Eye protection for speccies

gerrowadat

I've been looking into eye protection for those of us who need perscription lenses, and have researched a few options, and wanted to get people's experiences with the various options.

Option 1: Mesh. I've got the Sansei Mesh mask, which I hate. This has probably seen most use. With the full mask on, the design of the mask redirects your breath right up into the eye compartment, fogging your glasses. The mask part is detachable, but the peripheral vision is bad, and the edges dig in something fierce. Not recomended.

Regular vented googles are not great either, for fogging reasons.

So there appear to be two options as of now for speccies that are my favourites so far:

Wiley-x Perscription goggles -- Expensive, but probably the nicest solution. Some online stores will ship them here, if you plug in your perscription. Looks to be about 2-300e all in, depending on how fancy you want it. They also do script safety glasses, which might be better for fogging.

ESS Striker Turbofan Goggles -- The difference between these and the profile range apears to be more room inside for wearing your glasses underneath. This looks optimal for people who want a long-lasting pair (i.e. if your perscription changes).

I'm wondering have people gone down either of these routes, and have any advice? I'm particularly interested in seeing if the ESS strikers have enough room in them for glasses, and if the anti-fog stuff extends to your glasses (I know you can get hydro-resistance spray for your lenses in most specsavers, I'm wondering is this the same thing).

Masada

ive heard the prescription goggles are pretty good, havent seen any of them yet though myself.,
the ESS goggles are a bastid from what ive heard, I was talking to a hrta regular bout them recently, who wears glasses and he was saying about the goggles making the prescription glasses themselves fog up instead. i think their a bit tight with specs underneath too by the looks of it.,

gerrowadat

vtec wrote: »

ive heard the prescription goggles are pretty good, havent seen any of them yet though myself.,
the ESS goggles are a bastid from what ive heard, I was talking to a hrta regular bout them recently, who wears glasses and he was saying about the goggles making the prescription glasses themselves fog up instead. i think their a bit tight with specs underneath too by the looks of it.,

Are they the 'Profile' or 'Striker' range though? From what I've read theres quite a difference in room.

Yeah I'm thinking about the Wiley-X ones, although it's a hassle to get them and wait around for the perscription.

Puding

I currently use the ess striker turbo fan set and never had a problem with wearing my glasses, i spent the money on the ess because i had gone though about 4 or 5 other set of goggles that i was unhappy with.

There is a review thread of ess goggles in the review section i believe it does cover the use of glasses in the thread, you will always have a problem with fogging with any goggles where your wearing another set of glasses under them, its just going to happen what ever ones you buy never come across any non assisted goggles that can handle it 100% of the time, get your hands on the turbofan design and you will not have a problem thought.

The only time i've ever had a problem with these goggles was when it was raining cats and dogs, but i can forgive that the water was running off my head into the goggles, you can also get problems if you where a balaclava and you wear it so your expelled breath is pretty much being feed up into the goggles, you get a small bit of fogging at the bottom of the goggles but it normal clears between each breath.

Ess a great bit of kit could not recommend the ess striker turbofans more.

Edit: Also i got my hands on a set of the Rx inserts made up for me at my local for 50euros, they work well and are also a hell of a lot more comfortable.

NakedHedgehog

I've got the ESS Advancer V12 (link to my review of them).

I have prescription insets in these (which you have to buy seperately). The only problem I have is that the prescriptions fog up (but not by fault of the goggles) a little bit. This is because I neglected to tell the dips at the opticians to put an anti-fog coating on the prescription inset.

Otherwise - I love them. Highly recommended.

Keggers

One tip for anti fogging in through the nose out through the mouth

ScumLord

I'm going for my contact fitting tomorrow, it's the only way as far as I can see. When you put anything over your glasses they fog up, your traping a layer of hot air around your glasses. Any kind of mask just makes it worse because it's diverting your breath up aswell.

The only thing that ever worked for me where the bog standard saftey glasses but now their banned.

CrazyRabbit

I personally use :
http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/redwolf/airsoft/ProductDetail?prodID=15022

...and I've no problems with fogging (I wear specs as well). I did remove the neck protector part though as it is uncomfortable (it is removable). It's also very comfortable...about 129 times more comfortable than the Sensai masks.

If you prefer goggles, then perhaps:
http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/redwolf/airsoft/ProductDetail?prodID=23649

NakedHedgehog

When you put anything over your glasses they fog up, your traping a layer of hot air around your glasses.

That's why the ESS Advancer goggles are good. Their sides open ever so slightly for ventelation - removing the hot air.

NakedDex

I'm ordering those Wiley-X ones on Monday, after I have my eyes tested and measured for the lens cartridge to be made. I mentioned them to you before (I think it was you), they're very comfortable according to some of my friends in Canada who use them, no fogging and incredibly tough.

defenderdude

I have the ESS Profiles and wear specs - my advice is get the striker turbofans instead (cheaper and better for glasses with more room).

The profiles are ok with specs but I have to have the fan constantly on full whack and the battery only lasts a couple of hours. I've only used the Profiles a few times I've just gone back to my mesh mask:rolleyes: the last couple of skirmishes...

IMO, the Profiles are very good but for glasses get the strikers if you can. I'm just going to get contacts.

kevteljeur

ScumLord wrote: »

I'm going for my contact fitting tomorrow, it's the only way as far as I can see. When you put anything over your glasses they fog up, your traping a layer of hot air around your glasses. Any kind of mask just makes it worse because it's diverting your breath up aswell.

The only thing that ever worked for me where the bog standard saftey glasses but now their banned.

Might I humbly suggest that you get a small initial order (3 months or so) and your prescription on paper - just in case you're abroad and need it. As soon as you get home, scan your prescription and buy your lenses in bulk from an online store. Half the price. getlenses.com was always good for me (based in Blackrock) but there are others, all a lot cheaper than bricks and mortar retailers.

FunkBlaster87

Im just getting in to the airsoft world and i cant decide which sort of protection, mask or goggles, would better suit. Was origanally leaning towards getting a mask as it seemed the easier and cheaper option but now having second thoughts. Just thinking would aiming down the iron sights or even a scope be made more diffficult with a mask on? No experiance to justify this but just thinking a layer of plastic around your face would make it diffficult to proplerly line up your AEG.

Could be completetly off the mark on this but just dont want to make a purchase i regret.

CrazyRabbit

FunkBlaster87 wrote: »

Im just getting in to the airsoft world and i cant decide which sort of protection, mask or goggles, would better suit. Was origanally leaning towards getting a mask as it seemed the easier and cheaper option but now having second thoughts. Just thinking would aiming down the iron sights or even a scope be made more diffficult with a mask on? No experiance to justify this but just thinking a layer of plastic around your face would make it diffficult to proplerly line up your AEG.

Could be completetly off the mark on this but just dont want to make a purchase i regret.

Unless you plan on being a sniper 100% of the time, I wouldn't worry about the face mask preventing you from using the sights/scope. It can make it a bit more awkward, but usually doesn't get in the way. Though it depends on the type of gun/scope and the mask. I have no problem using the scope or sights on my G3-SG1 whilst using a full face mask.

If you don't get a full mask, make sure you get something to protect your mouth. BB's at close range can chip teeth.

DevilsBreath

I just got these http://ebaybanned.com/product_info.php?cPath=62_39&products_id=90

fit perfectly over my glasses.

Will tell you what there realy like after Berget

FunkBlaster87

Cheers crazy rabbit. I actually have an G3 Sg1 too so if it works for you im sure it'll work for me.