Goggles question, ANSI approved, etc.

Yankee · August 2nd, 2008, 17:45

Hi everyone.

I've searched around here for clear answers but I'm still unsure about a lot of thing. First and foremost, are "ANSI Z87.1" approuved goggles good enough to play with 400FPS AEGs with .20 BBs and are they approved by "airsoft seller/community (international) or whatever.

Second, are paintball goggles approved to play airsoft. Will a shitty full face with no brand name withstand a 400FPS shot with .20 BBs, cause I went to Sail and the geek seller said is goggles couldn't do 300FPS with Paintball ammos.

So I'm wondering what's safe and not. Those ESS Goggles or those Paintball goggles. My friends use them, I don't wanna make 'em blind. Thanks.

Yankee · August 2nd, 2008, 17:55

By the way, I've read the FAQs but my question is more "what is approved and what is not" rather than "who plays with what".

Thanks.

HaZarD SFD · August 2nd, 2008, 18:02

Bolle 800 Series. ESS Goggles and Glasses are all ANSI Approved.. Well worth it.. I have a set available of Bolles..

Yankee · August 2nd, 2008, 18:24

And, are those paintball one able to stop airsoft shots?

The Saint · August 2nd, 2008, 18:39

Name brand paintball goggles are quite capable of stopping airsoft shots.

It also depends on where you play, some places only allow paintball goggles.

ShelledPants · August 2nd, 2008, 18:40

As a rule of Thumb, JT goggles can withstand Airsoft at 400fps with 0.2s just fine, but remember, most paintball arenas which are used for airsoft will only allow paintball goggles on the field for insurance purposes.

Yankee · August 3rd, 2008, 00:33

Yeah, but I just wanna make sure those "Eagle logo paintball goggles thingy" are gonna keep thoses eyes to safety.

ShelledPants · August 3rd, 2008, 00:37

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Originally Posted by NessMcCool

Yeah, but I just wanna make sure those "Eagle logo paintball goggles thingy" are gonna keep thoses eyes to safety.

They're your eyes. I'd spend some cash if I were you to protect them.

Mind you, you always have your other if one gets shot out...

Yankee · August 3rd, 2008, 00:39

Brass Eagle is the brand. Anyone knows if I shot 'em at point blank and 400FPS .20 is a good test?

Lerch · August 3rd, 2008, 00:41

BE's will have no problem on the field.

Yankee · August 3rd, 2008, 00:55

Thanks for answer everyone. It's that this guy was freaking me out, sayin those goggle couldn't withstand a shot at 300FPS and blah blah...

Yankee · August 3rd, 2008, 00:56

...I meant 300FPS with paintball ammo...

SINN · August 3rd, 2008, 01:14

one is a bb, and one is liquid..two different things. read up and see what rating your goggles have..dont take the word of others for it..they are your eyes.

Yankee · August 3rd, 2008, 01:34

Sure would, but not sure if there's any rating for those "eagle brass" goggles...

Yankee · August 3rd, 2008, 03:37

Oh, and I also hope those Tippmann goggles are okay too. If anyone knows for sure, tell me.

Rest of them play with ESS profile goggles. I guess they can't go wrong, but the other players prefer full faces.

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August 2nd, 2008, 17:45	#1
Yankee NessMcCool Trader rating Join Date: May 2008	Goggles question, ANSI approved, etc. Hi everyone. I've searched around here for clear answers but I'm still unsure about a lot of thing. First and foremost, are "ANSI Z87.1" approuved goggles good enough to play with 400FPS AEGs with .20 BBs and are they approved by "airsoft seller/community (international) or whatever. Second, are paintball goggles approved to play airsoft. Will a shitty full face with no brand name withstand a 400FPS shot with .20 BBs, cause I went to Sail and the geek seller said is goggles couldn't do 300FPS with Paintball ammos. So I'm wondering what's safe and not. Those ESS Goggles or those Paintball goggles. My friends use them, I don't wanna make 'em blind. Thanks.

August 2nd, 2008, 18:02	#3
HaZarD SFD Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ottawa	Bolle 800 Series. ESS Goggles and Glasses are all ANSI Approved.. Well worth it.. I have a set available of Bolles.. __________________ No Comment.

August 2nd, 2008, 18:39	#5
The Saint Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Quebec	Name brand paintball goggles are quite capable of stopping airsoft shots. It also depends on where you play, some places only allow paintball goggles. __________________ "The Bird of Hermes is My Name, Eating My Wings to Make Me Tame."

August 2nd, 2008, 17:55	#2
Yankee NessMcCool Trader rating Join Date: May 2008	By the way, I've read the FAQs but my question is more "what is approved and what is not" rather than "who plays with what". Thanks.

August 2nd, 2008, 18:24	#4
Yankee NessMcCool Trader rating Join Date: May 2008	And, are those paintball one able to stop airsoft shots?

August 2nd, 2008, 18:40	#6
ShelledPants Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto, On	As a rule of Thumb, JT goggles can withstand Airsoft at 400fps with 0.2s just fine, but remember, most paintball arenas which are used for airsoft will only allow paintball goggles on the field for insurance purposes.

August 3rd, 2008, 00:33	#7
Yankee NessMcCool Trader rating Join Date: May 2008	Yeah, but I just wanna make sure those "Eagle logo paintball goggles thingy" are gonna keep thoses eyes to safety.

August 3rd, 2008, 00:39	#9
Yankee NessMcCool Trader rating Join Date: May 2008	Brass Eagle is the brand. Anyone knows if I shot 'em at point blank and 400FPS .20 is a good test?

August 3rd, 2008, 00:41	#10
Lerch * AV Status REVOKED * Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CFB Shilo, MB	BE's will have no problem on the field. __________________

August 3rd, 2008, 00:55	#11
Yankee NessMcCool Trader rating Join Date: May 2008	Thanks for answer everyone. It's that this guy was freaking me out, sayin those goggle couldn't withstand a shot at 300FPS and blah blah...

August 3rd, 2008, 00:56	#12
Yankee NessMcCool Trader rating Join Date: May 2008	...I meant 300FPS with paintball ammo...

August 3rd, 2008, 01:14	#13
SINN Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toronto	one is a bb, and one is liquid..two different things. read up and see what rating your goggles have..dont take the word of others for it..they are your eyes. __________________ MODT - Magnus Operator Development Team - tu fui ego eris

August 3rd, 2008, 01:34	#14
Yankee NessMcCool Trader rating Join Date: May 2008	Sure would, but not sure if there's any rating for those "eagle brass" goggles...

August 3rd, 2008, 03:37	#15
Yankee NessMcCool Trader rating Join Date: May 2008	Oh, and I also hope those Tippmann goggles are okay too. If anyone knows for sure, tell me. Rest of them play with ESS profile goggles. I guess they can't go wrong, but the other players prefer full faces.

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