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Grimmy
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25 March, 2010, 19:23
Right, theres some goggles on a certain bay which are listed as airsoft goggles. They have a 3mm thick polycarbonate lense, if anyone knows anything about thickness of goggles and the safety rating they provide please could you help out, would these be safe for use?
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25 March, 2010, 19:26
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FACT: Your eyes will not grow back.
Loads of people will say "should be ok", but just stick with something trusted like ESS or
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The only thing not worth cutting corners on really!
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25 March, 2010, 19:26
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do you know know what the bs rating for glasses which would be suitable for airsoft is mate?
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25 March, 2010, 19:27
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I think there was a thread a little while ago, about the ratings. Will have a little dig around.
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25 March, 2010, 19:29
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thanks alot :D
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25 March, 2010, 19:30
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Still got to be sure what is printed on the goggles is their actual rating. (ie, writing Kevlar on my shirt won't help in
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Trusted goggles, from a trusted source.
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25 March, 2010, 19:32
Re: Goggles
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Still got to be sure what is printed on the goggles is their actual rating. (ie, writing Kevlar on my shirt won't help in
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Trusted goggles, from a trusted source.
Yeah i think i might buy off zero one, problem is alot still dont say whether they are suitable for airsoft. I think im gunna be buying some ESS ice glasses, or the similar goggle type to avoid any unlucky shots coming up through the gap.
Thanks guys.
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25 March, 2010, 19:34
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That's because nobody want a law suit
Even the ESS ballistic rated ones (as worn in Iraq etc) say not suitable for airsoft.
Can't go wrong with buying from a major UK airsoft supplier
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25 March, 2010, 19:34
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The bolle glasses seem really cheap. Im curious as to why :/
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25 March, 2010, 19:40
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Sorry buddy, can't find that thread. However, most companies stamp or have the rating permanently on the lens itself, the higher the number, the higher the amount of power (Joules I think) it can deal with.
Like James said, the company don't want a lawsuit, so they normally include the rating on.
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25 March, 2010, 19:42
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Yeah i can understand why they wont say that :]. Is there any goggles you guys would suggest apart from the ess range as they where already part of my choice .
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25 March, 2010, 19:44
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Personally, I can't get enough of the stamped steel mesh.
Not all that expensive, complete 'no gaps' seal round the eye and no steaming up mid game :D
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25 March, 2010, 19:45
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I think any military surplus should have them, just look around at airsoft retailers based in the UK, like Zeroone.
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25 March, 2010, 19:45
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hmmm, i'd really prefer lenses mate, even though theres been hardly any stories of the bb breaking and damaging the eye, i still prefer as much vision as i can get. Eyes aren't top notch at the moment anyway till i get some contacts.
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25 March, 2010, 19:47
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I figure you more likely to get shot in the eye whilst taking of lenses to wipe the steam off, that a shattering BB :D
Contacts defiantly good idea, double glasses is a steaming nightmare!
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