Goggles query

[Adolf Hamster]

Yeah fine but just because it doesn't have EN166B doesn't mean the frame will break if its shot by a ~0.9j gun.

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Everyone is welcome to draw the line of what they do or dont consider to be adequately safe where they want to.

And yes your right that in many cases unrated eyepro is probably good enough. Given the gap between 166f and b means something could barely fail the b standard but still be more than adequate.

But theres where you draw that line for yourself, the risk you are personally willing to accept, and the risk you put on someone else with erroneous guidance.

So you can understand that when giving advice on a forum, we have to come down on the side of caution. Arm people with the most correct knowledge we can and let them make that choice for themselves.

Just like anyone is welcome to wear trainers to airsofting, i've even played a couple of games when i forgot my boots. But i would never ever reccommend anyone to play without good solid supportive boots because if they break their ankle based off my bad advice then that's on my concience.

 

[Cannonfodder]

Personally I feel that while b rated will probably be "good enough" I'd rather not take the risk. Wearing PPE that's rated for higher than I expect to need means they shouldn't fail. Like the glasses vs goggles debate, it comes down to personal choice and what level of risk you're willing to take