re-issuing the cool-pro mask - Page 3

chicken_hawk · 04-05-2008, 09:50 AM

I remember having a set or two of these back in the 90's. I'll have to see if the field that I used to play at still has theirs, as they were rentals. It would be a good place to get the masks for modification.

Goat · 04-05-2008, 09:39 PM

I would sport one in a heartbeat...heck the sting from that cant be any worse than the fat lip I get from my flex 7.

I'll be watching this thread very closely, Please PM me if you start making these available to the public...or at least the MCB community.

mikebola · 04-06-2008, 01:01 AM

Good evening all! I was unable to find an 3/32" to 1/8" thick perforated aluminum locally today, so I'll have to buy it from a supplier. From the looks of it, the aluminum will cost about $30-$45 a sheet, depending on shipping, and I will only be able to make one mask from it.
I felt pretty bummed about the lack of finding aluminum, so I built a sick little electro out of parts I had lying around. Ran out of air before I could align the sear trip. Oh well.
I'm going to order some samples of the aluminum from multiple manufacturers tomorrow and monday. Hopefully, I'll have the materials needed soon.

DeTrevni · 04-06-2008, 02:25 AM

Do you have an estimated price, should you sell these?

Goat · 04-07-2008, 04:10 AM

Meant to tell you, I'll sign a Waiver if you will make me one....If you are worried about it.

mikebola · 04-09-2008, 01:07 AM

Good news, everyone! I found a source for the aluminum, and it is at a reasonable price. I will order it, and the edging, tomorrow. I am hoping to have three prototypes available within 2 weeks. I am thinking of having one look like my current mask, but I'll make the others each look a little different. I'm unsure if trhere's exactly enough material to make three masks, but we'll just have to find out! I will be keeping one of them, as my current one is getting on in years, and has a few cracks from being manhandled.
Pricing will be set once I shape and cut them. (Also, I'll look into finding what other goggle frames can be fitted. I was thinking a newer z-leader...)

skiddish9999 · 04-09-2008, 12:21 PM

could you also get the dye i3 pro lense in there for me...I'm interested...

mikebola · 04-09-2008, 04:19 PM

It sounds like a good idea. I really want to use more up-to-date lenses, as spectra's can be hard to find at some places, and I really want to offer a variety or optons. I don't have (or have seen up close) a pair of i3's, but I'll be sure to take a look at a pair when I head over to my local shop to get air fills within the next few days.

P4p3Rc1iP · 04-09-2008, 04:31 PM

The most simple mask to use is probably a JT flex type, since they're modular.

Walking_Target · 04-09-2008, 05:06 PM

Spectra lenses are fairly easy to find around here, and shops usually have *nothing* in the way of lenses...

if you are woried about that, us the 'Elite' series of lenses... they'll never go out of style

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chicken_hawk Active Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 122	I remember having a set or two of these back in the 90's. I'll have to see if the field that I used to play at still has theirs, as they were rentals. It would be a good place to get the masks for modification. __________________ Damage Inc.

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04-06-2008, 01:01 AM	#23 (permalink)
mikebola Rec Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brookhaven, PA Posts: 30	Good evening all! I was unable to find an 3/32" to 1/8" thick perforated aluminum locally today, so I'll have to buy it from a supplier. From the looks of it, the aluminum will cost about $30-$45 a sheet, depending on shipping, and I will only be able to make one mask from it. I felt pretty bummed about the lack of finding aluminum, so I built a sick little electro out of parts I had lying around. Ran out of air before I could align the sear trip. Oh well. I'm going to order some samples of the aluminum from multiple manufacturers tomorrow and monday. Hopefully, I'll have the materials needed soon.

04-09-2008, 01:07 AM	#26 (permalink)
mikebola Rec Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brookhaven, PA Posts: 30	Good news, everyone! I found a source for the aluminum, and it is at a reasonable price. I will order it, and the edging, tomorrow. I am hoping to have three prototypes available within 2 weeks. I am thinking of having one look like my current mask, but I'll make the others each look a little different. I'm unsure if trhere's exactly enough material to make three masks, but we'll just have to find out! I will be keeping one of them, as my current one is getting on in years, and has a few cracks from being manhandled. Pricing will be set once I shape and cut them. (Also, I'll look into finding what other goggle frames can be fitted. I was thinking a newer z-leader...)

04-09-2008, 04:19 PM	#28 (permalink)
mikebola Rec Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brookhaven, PA Posts: 30	It sounds like a good idea. I really want to use more up-to-date lenses, as spectra's can be hard to find at some places, and I really want to offer a variety or optons. I don't have (or have seen up close) a pair of i3's, but I'll be sure to take a look at a pair when I head over to my local shop to get air fills within the next few days.