Paintball Masks – Your Most Important Paintball Equipment
The paintball mask you choose to wear can make all the difference in your game play. But which mask will be a good fit for you and your budget? There are many different styles of paintball masks out on the market today, all of which have different features.
Safety
First and foremost safety is your number one concern with paintball masks. You want your mask to fit you comfortably, and secured well enough that it will not fall off your face while running. You do not want to loose an eye due to a mask coming loose. Ensure that you adjust your mask correctly before play, and do not use the mask if you cannot properly adjust it to fit. Ensure you find a paintball mask that’s easy to adjust.
Comfort
Most masks I have worn are all pretty comfortable. Some of the cheaper masks will tend to dig/press if the padding on the inside of the mask is not sufficient. If you are going to be playing for a prolonged period of time, comfort of your paintball mask becomes a factor.
Fog-Resistant
Having a fog resistant face mask is a must have. Some cheaper masks do not have a special anti-fog coating on the goggles, and will tend to fog up during play. Since you cannot take your goggles off during play, this may render you partially blind or blind during matches. You cannot have this happen.
Lightweight
Now weight isn’t a huge factor for the new player, however if you are an experienced player who has tried different gear some masks can just feel bulky.
Field Of View
Depending on the goggle style, certain masks offer a greater field of view when wearing them.
Replacement Lenses
If you plan on playing Paintball regularly, your goggle lenses may deteriorate with age (cracking, scratches, etc). Selecting a mask that offers replacement parts may be cost effective for you in the long run.
