Paintball Mask : What is it?
| Paintball masks prevent the face and eyes from getting hit by paintballs. They are also important for keeping harmful paintball chemicals away from the eyes. They are usually made of soft or hard plastic, which is designed to withstand impact from paintballs as fast as 270 miles per hour. They often have visors extending from the front to keep paint from dripping into the mask, as well as to keep out rain and sunlight. Paintball masks are usually fitted with special lenses to enhance vision and reduce glare as well.
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Kinds of Paintball Masks include the following: |
Profile Paintball Masks
Profile masks cover only the face and sometimes extend to the ears and sides of the head.
They are usually secured by straps, head bands, or buckles. They are lighter and more breathable than full face masks, allowing faster movement and less restricted breathing. These paintball masks provide only partial coverage, leaving the back of the head exposed to hits and injury.
Full Face Paintball Masks
Full face masks cover the face, sides, and back of the head. They are usually vented at the nose and mouth areas for breathing. This also allows the player to communicate with other players while wearing the mask. They provide full head protection and are ideal for long, rough games. These paintball masks are larger and heavier than profile masks, which may be distracting and inhibit movement.
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Ear protection: Choose a paintball mask that protects your ears. Many paintball masks provide excellent eye protection but neglect the ear area, which is just as delicate and open to injury as the eyes. Full head masks should provide adequate protection, but for profile masks, consider buying separate ear cups for better coverage.
Vision: Choose a paintball mask with a wide lens area for a larger field of vision. Look for one with a contoured goggle frame to reduce distortion. If you play in different locations, look for masks with interchangeable lenses so that you can optimize the mask for all light and weather conditions. Also look for polarized lenses to enhance contrast and UV-protected lenses to prevent long-term eye injury.
Thermal lenses: Look for a paintball mask with thermal lenses to prevent them from fogging up. These can be single lenses with an anti-fog coating, or multiple lenses with air trapped between them. Multiple lenses are more reliable, but single lenses should do for light games in fair weather.
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