840
edits
Changes
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
→Goggle Basics
# The American Society for Testing and Standards (ASTM.org) is currently developing standards for Airsoft which will require a minimum of full-seal goggles consistent with ANSI Z87.1 level of protection. Do not compromise on this requirement.
# I encourage you to listen to our podcast (http://feeds.feedburner.com/airsoftmedicine) titled, "bang kill," for more discussion on this topic. The ASTM is going to set a standard of no shot closer than five feet (300 feet per second 0.20 g BB), and no closer than 10 feet with a gun firing 350 feet per second.
== Managing Fogging and Moisture ==
Moisture will get into your sealed goggles from breath or sweat. You will need to manage it, or keep going back to the safe zone to wipe it off the condensation.
Most players use thermal lenses in their JT goggles and supplement that with electric fan systems. JT and ESS have their own systems and you can also get aftermarket kits or make your own for very little money. Some players will even make them for you, just ask around.
Your other alternative is some kind of coating on the inside of the goggle lens to repel moisture. You can by sprays and wipes that are safe to use. You could also wipe on a film of bar soap on the inner surface of the lens and polish the lens till it looks "clean", some players have found success with this simple coating. But coatings can involve a delicate balance between just enough and so much the coating distorts your vision.
As a player, you may find one or two of these techniques helpful. Experiment to find one that works for you, because you might have difficulties with many of the techniques.
== Face Protection ==
