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DAVE 666 April 30th, 2007 23:23
Steaming up goggles
 
the problem is this... after skirmishing for 20-30 minuites my goggles steam up. Is there any way of over coming this (sprays etc?)
i know some poeple use mesh masks... these are ok during the day but seriously hinder visibilty in low light....any ideas?

Dr_Tinshnipz April 30th, 2007 23:30
Go to your local shop that sells glasses and they should have anti-fog spray, I used to use some on my hockey visor works great!

I also heard dish detergant works too. I havent tested this yet tho.

Boche April 30th, 2007 23:33
A micro fan and a 9v do wonders.

Flint April 30th, 2007 23:35
Some of the better PB goggles have thermal lenses for less fogging.

DAVE 666 April 30th, 2007 23:37
nice one...memel arnt there any manufacturers that sell that sort of thing?

hondatech April 30th, 2007 23:43
"Thermal" lens goggles are a great first step for fog control. The lens has what amounts to two layers to the lens, so there's a sealed air space in between that builds up warmth and cuts down on fogging on the inside layer. I say cuts down, but not eliminate, bucause a sweaty animal like myself can overcome even a good thermal lens. That's where the fans come into play. I've got a small CPU cooling fan attached to my ESS Striker goggles. If you want a pre-fab setup, search for ESS Turbocam goggles or JT Vortex fans for paintball goggles.

I've found goggle fog is a #1 game wrecker, so for me, the fan and thermal lens are a must.

Flint April 30th, 2007 23:45
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Originally Posted by DAVE 666 (Post 463622)
nice one...memel arnt there any manufacturers that sell that sort of thing?
Electronics suppliers have small fans for computers for good prices!

the paintball goggle fans suck, I've owned one, way over priced and made with really cheap parts and the fans are stupid loud so every one knows where you are, plus the fans don't pull all that much so dose not help with fogging.

Aquamarine May 1st, 2007 00:01
Have you considered getting mesh goggles? I adore mine

Rico May 1st, 2007 00:22
Thermal lenses have never let me down.

jerryliang2k May 1st, 2007 00:39
I got some neat ESS goggles from army issues. Military issue goggles offer superb ventilation, protection and comfort. Try searching around the web for ESS goggles, I'd recommend them any day.

Zi-Xiao

SBranson23 May 1st, 2007 00:44
http://www.fogtech.ca/

Best I've tried and in Canada. No fogging at all... except some moisture droplets may appear and obscure vision somewhat and if you try to wipe them away you will rub off the coating and have a streak of fog where you rubbed. I've only tried it for one game (warm and sunny) so I will learn how to work with it but except for sticking my finger under my goggles to wipe a bead of water and causing the fog streak, there was absolutely no fogging.
Promising.

Kimbo May 1st, 2007 01:41
If they are ESS goggles, try removing the foam from around the vents on the top, sides, and bottoms. I did this to both my ESS strikers and profiles and have all but eliminated my fogging problem. (will only fog if I'm running with my helmet on for an extended period)

Farmboy May 1st, 2007 08:24
http://www.oneshottactical.com/merch...Category_Code=

:D

denli21 May 1st, 2007 10:27
i use a bar of soap...use something like ivory(no odor)...just rub a dry bar of soap on the inside of your goggles then buff it out...just like waxing a car...it works like a charm...no water required...

Jimski May 1st, 2007 11:59
I use Catcrap and it never fogs.
it dries out and doesn't stay on your fingers when you touch the lens either.

once in a while I clean the old catcrap layer and put a new one...

ex May 1st, 2007 12:38
I can fog up my goggles just standing still and I have found Seadrops to be the best anti fog solution. You can pick it up at any good scuba shop for around 6 bucks.

SINN May 1st, 2007 12:46
Quote:
Originally Posted by ex-royal (Post 463834)
I can fog up my goggles just standing still and I have found Seadrops to be the best anti fog solution. You can pick it up at any good scuba shop for around 6 bucks.
X2, works on my hockey visor too

Dracheous May 1st, 2007 14:36
Hmmm Dave, something just seems amiss to me here.

Quote:
Originally Posted by DAVE 666 (Post 463512)
I've been skirmishing for over 16 years and up until just recently have always favoured the H&K's.
I bought my first AEG a couple of years ago now-a 'TM' H&K SG1 -mostly coz i liked the look of it. Its a beast of a weapon but too big to lug about stealthly on the battlefield. The SD5 on the other hand is a decent compromise-a hell of a lot easier to carry around, plus the extra barrel length over the standard MP5 gives you a better idea of where you're aiming at in low light conditions.
Anyhow, having tested one the other day in a skirmish- i am now a convert to the M16 family. The carry handle makes for easy handling, but for me the fore-end handle swings it, for ease of aiming, for aiming over and around cover I don't think it can be beat.
Hope this has been of some help...
That being a quote from "Feed the Newb" thread in the thrash. Seems odd that after 16 years of skirmishing, that you didn't pick up a trick like dishsoap or heading to you local diving shop for anti-fog spray (or ATV shop, or motorcycling shop etc etc.) Sorry, but either your fishing here, or you lied in the other thread.


As for fog, good vent and anti-fog spray will beat out any fan.

DAVE 666 May 1st, 2007 19:51
dracheous- for your info i got my first bb-gun -a 'springer-shotgun' back in '91/'92. i have always skirmished with my brothers and mates on private property -as opposed to a liscenced 'professional' bb site (which incedently are few and far between in the Highlands of Scotland...) -this is the first time i've had the opertunity to get feedback from 'proper'-skirmishers...i'm used to cleaning my goggles with tissue -thanks for the input anyway.
ps:are all Canadians as thorougth as you, or are you just an exception?

Shale_ May 1st, 2007 21:23
Body wash=no fog. Enough said.
Works for me anyway.

yanhchan May 2nd, 2007 17:36
I've seen people modify the top rubber part by drilling holes into them that are smaller than 6MM.

arman May 3rd, 2007 01:39
spit...really spit

mcguyver May 3rd, 2007 01:51
Buy Bolle T800. I sweat like a motherfucker and I can fog up safety glasses. I treat the Bolles with anti-fog (from a paintball shop) and I can go forever and sweat oceans with zero fogging. I've tried paintball goggle with fans, and nothing else works for me.

Predator55 May 9th, 2007 17:35
Quote:
Originally Posted by hondatech (Post 463629)
"Thermal" lens goggles are a great first step for fog control. The lens has what amounts to two layers to the lens, so there's a sealed air space in between that builds up warmth and cuts down on fogging on the inside layer. I say cuts down, but not eliminate, bucause a sweaty animal like myself can overcome even a good thermal lens. That's where the fans come into play. I've got a small CPU cooling fan attached to my ESS Striker goggles. If you want a pre-fab setup, search for ESS Turbocam goggles or JT Vortex fans for paintball goggles.

I've found goggle fog is a #1 game wrecker, so for me, the fan and thermal lens are a must.
Hows the fans for noise, I like to hear ppl sneaking up on me, or hearing where the shots are coming from is helpful.

Flint May 9th, 2007 17:53
Quote:
Originally Posted by Predator55 (Post 467968)
Hows the fans for noise, I like to hear ppl sneaking up on me, or hearing where the shots are coming from is helpful.
Most small computer fans(better quality ones any way) will have a db rating printed on them, easy to find really quite fans.

Tombstone May 9th, 2007 17:55
Shaving Cream Works on my CQB Mask, Keeps It Fog Proof.


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