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Empire Event Goggles Reviews
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Number of Reviews: |
141 |
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Average Rating: |
9.5 / 10 |
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Manufacturer Website: |
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Suggested Retail Price: |
$100 |
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The Vents Goggle System is a new, low profile goggle system designed to present the minimum target possible while being soft and flexible for comfort and to help keep you in the game by glancing/bouncing paintballs. The soft faceplate of the "top model" is re-enforced by a flexible yet strong mouth guard which allows the front of the mask to flex on impact, but stops full paintballs from pushing through or lifting it up, and thus protects your lips and mouth. The "mid model" has a more rigid one piece faceplate which still maintains a flexible area in front of your mouth for protection.
These goggles have a special Venting system designed to work functionally with the way you breathe. The mouth vents are located correctly via the use of real digitized human heads such that you breathe and shout through the vents rather than into a large mass of plastic or rubber as with other goggle systems. As your breath hits the front of the mask, it either exits directly or is deflected sideways and outwards through specially shaped vents which take the deflected breath and move it out from the face plate. These specially shaped vents project your voice and warm breathe out to the sides, and not up into the goggle. As your breathing warms the front of the mask, it heats up dry air in the "demist guide". This demist guide is specially designed to prevent hot moist air from your breath getting through vents in the bottom of the goggle. Instead, the heat is transferred to dry air in the demist guide making it rise and move up across the lens of the goggle. As this air rises, it draws in fresh, dryer air from the back and sides of the goggle. This allows you to have a flow of air across the lens to help avoid fogging, while ensuring no moist air gets from your breath into the lens area. Side baffles in the faceplate prevent warm moist air from moving up into the goggle so your voice and hot air is expelled in the direction you want it to… out through the mask. The ear pieces are designed to cup around your ears so your ears can sit in a very natural position and your hearing with the goggle on is just like it was without the goggle on. We didn't put excessive cosmetic venting into the mask like many other companies do, because it wasn't needed due to the advanced design and to keep the smooth, clean lines that make paint more likely to glance off the goggle and to make it easier to clean when paint does get onto the goggle.
Features
* Empire goggles come with removable soft ear pieces and an even lower profile faceplate for the maximum reduction in target, and ultimate "cool" factor.
* The Vents lens system is a very advanced and optically correct lens. Although at first glance it looks like a "flat lens," it actually changes in thickness to maintain the best optical quality possible. The power imbalance, which means how your eyes see for straight ahead, is 0.00 for both Spherical power imbalance and Astigmatic power imbalance (the value is so small it can’t be read with conventional testing equipment). What does this mean? It means what you are seeing is really where you think it is, so you can be more accurate in your shooting.
* The lens is an extremely safe, quick release system. It can be replaced in seconds, yet is held very securely into the mask and frame. Unlike other quick release systems, the Vents lens fits in under the nose piece. This means the nose area doesn’t deflect in when shot, so it prevents the ingress of paint into the goggle under the lens. To further lock the lens into place, there is a "tongue and groove" around the edge of the lens and goggle. This prevents shots at the edge of the lens forcing paint up into the goggle and helps maintain a high safety factor. The Lens is held in at the sides with very robust retainers, which also hold the logos. This simply pushes through the lens and the goggle, then secured in place inside the frame by placing the end of the strap clip over the retainer and twisting down into position. The added safety being that you can’t have the strap in place if the lens isn’t in the goggle properly. So you can’t wear the goggle until a lens is in place. It’s a very quick and easy process, so you can pick and choose lenses to suit your playing conditions.
* The goggle has the ability to add a visor or brow shield. These are made of flexible material and are easy to fit or remove without the use of tools, and with no other separate small pieces to get lost in your kit bag.
* The Vents goggles come with a high quality strap with silicon beading to help keep the mask firmly on your head. The Empire goggle has the added EE" logos in silicone for the utmost in grip. |
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| The Empire Event 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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| Less than a month | 69 of 70 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
4 years |
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Similar
Products Used: |
ProFlex
Profiler
Dye Invision |
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| Marker Setup: |
Angel G7 Fly- red
Hybrid Hitman Grips
Viewloader VLocity
PMI 45ci 4500psi Low Pressure |
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| Strengths: |
Weight
Looks
Comfortable
Packaging
Ventilation
No Fog
Visibility
Accesories
Price (read review) |
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None |
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Weight
Very, very light. I'm not sure of the exact weight, but from personal experience I think its lighter then the Profiler and around the same weight as the ProFlex.
Looks
This is personal preference of course, but I think that the E-Vents are the best looking pair of goggles out there. I've owned and seen just about every pair out there, and these are defiantely my favorites.
Comfortable
The foam on the E-Vents is very soft, similar to that of a ProFlex. When I first got them I couldn't help but walk around with them on everywhere I went (inside the house of course)
Packaging
I was very impressed with the strong and solid plastic housing the E-Vents came in. This ensures that there is no way your mask is going to be damaged during shipping, and it also doubles afterwards as a nice storage case.
Ventilation
The slits in the front made it very easy to breathe.
No Fog
After a full day of playing I didn't have one issue with the lense fogging up. In fact, I would intentionally breathe heavily to see what would happen, and still no fog.
Visibility
Great field of vision, plain and simple.
Accesories
Along with the E-Vents you get 2 lenses (smoke and clear), 2 visors, microfiber cloth, and a bag for travel. No other mask on the market comes with that many goodies with it, which was a huge plus.
Price
To be quite honest, I think the price is justified. When you think about it, ProFlex owners, between the mask, a new lense, strap, and frame, can spend all the way up to $120 on their mask. With the E-Vents, there is nothing you need for it, because it comes with a very nice Empire Camo Strap, Smoke Lense, and pre-cut soft ears out of the box. |
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| Conclusion: |
Overall, the E-Vent's are great masks. They are very light, offer a wide field of vision and superb ventilation, and are definately head-turners. I've owned Dye Invisions, ProFlex's, Flex 8's, and Profilers, and I would take these over any of them any day. |
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| 10 out of 10 | Last edited on Monday, April 10th, 2006 at 3:15 pm PST |
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Period of
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| Less than a month | 27 of 30 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
More than 5 years |
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Similar
Products Used: |
JT Flex-7, Dye Invision, VForce Profiler |
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| Marker Setup: |
2k4 Lasoya Intimidator w/ SP AA front freak, AKA 2-liter, AKA SCM lpr/volumizer, Freeflow bolt, Kila detents, BL frame, WAS 2.9... Reloader B, 70/4500 Crossfire |
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| Strengths: |
1. Profile
2. Value
3. Looks |
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| Weaknesses: |
1. Echo!
2. Price
3. Currently, Availability! |
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| Review: |
As you can see by my similar products used section, I have used and still own, just about every single high-end mask that has been on the market. I love my Profiler, so I came into testing this mask with a little bias. Here are my results:
PROS-- Profile---The profile of this mask is great. It is small and fits close to the face, but not so close that it is uncomfortable. The mask is slightly thinner than the Profiler and the soft ear pieces add to this. Some people are complaining about the ear pieces ripping, but if you read the instructions it warns against this exact problem. The Vents website even talks about this problem in a video.
Value--- The amount of extras that this mask comes with make it an excellent value. You get two lenses, one smoke thermal and one clear thermal treated, a visor, a brow shield, a microfiber mask bag (VERY NICE, like an Oakley sunglass bag only bigger), and a microfiber lens bag (same as the mask bag, but smaller). The amount of extras was what sold me this mask over a new Profiler.
Looks---As we all know looks are 75% of paintball :) and this mask is nice looking. It has a very sleek look to it. Just look at any pic of it, it looks good in any color.
CONS--Echo---In testing, Manike (the R&D guy behind the Vents masks and 2k5 and newer Intimidators) stated that the venting in the front sides of a mask do nothing to help in fogging. While this may be true, they do help in dissipating the sound of your voice. The Vents masks do not have any holes on the jawline of the mask. This allows some of your voice to carry straight back to your ears. This makes the mask seem really loud, specifically when you are screaming at the other players on your team. While this is not a huge downside, it has made several players on my team not use Vents and one go as far as to trade an E-vent to a new Profiler. I, personally, believe it is something that takes time to get used to.
Price---I know that I listed this mask's value as a PRO, but it is still out of the price range of many players. Plus, I do not see how the foam ear pieces and a few Empire logos warrant the price difference between the E-Vent and the Avatar. I guess Empire needs that extra 15 bucks.
3. Availability---At the present, many Vents colors are hard to come by. While I understand that the mask is new and everyone wants one, this can be aggravating to the impatient who want one now. This is not a problem for me, but be realistic, many will complain about it.
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OVERALL--- This mask is an excellent addition to the current lineup of great gear that is coming out this season. While it is not a perfect mask, it has advantages over every other mask on the market. Once you get used to the echo and the pinch on your bank account, you will be very satisfied with your investment.
I gave this mask an eight due to the echo. |
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Period of
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| Less than a month | 13 of 28 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
3 years |
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Similar
Products Used: |
Dye Invisions Proto Switch Both very nice masks but these are amazing |
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| Strengths: |
Looks- amazing
Fits very snugly on your head
COmes with two lenses stock |
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| Weaknesses: |
basically a perfect mask
A little pricey at 90$
steep for a mask |
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| Review: |
I mainly boght them because i thought they just looked amazing even though I typically tend not to care about looks that much
THE WHITE STORMTROOPER ONES ARE AMAZING
Love the curves covers everything very closely and just enough
The angles are great
However i must say that they are quite sick looking
I love the curves and the way it sits very snuggly
If you dont mind spenind 90 bucks on a mask you wouldnt regret it there amazing |
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| Conclusion: |
If you have the cash get it
10/10 |
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Period of
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| Less than a month | 9 of 25 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
4 years |
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Products Used: |
V force Profiler- about the same weight but after that it pails in comparison
Flex 8- a bit lighter than the e vents....e vents is more flexible and comfortable
E vents > all |
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| Marker Setup: |
Species alien timmy
cp roller
contract killers |
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Everything...this mask is perfect...this is my last mask |
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| Weaknesses: |
Nothing....this mask is perfect....this is my last mask |
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| Review: |
Well the NPS mobile show room came to my local field so i went down there (along with like 30 other people) to pick up a pair since they advertised them on the flier but when we all got there they said they weren't selling them just showcasing them...to make a long story short we were extremely mad....and again to make a long story short though my connections i was able to get the guy to sell me a BNIB white pair of E Vents....
This is the last mask i will buy...its amazing...its very flexible and never fogs... it also came with a free clear lens...it has very nice padding and is extremely comfortable....i give it a 10 out of 10....because it IS perfect....the only bad thing is its a bit pricey but its worth it.... |
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Buy this mask...its a little bit pricey but its worth every penny |
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Period of
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| Less than a month | 7 of 7 people found this review helpful.
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Experience: |
More than 5 years |
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this is my first "Pro" mask, the masks that i own are all JT wallmart crap, but i have played with some i3's in my life |
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| Marker Setup: |
Invert mini, 14" FREAK kit, empire B2, and Pure Energy 45-45 Hp tank
CCI Phantom w/ vert air kit, 18inch muzzle break barrel, collapsible t stock, custom feed tube |
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| Strengths: |
Soft,
Durable,
Looks great
Field of vision
Comes with stuff
Never fogs, ever |
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Pricey, thats it. |
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| Review: |
ok, i have recently ordered the new E-vents on AV.com in the blue digi camo, so allow me to be the first to write a review for it, they are amazing, straight up
to start, i have yet to play with them, i've only had em for about two weeks, but with wearing it around the house i can gladly say that they have yet to fog up on me, and i actually will try to get them to, they just don't
next, the field of vision is perfect, i honestly dont know how i lived with all the JT masks before! the vision i get with these make it so easy to see, almost as if im not wearing them at all!
also, to add to the effect/illusion that you aren't wearing them, they are light. so light that i have actually gotten into my car and driven to work, got into work and almost walked out onto the sales floor with them on before a co-worker burst out laughing, if you think im kidding, im not.
then, i noticed how much stuff comes with the mask, it comes with a smoke thermal lens, and a clear single lens, and it also comes with two "tops", a brow shield that just rests flat against your head, and a visor that comes out to block the sun. i don't use either, however, because i don't like the feel of the brow shied and the visor doesn't come out far enough to really help with the sun. also, the mask came with two bags for your lens and your mask. also, the packaging itself comes with a black base, which can be used as a really frigging cool display for your room
now, i bought a second lens while i was on AV, i bought the Blue Mirror for added intimidation effect, and protection from the sun (people said it was like sunglasses) but this isn't a review for those, what my point is is that the mask features a really easy to use lens switch out system, you can actually have a new lens on your mask in a matter of seconds with the pop of a few logo things!
however, the only problem i have against the mask is that it is a wee bit pricey, i mean i payed 95 for the new camo, but thats probably the reason it got jacked up an extra 10 bucks. but i do think that 80 is fair for everything you get, really you should be paying 110 for everything thats in there, but keep that on the hush hush, we don't want the price going up now do we? ;)
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in my final conclusion i would have to say that i would recommend this product to just about anyone. i love it to death, and if this one somehow magically breaks, i would buy another.
to sum up, what i love about the mask is all the goodies that come with it, the lightness, the field of vision, the quick lens swap out, and just the sure intimidation factor the digi blue color gives off to all the little squibs on the field...muahahaha
10 OUT OF A POSSIBLE 10! |
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Period of
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| 3 months | 6 of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
3 years |
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Similar
Products Used: |
Vforce Profiler(NIce good quality foam)
Extreme Rage(No comparison) |
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| Marker Setup: |
Blue Nxt Shocker
-Blue Halo V35 w/rip
-68ci 4500psi crossfire peanut |
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| Strengths: |
-Very light
-Comes with 2 lenses, lense bag, mask bag, visor and brow shield. |
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| Weaknesses: |
Might be a lilttle small for people with large heads. |
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First off I had to buy a new mask whe my Yellow Profiler quit on me. I was losing foam in chunks and all the elastic was gone in my strap. I went to my local shop with a mind set of getting a Dye i3 or a Event. They didn't have a Dye i3 so I purchased a Black Event. When I opened my new toy I was amazed at the things that comes with it. The mask is really light and looks amazing with the dark tinted lense in. Lense changing is breeze (easier than the Profiler). Fits really snug and has a great field of vision. If you can find a white stormtropper one get it. they look amazing and really catch others attention. When I played with it that day at OFF Limits paintball in Elm grove, Louisiana(the best field in the state) it worked great, I had know fogging problems and didn't have the echoing problems people are complaing about. If you already have a Profiler, i3 , or Pro flex in good condition and are satisified then there is no need in purchasing a new mask, However if you are looking to up grade or get your first mask and can dish out $90.00dollars go for it. I don't think you will be sorry. |
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Great high-end mask with lots of perks. A great investment that should last. Go and Get it!!!!! |
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| 10 out of 10 | Last edited on Saturday, January 27th, 2007 at 10:56 pm PST |
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Period of
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| Less than a month | 3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
1 year |
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Similar
Products Used: |
Vforce Vantage, Dye i3 & Empire E-vents |
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| Marker Setup: |
Smart Parts ION
Viewloader Vlocity
Evil Scion 1.1L 5000psi air system
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| Strengths: |
Pheriperal vision, weight, anti-fog, looks & accessories |
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Expensive abit steep for some, doesn't cover your face as well as other masks |
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I bought the Empire E-vents after our team decided that they would be our mask of choice.(We are not sponsered) When I recieved themk I was impressed with the large amount of extras you get (smoke lense,clear lense, mask bag, visor, brow shield & lense bag). In my opinion this mask is one of the best looki8ng masks on the market, but obviously looks don't win you the game. The lense changing is extremely easy and can be done in under a minute also installing the brow shield or visor is no where near as hard as it is on other masks. The E-vents has great visibility you can see alot more than another other mask, I tested the i3 and E-vents to see which had the best pheriperal vision and you could see alot more than the i3.
When I used this mask I was impressed with how it resisted fog better than my expectations, I was expected the i3 to come out top in terms of anti-fog. However the E-vents did not fog up all day all that was required was a quick squirt of anti-fog spray and you were ready to go.
I think the key to the mask being resistant to fog is not only the lense but the position of the ventilation as it is very close to your mouth, allowing the air to escape out the mask before it reaches the lense.
Also another key factor in this maybe because of the mask size, it is very small and quite open. You could east get shot in the cheek if you were shouting to teammates or even worse back of your ears if they were behind you.
The mak has great "bouncibilty" I can recall at least 3 incidents when a paintball bounced on the mask. 2 bounced of the actual mask and 1 off the brow shield. I rember being hit right on the flexy part of the mask and it threw my head back, I called to my team mate to ask if i'd been hit, he said no and iI touched the mask to find no paint! Also some of my friends don't wear the brow shield or visor as they think it makes the mask look worse, however if I had not worn the brow shield I would of being out, so sometimes we have to think of function over form. |
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Great visibilty and anti-fog ability combied with great looks for a reasonable price(when you add on the price of the accessories). Easy to use and maintain the perfect example of function and form. Highly recommended. |
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Period of
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| 3 months | 3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
3 years |
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Similar
Products Used: |
Dye I3
Pro-flex
Profiler |
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| Marker Setup: |
E99 avant,Cp barrel,halo b,Nitro tank,spyder xtra bolt, lapco feed neck
04 Vertical Autocoker, Dye sticky grip, Pump conversion kit, 50 round mini hopper, sanchez SM1 |
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| Strengths: |
Really low profile
Looks cool
No fog
comes with 2 lens
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Price if you are broke, and little clips that hold strap from twisting off |
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This is a really cool mask, it looks nice, and it comes with tinted(2 piece thermal) and clear lens(single piece). This mask is really low profile, some might say too low. I have a big head, so my chin and some sticks out of the mask, but I do not care about getting popped in the chin. The ear pieces are foam like the Proflex, only difference, the Events ear piece is thicker so more protection. their is not fog, what do you expect for $100. REmoving the lens is also really easy, just twist the strap and ear piece, then pull the tab with the empire logo and their you go.
The lens on the mask is flat, and i have had some saves thanks to the lens. I have had paintballs slide off the side of the lens. I have also had bouonces off the side of the mask because the side has some give. but everytime i have gotten hit on the mouth of the mask, break everytime.
The only real weakness for say is that the clips that keep the strap from twisting off the mask are really small and easy to lose. I lost mine after the first day. But this is no big deal because the strap will not fall off anyways. But that is it. |
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One of the best mask on the market. Buy if you have the money, but if you want to save some cash, but a profiler or a proflex. It just goes down to personal prefference. |
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Period of
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| Less than a month | 3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
2 years |
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Similar
Products Used: |
Nothing this great, maybe the avatars |
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| Marker Setup: |
Dye DM5
m6
contract killer grips
dye throttle 70/45 stubby
Halo w/ rip |
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| Strengths: |
Sleek
Light
Well Vented
Sharp looking |
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Maybe the price |
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Once i first saw these goggles i fell in love with it. The Stormtrooper ones are the most awesome looking. These are great goggles.
Pros
Sleek- With the awesome looks and the sleek colors, you cant go wrong with the mask.
Light- This mask to me seems around the same weight as the proflex if not this mask is lighter which is a plus.
Well Vented- This mask is 99.9 percent fog resistant. With the dual pane, thermal lenses, it makes fogging almost impossible.
Sharp Looking- To me this is one of the sharpest looking masks on the market. With its low profile design and the small amount of exposure, this makes it a great looking mask.
Cons
Availability- This mask currently is quite hard to find on paintball websites, but check your local proshop to see if they have any in stock.
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I say to anyone who wants a very high end, high quality mask, BUY THIS. The price of this mask might pinch your bank account but it is worth it. If its not affordable for you, be sure to check out the other vents products like the avatar and such. I give this a 10 because it is just amazing. |
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| 10 out of 10 | Last edited on Thursday, September 14th, 2006 at 2:21 pm PST |
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Wednesday, April 5th, 2006 |
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Period of
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| 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: |
vforce armor
vforce shield
jt headshield |
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Tippmann 98 Custom | Vlocity | BSI E-Bolt w/ QEV and 1.125 stroke | Low Pressure Kit w/ no blowback | Centerfeed | J & J Ceramic 14" Barrel | Promark Products Stick Trigger w/ magnetic return & adjustable pre-stop | Dye Sticky 3 Grips | CP Rail w/ Check It Products On/Off ASA | PPS Male Stabalizer Regulator | Polished Internals | Relocated On/off Switch, LED, and Battery |
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See review |
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Pros:
comes with browshield, visor, clear single lense, smoke thermal lense, nice display case, microfiber lense bag, and microfiber goggle bag
great field of vision
very clear vision even with smoke thermal lense
very light weight
fits snug to your face, and is very comfortable
very low profile
soft ears
is designed to keep your breath from getting to the lense (and the lense doesnt fog anyway, nothing happens to it even if u breathe directly onto it)
doesnt have many big vents, so u dont eat paint
easy lense system
sides are very flexible, alowing bounces
they have little clips to prevent the soft ears from moving around
lense fits into toungue and groove to prevent paint from getting between lense and goggle
and they just look fricken awesome
good breathing
cons:
little clips that keep soft ears from moving are small, and could potentially get lost easily while taking goggle apart
visor is hard to get in (but browshield is easy)
muffles ur voice some, but still has decent speaking |
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This is a great mask, and in my mind, the best mask currently on the market.....it has everything u could want in a goggle system, with no weaknesses.....i just would not recomend this to people with fat faces(no offence) because this does not offer a whole lot of protection around the jaw and chin....so the profiler may be a better choice for u, unless u dont care about getting shot in the face...i rate this a 10 simply because it is perfect in my opinion |
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| 10 out of 10 | Last edited on Friday, April 7th, 2006 at 2:05 pm PST |
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