Puddle Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 What kind of eye protection is suitable to protect my eyes? Ironically. But, I'm not sure. There are lots out there. Some for £5 and some for £70. Which is best? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyRider Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Never cheap out out on things like this think about it £70 to keep your eyes? not bad if you ask me But types of protection? Full face mesh Mesh Goggles Shooting Glasses Bolistic Goggles It depends on the type of protection you want becuae they all come with pros and cons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddle Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 I'd prefer glasses, but if full mask works better, I'll go with that. What are the pros and cons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyRider Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Well between glasses and mask? Glasses Pros Dont mess with optics Dont fog up Better field of view Cons No face protection what so ever (except eye of course) Not as secure as other methods If worn wrong they whont give you complete protection Full Mask Pros Full face protection Cheap but effective Dont fog up Cons Can interfear with optics Can be uncomftible Field of view can be restricted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddle Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I have one of these : Mask To test how strong it was, I emptied a 30 round mag from an M4 into it, from 15 feet away. The paint on the visor is chipped, but its still intact. BBs also mark the the mask where they hit the plastic, as they leave white scuff marks. I went for the mask because my parents at the time wanted to make sure I kept all my teeth (something I'd like to do). Until I can find something that gaurds my teeth/mouth, but isn't a full mask, I'm keeping it. The cons - well, because this is mesh, it doesn't fog up. My glasses under the mask though... View is definitly restricted. Take a look through a letter box. Your vision is limited to the space of about 2 letter boxes, one on top of the other. ADS - you may find it difficult to aim down (IRON) sights with a mask, as it bulks your face width up. I've found it near impossible to ADS with an L85 - however, when a scope/sight unit is added, its easier (you can angle your head and the eye-bit is bigger than iron sights) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyRider Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 To test how strong it was, I emptied a 30 round mag from an M4 into it, from 15 feet away. Well if you did that throw it away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Matt! Posted February 19, 2010 Supporters Share Posted February 19, 2010 i would also check the safety rating on the glasses you want to buy, they may be branded as "protective glasses" and may be ok if your working in a lab or somewhere, on an airsoft field they would just shatter, hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddle Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 Thanks. Hmmm. I shall think about this for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Well if you did that throw it away It survived. I didn't throw it away, but I do have a replacement (due to a friend messing up his order). Yes some glasses are useless. You can buy one type of mesh-goggles that won't surive hits that are stronger than 250 FPS. Strangly, you can buy stronger, better goggles for less Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddle Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 I'm gunna have to be careful what I buy then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyRider Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 If your eye protection takes a hard direct hit throw it anyway I dont know if any off you are motorbke users but what do you do if you drop your helmet or fall off and your head?? For any non-riders you get rid off it and buy one BRAND NEW (not secondhand) Its because hidden cracks can apper and weaken the helmet makeing it useless in a accident Its the same for eye protection because of the same reason Think about it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Matt! Posted February 20, 2010 Supporters Share Posted February 20, 2010 well if the max fps at your site is 500fps and the goggles can withstand 1000fps then i wouldn't, however crushing them ofc replace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddle Posted February 20, 2010 Author Share Posted February 20, 2010 I think Im going to get some US army issue ballistic goggles from eBay. They should be able to withstand a BB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Matt! Posted February 20, 2010 Supporters Share Posted February 20, 2010 "should" i also thought that about S10 gasmask lenses, nope. i would get the EU saftey rating or play it save and get some from an airsoft retailer! its your eyes at the end of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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