Choosing Goggles/Mask

Winceflesh · July 2nd, 2011, 18:50

Hey everyone, perhaps you would be able to lend me a hand in deciding which goggles to use. I've taken a search around the forums and found out some basic info that is very useful but now I'm trying to narrow it down between a couple of brands and thought some of you with first hand experience might be able to help.

I know that I want a mask/goggles with thermal lenses at least, the last time I went airsofting on a humid day I spent the first 1/2 of the day blindly walking around the woods due to fog and had to borrow another players safety glasses to finish the day off. These are the brands that I think are most appealing to me:

Scott Voltage XP
http://www.hobbytron.com/AirsoftGunA...VOLTAGEXP.html

ESS Striker
http://www.esseyepro.com/Land-Ops_4_detail.html

Dye I4
http://www.shop4paintball.com/Dye_i4...ei4ggleblk.htm

JT Spectra
http://www.paintballgear.ca/product/...ane_Lense.html

Now I'm personally leaning towards the Scott Voltage XPs because of the $30 price tag, but I'm concerned that it's going to turn out to be a "you get what you pay for" thing. Anybody use any of these goggles or know of a better brand that is going to give me the best anti fog chance I can get? thanks for the input guys.

Cheers

koxdipy · July 2nd, 2011, 19:24

I use a pair of ess nvg goggles in combination with those:

http://www.mcnett.com/Op-Drops-Anti-...stem-P127.aspx

I have no idea how bad the fogging is with other goggles but mine do fog a lot.
But the Mcnett op drops (or the anti fog systems used by divers) really works good against the fog

horto · July 2nd, 2011, 19:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winceflesh

JT Spectra
http://www.paintballgear.ca/product/...ane_Lense.html

these

or these: http://www.badlandspaintball.com/JT-...ive_p_325.html

why?
- FOGGING SUCKS. thermal lenses will help you see. (they don't fog as much)
- can remove the goggles from the mask if you want, and run goggles only (easily)
- can easily attach jt vortex fan to help combat fogging if it's bad

don't skimp on goggles; invest the $ otherwise you won't be able to see what you're shooting at. nothing ruins a day worse than fog!

Mandalore · July 2nd, 2011, 20:26

I've got the Flex 8's and the foam is extremely comfortable.

*EDIT*
I suggest looking on ebay for deals on the goggles you select. I got my Flex 8's for $60 on there!

Spike · July 2nd, 2011, 20:48

None of the fields in Atlantic Canada require you to use full sealed goggles, if fogging is an issue with you, I would suggest using ballistic rated glasses instead. You can get safety glasses for under $10 at Walmart, hardware stores or the Army Navy store that are all z87.1+ rated.

FOX_111 · July 2nd, 2011, 23:39

Don't cheap out on your eyewear. If it fail, your day is over and your eyes could also be FUBARed.

If your fields allow it, I suggest ESS ICE ballistic glasses. It won't fog, never. I've been playing exclusively with this since 2004 and never had any problem.

TheDirtyFresh · July 4th, 2011, 01:54

I've used the Dye i4 since release with no fogging issues.

MKW · July 4th, 2011, 04:04

I just bought a JT Spectra yesterday. Haven't have a chance to try it on a game day yet.
I try on both Flex8 and Spectra in the store, the flex8 is more tight fit. I'm wearing glasses, i feel the Spectra is more comfortable for me. : )

BuSaPuNk · July 4th, 2011, 15:48

Big +1 to the ESS ICE glasses not a problem at all with fogging with them. Like fog will come in extreme situation but goes away in a matter of seconds.

panzergrenadier · July 4th, 2011, 15:50

I've been using either my Oakley SI Flak Jackets or my Issued (Revision) BEWs.
Sometimes I'll use my ESS Profile NVG Goggles...

Busterbunny · July 4th, 2011, 16:40

I went with Revision Sawfly for exterior play http://www.opticsplanet.net/revision...kit-large.html

Revision Desert Locust with fan for interior (and I removed the anti-dust padding, since it's useless for our kind of play) http://www.opticsplanet.net/revision...ngle-lens.html

Both of them are compatible with Rx. Gets a little time getting used to, and will require, nonethless, some fog-tech on a very warm day.

Cheaper alternative: http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/marui-pro...th-fan-rg.html -- Removable faceplate, fan (much noisier than the Revision one, but still not too noisy) Will fog on a warm day, but if you remove the faceplate, it's better.

Deltafree · July 4th, 2011, 23:18

Ess will do fine in Field games, great protection. I have a back up lens, but still have not got any dents in the first one yet.
Keep in mind ESS is a sealed goggle, get ready to fog.
But in my longest 45 min game under 32 degrees last week. It did not fog too much, that could hinder my performance.

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July 2nd, 2011, 18:50	#1
Winceflesh Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dartmouth, NS	Choosing Goggles/Mask Hey everyone, perhaps you would be able to lend me a hand in deciding which goggles to use. I've taken a search around the forums and found out some basic info that is very useful but now I'm trying to narrow it down between a couple of brands and thought some of you with first hand experience might be able to help. I know that I want a mask/goggles with thermal lenses at least, the last time I went airsofting on a humid day I spent the first 1/2 of the day blindly walking around the woods due to fog and had to borrow another players safety glasses to finish the day off. These are the brands that I think are most appealing to me: Scott Voltage XP http://www.hobbytron.com/AirsoftGunA...VOLTAGEXP.html ESS Striker http://www.esseyepro.com/Land-Ops_4_detail.html Dye I4 http://www.shop4paintball.com/Dye_i4...ei4ggleblk.htm JT Spectra http://www.paintballgear.ca/product/...ane_Lense.html Now I'm personally leaning towards the Scott Voltage XPs because of the $30 price tag, but I'm concerned that it's going to turn out to be a "you get what you pay for" thing. Anybody use any of these goggles or know of a better brand that is going to give me the best anti fog chance I can get? thanks for the input guys. Cheers Last edited by Winceflesh; July 2nd, 2011 at 19:12..

July 2nd, 2011, 19:24	#2
koxdipy Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Belgium	I use a pair of ess nvg goggles in combination with those: http://www.mcnett.com/Op-Drops-Anti-...stem-P127.aspx I have no idea how bad the fogging is with other goggles but mine do fog a lot. But the Mcnett op drops (or the anti fog systems used by divers) really works good against the fog Last edited by koxdipy; July 2nd, 2011 at 19:26..

July 2nd, 2011, 20:26	#4
Mandalore Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Stratford, ON	I've got the Flex 8's and the foam is extremely comfortable. EDIT I suggest looking on ebay for deals on the goggles you select. I got my Flex 8's for $60 on there! __________________ WE M4 Raptor VFC HK416 KWA MP7A1 KWA HK45 VFC SCAR-L G&P VLTOR M4 KJW Hi Capa

July 2nd, 2011, 20:48	#5
Spike Privateer Airsoft Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Beaverbank, NS	None of the fields in Atlantic Canada require you to use full sealed goggles, if fogging is an issue with you, I would suggest using ballistic rated glasses instead. You can get safety glasses for under $10 at Walmart, hardware stores or the Army Navy store that are all z87.1+ rated. __________________ I change primaries like other people change socks.

July 2nd, 2011, 23:39	#6
FOX_111 Le Roi des poissons d'avril Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Terrebonne, Québec	Don't cheap out on your eyewear. If it fail, your day is over and your eyes could also be FUBARed. If your fields allow it, I suggest ESS ICE ballistic glasses. It won't fog, never. I've been playing exclusively with this since 2004 and never had any problem. __________________ Vérificateur d'âge: Terrebonne

July 4th, 2011, 01:54	#7
TheDirtyFresh Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Peace River	I've used the Dye i4 since release with no fogging issues.

July 4th, 2011, 04:04	#8
MKW Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Vancouver	I just bought a JT Spectra yesterday. Haven't have a chance to try it on a game day yet. I try on both Flex8 and Spectra in the store, the flex8 is more tight fit. I'm wearing glasses, i feel the Spectra is more comfortable for me. : )

July 4th, 2011, 15:48	#9
BuSaPuNk Trader rating Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto	Big +1 to the ESS ICE glasses not a problem at all with fogging with them. Like fog will come in extreme situation but goes away in a matter of seconds. __________________ Private Contractor Seal Team Sex

July 4th, 2011, 15:50	#10
panzergrenadier Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sherwood Park, AB	I've been using either my Oakley SI Flak Jackets or my Issued (Revision) BEWs. Sometimes I'll use my ESS Profile NVG Goggles... __________________ Gumbercules!?! I love That Guy!!!

July 4th, 2011, 16:40	#11
Busterbunny Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Drummondville, Quebec	I went with Revision Sawfly for exterior play http://www.opticsplanet.net/revision...kit-large.html Revision Desert Locust with fan for interior (and I removed the anti-dust padding, since it's useless for our kind of play) http://www.opticsplanet.net/revision...ngle-lens.html Both of them are compatible with Rx. Gets a little time getting used to, and will require, nonethless, some fog-tech on a very warm day. Cheaper alternative: http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/marui-pro...th-fan-rg.html -- Removable faceplate, fan (much noisier than the Revision one, but still not too noisy) Will fog on a warm day, but if you remove the faceplate, it's better. __________________ Team N.A.P.K.I.N.S (Ninjas And Pirates Kommando Infiltration Night-ops Specialists) Current rank: Target Next rank: Red shirt ensign Galacticamaru: "Hello puny eukaryotic beings!" Kenstar: "Galacticamaru is a prokaryotic being, that explains EVERTHING!"

July 4th, 2011, 23:18	#12
Deltafree Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto	Ess will do fine in Field games, great protection. I have a back up lens, but still have not got any dents in the first one yet. Keep in mind ESS is a sealed goggle, get ready to fog. But in my longest 45 min game under 32 degrees last week. It did not fog too much, that could hinder my performance.

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