| When it comes to playing paintball, choosing the right | | | | moisture. On some models, it is easier to hear voices |
| safety equipment is crucial. The most obvious need is | | | | than others. For team players that need to |
| protective head gear. Wearing the right equipment | | | | communicate regularly, this is a necessary feature. For |
| keeps players safe and relatively clean. The most | | | | those that prefer to play as individuals against a |
| popular models are ones that consider player comfort | | | | number of others, voice projection does not much |
| and protection at the same time. A player cannot | | | | matter. Since inhaling splattered paintballs can be |
| concentrate on strategy when he or she is concerned | | | | hazardous, the mask should prevent it from coming |
| about annoying equipment or getting hurt. | | | | through the surface. |
| Head Protection | | | | Head gear |
| The most important piece of equipment is the paintball | | | | Imagine being beamed in the ear without any |
| mask. There are different types of paintball masks | | | | protective gear. Ear pieces should be soft and |
| available with several styles to choose from. Certain | | | | comfortable, but only flexible enough to deflect a hit. |
| clubs or groups have specific brands or requirements | | | | They should not muffle sound, but need to prevent |
| before a player can take the playing field. | | | | splatter. |
| The idea behind the paintball mask is to deflect | | | | Goggles are crucial to game strategy. The player must |
| bouncing ammunition so that the player is not injured in | | | | be able to see well while having being protected from |
| the head. The faceplate should be soft and | | | | explosions. While competitors do avoid aiming paintball |
| comfortable enough to wear for hours, yet sturdy | | | | guns toward the head and eye areas, sometimes it is |
| enough to take a hit. | | | | unavoidable. The mask must be easy to clean |
| Mouth Protection | | | | afterwards to prevent long-term damage. Some |
| A mouth guard prevents serious injuries to lips and | | | | goggles require special cleaners to prevent scratching. |
| teeth. When a paintball hits it, the material should give | | | | It is best to consult the product's packaging label for |
| some, but prevent paintballs from invading or lifting the | | | | care and cleaning. |
| rest of the mask. Not only does paint taste bad, it is | | | | A visor or shield gives added protection and keeps |
| not healthy for consumption. | | | | paint from penetrating above the eyes, while the chin |
| Breathability | | | | strap will help a player keep safety gear on during a |
| Vents and baffles on the mask allows players to | | | | rousing game of paintball. |
| breath out without fogging up the goggles with | | | | |