| The face mask is the most significant protective gear | | | | wear and the design is attractive |
| in playing the sport of paintball. It mainly shields the | | | | 1. Typically, paintball masks will have either non-thermal |
| eyes from balls with a traveling speed of up to three | | | | or thermal lens or be anti-fog for fog resistance: these |
| hundred “feet per second”. Most completely | | | | do not need an anti for agent applied to the lens to |
| cover the face and the ears, but there are those who | | | | perform their function. These thermal lenses will cost |
| prefer to wear goggles, protecting only the eyes. | | | | more but they are a good choice because they just |
| Paintball masks are designed to absorb any direct | | | | won’t fog up. |
| shot, from any distance or range. An ordinary pair of | | | | 2. The foam in a paint ball mask is an important factor |
| goggles will supply only a false sense of security and | | | | to consider, as it can determine your level of comfort. |
| put one at great risk since it they are not constructed | | | | For instance, a “Vforce Armor” is a neoprene |
| to block a paintball. All paintball mask manufactures | | | | type of foam – a type of foam that is considered a |
| measure up to DOT safety criteria and safety | | | | good foam, but it is uncomfortable. The “Vforce |
| standards. | | | | Shield” and “Vforce Profiler” is and open cell |
| The choice of the mask’s material is of | | | | and two layer foam which is very comfortable to |
| significance. There are masks made of different | | | | wear. The open cell foam can be compared to a |
| material from rubber, plastic to foam. It is a wise idea | | | | memory foam that is used in pillows. |
| to buy your own face mask rather then renting one. It | | | | 3. Style is another factor. There are masks that are |
| should be the first equipment purchased before playing | | | | more expensive even when the foam and lens are |
| paintball. Be sure to properly test the fit of the mask | | | | the same quality as cheaper models, but the |
| to your face and make sure that you can see clearly | | | | difference is in the style of the mask. |
| so you can well and enjoy your game. The lens is the | | | | Choose wisely and never sacrifice cost over quality; |
| mask’s most significant quality, so check it carefully; | | | | your safety should always come first! |
| then examine the foam and see if it is comfortable to | | | | |