mask fogging
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Topic: mask fogging
Posted By: Youngun
Subject: mask fogging
Date Posted: 14 July 2008 at 8:32pm
| hey guys im pretty new to the site but ive been having a problem wiht my mask fogging when its hot out and im pretty sure that its the fact that im sweating and not from my breathing because my mask has pretty good ventilation and its never fogged up like this on the cool days, jsut wondering on wat u guys think |
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Posted By: barn_user
Date Posted: 14 July 2008 at 8:41pm
| Go spend the money and get a good quality mask. I personally own a v-force profiler and it has never fogged or had any problems. Don't expect much from a cheaper mask. |
Posted By: jordanpischke
Date Posted: 14 July 2008 at 9:06pm
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What type of mask do you have now and what type of lense do you have on it. ------------- 
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Posted By: Youngun
Date Posted: 14 July 2008 at 10:15pm
| its the stock mask that came wiht my tippman 98 but the foam that fits around ur eyes jsut pretty much soaks up all the sweat and keeps the moisture right there, its not a thermal jsut a single pane |
Posted By: jordanpischke
Date Posted: 14 July 2008 at 10:16pm
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Ya the stock masks you get with your paintball gun are usually not that great. -------------
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Posted By: Beil
Date Posted: 14 July 2008 at 10:23pm
| I'm assuming you're a newbie, but alot of times the increased heart rate from getting excited about the game can cause you to sweat and breathe heavier than you normally would, causing it to fog up quicker. once you get used to the game, you'll calm down while still getting that one-of-a-kind rush, so that should help. But a better mask will def. help. i had great luck with a Vforce Armor, but any of the higher-end masks with thermal lenses would be a surefire hit. |
Posted By: slackerr26
Date Posted: 14 July 2008 at 10:26pm
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if you like that mask, then get a thermal lens, or some fog spray
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Posted By: Youngun
Date Posted: 14 July 2008 at 10:47pm
| well im pretty new only been paintballin for a couple of years and all woodsball wiht the guys but it does get pretty serious lol but im pretty sure its not my breath so i might try to put some rubber or something around the foam in my mask to get a better seal and so the foam wont soak any of my sweat up |
Posted By: DeTrevni
Date Posted: 15 July 2008 at 2:01am
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.,:;!? ^ Those are punctuation marks. Use them. ------------- Evil Elvis: "Detrevni is definally like a hillbilly hippy from hell" 
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Posted By: Youngun
Date Posted: 15 July 2008 at 8:53am
| sorry |
Posted By: oldpbnoob
Date Posted: 15 July 2008 at 12:08pm
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As mentioned, the stock mask you get with the Tippmann package to be blunt, sucks. You can try getting some antifog spray or gel, but you will find yourself reapplying often. Honestly, your best bet is to spend the extra 40+ dollars and get a thermal lens mask. I have a Proto Switch FS mask and love it. I am a big sweaty dude and I have no issues with this mask fogging. ------------- "When I grow up I want to marry a rich man and live in a condor next to the beach" -- My 7yr old daughter. |
Posted By: Youngun
Date Posted: 15 July 2008 at 1:02pm
| alright lol well that jsut about sums up that issue. im just gonna buy a quality thermal mask. thanks |
Posted By: Youngun
Date Posted: 15 July 2008 at 1:33pm
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So if I was to get a new mask what would you all recommend with fogging being my biggest concern |
Posted By: oldpbnoob
Date Posted: 15 July 2008 at 2:27pm
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Also check the New Player Forum under "which mask is right for you" for some suggestions. ------------- "When I grow up I want to marry a rich man and live in a condor next to the beach" -- My 7yr old daughter. |
oldpbnoob wrote:Posted By: kadelewis44
Date Posted: 15 July 2008 at 9:56pm
| i have fog spray and it works fine. if you dont have the money just buy spray it works great for me. |
Posted By: TSI27
Date Posted: 26 July 2008 at 12:06pm
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My stock Tippmann mask never fogs. What I do is get some dish soap like Dawn or whatever, squirt a couple dots on the inside of the lens and rub it into the lens with my finger. After its rubbed in as much as I can WITHOUT causing it to foam, I get a cloth and rub/wipe it off. My friends and I play some intense woodsball for a couple hours everytime and my mask never fogs. I also ripped off the top foam strip since all it does is absorb sweat. I wear a bandana which acts like the foam and catches all the sweat before it reaches the lens. On the bottom foam piece I just applied a strip of camo cloth tape which doesn't absorb sweat, makes wearing the mask a lot more comfortable. Like I said, never fogs and I breathe and sweat like a dog. I also wear underarmor under my camo to absorb the sweat and keep it from dripping everywhere which makes me sweat even more, still no fog. ------------- Tippmann 98 Custom Polished Internals 14" J&J Ceramic Barrel Upgraded Drive Spring 6 Position Carbine Stock Red Dot Sight |
Posted By: t_hop
Date Posted: 26 July 2008 at 12:32pm
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i remember the first time i played i was breathing so hard that i couldn't see crap it was so foggy. The next games i was comfortable realizing that my friends were a bunch of babies and had no way of hurting me. after that its been clear goggles. ------------- "I'm here to kick ass and chew bubblegum, and I'm all out of bubblegum." |
Posted By: oldpbnoob
Date Posted: 31 July 2008 at 8:00pm
Here's what I do to keep my mask from fogging... oh wait, I don't have to do anything, I have a thermal lense mask. ------------- "When I grow up I want to marry a rich man and live in a condor next to the beach" -- My 7yr old daughter. |
Posted By: sporx
Date Posted: 08 August 2008 at 3:35am
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stop breathing. ------------- 
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Posted By: dogsoldier2
Date Posted: 19 September 2008 at 6:31pm
| You need to get a double plated mask. Single plated will fog in any weather, you need to spend at least $50 to get a good quality mask. |
Posted By: Shenkyei Rambo
Date Posted: 16 February 2009 at 8:51pm
| a fan would work too. just turn it on, wait a few seconds, and the fog should be gone.i would still buy a new good quality mask, and if you still fog here and tehre, then a good mask fan should clear it up |
Posted By: ammolord
Date Posted: 16 February 2009 at 9:04pm
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realy, you had to bump this thread? ------------- PSN Tag: AmmoLord XBL: xXAmmoLordXx ~Minister of Tinkering With Things That Go "BOOM!"(AKA Minister of Munitions)~ |