I am in the market for a new mask. I dont need the most expensive awesomeness, just a good mask. What does everyone recommend?
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I recommend V-Force Profilers. Inexpensive, great field of view, great venting, and great if you happen to have a large head (which I do). -
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I like my proto switch FS. Good protection. No fog issues. Bottoms are made of soft material so you get a few bounces. Excellent quick change lens system and shares lenses with the pro-axis. And it comes with a visor, which I personally like. I also have a proflex and like that for hot summer days because it breathes a little better, but the protection (specifically the ear protection) isn't nearly as good as with the switch.
There are definitely "better" masks out there, but they are also much more expensive.Comment
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Proto switch FS is my choice too.
For the same reasons plus one : there's no problem with my glasses !Comment
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JT Proflex. Excellent build quality, can be had for a reasonable price, and covers your face a bit better than other masks.Comment
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I thoroughly enjoy the Proflex - you won't find a mask more comfortable or breathable. They are relatively cheap, too. As far as ear protection, you can buy 'hard ears' or 'revo ears', which both offer more safety than usual soft ears.
Of course, I really like the Flex 8, too..Comment
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JT all the way, either my hard shell spectra or either one of my proflexs depending on light conditions.Comment
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First a few questions.
Glasses?
Sensitive to a chin shot?
For me with glasses my old flex's work great. I have also used a set of Dye I4's that fit very well but left a lot of face open. It was a situation I am comfortable with (played with just goggles for backyard ball for years) so I didn't mind.Comment
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JT Flex 7 or Grillz. I don't like the Profilers myself as their lenses are just too tall for my taste (I've used them for just over one year). But if you are willing to assemble something different, this is my recommendation:
Gotta love the Flents!
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Vents predator. My wet dream mask as an 8th grader. Haha.
I used a JT spectra for years... and years. Bought a flex 8 for the wife. Nice mask for how cheap they are. But lense change/cleaning is typical spectra pain. And I had to add some soft ear protection to cover the bottom of the ears.
Now I'm using a Dye I4. Tiny tiny profile mask. And very quick and easy lense removal/cleaning. And actually with all the measurements I've taken comparing it to the others. They cover the same amount as either JT from a direct side shot. BUT they are so close to your face that from any downward angle shot they cover a lot less. Yet on the flipside. If your laying back there is less open for a shot to go up in to your mouth or nose like on the spectra. And yes. I have had that happen more than once.
Picked up a grillz used from a guy here on AO for a steal. Its for the wife. Great mask. Its really comparable to my I4. Can't say I like it more or less. It has a great look. And it is softer than the I4. But in the end I think they are about the same for overall function. Both super comfortable And weigh nothing.
Find what you like used for cheap and just put a new lense in it.Comment
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I love my Proto axis for protection, field of view, and simplicity of lense removal
My Jt Flex feels like nothing is there, light and comfy as hell as long as you don't mind a paintball to the side of the face or foreheadComment
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Larger adult-sized head: V-Force Grill
Smaller head or carefree about jaw or double-chin protection: Sly ProfitComment
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Yes I've to wear corrective glasses, I can't wear lenses.Originally posted by sjrtk View Post
Many mask have not enough space to keep the glasse at their right withour squeezing or twiwting them.
Some others have fog issues ethier on the glasses or on the sheild.
Added to the good protection for top and bottom of the face and sides of the head, this make the Proto switch FS the best solution for me.
Absolutely for problem for chin shots.Comment
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