[fuzzywolly]

Just wondering what kind of goggles/eye protection you guys are using with your sniper set ups. I am in need of a new pair as my old ones are pretty much useless now that the strap has broken.

Looking for something along the lines of low profile, and easy to use with scopes/other optics.

Will be getting some Cat Crap to go along with them to prevent fogging.

 

[fuzzywolly]

Just checked out the ESS goggles, and dang, they are sweet. Not sure I can afford the turbo fan ones, but might just buy the fan-less version. Did you say you owned the fan-less version as well? If so, how did you like them? Any major fogging? As for $80, with some anti-fog spray, I expect to not have constant fogging to deal with. Or have you only owned the Fan version?

 

[fuzzywolly]

I'm tempted to save up for the Turbo's but I have some other gear I have to get as well. Getting ready for the warmer months, which means GBB's back in action, so I have to get a few mags, unless my old ones are not leaking.

If anything, I will it least get the Profiles and some anti-fog spray, but it would be sweet to get my hands on the Turbo Fans. I'll check out Ebay and see what I can find.

EDIT: Wow, just checked out Ebay. There are ESS's selling for $20. There are also turbofan versions for $50. I think I will be getting the turbofan version very soon.

Thanks Dutton!

 

[fuzzywolly]

Yeah, I noticed the ones on Ebay selling for $50 were Chinese made. As long as the Chinese version goggles work/are worth the price tag, then I am all for them. $180 is quite the wallet burner, but $50 seems negotiable. However, the regular Profiles (real ESS) without turbofan, were going on ebay for like $20. But I am liking the fan option. So it is either real ESS (fanless) or Turbo Fan Chinese made.

How much are the Revision Fan version Locust goggles?

I have only seen Cat Crap at Shorty USA, and unless you are purchasing a bit of stuff, then the shipping will cost the same amount of what you are buying. Is that where you saw it at?

I mean, you could always check your Cat's litter box for some homemade recipes.

Much, much cheaper.

 

[fuzzywolly]

Dutton, thanks for the link. Are the replica ones (referred to at the link) the same as the ones in the link below?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ESS-Tan-TurboFan-Gog....item 2eb3e172e9

If so, from what I got out of the reviews at airsoft ohio, the replicas are pretty much junk.

Water buffalo turd however..

 

[fuzzywolly]

Bolle T800 is where its at. No questioning it.

Friend has a pair of these. When they fog up, all he does is run and the fog disappears. Unfortunately, I am not sure how much running I will be doing in my hide.

Unless..... "Spotter, cover me, gotta take a quick jog."

 

[fuzzywolly]

This might be one of those cases where you "can't knock it til' you try it..."

Or possibly not...

Anyways, seeing as I have gotten a few other perspectives on the ESS's, it looks like I will save up for those over the next few months. But in the meantime I have to snag a pair of something. Checking out my options now.

 

[fuzzywolly]

Thanks for all the information guys.

Ronin, I have the chance to snag me some ESS Goggles for $30. I am going to take them. Another member recommended I get a attachable fan to go with the goggles. Anti fog spray might work a little, but it cannot stop the fogging once it happens (without taking goggles off during play= a no no).

Here is a link to an attachable fan. I want to be able to get out on the field soon so I need a pair of goggles, and would like a fan. Seeing the ESS Turbos are too far out of my current price range, this seems like the best option.

http://www.airsoftatlanta.com/Action_Fan_Single_Fan_Kit_Black_p/45789a.htm

This might sound unnecessary, but what if you took two of the fans (from the link) and put them on each side of the top of the goggles. So now you have a fan for both ends of the lenses. Would get rid of the fog twice as fast, and would work much better. Not saying I would do this, but I think this idea makes some logical sense. From the video, notice how the fan was placed near the right end. I could see the fog going away on the right side, but staying up near the left end. So that is why I thought of that.

Any thoughts?

 

[fuzzywolly]

While hearing is obviously a major concern while on the field, my hope is to only have to use the fan sparingly. That way, for the most part, the fan is off, and I can concentrate on playing, rather than swapping the bees in my goggles.

 

[fuzzywolly]

Update!

Got myself the ESS goggles for $30. Now I just need to get a semi-decent fan to go along with it. Very happy with this purchase, and am glad I was able to do the deal on an airsoft forum, rather than e-bay.

Some pics so you can see what I got:

Planning on removing some of the foam, getting the fan, and letting the air flow all over these bad boys.

Foam removal:

 

[fuzzywolly]

Yeah get alll of that foam out. I also widened the holes on the side to help since they are already covered.

Never thought about widening the holes on the side. Will have to work with that sometime.

Goggles did fairly well today, even without a fan. Rarely did they fog, as ventilation was pretty good. Excited to get fan, as then I will have no more fogging issues.

 

[fuzzywolly]

Yes, very. And should be able to get the job done, with less money having to be spent.

 

[fuzzywolly]

My ESS goggles are very low profile, and the ventilation system, with foam removed, is amazing. Even when they fog, I just have to steady my breathing and the fog goes away in a minute or two.

I highly recommend picking one up.

 

[fuzzywolly]

Wish I had the money to buy a pair fuzzy but I don't. Daniel's balance at the the moment : Zilch.
However the Catcrap stuff works fairly well except it's hard to apply without making the goggles streaky or smudgey.

I got mine for $30. Try looking for a pair on your local forums. Might be able to snag one for half the price or better.

Also try ebay. There were some cheap ones on there as well.

 

[fuzzywolly]

Got to try out my ESS goggles with the G&G fan. Let me tell you, it was simply amazing.

There was basically no fogging at all, even with a balaclava on. It only started to fog when my nose was covered by the balaclava or I was breathing extremely heavy after running for a good bit of time. Even then it was very limited fog. With the fog removed on the ESS goggles, it was very effective. When the fog did start to creep up, I turned the fan on for two seconds and the fog was gone. It was awesome, I had always had to worry about the fog before.

Also, the G&G fan is extremely quiet. Could not tell whether it was on or off at times. Best $25 I have ever spent. I plan on getting another one for the other side of my goggles. That way its nice and easy fan flow. Although, at this point in time, its not entirely necessary.

 

[fuzzywolly]

I have no problems with fog anymore. These ESS goggles are simply amazing. However, I have done the shaving cream method in the past.