Belaclava Questions

Hortons Heros · August 1st, 2005, 21:32

Wanting to get a belaclava but wondering what kind to get. I really have no interest in the 3 hole versions because I want something to protect my teeth. I weat PB goggles over my glasses for eye protection.

Will there be fogging problems?
What are the pro/cons of nomex?
What are the pro/cons of fleece?
What are the pro/cons of other materials I have not listed?
What colour for what use? (cappat, OD, black)

Any tips or first hand use info would be great. Thanks

Dave Horton

BC_K · August 1st, 2005, 21:47

Nomex is nice & lightweight & breathes well. Con's are it is thin so dont expect any sort of bb protection at all.

Fleece, hot as shit, gets very irritating to wear.

Colour. Whatever works where your playing. Cadpat looks damn nifty but I am YET to find a nomex or similiar thin material cadpat balaclava. If there was one out there, I'd own it by now.

Balaclava wont really do much for protecting your teeth, Learn to keep your mouth shut.

In all honesty, I've found them to be of little to no use at all on the field.

As far as fogging goes, Well depends what make/model of goggles you have. A fleece balaclava fogged the hell out of my goggles (JT Spectra's)but the nomex didnt really do anything.

That's my 2 cents on that.

Igor01 · August 1st, 2005, 23:59

A balaclava can really help stay warm during cold winter games, but if the temps are above zero - you'll get too hot and will have quite a bit more fogging. For warmer games just use the paintball mask as face/mouth protection, it doesn't look as "1334" as a balaclava but will do a much better job of protecting you, won't get you to overheat easily and will minimize the fogging.

Hortons Heros · August 2nd, 2005, 01:38

Even the nomex ones cause that much heat to stay in? Does anyone else have some first hand experince with nomex and goggle wearing.

Bigmatty · August 2nd, 2005, 01:44

hate to say this but it will do SFA in protectin your teeth......you will jsut sweet and look silly.....
Becasue you will be hot you will ne sweating, as such you will fog. Moreso if you are wearing glasses as well.

xhale · August 2nd, 2005, 09:47

I guess it just depends what you're use to. I wear a thick balaclava the whole length of all the games I play, it doesn't really bother me. it did make my jt goggles fog up faster though so I ended up having to get a G&G goggle fan. from then on I've had no problems.

Hortons Heros · August 3rd, 2005, 04:04

I got hair and a beard like Jesus so heat is a problem. Thanks for the help fellars. PB mask it is.

BC_K · August 3rd, 2005, 04:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hortons Heros

I got hair and a beard like Jesus so heat is a problem. Thanks for the help fellars. PB mask it is.

I may have a solution for you.

Hey, Who needs a beard in the summer? :lol:

Or.......You ever consider a shemagh? They are actually pretty decent at absorbing bb impact & come in a variety of colours. The OD & Black ones looks very good with cadpat.

Nocturnal · August 3rd, 2005, 08:25

i have used a black mil-force nomex balaclava and i did not experience more fogging.
i wear glasses and JT Proflex googles without the mask.

the black does attract more heat from the sun so its probably better to grab a tan or OD color.(thats what im doing)

anyway. if you do use glasses its probably better to use contacts and make sure you bring eye drops for them incase you get the odd dust in your eyes. have your contacts kit in handy.

with a beard. its probably best to shave before game unless its short and stubble.

alternatly you can wear a bandana for the forehead and it will absord your sweat for a good part of the day and have a shemagh as the lower face and neck protection.

try it out.. if you dont like it.. then try something else =)

Korneil · August 3rd, 2005, 10:19

If you want to try the Shemagh there is a thread where they show how to tie it. I'll let you find it though.

Brian McIlmoyle · August 3rd, 2005, 13:18

I have been kicking around an idea for a reinforced belaclava,

The idea is to take a standard nomex belaclava and add semi rigid plates to it over vunerable areas, such as over the mouth and the ears,

I think I may prototype one with leather reinforcers, to see how it works.

Will keep you all posted as to the results

Hortons Heros · August 3rd, 2005, 18:41

thanks for the advice shemag look ain't for me and I look like a horse with a shaved face. That razor add was dang funny. I'll look into the coloured nomex stuff and let me know about the reicforcement stuff.

AlphaEcho · August 3rd, 2005, 20:51

IF protecting your teeth is what you are after, why don't you try a hockey/football mouthguard.

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August 1st, 2005, 21:32	#1
Hortons Heros Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Prince George BC	Belaclava Questions Wanting to get a belaclava but wondering what kind to get. I really have no interest in the 3 hole versions because I want something to protect my teeth. I weat PB goggles over my glasses for eye protection. Will there be fogging problems? What are the pro/cons of nomex? What are the pro/cons of fleece? What are the pro/cons of other materials I have not listed? What colour for what use? (cappat, OD, black) Any tips or first hand use info would be great. Thanks Dave Horton

August 1st, 2005, 23:59	#3
Igor01 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto	A balaclava can really help stay warm during cold winter games, but if the temps are above zero - you'll get too hot and will have quite a bit more fogging. For warmer games just use the paintball mask as face/mouth protection, it doesn't look as "1334" as a balaclava but will do a much better job of protecting you, won't get you to overheat easily and will minimize the fogging. __________________ HEATWARE Old Buyer/Seller Ratings For Sale: Nothing at the moment.

August 2nd, 2005, 01:44	#5
Bigmatty Super Moderator Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Victoria BC	hate to say this but it will do SFA in protectin your teeth......you will jsut sweet and look silly..... Becasue you will be hot you will ne sweating, as such you will fog. Moreso if you are wearing glasses as well. __________________ Bigmatty Bad Karma (Pacific) BCAC BUY/SELL RATING

August 1st, 2005, 21:47	#2
BC_K Banned Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2004	Nomex is nice & lightweight & breathes well. Con's are it is thin so dont expect any sort of bb protection at all. Fleece, hot as shit, gets very irritating to wear. Colour. Whatever works where your playing. Cadpat looks damn nifty but I am YET to find a nomex or similiar thin material cadpat balaclava. If there was one out there, I'd own it by now. Balaclava wont really do much for protecting your teeth, Learn to keep your mouth shut. In all honesty, I've found them to be of little to no use at all on the field. As far as fogging goes, Well depends what make/model of goggles you have. A fleece balaclava fogged the hell out of my goggles (JT Spectra's)but the nomex didnt really do anything. That's my 2 cents on that.

August 2nd, 2005, 01:38	#4
Hortons Heros Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Prince George BC	Even the nomex ones cause that much heat to stay in? Does anyone else have some first hand experince with nomex and goggle wearing.

August 2nd, 2005, 09:47	#6
xhale Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Coquitlam, BC	I guess it just depends what you're use to. I wear a thick balaclava the whole length of all the games I play, it doesn't really bother me. it did make my jt goggles fog up faster though so I ended up having to get a G&G goggle fan. from then on I've had no problems.

August 3rd, 2005, 04:04	#7
Hortons Heros Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Prince George BC	I got hair and a beard like Jesus so heat is a problem. Thanks for the help fellars. PB mask it is.

August 3rd, 2005, 08:25	#9
Nocturnal oO? Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Stouffville, ON	i have used a black mil-force nomex balaclava and i did not experience more fogging. i wear glasses and JT Proflex googles without the mask. the black does attract more heat from the sun so its probably better to grab a tan or OD color.(thats what im doing) anyway. if you do use glasses its probably better to use contacts and make sure you bring eye drops for them incase you get the odd dust in your eyes. have your contacts kit in handy. with a beard. its probably best to shave before game unless its short and stubble. alternatly you can wear a bandana for the forehead and it will absord your sweat for a good part of the day and have a shemagh as the lower face and neck protection. try it out.. if you dont like it.. then try something else =) __________________ *"SI VIS PACEM, PARA BELLUM"*

August 3rd, 2005, 10:19	#10
Korneil Trader rating Join Date: May 2005 Location: Baie-Comeau, Quebec	If you want to try the Shemagh there is a thread where they show how to tie it. I'll let you find it though. __________________ http://korneil.labrute.fr Teamwork is essential; it gives the enemy other people to shoot at. - Murphy's Law of combat ""There are no atheists in foxholes" isn't an argument against atheism, it's an argument against foxholes." - James Morrow

August 3rd, 2005, 13:18	#11
Brian McIlmoyle 8=======D Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto	Armoured Belaclava? I have been kicking around an idea for a reinforced belaclava, The idea is to take a standard nomex belaclava and add semi rigid plates to it over vunerable areas, such as over the mouth and the ears, I think I may prototype one with leather reinforcers, to see how it works. Will keep you all posted as to the results __________________ Brian McIlmoyle TTAC3 Director CAPS Range Officer Toronto Downtown Age Verifier OPERATION WOODSMAN If the tongue could cut as the sword does, the dead would be infinite

August 3rd, 2005, 18:41	#12
Hortons Heros Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Prince George BC	thanks for the advice shemag look ain't for me and I look like a horse with a shaved face. That razor add was dang funny. I'll look into the coloured nomex stuff and let me know about the reicforcement stuff.

August 3rd, 2005, 20:51	#13
AlphaEcho Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Burnaby, B.C.	IF protecting your teeth is what you are after, why don't you try a hockey/football mouthguard. __________________ Bad Karma (Pacific) BCAC While the wicked stand confounded, Call me with thy Saints surrounded

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