Face Mask Safety

An effective paintball mask/goggle system is THE most important piece of kit you need to play the game. In fact, you will not be allowed to participate in paintball unless you are wearing a mask. It’s just too risky – and also plain daft – to play with your eyes exposed to flying paintballs. Remember, paintballs leave markers at over 200mph, so you really don’t want to risk taking one in the eye because you’ll stand a real chance of serious injury.

With all this in mind, it must be pointed out that all commercial sites will provide masks as a condition of their insurance cover. Players should always remember to wear their masks at all times unless they are in the designated safe zone or have been told it is safe to remove them by a game marshal. Think about it: what use is a mask in your hand if someone accidently fires off a paintball?

When paintball started it was common for players to use other types of goggles for eye protection. But, as paintball evolved, manufacturers started to make masks specifically designed for the game which met tough standards over lens strength. Nowadays, regular players wishing to purchase their own mask have a real choice.

Some systems come with an anti-fogging lens, full head protection, ear covers and with throat protectors. Prices can range from upwards of around £30, while replacement lenses are available to replace cracked ones.
But as this issue is so important it’s worth restating that face masks should be worn at all times unless you are told otherwise because it’s just not worth risking serious injury. If push comes to shove you can play the game without a gun, paintballs or overalls – although your options will be severely limited – but you can NEVER play without a mask.

But rest assured because Go Ballistic provides each and every valued customer with an extremely safe face mask system which is fully adjustable to ensure a snug fit.