Robert James
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Throat protection
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Would love to. Half of the fun of Airsoft for me is the dressing up but I probably don't have the money for one nor know where to start looking.
damn, wish i'd have seen these sooner, but hey, nevermind I can go back and try these if the alternative doesn't work.
emilianoksa
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I got hit in the throat once.
And it really hurt
And it really hurt
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Lol, I took one point blank in the Adams apple once, hurt like a mofo & made me gag/choke, but once in 17+ years isn't gonna make me rush out & buy some kinda protection that ultimately is gonna be restrictive & prob hold a lot of heat in when playing.
If we tried to (over) protect all the sensitive bits we'd end up looking like a juggernaut in no time.
If we tried to (over) protect all the sensitive bits we'd end up looking like a juggernaut in no time.
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They do exist in camouflage & others exist in tan etc
But I wouldn’t particularly recommend one. I’ve never tried the larger full neck ones, but did once buy the old basic neoprene protector.
I put it on my neck and promptly dumped it in the back of the cupboard.
I would really recommend just something to put a layer over bare skin, even if it’s just a snood etc
But I just do without and haven’t suffered for it
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Resistor170
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Same, adams apple and also made me do a sort of half gag too ha, which made me laugh straight after. But I did zip up the ubacs after. Then that was a bit uncomfortable so unzipped it again a while later. Also taken an unbelievable shot to a tiny gap on my forehead between my cap and googles which lumped up a bit and got some blood running down. To me it's part of the fun and I expect it so would rather be comfy than too hot. I do protect teeth though because dentists are a total rip off
clumpyedge
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I think I lost a few brain cells reading this thread...
Apart from the obvious things that have been mentioned. As a light weight warm weather neck cover I got a large thin tiger stripe (could probably pick up other patterns) bandana and sewed it into a tube. Because it hangs loose it's less stuffy an helps absorb impacts unlike the thin stretchy snood option.
Skara
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That's actually a nice idea
I still have some material left from my ghillie project, may have a go at it
clumpyedge
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Neoprene is good for a lot of things but I wouldn't have it as face protection as I don't find it breathable enough
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Rogerborg
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I'm currently trying to dissuade Workmake Eddie from using it. I found it stifling and sweaty for motorcycle use and quickly binned it. He does seem determined to wear some sort of rubbery gimp mask though, and I don't want to judge his lifestyle choices.
clumpyedge
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It certainly has its uses, but as face protection etc....there's far better options that wont be as "gimpish"
