Which mask works WELL with glasses?

Shrek · 01-08-2008, 12:18 AM

As many of you out there I am plagued with bad eyesight, I can not stand contacts though. I am looking for some suggestions on masks that will fit comfortably with my glasses on.

Thanks guys,
Shrek

pizzaluvr · 01-08-2008, 12:23 AM

Well I've heard great things about Vforce Profilers. I have Events, and they fit, but they are really tight

Azzy · 01-08-2008, 12:30 AM

No mask without good ventilation will keep glasses from fogging. Vforce, JY, and quite a few others are pretty crappy for this.

Try out a pair of Vents, even the "low end" ones are pretty darn good. And keep moving.... sitting still is your enemy.

pinesftw · 01-08-2008, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pizzaluvr

Well I've heard great things about Vforce Profilers. I have Events, and they fit, but they are really tight

I actualy can fit my Aviator glasses in my profilers, They are your best bet in my opinion.

Just My 2 Cents,
-Oliver

Listessa · 01-08-2008, 12:41 AM

My frames are rather awkward shaped for masks; however the VForce Profilers actually fit decently.
I haven't had much of an issue with fogging either. Basically if it's rainy or really damp the glasses will start to fog a little if I don't keep moving.

The best thing you can do is to find a store that has a wide selection of masks and try a bunch on to see what fits the best.

Jaan · 01-08-2008, 01:04 AM

Fans are the only thing that can reliably keep glasses from fogging.

You have to try masks on with your glasses. In my experience, small framed glasses work best. I have both a Flex 7 and V Force profilers that fit me fine with my glasses on...but everyone is different, we all have different ears, noses etc. All these factors contribute to how comfortable a mask will be with glasses on.

Go to a local paintball store and try some masks on. If you can, get some with mask fans. If you search you can fin threads to where I made custom mask fans for both of the masks I mentioned above.

Heebs · 01-08-2008, 01:14 AM

JT Proflex. I can sit in the hot DC summer with glasses without a problem and I sweat A LOT.

Titus · 01-08-2008, 01:43 AM

JT Spectras and Profilers have both worked great for me with glasses.

jhyan · 01-08-2008, 01:53 AM

I use profilers with success, and picked up a bottle of anti-fog spray at my local PB shop. I don't use it on the mask lens, but I do use it on my glasses, works great!

Irish · 01-08-2008, 02:22 AM

I'm also plagued by bad eyesite, and to top it all off a big noggin

. I wear horn rimmed glasses that are fairly wide and I've had great success with Profilers (wore them for a few years) and recently got a Flex 7 which seems to fit fine. I even wear my JT Proteus without any problems.

I havn't really encountered that many problems with goggles... but then again, the three that I've listed are about the only ones I've worn. I tried on my dads Proto Switch, but didn't really care for it.

I would, like others have suggested, try on different masks to see what feels good. Maybe borrow some friends masks to get a feel for them during game play.

Oh, and on the subject of fogging. My dad picked up a bottle of anti-fog spray at Wally World, and it has worked very well, and the bottle has lasted me a year or so now. I just spray it on and I don't have to worry about it unless I accidently rub it off. Also, while the Proteus tends to fog my glasses a fair bit, my Flex 7 doesn't seem to do it so much.

I think I've written enough, I hope this helps.

01-08-2008, 12:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
Shrek Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3	Which mask works WELL with glasses? As many of you out there I am plagued with bad eyesight, I can not stand contacts though. I am looking for some suggestions on masks that will fit comfortably with my glasses on. Thanks guys, Shrek

01-08-2008, 12:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
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01-08-2008, 12:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
Azzy Mod-O-Rator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Finleyville, PA Posts: 7,156	No mask without good ventilation will keep glasses from fogging. Vforce, JY, and quite a few others are pretty crappy for this. Try out a pair of Vents, even the "low end" ones are pretty darn good. And keep moving.... sitting still is your enemy. __________________ Bryan "Azzy" Spiegel webmaster - Riverside Renegade Paintball / C.C. S.V.S. Plankowner - LPPC#6 Check out VintageRex.com, the premiere paintball museum "A Patriot and free-thinker with respect to social standards in 1760, is today's traitor and dangerous mind." - incynr8

01-08-2008, 12:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
Listessa Delving into Satinism Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 5,894	My frames are rather awkward shaped for masks; however the VForce Profilers actually fit decently. I haven't had much of an issue with fogging either. Basically if it's rainy or really damp the glasses will start to fog a little if I don't keep moving. The best thing you can do is to find a store that has a wide selection of masks and try a bunch on to see what fits the best. __________________ The correct question is, "Why don't I need another gun?" How strange to see a lagomorph of such bravery. Loyal Order of the Water Buffalo- Don't Ask Us- We Will Tell! Facilis est Descensus Averni. <--Click to descend to my feedback. NO'MAAM #2"National Organization Members Against AGG Metrosexuals" Rouge Cell #3

01-08-2008, 01:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jaan MCB Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: People's Republic of Massachusetts Posts: 2,015	Fans are the only thing that can reliably keep glasses from fogging. You have to try masks on with your glasses. In my experience, small framed glasses work best. I have both a Flex 7 and V Force profilers that fit me fine with my glasses on...but everyone is different, we all have different ears, noses etc. All these factors contribute to how comfortable a mask will be with glasses on. Go to a local paintball store and try some masks on. If you can, get some with mask fans. If you search you can fin threads to where I made custom mask fans for both of the masks I mentioned above. __________________ Hey, Ezekiel called...he wants his zoomorphic representations of divine providence back! "You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life." -- Winston Churchill

01-08-2008, 01:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
Heebs MCB Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,056	JT Proflex. I can sit in the hot DC summer with glasses without a problem and I sweat A LOT.

01-08-2008, 01:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
Titus Sunstar Paramedics Slave Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Group W Bench Posts: 7,727	JT Spectras and Profilers have both worked great for me with glasses. __________________ Celani's Paintball Dealer for APP, CCI, Tippmann, JCS, etc Feedback Willing to be a 3rd party for shipments to Canada and outside of the US, just PM me.

01-08-2008, 01:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
jhyan MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 926	I use profilers with success, and picked up a bottle of anti-fog spray at my local PB shop. I don't use it on the mask lens, but I do use it on my glasses, works great!

01-08-2008, 02:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
Irish MCB Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 107	I'm also plagued by bad eyesite, and to top it all off a big noggin . I wear horn rimmed glasses that are fairly wide and I've had great success with Profilers (wore them for a few years) and recently got a Flex 7 which seems to fit fine. I even wear my JT Proteus without any problems. I havn't really encountered that many problems with goggles... but then again, the three that I've listed are about the only ones I've worn. I tried on my dads Proto Switch, but didn't really care for it. I would, like others have suggested, try on different masks to see what feels good. Maybe borrow some friends masks to get a feel for them during game play. Oh, and on the subject of fogging. My dad picked up a bottle of anti-fog spray at Wally World, and it has worked very well, and the bottle has lasted me a year or so now. I just spray it on and I don't have to worry about it unless I accidently rub it off. Also, while the Proteus tends to fog my glasses a fair bit, my Flex 7 doesn't seem to do it so much. I think I've written enough, I hope this helps. __________________ SCP MCB

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