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Empire Vents Helix Goggles Reviews
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Number of Reviews: |
19 |
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Average Rating: |
9.5 / 10 |
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Manufacturer Website: |
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Suggested Retail Price: |
N/A |
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Helix Base Features:
* Hard Plastic mask
* Clear Lens (Thermal or Single)
* Browser (Visor / Browshield combined)
* Grey and black Vents strap
* Easy lens changeability
Super Competitive!
The Helix hardcore base model - a hardshell mask. The Helix comes in 3 versions - thermal, single and field. All models come with a Vents "Browser" (combined Visor and Brow Shield).
The thermal and single models featuring dual density foam (for increased comfort) for players who want to own their own.The field model with closed cell foam - for hire. |
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| The Empire Vents Helix Goggles are newer, so they should be commonly available, both new and used. Check out the Places to Buy links below for places to purchase them new. |
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Period of
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| 3 months | 7 of 7 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
More than 5 years |
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Similar
Products Used: |
JT Proteus
Dye Invision |
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| Marker Setup: |
Wrath
Halo V35
QEV
Virtue
Shocktech Drop
Delrin Bolt and Ram
Empire Twister Barrel
Crossfire 68/3000 HPA |
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| Strengths: |
Comfortable
Doesn't fog
Protective |
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| Weaknesses: |
A little hard to clean the lenses |
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| Review: |
It's just an average mask. Just like all the others. Doesn't fog, that's good for me, because I breathe hard during games. It won't fog in cold weather either. Mine came with a visor but I didn't like it so I ripped it off. It looks better without it anyways. Great mask. |
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| Conclusion: |
Great mask, get it. |
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Period of
Product Use: |
| 6 months | 5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
2 years |
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Similar
Products Used: |
just some PMI junk |
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| Marker Setup: |
A5
teardrop
double trigger
adjustable stock |
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| Strengths: |
Cheap
Small
Thermal lense
Come in olive
Easy to take off lense |
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| Weaknesses: |
If you get gogled the paint smears
Hard plastic |
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| Review: |
these gogles are probably the best gogles under 35. The olive ones blend in really welll with the woods.I would recommend these gogles to any body who plays woodsball and cant afford profilers. They seriosly havent fogged on me yet. I really like them. Yeah pretty much just buy them or else. |
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| Conclusion: |
Get them |
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Period of
Product Use: |
| 1 year | 5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
More than 5 years |
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Similar
Products Used: |
none |
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| Marker Setup: |
04bko
-eggy
-evil barrel
-vapor bolt and valve
-Soon to get PDS
-Hybrid grips
- system x tank
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| Strengths: |
Never fogs
Great coverage
Easy to take apart.
Good looking |
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| Weaknesses: |
None really |
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| Review: |
I bought this mask cheap at a proshop , put it on , fit really nicely and above all it a great looking mask. I played some rec ball with it for a couple hours , and it never fogged. I had to clean it a couple times because of some paint splatter but it was extremely easy to clean , the lens came off perfectly.. and it was easy to put it back together.
Its a great mask , it looks good and it cheap. |
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| Conclusion: |
Definitely Recommend buying this mask |
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Period of
Product Use: |
| Only tested | 4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
2 years |
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Similar
Products Used: |
I've used Scott and VForce paintball masks. They are very similar in construction. (Hard plastic) |
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| Marker Setup: |
BT-16 Tactical with Bottom Line kit, Remote, CMI Tru-Flight 16" Barrel |
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| Strengths: |
Thermal lens is replaceable. Very Affordable. |
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| Weaknesses: |
Hard plastic, a bit on the heavy side. |
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| Review: |
I played with this mask on Saturday the 22nd in probably the worst conditions possible. Temps were mild and in the 60s, but there were some very heavy downpours at times.
I did manage to fog the mask once or twice, but it wasn't a complete fog. The mask was comfortable all day.
I think a fan or some really good antifog treatment will make this mask perfect. |
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| Conclusion: |
If you are looking for an affordable mask that has a thermal lense, this is the way to go. Comfortable, inexpensive at $32.00, and NO FOG! |
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| Rating: |
| 9 out of 10 | Last edited on Sunday, April 23rd, 2006 at 8:07 am PST |
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Period of
Product Use: |
| Less than a month | 3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
3 years |
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Similar
Products Used: |
v-force vantage,i3 |
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| Marker Setup: |
autococker trilogy |
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| Strengths: |
Very light and tough ,FOV is Awesome |
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| Weaknesses: |
A tad wierd with my glasses but its not a thing to worry about |
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| Review: |
I got this for 30 bucks at a proshop and this thing kills.NO Fog ,no matter how hard i tried,It was 94 degrees in my house and this thing was fine on my head,I took it off and tried to fog it with my breath and nothing happened,YAY,The rubber padding around your eyes is also really great and soft.This thing is really really easy to strip down and the lens is huge. |
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| Conclusion: |
For 30$ bucks this is exactly what works for me. |
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Period of
Product Use: |
| Less than a month | 2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
3 years |
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Similar
Products Used: |
V-Force Shield
JT Spectra Flex 8 |
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| Marker Setup: |
Spyder TL-X
UFD clamping feedneck
Viewloader 200-round gravity feed hopper |
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| Strengths: |
Narrow profile.
Great field of vision.
Thermal lens.
Easy to change lens.
Affordable. |
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| Weaknesses: |
I wish it came in camo. |
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| Review: |
The Vents Helix are a great pair of goggles.
They give full coverage of your face and ears.
They have a perfect field of vision - you don' t lose any peripheral sight.
The thermal lens performs flawlessly.
The lens is extremely easy to change. You just flip a couple of knobs at the temple and pop the lens off.
They are lightweight.
The head strap grips well.
They are really cheap - less than $35.
I got mine in olive, which is good for woods ball. My only complaint is that I wish they came in camoflage. |
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| Conclusion: |
Don't get suckered into buying an expensive mask. The Vents Helix look wicked cool, they're cheap, and they perform as well as anything on the market. |
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Period of
Product Use: |
| 6 months | 2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
1 year |
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Similar
Products Used: |
JT Spectrum-too hot-too much fog
Tried on numerous other masks. |
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| Marker Setup: |
Diablo Reincarnation 2 BBS w/ EYES Black/Silver Fade
Halo Frontman E'hopper
14" CMI Truflight QB barrel
Carlton/Crossfire 88/3000 |
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| Strengths: |
Great price, Great field of view, Don't fog (as easily) |
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| Weaknesses: |
None really |
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| Review: |
04/23/08 Update:
I have worn this mask many times now and I still love it. The field of view is great. the lens seems to distort less than some other masks I have tried on. One little issue I have run into. A got hit from mid to close range in the mouth area and I ended up with a bloody nose. Evidently I didn't have the mask on tight enough. ISince then I always adjust the mask as tight as is comfortable. I have taken a shot in the mouth area since then and I have not had the same thing happen. I bought this mask at the recommendation from a local paintball store. The thermal lens is great. It definitely fogs less than the other masks I have worn. The field of vision is superb-especially compared to my son's V-Force Thermal. It is very comfortable. The foam protection seems thicker and more durable than what was in my JT mask. Also this lens seems to clean easier than any other mask I have used. The quick lens removal system is sweet. The venting "holes" are more like long slits. They seem larger than those on my old JT mask. I assume that is why it fogs less. However, if you get "hit on the side of your mask you get more paint on your face. I will take less fogging anyday. I got hit right in the nose area yesterday and I got some paint up my nose. That was a new experience. I have also taken a couple of hits in the mouth area, and not all paintballs taste the same! :) |
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| Conclusion: |
Great bang for the buck-buy it-you will fog less and see more in your peripheral vision.
If you are at all uncomfortable with the flexiblity of some of the higher end mask, this mask gives you great comfort and protection. Maybe not as many bounces.
Best mask in it's price range. My son would dispute this though! |
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| Rating: |
| 10 out of 10 | Last edited on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 at 11:17 am PST |
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Period of
Product Use: |
| Less than a month | 2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
3 years |
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Similar
Products Used: |
JT Alpha Mask |
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| Marker Setup: |
Tippmann 98c
18" BOOMSTICK
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| Strengths: |
Vison
Comfort |
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| Weaknesses: |
None so far.
Exept when i was forcing the visor on(kinda cracked) |
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| Review: |
This mask is so sick for a long game. i used it at a big senario event and it fogged wait dont panic i forgot to take off a plastic peel on the inside of the lens. An after i did it was so clear. This mask is perfect for all levels. and if you are a heavy breather which i am and not a hint of fogging. |
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| Conclusion: |
Buy it if you are thinking of it. |
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Period of
Product Use: |
| 6 months | 2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
1 year |
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Similar
Products Used: |
Empire masks
Dye I3
Dye Invision |
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| Marker Setup: |
Piranha evo-blue to black-
3000psi tank
Egg loader
Derlin triger
14'' progressive barrle
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| Strengths: |
Never fogs up on you.
Easy to take the lens off and clean
Good price
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| Weaknesses: |
Nothing |
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| Review: |
Vents Helix is a great mask with great thermal lens. You will never get fogged up while playing. I usually get shot in the mask and this was the mask for me. It is so easy to take the lens off to clean it. This is also a good looking mask made buy a good company, VENTS. Vents in made by he same company as Empire so you know that it is a good mask. |
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| Conclusion: |
Get this mask. |
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Period of
Product Use: |
1 year |
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Paintball
Experience: |
2 years |
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Similar
Products Used: |
jt spectras |
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| Marker Setup: |
Ion Xe
V35 w/rip
48/3000 |
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| Strengths: |
Comfort
Lense strength
Profile
Looks |
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| Weaknesses: |
Hard plastic
Straps |
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| Review: |
I've been using mine since before the begining of the summer of 2007 and they have never fogged on me since. They have great comfert and stability but a little hard to get a bounce off the face peice. I havnt gotten shot in the face yet but i have taken spray on it and it is a very easy mask to maintain. The straps worn down a little fast on mine because i keep them as tight as i can on my head but that isnt a problem. I like the look of the mask because its got that hey im not a renter so i wouldnt try bunkering me look (lol :) ). I must say though even though my lenses can a little bit scratched they are so good that every time i put them on i see a scratch then realize they are my eyes reflecting. |
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| Conclusion: |
I highly recomend these goggles to any one that needs a new pair because they are cheap, rekiable and easy to maintain. At around $35-50 (depending where you are from) you cant go wrong. |
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