Whip Protection - JT Paintball Mask

JerseyJones · Post by **JerseyJones** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 12:29 am

Hey All,

I have found that the JT nVader Paintball mask I have is great for eye/ear/face protection when learning my cracks. Great visibility and great protection, bearing in mind that they must stop a paintball moving at 450 fps from point blank range.

A thought to share,

Ken

Shtick · Post by **Shtick** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 12:34 am

Great idea.

But how does it look with the rest of your Gear? Perhaps you should paint a "scar" across the chin...

Mulceber · Post by **Mulceber** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 12:39 am

Or maybe you can paint the whole thing brown so it won't clash with your Fedora.

:junior: -IJ

Indiana Texas-girl · Post by **Indiana Texas-girl** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 12:43 am

I was thinking of getting a NASA space helmet myself. I'd love to see a pic of this paintball helmet. Maybe it'd be easier to fit a fedora over one of these. Any pics? What's the price?

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 5:01 am

I was thinking of getting a NASA space helmet myself.

I wonder what whipcracking is like on the moon...

Well, at least no cracking noice one would think.

Regards,
/A pioneering Swindy

Farnham54 · Post by **Farnham54** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 12:16 pm

Here ya go, folks. Keep in mind there are many different styles. ITG, I would say nix to the fedora with MOST paintball masks (I play rather regularily, so I have worn masks many-a-time). You might be able to wear them but ball caps are not the most comfortable so I doubt a fedora would.

http://paintball.com/reviews/images/pic_700_994_b_.gif

Regards,

Farn

skywlkr · Post by **skywlkr** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 12:41 pm

An Airsoft mask might work with a fedora. I know they're designed to work with a military/replica helmet, so they are a bit more streamlined than a paintball mask. Not sure where you can get them though.

Luke

rick5150 · Post by **rick5150** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 12:55 pm

Try this mask:

JerseyJones · Post by **JerseyJones** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 1:17 pm

rick5150 wrote:Try this mask:

....and then Ken fell out his chair laughing as his Fedora Clad skull hit the desk.

Rick wins !

Ken

P.S. the visors are removeable on most PB masks, but for beginning the insurance over my eyes and ears is great for now.

Indiana Texas-girl · Post by **Indiana Texas-girl** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 5:54 pm

Did Harrison get a collagen lip job? Looks like he perhaps has a duct tape fedora. Oh Harry, you're slippin' in your style.

P.S. Farnham54 & skywlkrinc, y'all know I was kidding about wearing a fedora with a Paintball helmet, right?

skywlkr · Post by **skywlkr** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 8:34 pm

Indiana Texas-girl wrote:P.S. Farnham54 & skywlkrinc, y'all know I was kidding about wearing a fedora with a Paintball helmet, right?

I knew that. However, you probably could wear a fedora with an airsoft mask. They are a lot less bulky than paintball masks.

Luke

Farnham54 · Post by **Farnham54** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 10:05 pm

nope

Funny, it didn't seem all that unreasonable

I thought it might be a bit goofy looking, but I did give it some serious thought!

Indiana Janice · Post by **Indiana Janice** » Wed Nov 12, 2003 8:21 am

Isn't safety the issue, not how you look?

I would have to agree that paintball goggles are a good choice. For me, a full suit of armour may be wise

Janice