Chin strap - Page 3

Hammy of Socal · 10-15-2009, 12:19 AM

I wear mine, because I jump alot when I play. so I don't like my mask sliding.

PistolRogue · 10-15-2009, 12:29 AM

I think they're uncomfortable for the most part, but like Legato, I always feel nervous if I don't have it connected. With my luck the day I don't wear it I'll be running past a branch that would snag the bottom of my mask somehow and rip it right over my head... Better safe than sorry IMO.

Shawn_Savage · 10-15-2009, 12:37 AM

If the mask has it, I wear it. I don't want it flapping all around while I'm trying to play

My invisions have the strap but that's it

Ryan381 · 10-15-2009, 08:01 AM

Either my masks didn't have a strap to begin with or I cut em off.

CJOttawa · 10-15-2009, 08:21 AM

They're a safety feature and I DO wear them.

They make most sense when playing with high rate-of-fire guns - getting a string of 15 paintballs to the face will REMOVE most masks, if the angle is right. A chin strap prevents this, possibly saving your eyes.

FWIW, they don't need to be worn tight, if that's what bothers people. Get them loose enough to put a finger between the strap and your chin. It shouldn't tug against your face unless you attempt to lift the mask up.

Even so, you should be able to remove your mask with the chin strap attached. It's really only designed to prevent a string of paint from lifting the mask.

Uranus · 10-15-2009, 10:54 AM

Which masks have them? I've never owned one that did.

Spoon · 10-15-2009, 10:58 AM

Most (if not all) of the JT masks come with straps. I don't think anyone I play with still has a strap on their mask though.

JoeV · 10-15-2009, 11:29 AM

I have a few V-Force mask with chin straps. I use them. They come in handy when you are running in the woods and your mask gets snagged.

OldGadget · 10-15-2009, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeV

I have a few V-Force mask with chin straps. I use them. They come in handy when you are running in the woods and your mask gets snagged.

second this .. i get hung up on branches and i'd prefer to keep my eyes .. as ugly and bloodshot as they are .. seeing is a hard habit to get out of

LudavicoSoldier · 10-15-2009, 01:36 PM

None of the masks that I have ever had have come with a chin strap. These are mostly JT Flex masks and V-Force Morph/Grillz

10-15-2009, 12:29 AM	#22 (permalink)
PistolRogue Official LL5 Dolphin-Dive Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jackson, NJ	I think they're uncomfortable for the most part, but like Legato, I always feel nervous if I don't have it connected. With my luck the day I don't wear it I'll be running past a branch that would snag the bottom of my mask somehow and rip it right over my head... Better safe than sorry IMO. __________________ Jay AKA Rogue Reservoir Dogs Scenario Paintball Team- Our $#&* is RIGOROUS! Check Out My Mod Threads : Pirate DSG - SA17 Mods - Simple/Cheap/Free TPX Mods - The 'Big Damn Hero' DRV BUY MY STUFF!!! GEARBAG SALE!!! FEEDBACK

10-15-2009, 12:37 AM	#23 (permalink)
Shawn_Savage Texas Rush - Pump Player Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Houston, Tx	If the mask has it, I wear it. I don't want it flapping all around while I'm trying to play My invisions have the strap but that's it __________________ ♣ Texas RUSH ♣ \|Texas Ballaz\|Petty Paintball Last edited by Shawn_Savage; 10-15-2009 at 09:28 AM.

10-15-2009, 08:21 AM	#25 (permalink)
CJOttawa Immune to sales tactics. Join Date: Dec 2006	They're a safety feature and I DO wear them. They make most sense when playing with high rate-of-fire guns - getting a string of 15 paintballs to the face will REMOVE most masks, if the angle is right. A chin strap prevents this, possibly saving your eyes. FWIW, they don't need to be worn tight, if that's what bothers people. Get them loose enough to put a finger between the strap and your chin. It shouldn't tug against your face unless you attempt to lift the mask up. Even so, you should be able to remove your mask with the chin strap attached. It's really only designed to prevent a string of paint from lifting the mask. Last edited by CJOttawa; 10-15-2009 at 08:26 AM.

10-15-2009, 10:58 AM	#27 (permalink)
Spoon Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fort Collins, CO	Most (if not all) of the JT masks come with straps. I don't think anyone I play with still has a strap on their mask though. __________________ CCM "Versus" Threads T2 vs S6.5 Efficiency T2 vs S6 vs S6.5 S6.5 Review S6.5 vs T2 Feedback Agitated Sportshot

10-15-2009, 01:36 PM	#30 (permalink)
LudavicoSoldier S.M.I.T.H. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cambridge, MA	None of the masks that I have ever had have come with a chin strap. These are mostly JT Flex masks and V-Force Morph/Grillz __________________ Dark Lord of The S.M.I.T.H. BPS Twister Sniper BPS Autococker Gallery MCB Feedback Thread

10-15-2009, 12:19 AM	#21 (permalink)
Hammy of Socal Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Diego, CA	I wear mine, because I jump alot when I play. so I don't like my mask sliding.

10-15-2009, 08:01 AM	#24 (permalink)
Ryan381 Active Member Join Date: Apr 2006	Either my masks didn't have a strap to begin with or I cut em off.

10-15-2009, 11:29 AM	#28 (permalink)
JoeV Rec Poster Join Date: Dec 2008	I have a few V-Force mask with chin straps. I use them. They come in handy when you are running in the woods and your mask gets snagged.

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