What are your antifogging precautions?

.JET · July 20th, 2009, 22:14

What's happenin,

I just got Arena Flakjak goggles and they look pretty safe. I've shot a couple of BB's at pretty close range (both on the middle and extremities of the lens) and it looks alright. My main issue is that with the perspiration and the heat, the goggles fog up ridiculously fast -- especially when I wear a helmet. During my service, I learned a couple of tricks to counter this, including using special antifog liquid or just straight up deodorant gel on the lens, but that only half-works. I've heard of actual fans in the goggles but that sounds pretty intense, though I'm sure it works like a charm. I want to be able to wear my balaclava and helmet with my goggles. I've tried reducing the tightness of the goggles but at this point they just slip right off and that's counter-productive.

What is your fix for the fog up problems?

Jimski · July 20th, 2009, 22:24

dish soap liquid, a thick coat.

lemegacool · July 20th, 2009, 22:28

custom turbofans!

.JET · July 20th, 2009, 22:31

Holy shit?

chronic · July 20th, 2009, 22:31

shelledpants sprayed some stuff on my goggles that worked pretty well for the night at TTAC3. Dunno what it was tho.

lemegacool · July 20th, 2009, 22:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by .JET

Holy shit?

nothing there buddy lol its easy as hell and costs about 25$ in parts

.JET · July 20th, 2009, 22:41

Hook a brother up! What'd you get? Is the wiring annoying? Etc.

lemegacool · July 20th, 2009, 23:12

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Originally Posted by .JET

Hook a brother up! What'd you get? Is the wiring annoying? Etc.

not at all the wiring is hot-glued at the top of the goggles so they are out of your face and the fans are these 17mm 5v fans : http://cgi.ebay.ca/Micro-Fan-17x17x1...3%3A1|294%3A50

you can even order the battery case/switch from the same guy, i bought mine locally and installed a 3.5 mm jack for easy disconnect.

.JET · July 20th, 2009, 23:18

Thanks a ton, I'll look into that.

//Edit.

Will my contact lenses dry up with fans?

lemegacool · July 20th, 2009, 23:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by .JET

Thanks a ton, I'll look into that.

hit me up on pm if you need more info!

the fans are mounted to "draw" air in the goggles so the airflow is very gentle... i dont think it would be enough to dry contacts, and youre not obligated to run 2 fans i did 2 fans just because i build everything overkill

.JET · July 20th, 2009, 23:27

I just saw your post in the Mirabel topic... it looks good! I checked out those Striker goggles, but at 165$ a piece, I'm thinking a more improvised approach! ;D

What do I need to fix it up? do I just jam them into my goggles?

lemegacool · July 20th, 2009, 23:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by .JET

I just saw your post in the Mirabel topic... it looks good! I checked out those Striker goggles, but at 165$ a piece, I'm thinking a more improvised approach! ;D

What do I need to fix it up? do I just jam them into my goggles?

i cutted 2 square holes SLIGHTLY smaller than the fans, the goggles frame is a kind of rubber so i just jammed them in the holes

dpvu · July 20th, 2009, 23:33

Soap works okay but be aware that because it's basic, over time, it will eat away at the protective coating many goggles already have. It's fine to use once in a while in games but wash it off as soon as you can. It can also cause problems with clarity if it's on too thick.

Check out the fog tech at http://www.airsoftparts.ca
I used a coat on my ESS Striker goggles in nearly 30 degree heat for hours on Saturday with no issues. No anti-fog is flawless and if it gets REALLY hot, fans are the best solution.

.JET · July 21st, 2009, 03:27

I'll definitely look into fans, that looks like a good permanent solution!

Kuro_Neko · July 21st, 2009, 07:40

I understand that Cat Crap is a great, cheap, safe solution to fogging. Before everyone starts looking at me funny, that's a brand name.

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July 20th, 2009, 22:14	#1
.JET Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Montreal, QC	What are your antifogging precautions? What's happenin, I just got Arena Flakjak goggles and they look pretty safe. I've shot a couple of BB's at pretty close range (both on the middle and extremities of the lens) and it looks alright. My main issue is that with the perspiration and the heat, the goggles fog up ridiculously fast -- especially when I wear a helmet. During my service, I learned a couple of tricks to counter this, including using special antifog liquid or just straight up deodorant gel on the lens, but that only half-works. I've heard of actual fans in the goggles but that sounds pretty intense, though I'm sure it works like a charm. I want to be able to wear my balaclava and helmet with my goggles. I've tried reducing the tightness of the goggles but at this point they just slip right off and that's counter-productive. What is your fix for the fog up problems?

July 20th, 2009, 22:24	#2
Jimski Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Montreal	dish soap liquid, a thick coat. __________________

July 20th, 2009, 22:28	#3
lemegacool Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: notre dame des prairies /quebec	custom turbofans! __________________ member of fire team NOM. my other regular forum: www.toyotanation.com / gen3,gen4 camry

July 20th, 2009, 22:31	#4
.JET Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Montreal, QC	Holy shit?

July 20th, 2009, 22:31	#5
chronic Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mississauga,ON	shelledpants sprayed some stuff on my goggles that worked pretty well for the night at TTAC3. Dunno what it was tho. __________________ ---------------------- The beatings will continue until morale improves

July 20th, 2009, 22:41	#7
.JET Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Montreal, QC	Hook a brother up! What'd you get? Is the wiring annoying? Etc.

July 20th, 2009, 23:18	#9
.JET Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Montreal, QC	Thanks a ton, I'll look into that. //Edit. Will my contact lenses dry up with fans?

July 20th, 2009, 23:27	#11
.JET Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Montreal, QC	I just saw your post in the Mirabel topic... it looks good! I checked out those Striker goggles, but at 165$ a piece, I'm thinking a more improvised approach! ;D What do I need to fix it up? do I just jam them into my goggles?

July 20th, 2009, 23:33	#13
dpvu Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary	Soap works okay but be aware that because it's basic, over time, it will eat away at the protective coating many goggles already have. It's fine to use once in a while in games but wash it off as soon as you can. It can also cause problems with clarity if it's on too thick. Check out the fog tech at http://www.airsoftparts.ca I used a coat on my ESS Striker goggles in nearly 30 degree heat for hours on Saturday with no issues. No anti-fog is flawless and if it gets REALLY hot, fans are the best solution. __________________ JG HK416 KWA USP

July 21st, 2009, 03:27	#14
.JET Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Montreal, QC	I'll definitely look into fans, that looks like a good permanent solution!

July 21st, 2009, 07:40	#15
Kuro_Neko Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland	I understand that Cat Crap is a great, cheap, safe solution to fogging. Before everyone starts looking at me funny, that's a brand name. __________________

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