Decent Eye Protection?

Doombringer · June 21st, 2009, 15:39

What would be a decent price/performance eyewear ? I don't want to cheap out on my eye protection, but I don't want to buy a 200$ goggle neither, just something that works and won't break the bank.

Recommended models ?

KND · June 21st, 2009, 15:45

Bolle T800 Tactical goggle. I usually saw on classified about 40 $ to 50 $ shipped.

lemegacool · June 21st, 2009, 15:49

theses https://www.sealsactiongear.com/cata...?idProduct=410 or another model from ess. i use them and i'm very satisfied with them!

Copcarman · June 21st, 2009, 16:05

I got my pair second hand from a surplus shop for 20$, a good pair of ESS profilers, and I got a new set of lenses from CPgear.

OR; Hit up RNichols(police & emergency services supply store), They usually have pairs of UVEXs(a good pair) with one lens going for about 15-20 brand new.

Kuro_Neko · June 21st, 2009, 19:24

You can't go wrong with a pair of ESS goggles. They go for about $40-50 and worth every penny. They're rated to stop shotgun blasts so stopping bbs won't be a problem and they're double paned so they never fog. I have a pair and I love them to pieces.

Endymion · June 21st, 2009, 19:29

Consider where your primary playing location will be. If it happens to be a paintball field with certain restrictions on their insurance, then you'll want to invest in a good set of paintball goggles. The JT Spectra/Flex line are probably the most common simply for the fact that the mask portion can be detached and reattached easily.

Cheesevillage · June 21st, 2009, 19:29

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Originally Posted by Kuro_Neko

You can't go wrong with a pair of ESS goggles. They go for about $40-50 and worth every penny. They're rated to stop shotgun blasts so stopping bbs won't be a problem and they're double paned so they never fog. I have a pair and I love them to pieces.

They do fog - just not very much.

Kuro_Neko · June 21st, 2009, 19:35

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Originally Posted by Cheesevillage

They do fog - just not very much.

Perhaps you have a different model then me, or I haven't put them through as extreme conditions as you have. I'm only speaking from my personal experience, but they've never fogged on me and I've had them a year now. Not in the wind or the rain, or warm temperatures or cold.

talon · June 21st, 2009, 19:37

it's all well and good to get a fancy pair of tactical goggles, but many paintball fields will not allow use of them on-field, as they are not paintball certified according to insurance companies. As Endymion suggested, a pair of JT goggles are very good. You can get thermal lenses for 'em, which work fantastic for me. Even during night-games, I haven't gotten them to fog to a point unlike other goggles I've worn.

they're relatively low profile, as well, and with the right mask attached, you can have full face protection, and still be able to use iron-sights.

Love · June 21st, 2009, 20:52

I just got with a JT Radar paintball mask. Doesnt fog for me.

If you want just eye protection, buy the mask and take the goggles out.

Gunny_McSmith · June 21st, 2009, 21:11

and what eye protection would fit over glasses?

Love · June 21st, 2009, 21:14

Paintball mask, or paintball goggles. I put them over mine.

lemegacool · June 21st, 2009, 21:15

the ess goggles that i linked, look in my sig i'm wearing my glasses under them

Gunny_McSmith · June 21st, 2009, 21:19

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Originally Posted by lemegacool

the ess goggles that i linked, look in my sig i'm wearing my glasses under them

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Love · June 21st, 2009, 21:25

I honestly have NO idea what he just said....

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June 21st, 2009, 15:39	#1
Doombringer Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Plateau, Montreal	Decent Eye Protection? What would be a decent price/performance eyewear ? I don't want to cheap out on my eye protection, but I don't want to buy a 200$ goggle neither, just something that works and won't break the bank. Recommended models ?

June 21st, 2009, 15:45	#2
KND * AV revoked * Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Downtown Montreal	Bolle T800 Tactical goggle. I usually saw on classified about 40 $ to 50 $ shipped. __________________

June 21st, 2009, 15:49	#3
lemegacool Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: notre dame des prairies /quebec	theses https://www.sealsactiongear.com/cata...?idProduct=410 or another model from ess. i use them and i'm very satisfied with them! __________________ member of fire team NOM. my other regular forum: www.toyotanation.com / gen3,gen4 camry

June 21st, 2009, 19:24	#5
Kuro_Neko Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland	You can't go wrong with a pair of ESS goggles. They go for about $40-50 and worth every penny. They're rated to stop shotgun blasts so stopping bbs won't be a problem and they're double paned so they never fog. I have a pair and I love them to pieces. __________________

June 21st, 2009, 19:29	#6
Endymion Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Markham, ON	Consider where your primary playing location will be. If it happens to be a paintball field with certain restrictions on their insurance, then you'll want to invest in a good set of paintball goggles. The JT Spectra/Flex line are probably the most common simply for the fact that the mask portion can be detached and reattached easily.

June 21st, 2009, 19:37	#9
talon Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ghosts HQ	it's all well and good to get a fancy pair of tactical goggles, but many paintball fields will not allow use of them on-field, as they are not paintball certified according to insurance companies. As Endymion suggested, a pair of JT goggles are very good. You can get thermal lenses for 'em, which work fantastic for me. Even during night-games, I haven't gotten them to fog to a point unlike other goggles I've worn. they're relatively low profile, as well, and with the right mask attached, you can have full face protection, and still be able to use iron-sights. __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...lon/ghosts.gif ACUFART Forever!!! Team GHOSTS - Fides et Amicitia Last edited by talon; June 21st, 2009 at 19:39..

June 21st, 2009, 20:52	#10
Love formerly Lythinca Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: You know that Home Depot on King st? Yeah, no where near there.	I just got with a JT Radar paintball mask. Doesnt fog for me. If you want just eye protection, buy the mask and take the goggles out. __________________ Currently modding AK. Loadout 1: Yugoslavian M76/Maadi RML Alternative (Kraken) CYMA Glock 18C Loadout 2: TM MP5 w/ flashlight CYMA Glock 18C Both Loadouts have Marpat Uniform, PASGT Helmet w/ Flecktarn, and Flecktarn chest rig.

June 21st, 2009, 21:11	#11
Gunny_McSmith a.k.a. Palucol Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MTL	and what eye protection would fit over glasses? __________________

June 21st, 2009, 21:14	#12
Love formerly Lythinca Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: You know that Home Depot on King st? Yeah, no where near there.	Paintball mask, or paintball goggles. I put them over mine. __________________ Currently modding AK. Loadout 1: Yugoslavian M76/Maadi RML Alternative (Kraken) CYMA Glock 18C Loadout 2: TM MP5 w/ flashlight CYMA Glock 18C Both Loadouts have Marpat Uniform, PASGT Helmet w/ Flecktarn, and Flecktarn chest rig.

June 21st, 2009, 21:15	#13
lemegacool Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: notre dame des prairies /quebec	the ess goggles that i linked, look in my sig i'm wearing my glasses under them __________________ member of fire team NOM. my other regular forum: www.toyotanation.com / gen3,gen4 camry

June 21st, 2009, 21:25	#15
Love formerly Lythinca Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: You know that Home Depot on King st? Yeah, no where near there.	I honestly have NO idea what he just said.... __________________ Currently modding AK. Loadout 1: Yugoslavian M76/Maadi RML Alternative (Kraken) CYMA Glock 18C Loadout 2: TM MP5 w/ flashlight CYMA Glock 18C Both Loadouts have Marpat Uniform, PASGT Helmet w/ Flecktarn, and Flecktarn chest rig.

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