best goggles??

[Corbin]

Has anyone used the ESS V12's? I have a small head so Im not sure if they'll fit very well. Do they block out any part of your vision (like 2 lens swimming goggles do).

[tygr701]

I use ess profile goggles I like them a lot although I would recommend some fogtech spray for them.

[MilanWG]

It seems eye-pro is some of the most subjective piece of kit you can get.

One thing to keep in mind is just because something works for one person, doesn't mean it is going to work for you.

Do your research and then when you think you know what you want - do more research.

If you have the opportunity, try out some different set-ups at the next game you attend. Just ask team-mates or other gamers very politely to try what they are using. See what fits you best, etc.

Also remember what application you will be using your eye-pro for, CQB, outdoors, competitive shooting, etc.

[Eeyore]

I use Revision Desert Locust, they are very comfortable and are very fog resistant. I say resistant because all goggles will fog under the right conditions. Use fogtech and you will be amazed at them. Just be sure to buy genuine Revisons and not repros. If the price seems too good they are repros, I learned this the hard way.

Edit: I use goggles not googles.

[scurvythepirate]

I use ARENA Flakjack googles, and yes they are a bit bulky, although its a good trade off for being so comfy.
They are extremely scratch or breakage resistant and look great i think.
I got them for an extremely cheap price too! $20 USD

They work for me.
Ultimately the choice is up to you.

[Kozzie]

JT Spectra thermal goggles rock. Great field of view and they don't fog up!

[Cliffradical]

The most important question for goggles is whether they actually fit properly, and what you are using them with.
An eyepiece is expensive so it must be good, or everyone recommends it so it must be good, and they probably are... but why are mine fogging?

Try them on before buying whenever possible.
If they are of reasonable quality and fit snugly around all contact edges they shouldn't fog, but you will run into problems if:
- The frame digs into your face on one edge more than it's opposing edge
- Your face/ gear/ helmet obstructs it's ventilation
- You sweat heavily (This can be helped a bit by wearing sweat dispersing materials around the head)
- You run around with a slack jaw and blow hot, wet air straight up into your mask (This one can take conscious effort to change)

Many times The reasons for fogging are related to other factors and not so much the goggles themselves. Better quality helps treat the symptoms but not always the disease. Going from a $30 goggle to a $140 will be disappointing if neither fit properly.
A different style @ $30 may have been just fine!

JT Flex work fine for me, but are generally terrible if used with a brimmed helmet (PASGT etc)... if you can run them without, no problem.

As for fogtech, the same effect can be achieved by buffing your inner lens with a small amount of dish soap and a micro-fiber cloth.
Add a drop or two to lens, buff until it leaves no streaks or film, save $15.

Fans have their drawbacks too, so consider that before you pay a $50 price premium for them. They'll clear up fog alright, but if you find a set of goggles that fit properly you likely wont even need them until the 3rd hour of heavy play.
Get one with a side-mounted switch if you must have one and plan on running a helmet with it.

[kaiu]

Unfortunately I couldn't find anyone in Canada selling the Revision Desert Locust Fan Version (especially asian fit for me )

I just ordered from Revision Asian Fit Fan Goggle with RX Insert, it came out to $160.58 including shipping. Hopefully it will work great (There are coupons out there, and I was able to get 30% off)

Decent price for goggles.... Anyone who skis should know good goggles don't come cheap either...

*My Ski goggles are usually ~$150 and are ANSI rated, they have big vents with very thin foam covering these vents for really nice anti-fog, but I am afraid of BBs going through*

[kaiu]

I know some people do, it will depend on fields you play at, and generally BioBBs, and cheap BBs would not be allowed as they are likely to shatter.

If you order online or something such as the custom steel ones... You could always order 2, and use one to test shoot in case.

[SumerWarPoo]

What about mesh eyewear? I have seen them for sale online. I was thinking of making the eyepiece out of heavy gauge expanded steel.

[Spike]

All it takes is one person showing up to the field with shitty BBs...bye bye vision.

(Low quality BBs can and will shatter upon impact with mesh, sending the fragments through it into your nice squishy eyeball)

[kaiu]

haha funny, I read his post and typed my post after, and it says I posted 8 minutes ahead of him @.@

[SumerWarPoo]

But if you had on glasses under the mesh it may work. Not that I'm interested in taking chances with my eyes. Some people seem to think that prescription eyeglasses are protection enough from things that can not penetrate them. I'm not one of those and when the eyes are concerned I like to air on the side of caution.
Kaiu I think this means you are time traveler.
I guess, as everything, it boils down to safety first and then functionality.