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  • Hacker240
    Registered User
    • Mar 2002
    • 67

    #1

    To Visor or not to Visor?

    Do you guys wear a visor on your mask or not? I am trying to decide. I love my red IZE with the visor, but it does cause the occasional hit. I want to lose the visore, but it won't look as cool. Will it hurt to get hit in the forehead no visor?
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  • Rrok
    The "Decoy"
    • Aug 2001
    • 143

    #2
    I have the exact same mask as you. As long as you have a bandana (in my case an american flag bandana)running across your forehead it will be ok. I got hit there twice the day I went visor-less and none of the balls broke (I had one small bruise, but hey a little bump never hurt anyone). Not only does removing the visor help you get in closer to the bunkers ( I snap shoot with my face darn close to the side of the bunker) but I personally think it looks cooler as well. You also have your mask fog up less (If it does to begin with) as removing the visor provides more flow through the mask.

    Just my two cents.

    Rrok

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    • Temo Vryce
      Super Chicken
      • Sep 2001
      • 1023

      #3
      DO you play indoor more than outdoor? If you play more indoor than loose the visor. If you play more outdoor than I would keep it. All in all it's up to you.

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      • iisp0tii

        #4
        visors are good when its sunny out. if its a little cloudy i take mine off. but if you take it off, you get shot in the head & not in the mask. it hurts a little more, but do what ever helps out the weather conditions.

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        • DJSOLID
          SpinWax&TradePaint
          • Jan 2002
          • 166

          #5
          Yah - you'll really miss the visor under sunlight - it cuts down on glare tremendously.
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          • mattimaru
            plays with his cocker
            • Feb 2002
            • 45

            #6
            outdoor demands a visor for me cuz its those important shots you need to make that end up facing into the sun.
            if you play indoor then there is no need for a visor.
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            • personman

              #7
              I ALWAYS wear visors, and hats due to past experiances. Back when I first played paintball, I got shot in the head 2 times, and I had a REALLY bad headache. In fact, I think it was a Team mate. Right behind me... Guys, always wear hats, please.

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              • J
                Light me up
                • Jul 2001
                • 303

                #8
                I use a visor, for me its deflected some shots + keeps the sun out of my eyes
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                • AGDmagman2001
                  Registered User
                  • Feb 2001
                  • 526

                  #9
                  for headwear I got a head jt sockhat for cold, and a dye headband for warm weather. I generally don't wear a visor, because most of the time you can get a bounce off the head, where with the viser usually not, a little more chance for pain, but hey no pain, no gain right! I only play outdoors too, and only wear the visor when it's either raining, or late in the day as the sun is starting to come down, depending on which way the end of the field your playing on is facing sometimes the sun is directly in my eyes.

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                  • CleenSweep
                    Team Controlled Chaos
                    • Nov 2001
                    • 435

                    #10
                    My visor has bounced a few balls in its day but it has probably broken the same amount. Do what is the most comfortable. Always protect your noggin though.
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                    • DarkRipper
                      Elite
                      • May 2001
                      • 1111

                      #11
                      I've always used visors... no particular reason. I guess I use it to protect my fan setup.


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                      • Jordan-APL
                        AGD user 4 life
                        • Mar 2002
                        • 64

                        #12
                        Does anyone have the problem of there visor getting a goofy bend in it that you cant get out?Its nnot a big deal,it just is one of my pet pieves to whine about.lol

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                        • lala
                          What does this do......
                          • Dec 2001
                          • 85

                          #13
                          No visor you can get your head closer in a tight bunker
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                          • HyperSnyper

                            #14
                            Al depends if you wanna make the sacrafice. You can either have the visor as extra protection against bunkering or longball head shots, or you can completely remove it to gain the chance of a bounce.

                            I have been wearing my visor for a long time, it really doesnt help block out sun light that much, get a tinted lens for this instead. I have made the decision to remove it and just wear a big loose sock type beenie on my head. Nice and thick for protection and to increse chances of bouncing. The number one place I get eliminated is the lens, then the visor. If I could elminate one of the 2, that may double my chances of survival.

                            -Hyper

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                            • DarkRipper
                              Elite
                              • May 2001
                              • 1111

                              #15
                              Originally posted by Jordan-APL
                              Does anyone have the problem of there visor getting a goofy bend in it that you cant get out?Its nnot a big deal,it just is one of my pet pieves to whine about.lol
                              I use a semi-rigid goggle case from Unique sporting... I think Ronin sells them too.

                              It's got a nice set of pockets on the outside for goggle spray, extra straps, extra lenses, etc. There's also room inside for your hat/bandanna.

                              I haven't had a crush problem since I got it; it cost me 20 bucks at World Cup 2k.


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