Utty Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 What's with the internal padding? Link to post Share on other sites
alex21 Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 I guess they tried to clone the "Sykes masks". But where is the eye protection? Cause if you use this mask and googles under, I guess vapor won't be long to come. Link to post Share on other sites
Utty Posted September 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Indeed, but it seems like a promising base for a project, for those of us who can't be bothered to ###### around with DIY fiberglass, facemolds and such. This + speaker mesh + epoxy = sorta win? Link to post Share on other sites
Roecar Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 These are modeled after RS ballistic masks. Hopefully these are glasses friendly... Ao2 versions seem to be too narrow for us semi-blind people. Link to post Share on other sites
heroshark Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Its a copy of a real ballistic mask .Doesn't look like you could see much out of ,but with a bit of modding could be alright. Especialy for those who like to do real world loadouts ,and find conventional masks to compramise the realism Link to post Share on other sites
chas Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Maybe you can hot-glue plexyglass lenses to the interior. Link to post Share on other sites
Fin Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 I'd hit it I think i'll put one on my next order and see what i can make of it, at a minimum its a cheaper alternative to the AO2 un-detailed ones Link to post Share on other sites
1st_shooter Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 by the looks of the instructions there is a demonstration of safety glasses fitting inside.# Whats with all the padding? My persian style mask that cost me £50 has got fck all padding and it hurts like hell! Link to post Share on other sites
Crimson Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 its a copy of a pointman mask which the pointman in the navy seals groups wear, it allows you to take a point blank ak round to the face, your neck will snap but your brain will still be intact. i wore a real steel one its $7,000 and weighs a lot. the foam allows for padding so it dont rub onto your face its better that way This mask is different to the pointman mask rather jason x/hocky mask type per say Link to post Share on other sites
Utty Posted September 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 The reason I commented on the internal padding is because the forehead padding seems to be totally crooked, some of it covering the eyehole! But I see new pics are up now, showing that the mask comes with no padding installed, you gotta stick em on yourself. This really seems pretty win. The eyeholes seem small, but you could just enlarge them. And drill lots of holes for breathing. Link to post Share on other sites
benben Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Even with the padding would there really be space for safety googles underneath? And then you have to contend with it fogging up... Great look but not very practical! Link to post Share on other sites
heroshark Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 Even with the padding would there really be space for safety googles underneath? And then you have to contend with it fogging up... Great look but not very practical! I know not all people like mesh, but it would be ideal for those who do Link to post Share on other sites
ra1d3x Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 I have the real mask. And let me just say it is impossible or near impossible for eyewear to be worn under. You can wear shooting glasses under, but it will be pressed against your face therefore making it really uncomfortable. Only way you can wear conventional eyewear (only goggles, no shooting glasses) is over the outside of the mask. Link to post Share on other sites
Spartan117x Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 As everyone has stated, it isn't based near AOT, opposite of course. But I did see one today in person- was pretty cool. Link to post Share on other sites
SuperJohn Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 Raid, will Bolle X800s get a decent seal over the top of your RS one? If so I'm ordering one today! Link to post Share on other sites
ra1d3x Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 Raid, will Bolle X800s get a decent seal over the top of your RS one? If so I'm ordering one today! decent seal over the top, but the bottom is fully exposed due to the contour of the nose part of my mask. I can tell you bigger goggles like the bolle x500 will have a decent fit due to the thick foam. Link to post Share on other sites
Stealthbomber Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 I think the smart thing to do with something like that would be to try and fit foam strips under the eyes and then drill hundreds of 4mm holes all over the lower half so there's plenty of opportunity for your expelled breaths to escape. If you wore that with any kind of plastic lenses fogging is a foregone conclusion. Link to post Share on other sites
Angry Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 But where is the eye protection? Cause if you use this mask and googles under, I guess vapor won't be long to come. Exactly what I was thinking. Even if you use goggles or glasses on top it's going to steam up really badly. Link to post Share on other sites
catfishsalesco Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 Some of that perforated steel mesh stuff, a few pop rivets and a dab of black paint to hide the rivets? The plastic of the mask looks thick enough to support the rivets. Link to post Share on other sites
1st_shooter Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 Reminds me of the mask "frank" wears in "death race" Link to post Share on other sites
Utty Posted September 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 I think the smart thing to do with something like that would be to try and fit foam strips under the eyes and then drill hundreds of 4mm holes all over the lower half so there's plenty of opportunity for your expelled breaths to escape. Great idea with the foam under the eyes, thereby sealing the eye area from the lower face area inside the mask. Link to post Share on other sites
pacino Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 Just ordered mine. Gonna put airholes for the mouth and steel mesh from a Sansei over the eyes..... Dunno what peripherals gonna be like, but will soon find out... Link to post Share on other sites
heroshark Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 Just ordered mine. Gonna put airholes for the mouth and steel mesh from a Sansei over the eyes..... Dunno what peripherals gonna be like, but will soon find out... you can always cut them bigger Link to post Share on other sites
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