Throat protection

[Robert James]

In before the edit.

Shit. 

 

[Leader Bee]

Just get one of these

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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.

I seem to get shot in the throat at least a couple of times every game day. I tend to wear a buff now, which takes enough of the sting out of it that the bb does't leave a mark. And I don't get too hot. Also means I don't get sunburn when it sunny!

You get many different types. Thin ones and ultra thick for winter. They even come in funky camo! https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Seamless-Multifunctional-Neckwarmer-Motorcycling-Camouflage/dp/B01MTAAYMU/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1542026786&sr=8-10&keywords=neck+buff 

 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]

I got hit in the throat once.

And it really hurt

 

[Tackle]

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.

 

[Rogerborg]

I got hit in the throat once.

And it really hurt

Well, don't keep us in suspense: did you died?

 

[Keldon]

Well, don't keep us in suspense: did you died?

Can't you tell, no reply he dead. ??

 

[Druid799]

Well, don't keep us in suspense: did you died?

He did, but then he ‘manned up’ and walked it off ! ?

 

[Shizbazki]

Never been shot in the throat or neck.

I do wear a UBACs zipped all the way up and wear a small scrim scarf around my neck so probbaly have but never noticed.

I seem to get shot more in the hands than neck.

 

[Tommikka]

I suppose there are the Paintball Dye throat protectors but they don't seem to come in any kind of camo.

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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[skintrade]

If you want to wrap your neck get a Buff tube or similar (I love SA Co. brand ones), multi-purpose things so you'll use them off the field too

 

[Resistor170]

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.

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

 

[koppel]

Just grow a BFO beard, works and is free, which appeals to my inner yorkshireman.

 

[clumpyedge]

I think I lost a few brain cells reading this thread...

 

[heroshark]

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.

 

[Vulpiness]

my lower face protection, it's this neoprene shit, actually covers the neck too. 

 

[Skara]

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.

That's actually a nice idea

I still have some material left from my ghillie project, may have a go at it

 

[heroshark]

Tar Scara. I have one of the synthetic multi cam scarves I made in to a hood with a bit of neck coverage which works quite well too.

 

[clumpyedge]

my lower face protection, it's this neoprene shit, actually covers the neck too. 

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

 

[Rogerborg]

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

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]

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.

It certainly has its uses, but as face protection etc....there's far better options that wont be as "gimpish"