screen type goggles?

northcop · July 25th, 2010, 20:55

So I ordered a couple screen style face masks one is the "army of 2" style mask. Wondering about anyones experience with these. I hear all the time woirries about the safety of these things from bb's (particularily bios) breaking and spraying "schrapnel" into your peepers. However, I haven't been able to find any actual data or issues with this happening. Therefore, I turn to the intellect of the members on here to see if anyone has any actual first hand negative experience with any of the "screen type" goggles. Not "I heard from a guy who knows a guy" or "I heard on the interwebs" but actual knowledge.

I plan to try a little safety test on them myself when they come in, but am not sure what to place behind the eye pieces to represent eyes. (no I wont use the dog). I Thought about ballistic gel but that might be too hard. Anyway my novel here is done. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance!!

ShelledPants · July 25th, 2010, 20:56

Well, from experience, I've had BioBB's burst into dust on my mask and get into my eyes, and I wear ESS goggles. I would NOT have wanted to have had mesh goggles on at the time, and this is the predominant reason I do not own mesh goggles at all,

northcop · July 25th, 2010, 21:06

dust eh? thats deffinately bad news...

The Chad · July 25th, 2010, 21:07

It's like sneezing with your eyes open. Once the BB hits, you will instantly close your eyes. I wouldn't worry about it. The only reason I wear Goggles is because Insurance policies at Fields.

Tango7 · July 25th, 2010, 21:52

YouTube- Dr. Airsoft, Practical Testing: Pro Arms wire mesh face mask

http://www.vaughanmd.com/drairsoft/

ShelledPants · July 25th, 2010, 21:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tango7

YouTube- Dr. Airsoft, Practical Testing: Pro Arms wire mesh face mask

http://www.vaughanmd.com/drairsoft/

Thats the exact mask I use the lower of.

northcop · July 25th, 2010, 23:52

outstanding folks, thanks for your help!

The Chad · July 26th, 2010, 00:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tango7

YouTube- Dr. Airsoft, Practical Testing: Pro Arms wire mesh face mask

http://www.vaughanmd.com/drairsoft/

OMFG as if it went through.

northcop · July 26th, 2010, 00:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Chad

OMFG as if it went through.

I know, that test seemed a little set up to fail though he was shooting what 525fps with .43's from point blank? still bad performance mind you as I'm sure that scenario could still happen but would be somewhat rare I think.

northcop · July 26th, 2010, 00:31

YouTube- Army Of Two Mask Torture Test

Perhaps this test is a more likely field occurrence....

Luckless · July 27th, 2010, 11:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by northcop

I know, that test seemed a little set up to fail though he was shooting what 525fps with .43's from point blank? still bad performance mind you as I'm sure that scenario could still happen but would be somewhat rare I think.

Ah, the chronographing was done with .20g bbs. Either way if something does not protect against forces Above what you wish to be protected from, then it should not be viewed as safe. Going for minimum is not a safe idea as it means you are closer to the fail point.

Schwag · July 27th, 2010, 11:50

Northcop, our whole team uses mesh goggles. Never had a problem. We don't allow bio bbs though. I've tested the improved bb bastard bios and they still chip too much.

We love them. Never fog, never scratch

One thing though, they are useless in snow. They wipe out any depth perception you have.

Short Round · July 27th, 2010, 12:25

We can wear paintball goggles over Screen Masks (EX. http://cdn3.ioffer.com/img/item/145/...WCqc0Ru8a9.jpg) at fields correct?

Or must the mask be over your goggles?

DarkAngel · July 27th, 2010, 14:37

Goggles Must be Under.

+1 on mesh goggles. We did a firing line to test out the ACM Mesh Goggles, at 1 ft distance, I fired 40+ rounds from my 525 fps BA (Chronied with .2s, but used .3 Bastards for the test). In addition to that my 390fps M14, same distance, same BB weight, 2 lowcap mags (approx 125 rds) on semi and full auto as well as another 200+ rounds from various AEGs.

The mesh is dented to shit (expected with that kind of range). But there is almost no visible sign of fatigue (other than dents) the mesh goggles STILL hold strong, and are still safe to use even after that much abuse.

I much prefer shooters glasses, but on humid days, mesh is supreme.

pusangani · July 27th, 2010, 15:15

+1 on the mesh, I wear them anywhere that allows them.

The woven wire ones are supremely better than the type that's the sheet metal with hole in it, at least in my experience.

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July 25th, 2010, 20:55	#1
northcop Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Thunder Bay ON	screen type goggles? So I ordered a couple screen style face masks one is the "army of 2" style mask. Wondering about anyones experience with these. I hear all the time woirries about the safety of these things from bb's (particularily bios) breaking and spraying "schrapnel" into your peepers. However, I haven't been able to find any actual data or issues with this happening. Therefore, I turn to the intellect of the members on here to see if anyone has any actual first hand negative experience with any of the "screen type" goggles. Not "I heard from a guy who knows a guy" or "I heard on the interwebs" but actual knowledge. I plan to try a little safety test on them myself when they come in, but am not sure what to place behind the eye pieces to represent eyes. (no I wont use the dog). I Thought about ballistic gel but that might be too hard. Anyway my novel here is done. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance!!

July 25th, 2010, 20:56	#2
ShelledPants Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto, On	Well, from experience, I've had BioBB's burst into dust on my mask and get into my eyes, and I wear ESS goggles. I would NOT have wanted to have had mesh goggles on at the time, and this is the predominant reason I do not own mesh goggles at all, __________________ Ár skal r?*sa, sá er annars vill fé eða fjör hafa. Sjaldan liggjandi úlfur lær um getur né sofandi maður sigur.

July 27th, 2010, 11:50	#12
Schwag Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: A sick fascist corporatocracy.	Northcop, our whole team uses mesh goggles. Never had a problem. We don't allow bio bbs though. I've tested the improved bb bastard bios and they still chip too much. We love them. Never fog, never scratch One thing though, they are useless in snow. They wipe out any depth perception you have. __________________ (Former)Grand Poobah of T.W.A.T.

July 25th, 2010, 21:06	#3
northcop Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Thunder Bay ON	dust eh? thats deffinately bad news...

July 25th, 2010, 21:52	#5
Tango7 Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2010	YouTube- Dr. Airsoft, Practical Testing: Pro Arms wire mesh face mask http://www.vaughanmd.com/drairsoft/

July 25th, 2010, 23:52	#7
northcop Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Thunder Bay ON	outstanding folks, thanks for your help!

July 26th, 2010, 00:31	#10
northcop Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Thunder Bay ON	YouTube- Army Of Two Mask Torture Test Perhaps this test is a more likely field occurrence....

July 27th, 2010, 12:25	#13
Short Round Najohn Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SkyDome	We can wear paintball goggles over Screen Masks (EX. http://cdn3.ioffer.com/img/item/145/...WCqc0Ru8a9.jpg) at fields correct? Or must the mask be over your goggles? __________________

July 27th, 2010, 14:37	#14
DarkAngel * Age Verifier status suspended * Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Scarborough	Goggles Must be Under. +1 on mesh goggles. We did a firing line to test out the ACM Mesh Goggles, at 1 ft distance, I fired 40+ rounds from my 525 fps BA (Chronied with .2s, but used .3 Bastards for the test). In addition to that my 390fps M14, same distance, same BB weight, 2 lowcap mags (approx 125 rds) on semi and full auto as well as another 200+ rounds from various AEGs. The mesh is dented to shit (expected with that kind of range). But there is almost no visible sign of fatigue (other than dents) the mesh goggles STILL hold strong, and are still safe to use even after that much abuse. I much prefer shooters glasses, but on humid days, mesh is supreme. __________________ Certified Sniper Clinic Instructor and Counter Sniper Sentinel Arms Customs - Specializing In Unique, One of a kind guns Last edited by DarkAngel; July 27th, 2010 at 14:42..

July 27th, 2010, 15:15	#15
pusangani Official ASC "Dumb Ass" Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Scarbrah, Ontario	+1 on the mesh, I wear them anywhere that allows them. The woven wire ones are supremely better than the type that's the sheet metal with hole in it, at least in my experience. __________________

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