Mask vs. mask

[Quintus Carr]

Hello all

What would we regard as the better/ most comfortable/hard wearing mask? A pair of events, or a pair of Dye i3s, both fairly new? I won't really be able to try them on unfortunately.

Also, what function does a mirrored mask lens serve apart from looking snazzy?

Thanks

 

[Random Invert]

Either are great masks (although I don't wear either) I think the I4s are slightly smaller around the jaw and don't have a peak.

The mirrored lens is like the lens in your sunglasses, great for bright days on open fields, crap for woodland poor weather play.

 

[Quintus Carr]

Either are great masks (although I don't wear either) I think the I4s are slightly smaller around the jaw and don't have a peak.

The mirrored lens is like the lens in your sunglasses, great for bright days on open fields, crap for woodland poor weather play.

Thanks, I wasn't sure if it would reduce visibility, I'll probably try and get a normal lens too for indoor use

 

[emisnug]

Events are a nice mask - I'd say a lot more comforable than the i4's (not tried a set of i3's). It serves as my back-up (for when I get shot too much) or as a loaner mask. One thing with the Events - there's a little lock tab for the ear pieces. Unless you don't mind your ears flapping around, they are small but vital for comfort.

 

[Game]

what is good for one person fells like crap on others

owned 09 events/i3/invisions/grillz and some jt's tried on the earlyer events and profilers

and for me the grillz win hands down for pure comfort and ease off cleaning

the only function i have found for a mirror lens is to totaly ruin my vision allways stick to yellow lens for supair and clear for woods

 

[Quintus Carr]

Are the lenses that the i3's usually come with thermal ones do you know?

 

[rexy]

ive two pairs of e-vents (old and new style) anlong with a pair of invert avatsr's (see my display pic) there all basically the same mask except the avatars dont haave detachable ears and thus dont need a little tab to stop the ear rattling

as for lenses ive clear, smoked and mirror'd blue, clear ones are good all round except when its silly bright, outwith a low sun but ive the smoked for those days, more down to personnel preference

most half decent masks upwards near enough always come with a dual layer thermal lens, trickyest bit id say is finding an anti fog method that works for you
i use sprayable anti fog solution, some use anti fog gel even heard of some using rainex, motorbike lens spray or even johnsons no more tears shampoo, just a case of finding what works for you.

hope that helps

 

[NitroBall]

This will be the most important piece of kit you will buy for paintball, so do not go cheap.
Everyone's head is shaped differently. I advise you try some on before buying. Comfort is the key, unless you like to go jogging wearing a pair of clogs
Some masks will restrict your hearing, some will restrict and muffle the calls you make.
Thermal lens is a must.
Also note, some masks can be a pain and time consuming when changing out the lens or even if you ever want to take the lens out for cleaning. Others will literally take seconds.
Chrome/mirrored len's are easily scratched, clear/smoke/yellow not so much.

 

[Random Invert]

What's your over all budget? And where do you live? Is there a local site that holds walkons?

 

[Quintus Carr]

My local site is near Congleton, and I've tried a few on elsewhere. I've decided to go for some newish second hand i3s off the forum, and then get a clear lens for woodsball (they'll come mirrored).

Anti-fog wise I've had to rely on just using washing up liquid between games with the site masks, its a bit of a pain but works

Thanks for the tips guys