Paintball Gun

The paintball mask is without a doubt, the most important part of your equipment. You might even play without a marker, just running towards the opponents' flag, but one thing you can not do is play without wearing a paintball mask. Even if you are reckless enough to do it, the referees won't allow you. Statistics gathered from insurance companies confirm that paintball is one of the safest sports, even safer then tennis. Chances of getting hurt are not a single percent higher compared with running or just walking. But the only part of your body that is vulnerable during the course of the game is your head. Paintballs are designed to splash when they hit something and if they hit your arms, legs, stomach or back, the only thing you will feel is a slight sting, nothing else. There will be some paint on your clothes too. Your eyes and ears are the only vulnerable parts of your body. It's no need to mention what the consequences will be if a paintball hits you in the eye with the speed of 90 meters per second. The impact can really be fatal. That is why wearing a paintball mask, custom or not is an absolute must. It can't be replaced by sun glasses or ski goggles, because it covers your entire head, including the ears.

Paintball masks are rated using the following characteristics: level of protection; quality of the lens; overall appearance; communication; profile; weight; comfort. Some of the most reputable paintball mask manufacturers are - 32 Degrees, DYE, Empire Paintball Masks, Extreme Rage, JT, PCS, Proto, V Force, Vents. Some companies specialize in custom paintball masks. Paintball masks can be customized by applying a skin on the lenses. The goggle skins feature way over 40 different designs giving personality to your mask. They also work well to reduce glare off of your lens. Less glare can be a big advantage on a sunlit field.

Extreme Rage Custom Paintball masks are amongst the best selling ones. You can buy a new Extreme Rage custom paintball mask specifically for woodsball. The mask will be custom painted to highlight concealment shadows that occur naturally in the woods. Additionally there will be a piece of Camograss one way camo vision film installed on your lens. This film allows you to see out at your opponents but will not allow your opponents to easily see you. There is virtually no reflection from your lens which is a dead give away when playing woodsball. Because the film that is glued is only one way, it appears camo from one side, but you can see through it from the inside.