| The face mask is the most significant protective gear | | | | the foam and see if it is comfortable to wear and |
| in playing the sport of paintball. It mainly | | | | the design is attractive |
| shields the eyes from balls with a traveling speed of | | | | 1. Typically, paintball masks will have either |
| up to three hundred "feet per second". Most | | | | non-thermal or thermal lens or be anti-fog for fog |
| completely cover the face and the ears, but there | | | | resistance: these do not need an anti for agent |
| are those who prefer to wear goggles, protecting | | | | applied to the lens to perform their function. |
| only the eyes. | | | | These thermal lenses will cost more but they are a |
| Paintball masks are designed to absorb any direct | | | | good choice because they just won't fog up. |
| shot, from any distance or range. An ordinary pair of | | | | 2. The foam in a paint ball mask is an important |
| goggles will supply only a false sense of security and | | | | factor to consider, as it can determine your level of |
| put one at great risk since it they are not | | | | comfort. For instance, a "Vforce Armor" is a |
| constructed to block a paintball. All paintball mask | | | | neoprene type of foam - a type of foam that is |
| manufactures measure up to DOT safety criteria and | | | | considered a good foam, but it is uncomfortable. The |
| safety standards. | | | | "Vforce Shield" and "Vforce Profiler" is and open cell |
| The choice of the mask's material is of | | | | and two layer foam which is very comfortable to |
| significance. There are masks made of | | | | wear. The open cell foam can be compared |
| different material from rubber, plastic to foam. It is a | | | | to a memory foam that is used in pillows. |
| wise idea to buy your own face mask rather then | | | | 3. Style is another factor. There are masks |
| renting one. It should be the first equipment | | | | that are more expensive even when the foam and |
| purchased before playing paintball. Be sure to | | | | lens are the same quality as cheaper models, but the |
| properly test the fit of the mask to your face and | | | | difference is in the style of the mask. |
| make sure that you can see clearly so you can well | | | | Choose wisely and never sacrifice cost over quality; |
| and enjoy your game. The lens is the mask's most | | | | your safety should always come first! |
| significant quality, so check it carefully; then examine | | | | |