Always wear a mouth shield

dmcnulty333 · 18-03-2010 07:50PM #1

Hi i just want to recommend to people to wear mouth protection be it a full face mask or mouth guards. Recently i was hit in the mouth and it broke my teeth and hurt like hell. It probely feels like a pain to wear mouth guard or whatever but trust me its worth it. anything that covers the mouth does

Puding · 18-03-2010 07:52PM

other options open are

http://www.meshmasks.eu/

http://www.st6-airsoft.com/lower_mask.htm

Damo 2k9 · 18-03-2010 08:00PM

This is one of the reasons thats stopping me from moving from a mask to goggles/glasses.
Ive been looking around for a mesh lower face mask and was looking at the ones that puding linked but they seem to be a bit pricey.Are they the only ones available or is there a cheaper alternative ?

Puding · 18-03-2010 08:03PM

have not seen anything cheaper yet commercially

Damo 2k9 · 18-03-2010 08:03PM

Alright thanks puding, shipping seems to be quite dear for those half masks too

Puding · 18-03-2010 08:08PM

i have a bitter end mask on order, was 9usd shipping to ireland

Damo 2k9 · 18-03-2010 08:09PM

Is it the lower face mask ?

Puding · 18-03-2010 08:16PM

Damo 2k9 wrote: »

Is it the lower face mask ?

yep, mesh glasses prices are about the same

Damo 2k9 · 18-03-2010 08:19PM

Alright thanks, will look into it.

Flecktarn · 18-03-2010 08:43PM

Puding wrote: »

i have a bitter end mask on order, was 9usd shipping to ireland

Hey Puding was that from their website? Because it says on the webpage:

Bitter End Lower Face Mask are available now for $49.99!

Puding · 18-03-2010 08:44PM

i have a bitter end mask on order, was 9usd shipping to ireland

the post was an answer to the comment about expensive shipping

i only quoted shipping cost

Flecktarn · 18-03-2010 08:47PM

Puding wrote: »

the post was an answer to the comment about expensive shipping i only quoted shipping cost

Oh right

cheers!

MerryDespot · 18-03-2010 10:18PM

Puding - are those neoprene face masks any good? I'm thinking about getting something that's readily available in Ireland that'll do the job, but that's not a full mask (prefer to use goggles & helmet).

http://www.airsofteire.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=478&category_id=8&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=26

Puding · 18-03-2010 10:26PM

i know a lot of people use them but i do not like them myself for a couple of reasons

1) i find them to hot and stuffy
2) it has give, if im trying to protect my teeth i do not want something that has enough give to still allow the bb to impact the tooth in a worse case scenario ( yes the act of hitting the mask will absorb some of the energy but just my point of view )
3) always hind it hard to use a headset with a neoprene mask

but i know a lot of people use them without issue, it really comes down to personal preference the same as goggle there is no universal solution that is perfect for everyone

MerryDespot · 18-03-2010 10:32PM

Cheers Puding. Those mesh shields look fantastic and would work well with goggles/helmet set up so I'll try to get my hands on one of those. Trouble is I just don't like the look of the full plasticy face masks - but I imagine I'd like the look of having a chipped tooth even less!

roryk1 · 18-03-2010 10:48PM

staple some mesh into the mouth of a balaclava it works:)

Damo 2k9 · 18-03-2010 11:00PM

I was looking over on arnies aswell and seems like 2 or 3 people make them themselves/or sell them.
Heres a link or two to the threads:
http://www.arniesairsoft.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=177063&st=40
http://www.arniesairsoft.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=143786

The second persons masks and the half masks are pretty beast looking.

dmcnulty333 · 18-03-2010 11:13PM

Ino they are uncomfortable and a down right pain but they are really worth it. Blood and broken teeth are not fun lads trust me. i found this
http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/combat-gears/headwear-masks/king-arms-neoprene-mask-half-olive-drab.html good price to

evilrobotshane · 19-03-2010 01:23AM

Here's another option:
http://www.rsov.com/index.php?target=products&product_id=4657

I use a Sansei-style mask's face part with some padding on the inside and an elastic strap running down around the back of my neck so it can rest on my nose. I can flip it up when I'm expecting company but drop it easily for running about or having a biccie.

gerrowadat · 19-03-2010 01:41AM

I just use one of these : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OLIVE-Military-army-Fleece-NECK-GAITER-Scarf-snood-hat_W0QQitemZ350326619250QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Sporting_Goods_Skiing_Snowboarding_Clothing_LE?hash=item519117fc72#ht_2455wt_939

It is up over my mouth 99% of the time in the field, it's not tight against the face so better at dissipating force, and if I go into a firefight I just bite down on it. Sorted.

gerrowadat · 19-03-2010 01:42AM

Neoprene masks are worthless. I've seen damage done through them, they're tight against the skin so don't help with sore hits either.

Spooky-Vinny · 19-03-2010 01:55AM

Puding wrote: »

other options open are

http://www.meshmasks.eu/

http://www.st6-airsoft.com/lower_mask.htm

thanking you for the links Puding!
xXx

Spooky-Vinny · 19-03-2010 01:57AM

gerrowadat wrote: »

I just use one of these : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OLIVE-Military-army-Fleece-NECK-GAITER-Scarf-snood-hat_W0QQitemZ350326619250QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Sporting_Goods_Skiing_Snowboarding_Clothing_LE?hash=item519117fc72#ht_2455wt_939

It is up over my mouth 99% of the time in the field, it's not tight against the face so better at dissipating force, and if I go into a firefight I just bite down on it. Sorted.

how on earth do you breath with that thing on? I would sufficate and die!!!
unless you don't move much :P
xXx

gerrowadat · 19-03-2010 08:22AM

Spooky-Vinny wrote: »

how on earth do you breath with that thing on? I would sufficate and die!!!
unless you don't move much :P
xXx

It's not flat against your face or tight at all, the one I have usually sticks up on its own roughly an inch from my face/mouth.

If you check out this pic I'm wearing it on the far left : http://www.longfordairsoft.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=69259145 it gives a better idea what I mean.

Witcher · 19-03-2010 08:20PM

gerrowadat wrote: »

It's not flat against your face or tight at all, the one I have usually sticks up on its own roughly an inch from my face/mouth.

If you check out this pic I'm wearing it on the far left : http://www.longfordairsoft.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=69259145 it gives a better idea what I mean.

I do the exact same thing as Dave except with a shemagh, keep it loose around my neck and bite it to keep it up if you know there's a chance you'll be hit close range. Simplest thing to use really:)

Spooky-Vinny · 19-03-2010 10:20PM

gerrowadat wrote: »

It's not flat against your face or tight at all, the one I have usually sticks up on its own roughly an inch from my face/mouth.

If you check out this pic I'm wearing it on the far left : http://www.longfordairsoft.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=69259145 it gives a better idea what I mean.

Ah i see exactly what you mean now... see two team mates have the same thing as you(i thought) and its up agenst thier face... I for one can not breath AT ALL with somthing cover my face like my Paki Scarf(sorry if i used a incorrect term for the scarf)!

kewl, cheers!
xXx

Damo 2k9 · 19-03-2010 11:28PM

Spooky-Vinny wrote: »

Ah i see exactly what you mean now... see two team mates have the same thing as you(i thought) and its up agenst thier face... I for one can not breath AT ALL with somthing cover my face like my Paki Scarf(sorry if i used a incorrect term for the scarf)!

kewl, cheers!
xXx

Its a shemagh i think

Spooky-Vinny · 20-03-2010 12:39AM

Damo 2k9 wrote: »

Its a shemagh i think

ah yeah, thats the one! i was tryna spell SHEMAGH into google so terribly wrong google couldnt even understand me lol!
thanking you

xXx

Locdown · 20-03-2010 01:00PM

Puding wrote: »

i have a bitter end mask on order, was 9usd shipping to ireland

lookin to order one of those masks myself but finding it hard to contact them,tryed to submit a question on the site but would'nt let me for some reason,just wonderin did you find it ok to contact them???:D

Puding · 20-03-2010 01:08PM

i sent a contact thought the website and had a reply within 12 hours

Always wear a mouth shield

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