Goggles Only?

[OysterBoy]

I've noticed, maybe, 1 out of 20 players I see wearing just a goggle set with strap, no actual mask to cover their mouth/nose. At first I thought it was crazy, but I'm going insane with my V-Force; I can't get my pumps shouldered well, because the mask is always in the way. I'm considering just wearing a goggle set, but I understand the risks involved. Is there any mask that offers adequate mouth/nose protection but doesn't interfere with how I shoulder my gun? I've seen a Whipper-Snapper (Uncles), but I know they are hard to come by. Any advice?

[NJPaint]

Flex-7 might do the trick for you. You can roll up the front part of the mask if you need to and come to think of it, even if you don't, it will move out of the way for your stock/marker. So, definately Flex-7

[OysterBoy]

Thanks, I'll look into buying one. By the way, I agree with your sig in regards to Rooster.

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which are you going to choose, your life or the game? does it really matter that you know the risks are there? safety is the number one rule always for a reason

[OysterBoy]

Well I couldn't see dieing due to a paintball shot to the mouth, lots of pain, yes. What I've seen, are Neoprene lower face guards.. I may just butcher a flex 7, so it still protects my nose and upper mouth..

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how about a really nasty scar to the mouth and a cut up lip that isnt easy to heal and maybe if you have your mouth open trauma to the teeth and ripped gums

[TraXeR]

I'd go for a flex 7.. You could just flip up the bottom of it, but if the problem is it sticks out to far, you could try a Profiler. It hugs your face so well that it shouldnt hit your shouldered guns.

I have a flex 7 and a Profiler, and i only use the flex 7 if I lend out my Profiler for someone to try for a game.

[OysterBoy]

Hmm.. Profiler seems nice, but also pricey. Then again, the mask should be the most expensive you can afford. Thanks guys.

[RoboBeaver]

just get a flx 7, i have one, its really floppy, i get bounces off of it, and the thing slaps you. but you can press it on to anything it just gets pushed out of the way, you dont need to butcher anything, and you can keep your teeth and gums.

[Automaggot68]

Well I couldn't see dieing due to a paintball shot to the mouth, lots of pain, yes. What I've seen, are Neoprene lower face guards.. I may just butcher a flex 7, so it still protects my nose and upper mouth..

I wouldn't do that.
Come on, there are rules against that, and most feilds (when run well) wont let you use a cut up mask.

Edit: Get a JT Proteus. Those suckers hug your face nice and good.

Second Edit: I do NOt agree with Njpaint's signature. Not that he posted it, but that it was taken out of context. How are any of us to know what ELSE was said, that didn't see that thread? What led up to that statement?
(I will however say that Rooster shouldn't have chosen his words a bit more wisely)

[OysterBoy]

After having read a few of Roosters posts, I am confident in saying he is atleast partially a rascist. Whats worse is his 'No, I'm right' attitude. Very condescending.

Anyways..

I'm looking for a mask that hugs my cheeks/face VERY well, my V-Force cheek sections have about an inch and some of empty space.

[Head knight of Ni]

what Vforce is it?

[Empyreal Rogue]

The Profiler has serious fogging issues, though, since it's so close to your face. Otherwise it's a great mask.

[Head knight of Ni]

The Profiler has serious fogging issues, though, since it's so close to your face. Otherwise it's a great mask.

Not if taken care of properly.

[oldsoldier]

Profiler and proteus both are face huggers. The proteus may be a little moreso, but, look into both of those.
As far as butchering a mask: any field with insurance wont let you play. Cutting up a mask violates ANSI insurance standards, and, therefore, would hold the field liable in the event of an injury/death. Persaonally, I would rather shoot a little awkward, than end up hurt, possibly scarred. But, hey, its your choice.