Helix Base Features:
* Hard Plastic mask
* Clear Lens (Thermal or Single)
* Browser (Visor / Browshield combined)
* Grey and black Vents strap
* Easy lens changeability
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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.
Product Availability
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.
Rental for now soon to be a system X with a ccm reg. ccm frame ,ccm barrel ,and a 48ci 3000psi Katana .
Strengths:
Doesn't fog , cheap , comfortable ,nice looking .
Weaknesses:
Just a bit hard to talk with the mask on .
Review:
I bought these goggle because i was tired of the rental crap and it a very good buy, it doesn't fog even when it cold , it empire , easy to hear people coming , a bit hard to talk when you have the mask on , very comfortable did i say doesn't fog up , and its cheap 40$ cdn and it a thermal lenses they look nice .
Conclusion:
I recommend these goggle to everyone who has a tight budget and if you have a bit more money get the avatar.
Previously I have only used whatever brand of cheap goggles the field had as a rental.
Marker Setup:
Dragun T.E.S.
Stock barrel/CO2
Strengths:
The lenses do not fog and are easily removed. Fairly comfortable.
Weaknesses:
Rather large, more of a target. Might be uncomfortable during a long game.
Review:
I bought these goggles at the same time that I bought my marker. I paid $35 for them. I am extremely happy with their performance so far. They have never fogged up on me. The lenses provide a very wide field of view during play, and are super easy to remove for cleaning or changing. I find theses goggles to be very comfortable during short games like speedball, but during a scenario or a long woodsball game, the hard plastic ear panels might start to hurt.
Conclusion:
For $35 you can't beat these goggles. Sure there are more expensive models out there, but for pure bang for the buck, these goggles are the way to go.
Kingman mask that came with the Sonix Pro Value Pack
Marker Setup:
Spyder Electra 05 ACS
14" Smart Parts Linear Barrel
Ricochet Apache
12 oz. Co2
Smart Parts Q-Lock w/ Spyder Adapter
Strengths:
Very Masky
Doesn't Fog
Price
Weaknesses:
None
Review:
The main reason this is a good mask is its price. I got this one for $24 and was able to get some gloves also because of the money I saved. So far, I have had no problems whatsoever with this mask. It is easy to get the lens off so that you can clean it. My model is black, and it looks pretty good. Sometimes simple is best, and this is that.
Conclusion:
Get it. There is no need to pay a lot of money for a more expensive mask.
Smart parts ion
dynasty body kit
dead on drop forward and on/off switch
redz clamp feed
pure energy 3000 psi carbon fiber tank
Strengths:
Cear vision
nice fit
looks cool
Weaknesses:
None really
Review:
I got this mask for $32 and i love it since im sort of new to paintball this is perfect the vision is clear and easy to see and it fits perfectly it looks really cool and has a great retail price any one who needs a good mask i recommend this mask
09 Proto SLG
Halo V35 w/rip drive
68/4500 Pure Energy Carbon Fiber
REDZ4+1 vertical harness woodsball
Karnage 3+4 harness speedball
Kingman Java Remote coil hose
Strengths:
Price(see review)
Easy to replace lens
Comfortable
Weaknesses:
Thermal lens(see review)
Review:
I bought this mask at a Bass Pro Shop last month for 34 dollars but i ended up paying a little over 40 dollars because of crazy 10% sales tax in LA. As soon as we left the store we got stuck in a severe thunderstorm and couldn't drive so i opened them up. The instructions were informative but some of the pictures were dark and blurry but i figured it out. I don't like the thermal lens but thats just personal prefference.Very good venting and audio. I took them too the field and got shot in the face and ate alot of paint but that just means you have good venting lol.
**EDIT**
Last weekend i went to go play paintball and got shot in the mouth with some pretty good paint(evil) and got a bounce off the hardest part of the mask and i was like :0
Conclusion:
Get them. They are cheap and a very good mask.
Rating:
10 out of 10
Last edited on Saturday, July 25th, 2009 at 10:03 pm PST
v force vantage- vantage looks cooler but has a smaller lense so you can't see as much
Strengths:
Cool looking without visor
inexpensive
barly ever fogs
Weaknesses:
Made of plastic, vantage is made of rubber
Review:
I just got myn yesterday, the anti fog is so good that i can breath on the lense and it wont fog. Lense is very easy to take out. About 30 seconds to take it out. it never fogged up on me yet. With the visor it doesnt look that great.
Conclusion:
Pretty cool. YOU LOOK LIKE A PREDITOR WHEN YOU HAVE IT ON FROM THE VERY LONG CHIN ON IT =D
