Goggle system
The most important rule in paintball is that all players must wear a
protective goggle system or mask at all times when they are playing or
near other people who are playing. While paintballs will not cause
permanent injury to most areas of the body, the eyes, and to a lesser
extent the ears, are vulnerable to serious injury if hit by a
paintball. Paintball masks are specifically designed for the sport, and
the goggles are capable of withstanding a direct hit from a paintball
traveling at well over 300 feet per second (90 m/s), the safety limit
adopted by paintball marker manufacturers. The lenses of the goggles
are composed of either single sheets of tough plastic, or thermal
lenses, which cut down on fogging. Most masks have flaps that protect
the ears, and some include a visor to shade the player from sunlight.
Some players use masks that cover the entire head for maximum
protection, while the majority of tournament-level players choose
smaller masks that offer a wider field of view, better hearing, vocal
communication and more venting. Recently, small timers were created to
fit in the goggle, alerting the user to a certain time in the game.
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