shooting glasses that will stop #3 shot from 10 yards, would those be good for airsoft? I'm thinking there may be an issue with them not sealing around the eyes as with goggles.

Thoughts?

gandar · July 25th, 2006, 14:35

BEW is allowed at some fields, and I know most guys prefer it. However, the large majority of fields only allow Paintball masks due to insurance reasons. So, yes, proper, sealing BEW will work, but in most cases you'll need a P-ball mask. Get both, then you have the option

Identity · August 2nd, 2006, 02:23

I'm planning to get a pair of X800's of those Bolle.

PTE. Pyle · August 2nd, 2006, 02:33

Realistically a good bew will be fine. the chance of a bb ricocheting behind your glasses and hitting your eye are extremely slim. but as gandar said some fields enforce a goggle only rule due to insurance reasons, id get a pair of cheep jt goggles and if you find yourself at a field with a goggle only rule then you have them.

Trader rating · August 2nd, 2006, 09:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by PTE. Pyle

Realistically a good bew will be fine. the chance of a bb ricocheting behind your glasses and hitting your eye are extremely slim. but as gandar said some fields enforce a goggle only rule due to insurance reasons, id get a pair of cheep jt goggles and if you find yourself at a field with a goggle only rule then you have them.

true, but it can happen. I used to wear BEW and I had a BB get through once, came in from the side and slammed into my nose. Extremely rare, and some add foam to make a gasket, but really, you only get 1 pair of eyes, so its not worth it...A good pair of tatical goggles is worth every penny.

hoppersan · August 2nd, 2006, 13:01

last week at one of our big games 150-250 people , some one got shot point blank in the face rounds hit his WileyX glasses , the lens was fine but 1 bb hit the frame of the glasses and shattered the frame in half causing the glasses to fall of his face he then took more rounds .. he luckily had no serious damage done but its something to be aware of I personally dont think it could happed on the x800 or wire frame glasses but who knows ,be safe

Frozencricket · August 2nd, 2006, 15:05

I wear glasses. Can anyone recommend some sort of goggles/p-ball mask that fits over corrective lenses? I've had that problem for a while now with paintball.

The Saint · August 2nd, 2006, 15:11

I've tried wearing my JT Spectre over my glasses, they seem to fit reasonably well, so there's one. I've also found that lower end JT goggles aren't as wide as the Spectre and don't work as well with my glasses.

Drake · August 2nd, 2006, 17:35

I use Corrective Eye Wear too, and have found most goggles to be uncomfortable due to the edge of the goggles mashing the glasses' temples into the side of your head. I also find that your Corrective EW tends to get shifted around a lot inside the goggles, causing additional problems (crooked, or pressed into your sweaty face/eyebrows, so you end up with dirty lenses, etc).

So I've now switched to Rx Inserts (wireframe type) in ESS Profiles goggles and ESS ICE BEW (both shown here http://www.safetyglassesusa.com/essicerxlenc.html). It'll cost you an extra set of Rx lenses, but it allows for a much more comfortable setup. *edit to fix URL*

gandar · August 2nd, 2006, 17:50

Or you can go with contacts.

MrEvolution · August 2nd, 2006, 18:50

I cant stand contacts. always came out of my eye when I blinked, was so annoying.
imagine sitting on a plane to Vegas and all these people looking at you while it seems that your poking yourself in your eye all the time. AWKWARD.

Frozencricket · August 2nd, 2006, 19:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drake

I use Corrective Eye Wear too, and have found most goggles to be uncomfortable due to the edge of the goggles mashing the glasses' temples into the side of your head. I also find that your Corrective EW tends to get shifted around a lot inside the goggles, causing additional problems (crooked, or pressed into your sweaty face/eyebrows, so you end up with dirty lenses, etc).

So I've now switched to Rx Inserts (wireframe type) in ESS Profiles goggles and ESS ICE BEW (both shown here http://www.safetyglassesusa.com/essicerxlenc.html). It'll cost you an extra set of Rx lenses, but it allows for a much more comfortable setup.

Thank you Drake, you're a saviour. Now if only I could afford them...

Damascus · August 22nd, 2006, 15:58

Just a quick question in matter with the subject.
I'm looking at Bolle T800 goggles but I wear Corrective Glasses, would I be able to wear them comfortably (sp) over my glasses?
If not I'll look at the ones that have been recommended in this thread, but I'm really interested with Bolle ones.

Dr_Tinshnipz · August 22nd, 2006, 16:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frozencricket

I wear glasses. Can anyone recommend some sort of goggles/p-ball mask that fits over corrective lenses? I've had that problem for a while now with paintball.

Scott Paintball approaved goggles don't fit to good over my glasses, maybe its just the shape.

shadow1911 · August 22nd, 2006, 16:35

best investment i made
i bought a pair of goggles that has an attachable mask

its a Pb mask too not ballistics

i had a debate about my mask one time when i was a paintballer cause i put the masking on it right there in front of the owner of the place and he debated with me over the legalities of my mask until i showed him my who9le team used them jaw dropper

he let us play seeing as how he didnt feel like giving 21 people refunds

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July 25th, 2006, 14:20	#1
Armedsask Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Saskatchewan	Eye protection: Ballistic glasses? Hey guys, got a question. I've never played Airsoft but now that I'm moving to a city where I assume there are some teams, I thought I might give it a try. I figure I've already got all the gear I need from my days of 3 gun and tactical rifle matches but was wondering about eye protection. I've got a pair of ballistic shooting glasses that will stop #3 shot from 10 yards, would those be good for airsoft? I'm thinking there may be an issue with them not sealing around the eyes as with goggles. Thoughts?

July 25th, 2006, 14:35	#2
gandar Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sault Ste. Syberia, ON	BEW is allowed at some fields, and I know most guys prefer it. However, the large majority of fields only allow Paintball masks due to insurance reasons. So, yes, proper, sealing BEW will work, but in most cases you'll need a P-ball mask. Get both, then you have the option __________________ Ubique Quo Fas et Gloria Ducunt Alternatively, I could just light you on fire. - Me

August 2nd, 2006, 02:33	#4
PTE. Pyle Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: delta B.C.	Realistically a good bew will be fine. the chance of a bb ricocheting behind your glasses and hitting your eye are extremely slim. but as gandar said some fields enforce a goggle only rule due to insurance reasons, id get a pair of cheep jt goggles and if you find yourself at a field with a goggle only rule then you have them. __________________ To live is to Die

August 2nd, 2006, 02:23	#3
Identity Banned Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Markham, Toronto	I'm planning to get a pair of X800's of those Bolle.

August 2nd, 2006, 13:01	#6
hoppersan Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: santa cruz ca	last week at one of our big games 150-250 people , some one got shot point blank in the face rounds hit his WileyX glasses , the lens was fine but 1 bb hit the frame of the glasses and shattered the frame in half causing the glasses to fall of his face he then took more rounds .. he luckily had no serious damage done but its something to be aware of I personally dont think it could happed on the x800 or wire frame glasses but who knows ,be safe

August 2nd, 2006, 15:05	#7
Frozencricket Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ottawa	I wear glasses. Can anyone recommend some sort of goggles/p-ball mask that fits over corrective lenses? I've had that problem for a while now with paintball.

August 2nd, 2006, 15:11	#8
The Saint Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Quebec	I've tried wearing my JT Spectre over my glasses, they seem to fit reasonably well, so there's one. I've also found that lower end JT goggles aren't as wide as the Spectre and don't work as well with my glasses. __________________ "The Bird of Hermes is My Name, Eating My Wings to Make Me Tame."

August 2nd, 2006, 17:35	#9
Drake E-01 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Montreal, QC	I use Corrective Eye Wear too, and have found most goggles to be uncomfortable due to the edge of the goggles mashing the glasses' temples into the side of your head. I also find that your Corrective EW tends to get shifted around a lot inside the goggles, causing additional problems (crooked, or pressed into your sweaty face/eyebrows, so you end up with dirty lenses, etc). So I've now switched to Rx Inserts (wireframe type) in ESS Profiles goggles and ESS ICE BEW (both shown here http://www.safetyglassesusa.com/essicerxlenc.html). It'll cost you an extra set of Rx lenses, but it allows for a much more comfortable setup. edit to fix URL __________________

August 2nd, 2006, 17:50	#10
gandar Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sault Ste. Syberia, ON	Or you can go with contacts. __________________ Ubique Quo Fas et Gloria Ducunt Alternatively, I could just light you on fire. - Me

August 22nd, 2006, 15:58	#13
Damascus formerly sstrunks Trader rating Join Date: May 2005 Location: St-Sauveur, QC	Just a quick question in matter with the subject. I'm looking at Bolle T800 goggles but I wear Corrective Glasses, would I be able to wear them comfortably (sp) over my glasses? If not I'll look at the ones that have been recommended in this thread, but I'm really interested with Bolle ones.

August 22nd, 2006, 16:35	#15
shadow1911 Banned Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: GTA-Richmond Hill Ontario	best investment i made i bought a pair of goggles that has an attachable mask its a Pb mask too not ballistics i had a debate about my mask one time when i was a paintballer cause i put the masking on it right there in front of the owner of the place and he debated with me over the legalities of my mask until i showed him my who9le team used them jaw dropper he let us play seeing as how he didnt feel like giving 21 people refunds

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