Best facemask material?

Rabbit · May 17th, 2010, 12:33

Currently browsing face masks and i've come accross some nice digital camo neoprene masks.

I'm looking for something that im not going to sweat like crazy in.

Neoprene apparently is all weather...

I've read about an Under Armor mask that helps with sweating.

Any suggestions?

I've been looking at:

http://www.mach1airsoft.com/web/cata...&id=356&cat=29

http://www.shoptoit.ca/shop/product-..._11437051.html

I have a pretty small bean for a head, so im caucious about the neoprene one, although i do like it a lot more...

Drow · May 17th, 2010, 16:37

I wear the Under Armor cold gear hood, but it doesn't absorb impact.

martin2112 · May 17th, 2010, 17:28

I bought this: http://www.airsoftgi.com/product_inf...oducts_id=4790

It fits my small head well. I think it will cut down on my fogging issue, by insulating the skin around the eyes and bottom forehead. Remains to be seen; tomorrow.

It will prevent/diminish skin lesions, but the pain will be there. It is not adequate as nose or mouth/teeth protection. As far as ears are concerned, the mask acts as a drum skin and amplifies the sound; I would not want to get hit in the ear. I will make holes to relieve some air pressure, and add some form of rigid plate in that area.

The desert print is very nice. I'll probably use it instead of face camo paint.

I'm looking at this: http://www.bitterendgoggles.com/ nice but pricy. I might make my own out of that same steel, or even paper-maché, to wear along with the neoprene.

EagleDriver · May 17th, 2010, 20:43

Are you looking for BB protection or a cloth/neoprene mask? This mask is great for BB protection and no ventilation/fogging issues. They also make a mesh type of goggle, but I prefer my Revision goggles.

http://www.bitterendgoggles.com/bitt...lower_mask.htm

Several people had it at OP Pine Plains IV. Some of the Ottawa guys got to see them too.

Rabbit · May 18th, 2010, 09:51

Really im looking for just a bit of everything. I dont like the idea of wearing a full helmet just because I dont like the idea of my peripheral vision blocked (obviously this will happen to a certain extent with googles anyways.

Its more of a appearance thing for me. Sort've like what I have in my avatar.

I think i might just go with the Under Armour Army Green hood - the only thing stopping me is that i dont think it will blend in with too many surroundings.

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May 17th, 2010, 12:33	#1
Rabbit formerly FrankieCees, Remylebeau Trader rating Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hamilton	Best facemask material? Currently browsing face masks and i've come accross some nice digital camo neoprene masks. I'm looking for something that im not going to sweat like crazy in. Neoprene apparently is all weather... I've read about an Under Armor mask that helps with sweating. Any suggestions? I've been looking at: http://www.mach1airsoft.com/web/cata...&id=356&cat=29 http://www.shoptoit.ca/shop/product-..._11437051.html I have a pretty small bean for a head, so im caucious about the neoprene one, although i do like it a lot more... Last edited by Rabbit; May 17th, 2010 at 13:14..

May 17th, 2010, 16:37	#2
Drow Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario	I wear the Under Armor cold gear hood, but it doesn't absorb impact. __________________

May 17th, 2010, 17:28	#3
martin2112 a.k.a martind2112 Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St-Philippe (Rive-Sud de Montréal), Québec, Canada	I bought this: http://www.airsoftgi.com/product_inf...oducts_id=4790 It fits my small head well. I think it will cut down on my fogging issue, by insulating the skin around the eyes and bottom forehead. Remains to be seen; tomorrow. It will prevent/diminish skin lesions, but the pain will be there. It is not adequate as nose or mouth/teeth protection. As far as ears are concerned, the mask acts as a drum skin and amplifies the sound; I would not want to get hit in the ear. I will make holes to relieve some air pressure, and add some form of rigid plate in that area. The desert print is very nice. I'll probably use it instead of face camo paint. I'm looking at this: http://www.bitterendgoggles.com/ nice but pricy. I might make my own out of that same steel, or even paper-maché, to wear along with the neoprene. __________________ G&G G4 CQB-R, KWA M1911A1, Army R17 Glock, KSC USP .45 Tactical Last edited by martin2112; May 17th, 2010 at 17:30.. Reason: More detail

May 17th, 2010, 20:43	#4
EagleDriver Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD USA	Are you looking for BB protection or a cloth/neoprene mask? This mask is great for BB protection and no ventilation/fogging issues. They also make a mesh type of goggle, but I prefer my Revision goggles. http://www.bitterendgoggles.com/bitt...lower_mask.htm Several people had it at OP Pine Plains IV. Some of the Ottawa guys got to see them too.

May 18th, 2010, 09:51	#5
Rabbit formerly FrankieCees, Remylebeau Trader rating Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hamilton	Really im looking for just a bit of everything. I dont like the idea of wearing a full helmet just because I dont like the idea of my peripheral vision blocked (obviously this will happen to a certain extent with googles anyways. Its more of a appearance thing for me. Sort've like what I have in my avatar. I think i might just go with the Under Armour Army Green hood - the only thing stopping me is that i dont think it will blend in with too many surroundings.

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