Balaclava help protect?

[specter_M4]

Common don't you like the pain?

[kullwarrior]

Originally Posted by Syn

??? kevlar for bbs???? overkill and cost.


I was thinking more along the lines of cardboard under the bala or leather with holes in it.

theyre not that expensive if you get ones against knife or .22lr (Level I) grade which meant sustain against maxinium of 1000fps

[Syn]

Originally Posted by kullwarrior

theyre not that expensive if you get ones against knife or .22lr (Level I) grade which meant sustain against maxinium of 1000fps

interesting http://cgi.ebay.ca/Balaclava-Hood-KE...QQcmdZViewItem

Pretty sure you can find cheaper. maybe 30-50 price range somewhere.
I wonder how hot it gets?

[Cleric]

Get a lightweight Merino wool balaclava, sew some perforated neoprene in the mouth area. Lightweight wool like Merino is less itchy than regular wool, won't trap much heat. CoolMax might be a good alternative.

The perf Neoprene should be about 3-4 mm thick or it may not stop a close-range shot. And make sure the perforation holes are significantly smaller than a BB.