Goggles VS Mesh Goggles
 

Hey Guys

Just wondering if anyone has used the MESH goggles. They look like they are quite breathable but is it hard to see?

Also for regular goggles, where can I buy a good quality, cheap set of goggles?

Suggestions, comments, answers??

Mesh Goggles breath great but as soon as the light gets dim, it's really hard to see. I would say they are perfect for a sunny day and winter play.

Don't cheap out on your eye protection.

It is a hot topic in the community but in this boys opinion I say steel mesh is alright haven't had any issues. As for wire mesh it has way less stability and I wouldn't trust it.

I would never ever use mesh goggles. why take the chance? a bad BB shatters and nice eyeful of plastic bits

I am building a loadout to be as versatile and cost effective as possible, but the one thing I did not care about the price tag on was goggles. Just spend the extra money and get a GOOD pair of fullseal goggles. It is much easier to replace a lens than an eye. IMO, your eye protection should be the best you can afford at the time.

Personally for me when it comes to eyepro it's ballistic or bust. I would rather have my eyes protected by something that has a real, tested, protection rating rather than something that does not.

There is a lot of topics about the safety of mesh goggles so I won't get into that. A lot of people that use mesh and have no problem with it, in the end it's your eyes so the decision about how you protect them is yours.

If you want a good set of goggles that won't break the bank look to Armyissue. He has some ISS goggles that are surplus for like $40.

Thanks Guys. Some good points that I will take into consideration.

I have had bb bounced off my goggles before and I will not take my chances when it comes to my vision.

go to ArmyIssue and get the surplus ESS ballistics for about 10-15 buckeroos

No not that cheap. But cheap like 30 bucks.
But id suggest buyin a new pair of ess turbo fans they arent cheap but they will last a long time have a built in prety quiet fan use em with some fogtech and yer gravy.
I use the non fan ones they are around 100 bucks new and with fogtech they dont fog just get some water droplets once in a while. They come with a clear and a tinted lense.
I love my mesh but i have had a bb shatter on them and send particles fly into them so it is a risk and most fields dont allow them

they're cheap but ballistic :)

I prefer mesh due to fogging issues, but some fields may not allow them. Personal opinions vary, some folks are wary of bio bbs in particular shattering but I've yet to meet someone that it's happened to personally.

Have you seen BBBastard's video?

I never trusted mesh for my eyes and never will.

No, did they do a test? Link?

Thanks man, will have to reconsider mesh when I get back shooting again!

Never Ever Cheap out on Eye Pro........

Flak jacks made by arena, I think. Cheapest ansi Z87 rated goggles I've seen.
I'd never use mesh. I like seeing

I have spent somewhere in the range of $500.00 on goggles testing out a couple kinds to find what suits me best.

I only use fully sealed ballistic rated goggles.

I will NEVER use mesh goggles. i would rather spend the extra money now then get a shattered bb in my eyes and be blind for the rest of my life

Deset Lotuses all the way. Vermilion lenses in them and they are deadly. Proven to take a shot gun blast at close range and not penetrate. I got the fan version and never have fogging issues.
http://www.revisionmilitary.com/prod...goggle-system/

On a side note OMG pus where the crap did you come from? Havn't seen that name in ages.

Ive used both and have never had a fragment problem. if you use a smooth mesh instead of a wire mesh you wont have the problems like in the video

Hehe it's good to be back home in TO

you should qualify that with the word Yet.

Mesh does not keep out fragments, so .. if there are fragments flying around, they will not stop them.

There are many many ways in which to be exposed to flying fragments in a Airsoft Context.

Full seal, Ballistic rated is the best protection. Anything else WILL increase your risk for injury. Your Eyes Your Choice.

Respect your eyes, ditch the mesh. Lots of excellent goggles out there.

I've run ESS Profile NVG's now for a few years and love them. Bit pricey to start with (about $100 new) but great ventilation and full seal protection. Replacement lenses can be purchased for $22 from CPGear.ca.

I'm always eating BB shrapnel from rounds that hit my mask at close range... If that were my eyes I would be in real trouble.

Fogging doesn't have to be a problem only mesh will solve = Revision desert locust with duel pane thermal lens keeps me fog free. Best combo I have come across.

Personally I think you're crazy to trust your vision to mesh goggles but maybe that's just me.

If you feel that mesh is safe and you can afford to lose one eye or both, your choice.

After watching every video that all shows shars from a broken bb passing through and you still believe it won't happen to you, then go wear mesh.

I don't need a video or someone to tell me not to wear mesh. Common sense not to wear mesh.

Not to mention that most fields will say Non mesh only..

The indoor arena in Winnipeg uses only mesh goggles and they haven't had a fragmentation problem....ever.
So although it IS possible (more-so outdoors since everyone uses different ammo), it's highly unlikely
But that being said, highly unlikely is still possible, and you just don't put a 1% chance on your EYES.

Go with the desert locust, why? cuz replacement lenses are readily available and you can also get thermal lenses.

I used mesh for years, but never in a CQB situation, as the likelihood of a close up shot was higher, but outdoors I did many times with never a frag problem. The increased air circulation and lack of fog were enough for me to accept the risk, it also depends on the field as well, some private fields will allow it, but most public fields won't.

I use to wear mesh as well but with more and more games with Bio BB's I am not going to chance my eyes on fragments, seen alot of Bio BB's break and shatter in CQB enviroments ....especially when I spent $5000 on lazer eye surgery,

Ive bought a pair of mesh goggles as an extreme backup in case the goggles were unbearable with fog. I haven't had to resort to using them since buying them.

I like the idea of full seal mesh goggles vs glasses though. I think the danger of ricochets off cheeks or lowers under and inside of glasses is greater than a bb breaking through mesh.

If it was legit called "lazer" eye surgery you might wanna get your money back lol