Robinio Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Robinio's Review on the Bollé X800 Didn't find a thread about this product so I'll write a short review Why Bollé X800? Well, I always wanted this goggle, I had to choose between the ESS NVG or the Bollè X800, since this was much cheaper (and also used by some special squads in the Swedish Armed Forces) I choose the X800. First Impression: The looked serious, very robust and the glass/lens looks very clear, in fact I can't really see the lens when wearing it, there are so clear it feels that there are no lens at all, the strap feels very secure, its about 2.5 cm wide. Functions: Not so much I think, the lens can be swapped for several others and the lens is also coated in an anti-fog solution, I tried to breathe heavy on it but it didn't fog up, so this will be a plus when using them, the lens is also 2 mm thick, and as I've heard they will stand a .22 lr round from point blank.Durability: Haven' tested them yet, will do and will report back. But at the moment I'm very happy with them. Pic: (crappy phone camera) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieQB Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 I hated mine. The strap position sits right across your ears and isn't comfortable for long periods. Also I was worried about how secure the lens sat/were held to the frame. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Troubadour Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 I hated mine. The strap position sits right across your ears and isn't comfortable for long periods. Also I was worried about how secure the lens sat/were held to the frame. I wore them starting at the top of my head (the back center of the head) and then slanting downward over the ears and they stayed pretty well and I was comfortable in them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Medicman Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 (edited) I have a pair of these from BoTach Tactical, and I like them, but there are flaws. The lens seems on the thin side, the clip that holds the lens in seems like it would break if it were shot, and there's a gap on the bottom of the goggles between the frame and the lens, which seems like it would be large enough for a BB to pass under. Besides those three flaws, they are some seriously good goggles. They never fog, even in the brutal humid climate, and the clarity is excellent, sometimes it seems like you're not even wearing any goggles. Also, they stay on very tightly, even when not wearing a helmet, compared to the ESS Land Ops I've used which seemingly fit loose on my head unless I wear my helmet. Edited August 22, 2010 by Medicman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LeeBristolAirsoft Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 They look ok, but i'd rather pay the price for the ESS Ice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kojak Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 I've been thinking of getting a pair, in the hope that they are short enough to fit between my helmet and face mask (ESS Profile NVGs won't). Can someone measure the height of the lens? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harborne blue Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 My X800s are very comfortable and don't seem to steam up except when I use them OTG. However, the outside lense scratches incredibly easily. The vents at the top of the goggles are also covered by very thin foam and it's not impossible that a BB could fit through the gap. Very unlikely but... I save these for long games when I need to wear my glasses. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DahlTR Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 I love mine, but I made the mistake of washing the lense,which in turn screwed up the anti-fog solution most likely, I wasn't aware they came with anti-fog until I read this thread....Also the straps seem to loosen up over little time especially when used with a helmet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Megalomaniac Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 I have to caution against these goggles, I broke the straps on two pairs of x800 in CQB taking shots from +10' at 350fps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kilo_64 Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Are you sure they were the x800's? I've used mines heavily for 4+ years now and they're still kicking. I DO KNOW that the hinges on the x500's break like no tomorrow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Megalomaniac Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Both pairs were from Botach Tactical, and were sold as X800s. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
samba Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 I love Bollé, this is a very good brand of sunnies in France. I got theBollé X1000 Dual Lens Goggles recently to replace my old ESS V12 and I'm very happy with them, good comfort and they look great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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