Your Teeth

MatthewRyan · January 17th, 2013, 23:09

Hello everyone I've noticed a fair share of people dont wear lower face protection . I have a question for all who dont arent you worried about your teeth chipping or what ever .. I'd like to wear a keffiyeh around my face to get a better look down my sights .. i wear a paintball mask i have been bending it but its still not the same

Are you not worried / just take a risk
Have you been shot in the mouth area?
Will a keffiyeh stop chipping ?
Do you just keep your mouth closed?
Any close calls
What do you wear ?

Me personally im too worried about spitting out my two front teeth

Ideally I'd like to wear just goggles and a keffiyeh is this enough
Im also worried im a aggressive player closing the distance that I'd get a point blank shot to the mouth

Thoughs, comments.

Canadian Psycho · January 17th, 2013, 23:15

I don't wear any lower face protection, I accept the risk and keep my mouth closed to help prevent it happening. The only time I wear any is indoor games, and it is simple a 4" pentagonal mouth protector. I have had several close calls, hole in my nose, fat lips, a couple bbs in the mouth, I still prefer no lower face protection.

Not much except a mesh lower protector will fully protect. There have been several instances of a mouth guard (boxing/hockey style) of merely containing the broken teeth.

A problem with balaclavas/shemaghs/keffiyeh for teeth protection is the fogging issues cause by the moisture in your breath being pushed up into the goggles/glasses.

Hectic · January 17th, 2013, 23:26

You can cut down the cheek/chin area of yer pb mask to allow aiming down the sites but itll make it easyer for bbs to get in from the side or u can try

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Ricochet · January 17th, 2013, 23:34

Two teeth chipped so far myself, and I know at least four others who've suffered the same. Not one of us wears some kind of face protection except eye wear to this day. It is a risk obviously, but one you must except. There are non interruptive mouth guards now, if you are interested.

pestobanana · January 18th, 2013, 00:52

I keep my mouth closed. I've been shot in the lip once but since I kept my mouth closed my teeth are fine.

ackme · January 18th, 2013, 00:59

I never wore more than goggles until I had one of my teeth shot clean out at 20m from an AEG shooting sub 300fps. I would highly recommend wearing lower face protection at all times. Some masks don't come down very far and are easier to aim with.

MatthewRyan · January 18th, 2013, 02:36

from what I heard on this thread just keep your mouths .. so for those who got chipped teeth were you speaking when you got shot or what?

Ricochet · January 18th, 2013, 06:09

The first one I was breathing heavy from running around. The AEG that shot me was about 100 - 120 feet out shooting 360 FPS on 0.20g BBs, but running 0.25s. The BB was a ricochet off the ground if you can believe it.

The second was from an AEG about 25 - 30 feet away shooting around 380 FPS with 0.20g BBs, and running 0.25g rounds. My mouth was closed, but it split my lower lip and chipped my tooth anyway.

There is no denying that it is a risk. Keeping your mouth closed is not a guarantee of any kind. I don't wear face protection for easier breathing, non fogging eyewear, and being able to properly shoot my gun.

vondnik · January 18th, 2013, 06:57

I have dentures and so dont give a shit

coach · January 18th, 2013, 07:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by MatthewRyan

Are you not worried / just take a risk
Have you been shot in the mouth area?
Will a keffiyeh stop chipping ?
Do you just keep your mouth closed?
Any close calls
What do you wear ?

Yes. Sometimes / Yes. Sometimes
Yes
No. Think about it! It's just fabric that BB's can penetrate.
Sometimes
Yes
Nothing - mesh lower

MonnoncMaxou · January 18th, 2013, 07:38

Nothing is more canadian than chipping or loosing a tooth while playing a sport!

So far the chipped teeth I saw first hand came from being hit at a weird angle. Chipped a guy's tooth by shooting at him from below through bushes and threes. And another that was being shot from above and a BB bounced off a cement floor or a gun. In both case, peeking was part of the problem.

Still, I can't see myself wearing a full mesh mask outside. I do indoors.

Jagd · January 18th, 2013, 08:14

In cqb fields it should be mandatory. I am hosting games in Mtl and since an accident happened a month ago and a guy lost half his front teeth. Face mask are now mandatory and IMO the metal mesh one is the best (see my signature pic). In cqb with G18C and the like at very close range, it is asking for trouble. You hear the muzzle report and BANG there goes your teeth ! It's not like outside when the distance of engagement is greater

Curo · January 18th, 2013, 08:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by vondnik

I have dentures and so dont give a shit

You sir just made my day.

ThunderCactus · January 18th, 2013, 08:44

I've got 2 crowns, they're as painful as they are expensive lol
I wear my M40 gas mask in cqb, still nothing in the field, but I do tend to hide my mouth behind my optics lol

Jimski · January 18th, 2013, 09:47

any face protection will fog you to death except mesh.
mesh for success, mesh is fresh.
mesh lower are easy to tie to tac goggles and they're deformable, and concave to fit properly on the gun's stock.

and you can still wear a shemag on top of it if you want.

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January 17th, 2013, 23:09	#1
MatthewRyan Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sudbury	Your Teeth Hello everyone I've noticed a fair share of people dont wear lower face protection . I have a question for all who dont arent you worried about your teeth chipping or what ever .. I'd like to wear a keffiyeh around my face to get a better look down my sights .. i wear a paintball mask i have been bending it but its still not the same Are you not worried / just take a risk Have you been shot in the mouth area? Will a keffiyeh stop chipping ? Do you just keep your mouth closed? Any close calls What do you wear ? Me personally im too worried about spitting out my two front teeth Ideally I'd like to wear just goggles and a keffiyeh is this enough Im also worried im a aggressive player closing the distance that I'd get a point blank shot to the mouth Thoughs, comments.

January 17th, 2013, 23:15	#2
Canadian Psycho Personal Mule.....PM for rates! Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alberta	I don't wear any lower face protection, I accept the risk and keep my mouth closed to help prevent it happening. The only time I wear any is indoor games, and it is simple a 4" pentagonal mouth protector. I have had several close calls, hole in my nose, fat lips, a couple bbs in the mouth, I still prefer no lower face protection. Not much except a mesh lower protector will fully protect. There have been several instances of a mouth guard (boxing/hockey style) of merely containing the broken teeth. A problem with balaclavas/shemaghs/keffiyeh for teeth protection is the fogging issues cause by the moisture in your breath being pushed up into the goggles/glasses. __________________ "Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy, forget in time that men have died to win them" Franklin D. Roosevelt

January 17th, 2013, 23:34	#4
Ricochet How much sand CAN you fit in your vagina!? Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North Delta, BC (Greater Vancouver)	Two teeth chipped so far myself, and I know at least four others who've suffered the same. Not one of us wears some kind of face protection except eye wear to this day. It is a risk obviously, but one you must except. There are non interruptive mouth guards now, if you are interested. __________________ I have developed a new sport called Airhard. Pretty much the same as Airsoft, except you have to maintain an erection...

January 18th, 2013, 00:52	#5
pestobanana Squid Porn Superstar, I love the tentacles! Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond Hill and Waterloo, Ontario	I keep my mouth closed. I've been shot in the lip once but since I kept my mouth closed my teeth are fine.

January 18th, 2013, 00:59	#6
ackme Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2008	I never wore more than goggles until I had one of my teeth shot clean out at 20m from an AEG shooting sub 300fps. I would highly recommend wearing lower face protection at all times. Some masks don't come down very far and are easier to aim with. __________________ Airsoft Life

January 18th, 2013, 02:36	#7
MatthewRyan Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sudbury	from what I heard on this thread just keep your mouths .. so for those who got chipped teeth were you speaking when you got shot or what?

January 18th, 2013, 06:09	#8
Ricochet How much sand CAN you fit in your vagina!? Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North Delta, BC (Greater Vancouver)	The first one I was breathing heavy from running around. The AEG that shot me was about 100 - 120 feet out shooting 360 FPS on 0.20g BBs, but running 0.25s. The BB was a ricochet off the ground if you can believe it. The second was from an AEG about 25 - 30 feet away shooting around 380 FPS with 0.20g BBs, and running 0.25g rounds. My mouth was closed, but it split my lower lip and chipped my tooth anyway. There is no denying that it is a risk. Keeping your mouth closed is not a guarantee of any kind. I don't wear face protection for easier breathing, non fogging eyewear, and being able to properly shoot my gun. __________________ I have developed a new sport called Airhard. Pretty much the same as Airsoft, except you have to maintain an erection... Last edited by Ricochet; January 18th, 2013 at 06:14..

January 18th, 2013, 06:57	#9
vondnik Ban-Fu Sifu Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Socialist republic of Kebekistan	I have dentures and so dont give a shit __________________ Vondnik, team Bad Karma, PQAC Murphy's second rule: Nothing is impossible for the man who does not have to do it himself.

January 18th, 2013, 07:38	#11
MonnoncMaxou Trader rating Join Date: May 2012 Location: Montréal	Nothing is more canadian than chipping or loosing a tooth while playing a sport! So far the chipped teeth I saw first hand came from being hit at a weird angle. Chipped a guy's tooth by shooting at him from below through bushes and threes. And another that was being shot from above and a BB bounced off a cement floor or a gun. In both case, peeking was part of the problem. Still, I can't see myself wearing a full mesh mask outside. I do indoors. __________________ Black Coqs - Fireteam Echo FAQ Boot Camp Certified

January 18th, 2013, 08:14	#12
Jagd Jagdalex Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Montreal	In cqb fields it should be mandatory. I am hosting games in Mtl and since an accident happened a month ago and a guy lost half his front teeth. Face mask are now mandatory and IMO the metal mesh one is the best (see my signature pic). In cqb with G18C and the like at very close range, it is asking for trouble. You hear the muzzle report and BANG there goes your teeth ! It's not like outside when the distance of engagement is greater __________________ Last edited by Jagd; January 18th, 2013 at 08:22..

January 18th, 2013, 08:44	#14
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	I've got 2 crowns, they're as painful as they are expensive lol I wear my M40 gas mask in cqb, still nothing in the field, but I do tend to hide my mouth behind my optics lol

January 18th, 2013, 09:47	#15
Jimski Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Montreal	any face protection will fog you to death except mesh. mesh for success, mesh is fresh. mesh lower are easy to tie to tac goggles and they're deformable, and concave to fit properly on the gun's stock. and you can still wear a shemag on top of it if you want. __________________ Last edited by Jimski; January 18th, 2013 at 09:58..

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