adhawkins Posted February 21, 2003 Author Posted February 21, 2003 As Si will undoubtedly agree, I'm definitely not a label victim! Do you have any URLs for stockist of those B-Brand goggles? The page you quoted doesn't appear to have prices for anything. However, they look like just the sort of thing I could do with. Cheers, Andy Quote
catflap Posted February 21, 2003 Posted February 21, 2003 For a set of goggles try your local paintball suppler or (http://www.planeteclipse.com/) they will sell you glogs that HAVE to be insane tough, they have industry benchmarks and all that. They have a double layer (like double glazing) so will never mist up, and are very comfortable, come in any colour you like and any lens colour you like Set you back around 30 quid, Trust me when i say these things are tough, they are designed to take impact of over 600fps (that is around the power of a shot gun) As stated previously, do not scrimp on eye wear, do it right.. Quote
adhawkins Posted February 21, 2003 Author Posted February 21, 2003 Hmmm...all the ones on that site have been modelled on Darth Vader (don't really need the nose / mouth protection! The ones mentioned by Hilux looked ideal, but that appeared to be a manufacturers site rather than a distributer. Andy Quote
chrisbin Posted February 21, 2003 Posted February 21, 2003 If anyone wants "safety" eyewear than I can get hold of some from this part of our company Or you can buy direct online anyway! If someone's interested I'm sure I can do a deal of some sort, but it would help if it wasn't just one pair! I've just ordered some eyewear from the "other side" (Splatchat) called XL-1's as I believe have Mr Flap and Mr DodgeT - they look good but haven't received mine yet. I think they are planning another "bulk buy" if anyone is interested. HTH Quote
catflap Posted February 21, 2003 Posted February 21, 2003 No they are 2 peice face masks, you can ask for just the gogles Still waiting for mine aswell chriss, they should be suitable as they are intended for motorbike use. These will replace my paintball gagles if im happy with the safty Quote
adhawkins Posted February 21, 2003 Author Posted February 21, 2003 How about tinted lenses? I tend to drive my Westy during daylight mostly, and I have relatively sensitive eyes, so generally drive in shades. Andy Quote
catflap Posted February 21, 2003 Posted February 21, 2003 i wouldnt drive with shades on if you paid me, no offence but i get hit in the face by stones quite frequently on motorways and country lanes, a sharp crack to the gogles but no damage. i do have a aero screen though. DONT COMPRIMISE Quote
adhawkins Posted February 21, 2003 Author Posted February 21, 2003 Can you provide a pointer to these XL-1 things you're on about? Andy Quote
Blatman Posted February 21, 2003 Posted February 21, 2003 XL-1 goggles here..... Blatchat thread here..... If there is a second bulk buy, I might be interested......... Quote
adhawkins Posted February 21, 2003 Author Posted February 21, 2003 They look good, both clear and tinted lenses would do the job. Are there any similar alternatives that are more easily available in the UK? Andy Quote
chrisbin Posted February 24, 2003 Posted February 24, 2003 Looks like theres going to be another buy - keep monitoring Blatchat. And they are as good as they look - IMHO Quote
adhawkins Posted February 24, 2003 Author Posted February 24, 2003 Cool, I'll take a look. Thanks. Andy Quote
chrisbin Posted February 24, 2003 Posted February 24, 2003 Probably best not to publicise that you are a Westy owner at the mo'.....!!!! They're getting all hot under the collar again...... Quote
DodgeT Posted February 26, 2003 Posted February 26, 2003 got my xl 1's last week, they seem pretty good, proper test will be when i get the car back this weekend (hopefully running) Quote
adhawkins Posted February 26, 2003 Author Posted February 26, 2003 I've ordered a couple of pairs for myself and my other half. Let's see what difference they make! Andy Quote
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