Paintballing Masks

By: Lee Mills

Break Studios Contributing Writer

Paintballing can be dangerous, make sure you're properly protected by purchasing one of these paintballing masks. In general, paintballs can be painful and may leave a slight bruise, but generally only cause mild discomfort. However, if you get hit in the face or your eyes, it can cause serious harm and potential injury. Wearing one of these paintballing masks ensures your safety while not impeding your vision. Make sure you try these paintballing masks on at your local retailer to find one that fits comfortably and suits your needs.

  1. Paintball Xtreme Rage Xray Single Lens Anti-Fog Mask. This is your standard paintball mask, and the cheapest option on our list. However, this does not mean that it suffers from a lack of quality. The lens is anti-fog (the most important feature in a paintball mask, other than protection) and it has an adjustable visor to keep the sun out of your eyes.
  2. Bolle Defender Tactical Goggles. If a traditional paintball mask is too cumbersome for you, the Bolle goggles will protect your eyes while leaving the rest of your face open. These goggles were initially designed and produced for UN special forces, so they are made of the highest quality. They will not scratch or fog, and they are big enough to fit over glasses if you wear them.
  3. JT Flex-8 Head Guard. Moving in the opposite direction of the Bolle goggles, the JT Flex-8 Head Guard is a paintball mask that literally covers your entire head and the back of your neck. There are vents all over the mask to ensure that while your entire head is covered, you do not get too hot in combat. Combined with its anti-fog lens, this is the perfect paintball mask for heavy weather conditions.
  4. Empire Event ZN Thermal Paintball Mask. The sleekest and most high-tech paintball mask on our list, the ZN Thermal Paintball Mask looks like something out of a science fiction movie. It has a revolutionary ventilation system that prevents fogging and keeps the air inside the mask cool. This mask a streamlined design that causes the front of the mask to flex when hit by a paintball, minimizing the impact and damage from a hit.
Posted on: Feb. 07, 2011