Which one for Christmas?

[theraidenproject]

Should I ask for the Proteus w/ Votex fan for $80, or Flex 7 w/ X-Wind fan for $55? The cost isn't a factor, as I'm asking for one or the other for Christmas. Please respond ASAP, I haven't asked for anything for Christmas, so I'm making my list ASAP. Thanks.

[DrEvil]

I like the flex. my preferance thats all.

[wicked_mag]

Yo haha same for me i can't decide between the two for christmas. I think i'm gonna go wit a regular flex 7 though becuz the proteus has bad chin protection and i heard the material it is made out of scratches real eazy

[Riot[Z-Grip]]

You could always go with a third option of V-Force..... My Blue Mirror Morph is in the mail as we type.

-Pat

[TheBigRaguPB4L]

i totally agree with riot. you can get a v-force mask for the same price as any fan. my v-force has never fogged on me and has great protection all around. jsut fyi.

[MagMan5446]

The V-Force Morph is the best damn mask on god's green earth.

[oneshot]

get the proteus , but without the fan , you don't really need the fan

[DrEvil]

yeah i agree about not getting a fan. I ve never had a fogging problem with thermal lenses I dont recall any with the non thermals I ve had either. Blow the extra money on something else.

[dawump]

I've never used the flex but do have the proteus. I like it alot. It does have a very small profile, the built in visor is very good at shielding light, and although I've never used the fan during a game ( because of the noise ) I really like having it there to cool me down when I'm in a goggles on area but not playing. It doesn't blow much, but just that little bit of fresh air makes all the difference.

I've never needed it for fogging issues - the mask doesn't fog.

The only thing I didn't like about it the first time I played was that the shiny black reflected the sun big time and gave away my position... or maybe I just sucked that day.

Before playing again I gave it a camo job, and now REALLY like it especially with my new camo skinz ;-)

Picture attached - including splatter..

[wyn1370]

go v-force. I use my IZE as a looner to my non-equipment owning friends now that I got mine.

[Temo Vryce]

The Proteus is a nice mask but it's a little small. I use a Diablo Skul myself which is a small mask and I find the Proteus a little small. JT IZE, well other than the cost factor I got put off JT mask by the X-Fire. It wasn't very comfortable but the new IZE is. The V-Force line is very nice but if you are looking at playing in tournements then you might want to go with a soft mask over a hard mask. The Soft mask will bounce balls more often than the hard mask. It hurts when it happens but you're still in the game. This just my $0.02 and I hope that it helps you out in deciding which mask is best for you. Honestly the best thing you can do is to find someone with each mask type and try them out for a game or two. Masks aren't like markers. If it doesn't feel right from the get go then you're not likely to get used to it. You're best off to get a mask that suits your playing style, Rec or Tourny, and fit your head comfortably. We can only sugggest the masks that we like and in the end it's up to you as to which one you like. Good luck in your decision. I hope that you get the one you want for Christmas.

[[NA]WARLORD]

i personally use a flex-7 and cross wind, but if you sweat alot, i recommend a sweat band of some sort, this has virtualy eliminated all my fogging problems. and yes i do run thermals, only 1 system i ever used i didnt need a fan wis no longer in production and that was the Vents Preadator System, way ahead of its time!!!!

[dawump]

Temo,

Yes the proteus is a small mask - and that is one of it's selling points in my mind. The first time I wore it I thought it was too tight, but it has loosened up.

Small mask = small profile = less hits. I saw a comparison where the proteus and the flex-7 were drawn over each other, and the proteus gave better protection everywhere except the neck where it is a little exposing.

Keith

[toymyster]

Go to a store, try each one on, and opt for the most comfortable one!!

[Rynoboy06]

Go Proteus

I have a proteus. It fits the contours of my face, nothing extra hangs out to get shot. The first time I used it, it fogged worse than any mask I've ever seen, but that hasn't happened at all in the 60-odd hours of field time Ive had since then. I think it looks cool too.