[Nextgenpb96]

I like the jt proflex. u get no echo when u talk.the only downside is that the lens r a pain to change the lens

[PREDATOR 47]

DO NOT spend less than 70 dollars for a mask, here's why.

You can go right ahead and spend less than that for a mask. Lest's say you got the Switch. That's 30 dollars. It's a good mask, but eventually you will want something better. Something that fits better, gets more bounces, and has a better lens system. You decide to go for a Proflex or a Profiler or whatever. You've now spent 100 dollars, which could've gotten you i4's or an E-flex or Profits, the list goes on.

Don't cheap out on a mask, save up, get a good one, and be done with it.

This post has been edited by PREDATOR 47: 01 February 2013 - 12:20 PM

[D.A.M.Baller321]

The mask protects your eyes. Is your vision really only worth $50 to you?

[Orange Chicken]

Hence, get the Eflexs or I4's. Maybe the Grillz if you really can't spend that much.

[dustyshouri]

D.A.M.Baller321, on 02 February 2013 - 01:51 PM, said:

The mask protects your eyes. Is your vision really only worth $50 to you?

Are you implying that masks under $50 aren't properly rated for their protection or something? I was always under the impression more expensive masks make playing more convenient(thermal lenses, comfortable and so on), but not necessarily safer.

[philip0871]

I'm likin the Proto Axis,. Pretty cheap and very comfortable and compact

[Orange Chicken]

philip0871, on 03 February 2013 - 12:35 AM, said:

I'm likin the Proto Axis,. Pretty cheap and very comfortable and compact

Yeah, I liked my JT Flex-8's, and now I regret getting them because I now want a high end mask, because of it's obvious advantages. Now I ended up spending 180$ in the end, instead of $110 to start out with. I'm sure you'll want a high end mask too.

[gibbeepbroxzor]

Flex 8's were high end masks lol.... Its a proflex with some hard ears and stiffer bottoms... As long as you get the thermal, non "headshield" ones, they are a pretty good mask.

[kthopb]

The profilers are my pick. They are comfortable, have a great field of view ,and have many different thermal,mirror and smoke lenses to pick from.

[gorgeousllama]

go grab the grillz and be done with it... they are the best mask on the market imo.

[dustyshouri]

Orange Chicken, on 03 February 2013 - 02:07 AM, said:

philip0871, on 03 February 2013 - 12:35 AM, said:

I'm likin the Proto Axis,. Pretty cheap and very comfortable and compact

Yeah, I liked my JT Flex-8's, and now I regret getting them because I now want a high end mask, because of it's obvious advantages. Now I ended up spending 180$ in the end, instead of $110 to start out with. I'm sure you'll want a high end mask too.

Am I the only person who just really doesn't mind this sort of progression? I know that if I buy a cheaper version, if I upgrade later I know have two masks. Same with my guns. In the end I end up with a full two sets of gear, which is good in case a friend wants to try out paintballing. They don't have to pay for rental and instead can just use my older stuff.

[Orange Chicken]

dustyshouri, on 03 February 2013 - 03:27 PM, said:

Orange Chicken, on 03 February 2013 - 02:07 AM, said:

philip0871, on 03 February 2013 - 12:35 AM, said:

I'm likin the Proto Axis,. Pretty cheap and very comfortable and compact

Yeah, I liked my JT Flex-8's, and now I regret getting them because I now want a high end mask, because of it's obvious advantages. Now I ended up spending 180$ in the end, instead of $110 to start out with. I'm sure you'll want a high end mask too.

Am I the only person who just really doesn't mind this sort of progression? I know that if I buy a cheaper version, if I upgrade later I know have two masks. Same with my guns. In the end I end up with a full two sets of gear, which is good in case a friend wants to try out paintballing. They don't have to pay for rental and instead can just use my older stuff.

Sure, if you wanna bring people, it's ok. But before I brought people I made sure I was really good in comparison to the people at my field so they feel like they're in good hands. So I made sure I, personally, had good equipment, because in the end, I mattered the most. But it should be the other way around, or not so at all. My friends have jobs and can spare money for paintball, so it's fine. You should buy good gear for yourself first, and then if you really want spare equipment for others, then you can go grab some cheapo ones that are decent, like proflex's, flex-8's, or empire vidars, or even proto el switch's. The only thing that's for constant lending is older guns. Most of us are gun whores, so there's always guns to go 'round. But buy the good stuff for you first. This is for you. Not for them. Hence, save money buy just getting the best first.

[Rhino1909]

I love my flex 8s, once I get a job I'll probably get either the grillz, i4, or eflex tho

[III Kezia III]

Orange Chicken, on 22 January 2013 - 09:38 PM, said:

You could just save up and buy a high end mask and be done with it. Another good mask you can go with is the VForce Grill. Those are great masks, and relatively cheap. I'm not a big fan of my Proflex's honestly, save for the Spectra Foam. The ears are shit, and changing the lenses is *ugh* terrible.

ew ok so no. the only mask you'd ever want to buy used is grillz unless some other mask has the quick foam change out. buying a used mask is well...gross.

[TheRealistBaller]

get proflex's off ans theyre 65 but well worth it...one of the best masks out there even now

[eclipseguy47]

Never go cheep on your mask remember they are there to protect your eyes and also if you get a cheep $20.00 mask your getting what you pay for

[brent24conyers]

I got a vforce profiler for 20 and it came with a better lens , I absolutely love the mask!