| | | | | peripheral vision to protect you from surprise attacks |
| | | | | from the side. You should also be able to see clearly |
| Aside from the paintball gun, the paintball mask is the | | | | through the gun sight without the mask getting in the |
| most important piece of kit you will invest in. Although | | | | way. |
| the number of serious injuries in paintball is low | | | | Ideally your mask should be anti-fog to avoid steaming |
| compared with other sports, they can be severe. A | | | | up in the heat of battle. Some paintball masks have a |
| paintball travelling at 300 feet per second can do a lot | | | | film on them to prevent them misting over. Better still |
| of damage, particularly to the sensitive head area. It is | | | | are thermal masks. These are layered masks with an |
| essential that you protect your eyes and ears from | | | | air cushion between the layers to keep your vision |
| injury with a good quality mask. | | | | crystal clear at all times. |
| Regular glasses, sun glasses, ski masks, safety | | | | Just as it is important to protect and enhance your |
| goggles and shooting glasses are not sufficient to | | | | vision, it is also crucial to protect your ears without |
| protect you from fast flying paintballs. You need an | | | | impairing your hearing. Your paintball mask should |
| appropriate, purpose made paintball mask | | | | cover the whole head to avoid you being struck on |
| ,manufactured to strict industry regulations to withstand | | | | any sensitive spot. Some masks can be customized |
| the speed of a paintball. | | | | with ear flaps . Whichever mask you choose, check |
| Your paintball mask needs to provide adequate | | | | that you can still hear properly to prevent you being |
| protection whilst still feeling comfortable. If your mask is | | | | crept up on. You need to be alert and have all your |
| uncomfortable it will be a distraction and will impair your | | | | senses sharp to play paintball well. |
| ability to play well. There should be cushioning around | | | | Paintball packages offer an ideal start up kit for |
| the outer edges of the mask to keep it in place and | | | | players new to the sport and are ideal if you're on a |
| ensure a comfortable fit. | | | | budget. All good packages will include a paintball mask. |
| Your mask should fit well. Paintball is an extremely | | | | However, It is important not to compromise on the |
| active sport. Your mask needs to fit securely to | | | | quality of the mask for the convenience and value of |
| withstand many different manoeuvres. You will need | | | | the package deal. The mask is an essential piece of |
| to be able to run, twist, turn, dive and crawl without | | | | equipment and must be selected wisely. If the mask is |
| dislodging your mask. If you wear glasses, check that | | | | no good, it is a false economy to go for the package. |
| your mask will fit over them comfortably. | | | | Paintball masks come in a variety of colours and |
| Another thing to consider when choosing a suitable | | | | styles. As cool as some look, safety must be your first |
| paintball mask is your field of vision. Whilst safety must | | | | concern. You would be well advised to invest in a top |
| come first, You still need to have a wide, clear vision in | | | | quality mask rather than having to continually replace |
| order to play successfully. You need to have a good | | | | cheaper versions. |