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Worth buying a mask?

Indiana

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May 20, 2016
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Yes, 200% personally I like vforce masks and that is what I would recommend to anyone. Mask is the most important piece of equipment you will ever own.
 

LeFrenchToast

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Mar 5, 2016
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Been keeping busy so haven't had the chance to thank everyone for their replies and comments.
I still need to get to a field but with changing jobs I haven't been able to just yet.
Thanks again and hope to see since of you on the field one day!
 

KingAresIV

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Aug 8, 2016
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Just adding to what everyone has said, your mask is the most important part of your equipment. Don't skimp on it.
 

Gee Tee

1/2 man - 1/2 pogo stick
Mar 21, 2007
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Our team run Virtue Vio's which i really like now, but I've tried all sorts of masks over the years.... Still miss my old 1990's Vent's :(

I've mentioned this before but it's worth spending money on a good set of pads and footwear. A smashed elbow, knee or ankle is a good way to ruin your day.
 

Jamie McCallum

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Jul 2, 2016
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My first purchase was a mask because it was the one bit of kit that I could take to both walk-ons and punter days (delta force). I bought the Dye i3 Pros a few weeks ago and have since changed to the Dye i4's after trying them last week. I bought my Dye i4 second hand only because it had a decent looking lens and was a good price. I will be buying a new lens in a week or so though.

I went a bit nuts though when I first bought my kit. I found a Dye gen3 rotor on eBay for £40 and then the same guy was also selling all his old paintball gear. I ended up buying his rotor, gun, tank plus some other bits and bobs haha

I'm terrible for spending money and always chop and change what I want. So i bought a Proto Rail and that's me now looking to get a Dye Dam from a friend who goes to the same walk-ons as me!! :D I'm hoping that this will be a marker that I can use for many months before needing or even wanting to change.
 

Gee Tee

1/2 man - 1/2 pogo stick
Mar 21, 2007
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I wouldn't delay too long

One of our players fell on a sharp flint during a woodsball tournament years ago

Ended up with a nasty gash and internal injuries to the knee that put him out for months
 

LeFrenchToast

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Mar 5, 2016
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Lol @Jamie McCallum I'm the same. I probably take months researching and planning what I want to get and the one day I just buy the first good thing I see.

@Gee Tee I had a friend who hit his knee hard on a branch when I went for his bday, definitely looked worse than all the paint bruises he got.