Finding A Good
Paintball Mask?
The face mask is the most significant
protective gear in playing the sport of paintball. It mainly shields
the eyes from balls with a traveling speed of up to three hundred
“feet per second”. Most completely cover the face and the ears, but
there are those who prefer to wear goggles, protecting only the
eyes.
Paintball masks are designed to absorb any direct shot, from any
distance or range. An ordinary pair of goggles will supply only a
false sense of security and put one at great risk since it they are
not constructed to block a paintball. All paintball mask
manufactures measure up to DOT safety criteria and safety standards.
The choice of the mask’s material is of significance. There are
masks made of different material from rubber, plastic to foam. It is
a wise idea to buy your own face mask rather then renting one. It
should be the first equipment purchased before playing paintball. Be
sure to properly test the fit of the mask to your face and make sure
that you can see clearly so you can well and enjoy your game. The
lens is the mask’s most significant quality, so check it carefully;
then examine the foam and see if it is comfortable to wear and the
design is attractive
1. Typically, paintball masks will have either non-thermal or
thermal lens or be anti-fog for fog resistance: these do not need an
anti for agent applied to the lens to perform their function. These
thermal lenses will cost more but they are a good choice because
they just won’t fog up.
2. The foam in a paint ball mask is an important factor to consider,
as it can determine your level of comfort. For instance, a “Vforce
Armor” is a neoprene type of foam – a type of foam that is
considered a good foam, but it is uncomfortable. The “Vforce Shield”
and “Vforce Profiler” is and open cell and two layer foam which is
very comfortable to wear. The open cell foam can be compared to a
memory foam that is used in pillows.
3. Style is another factor. There are masks that are more expensive
even when the foam and lens are the same quality as cheaper models,
but the difference is in the style of the mask.
Choose wisely and never sacrifice cost over quality; your safety
should always come first!