[smiley451]

Does anyone know if it is safe to play paintball without a mask on, as long as you have proper eye-protection? I like paintball, but the masks get so annoying when they fog up.

Thanks

[kashifkashu]

same question was on my mind , and what kind of liquid they generally use in markers ? safe for eyes or not ? mask is really annoying but we need to wear it for safety

[Grumpyoldman]

Have never met a place that would let you play without mask. It is insane stupidity to play with out one.

[IoNxRoCkEr]

ALWAYS WEAR A MASK

You're going to get shot in the face and look like a humongous idiot with giant welts all over your face.

[sparky81]

Originally Posted by smiley451

Does anyone know if it is safe to play paintball without a mask on, as long as you have proper eye-protection? I like paintball, but the masks get so annoying when they fog up.

Thanks

Plain and simple, buy a better mask. I've never had fogging issues except with el cheapo walmart masks.

[Youngbloodz069]

Put on a mask and dont be dumb

[Maxx102]

I will tell you from experience, I have been playing off and on since the early 90's, before masks were required and I took a couple of hits from a friends Automag and it hurt like you can't believe. In this day and age it just not worth it to play without a full mask...

[aerosaaber]

Get a mask with a thermal lens, I got an events and have only had trouble on the craziest weather days (super hot then pouring rain)
A bandana or sandana to keep the sweat from getting in the "eye area" of the mask will also help keep the fogging issue away.

[Cron22]

No mask = losing an eye.

[enviousjohn]

Mask or don't play.

[NightNightSucka]

i know a few people who lost there eye becuase they didnt wear a mask or took it off in the middle of a game..so always keep your mask on and always play with one on

[Match99]

Tell you what, we'll set up a national game! No masks for anyone, we'll all play free and see clearly. But how to make it safe, you ask? easy! We will only throw paintballs, no markers! (;

[brak54]

wow

do everyone a fav and just sell your gear

[Dysfunctional]

Originally Posted by smiley451

Does anyone know if it is safe to play paintball without a mask on, as long as you have proper eye-protection? I like paintball, but the masks get so annoying when they fog up.

Thanks

No, it is not sufficient to only have just eye protection (like goggles only). The mask covers your temples, nose, teeth and facial area. Imagine a blow to those areas without anything covering them.

[sparky27]

Im sure the mask is nothing but a fashion statement i mean whats the worst that could happen?

[Scarface5555]

masks are part of the sport. take THEM or leave IT

[T-Vizz the 2nd]

People used to play with goggles... However it would hurt like hell getting hit and its probably unsafe as well.

[LompocLegendary]

In most states it is the law that you wear a mask that holds up to certain Specifications (sorry I dont remember the excact code)

[WagonDubber]

I think he meant goggles only, IE: as in airsoft

[Whitefreeze11]

anyone who even thinks about playing without a mask or just goggles is in the wrong sport.

See excuse my rant thread.

This is the reason paintball gets a bad rep.

[Pump Scout]

Necro thread.

For anyone wondering, paintball was once upon a time played with goggles only, then facemasks came to be, then ear protection was added, then goggles with no facemask or half-masks were around, then the industry smartened up and required full eye, face, and ear protection.