Krutch
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Post by Krutch on Aug 21, 2012 16:54:54 GMT -5
Any one have experiences with these, I have heard good things about them but for only $10 it makes me nervous. Also, X1000's? Anybody?
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Post by Knief on Aug 21, 2012 17:01:27 GMT -5
Bolle goggles are great. The X100s are comfortable and very low profile. They fog abit more than the now defunct T-800s, but they're still solid. The X500s are nice, but far lerger. That means better air flow and less fogging, but more weight and they may not fit comfortably under a hat or helmet. They're designed to be worn over glasses.
I'd recommend the X1000s over the X500s if the price difference isn't huge, but I just saw yesterday that Botach ended their sale on the X1000s, so they're back to selling at $96. If you've got a good sale price on them elsewhere, buy your set then post the link for others.
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Krutch
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Post by Krutch on Aug 21, 2012 17:45:58 GMT -5
Sure thing, was just researching the X500s for a friend that wears glasses. I was thinking of getting the 1000s. Thanks.
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Post by Crapshoot on Aug 21, 2012 18:07:38 GMT -5
I second the X1000s. Arguably the best Airsoft purchase I've ever made. Best part is, I got them for like 60% off too.
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Post by whatlurksbelow on Aug 21, 2012 18:23:51 GMT -5
I myself have the x1000's (I believe). While they are a little big they are amazing, no fog. I did have a question though, would a helmet fit with them and say a lower mesh face mask?
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Krutch
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Post by Krutch on Aug 21, 2012 18:41:39 GMT -5
I myself have the x1000's (I believe). While they are a little big they are amazing, no fog. I did have a question though, would a helmet fit with them and say a lower mesh face mask? Cant speak for the helmet, but I believe that a mesh lower will work with pretty much any goggles. |
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Post by whatlurksbelow on Aug 21, 2012 18:44:52 GMT -5
I myself have the x1000's (I believe). While they are a little big they are amazing, no fog. I did have a question though, would a helmet fit with them and say a lower mesh face mask? Cant speak for the helmet, but I believe that a mesh lower will work with pretty much any goggles. Ok, as I am just getting into the sport, are their any good lower mesh face masks you would suggest? |
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Post by R2zoo on Aug 21, 2012 20:33:52 GMT -5
I personally run the X500s, as I got them for a steal, $10 a piece I think during one of their sales, and I can vouch for them being fantastic.
I have two pairs, one for myself, and the girlfriend, as we both wear glasses. The key selling point for me was the "over-the-glasses" functionality. At the time I was researching goggles, it appears the X1000s did not have that feature, but this is obviously no longer the case. The goggles are comfortable, and fit well, and work pretty well with my mesh lower, as well as a head wrap or hat. We do not have helmets, but from my understanding they are designed to mesh pretty well with those.
The lenses are quite thick and sturdy. Had many a BB ding straight of them, and aside from the loud crack you can hear, there has been no damage in the past 8 months. They have held up remarkably well in my opinion, and are quite well made. The lenses however do pose the issue that these goggles can be bulky. They stick off your face quite a bit, as the clearance is needed to fit a pair of glasses comfortably. This can be a pro or a con depending on personal preference. I find it annoying at times, which is why I've considered a pair of X1000 OTGs when I have a bit of spare budget. I hear they are more low profile, but at the same time a bit more cramped of a fit for glasses. I cannot confirm this information firsthand, but only heresy at this point.
As far as a fogging concern goes, I have had only a couple instances of fog. These only occurred when I had my neck and head wrapped up in a shemagh, which resulting in my breathing being stuck in my face and mask, which quickly fogged. Without that issue however they have no issues with fog that I can report. Indoors or out, they remained clear and visible. The goggles do have a black foam filter of sorts around the edge of the seal you could remove in the event of fogging issues if you wish however.
Hope that helps you a bit more on the research. If you need any other details on them, let me know.
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Post by Knief on Aug 21, 2012 20:40:14 GMT -5
I don't know about X1000 OTGs, but my X1000s will absolutely not fit over my goggles. They're very very low profile, much more so than my ESS Turbofans and my Bolle T800s. If they're making X1000s that fit over glasses, they have to be a lot larger than the normal model because they're not even close. So much so in fact that I would be very suspicious of any claims about X1000s fitting over glasses.
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Post by Ghast on Aug 22, 2012 11:35:39 GMT -5
I don't know about X1000 OTGs, but my X1000s will absolutely not fit over my goggles. They're very very low profile, much more so than my ESS Turbofans and my Bolle T800s. If they're making X1000s that fit over glasses, they have to be a lot larger than the normal model because they're not even close. So much so in fact that I would be very suspicious of any claims about X1000s fitting over glasses. It's probably less about the X1000's fitting over the glasses and more about his glasses likely being able to sit closer to his face so he can wear them. Some people's glasses can sit flush with their brow if you adjust the pads right. |
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