Mandatory things needed for airsoft.

[Brian McIlmoyle]

Originally Posted by Wolf427

I am not a fan of full face masks. I had a really nice one when I used to play paintball, but I feel that they restrict my senses a little too much. I'm hoping to be able to get away with military grade goggles, and one of those face covers made of mesh or the neoprene ones.
Will an airsoft bb really knock out a tooth?

yup.. seen it happen a few times

[Wolf427]

Originally Posted by Antikythera

My goggle set-up just for your research:


Revision Desert Locust
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Generic Lower Mesh Mask (Version 1) The model with the ear protection bugs me as it rubs up against your weapon more.

Awesome, thanks.

[Antikythera]

Ah yes as for the tooth situation. I haven't seen a tooth get completely knocked out but lots of chipped in half.

Protect that pretty face!

[FirestormX]

Originally Posted by Wolf427

Wow. Alright I'll make sure I do lots of research and buy the correct mask, or goggle & mask combo.

Meh, it's not all that complicated. I just like the sound of my keyboard.
Just get get a properly rated set of goggles and a sturdy mesh mask that is comfortable (remember, you'll be wearing it for a long time - you may need to sew additional cloth/padding to it), fits well, and feels good against your gun. (You'll probably want to get some sort of optic for your gun, since the mesh alters your cheek weld a bit. A red dot to quickly acquire the target, and to raise the aim point up a little bit).

First and foremost, make sure it's strong enough to take a BB, and doesn't mess up your eye protection (eg, won't bump your goggles up if you put your cheek to your rifle stock). Then, if you need extra comfort, you can sometimes bend the frame a bit (make it wider or tighter around your face), and sew in padding.

A PB mask isn't a bad alternative. With some good goggles in the mask, that are clean (remember, you won't have paint smudges building up on them throughout the day), your vision doesn't feel too impaired. If you take off the front visor (if your PB mask has it), you feel even less restricted.
You don't feel as "free" as goggles-only, but better safe than sorry, and you can get a feel for how your eye/face protection will work in a game.

[redzaku]

budget wise, get surplus combat boots, you will be amazed what kind of boots and condition of them get surplus for some what low price
BDU, you can get some old OD BDU from the CF for low price at a local surplus store for a relatively good condtion, and if you are not fearful of shipping:
http://www.gunnyssurplus.com also have relatively good gear for sale

[Wolf427]

Originally Posted by redzaku

budget wise, get surplus combat boots, you will be amazed what kind of boots and condition of them get surplus for some what low price
BDU, you can get some old OD BDU from the CF for low price at a local surplus store for a relatively good condtion, and if you are not fearful of shipping:
http://www.gunnyssurplus.com also have relatively good gear for sale

Sweet, thanks for the link!