Goggles?: Bolle x800 and ESS Striker Land Ops

madlz · August 27th, 2007, 01:48

Which of these 2 are the better model? Both are approximately the same price ($50-60). I will be buying tehse off EBAY and would like to know which one you guys would recommend. Im really getting into the full airsoft experience now as i will order a full CADPAT kit later on. Are they both airsoft and/or paintball certified?

according to the websites both are employed by various armed forces and policing around the world.

Thanks!

Ronan · August 27th, 2007, 02:03

I have the ESS Striker Land OPs.. they are freaking awesome

And if they are good enough for Airsoft they should be good enough for paintball.

Altho the ESS Striker Land Ops were hard and expensive to find ($110 with shipping, i don't use Ebay so cant say if they are on it).

philstructo · August 27th, 2007, 04:06

V12's there there the coolest gogles I have seen.

Lerch · August 27th, 2007, 04:09

ESS Land Ops are on eBay for like $50. Great pair of goggles, especially if you wear glasses.

tunabreath · August 27th, 2007, 12:55

The Bolles have to be the least fog prone goggles I've ever seen and/or worn, short of multiple fans. They're also a lot more comfortable to wear for long durations than most goggles because they have a soft rubber lining for your face, rather than foam (which gets abrasive when your sweat works into it).

*for reference: http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=27695

madlz · August 27th, 2007, 13:47

awesome the bolle's seem like the choice for me they are a little cheaper too. Great and thanks all!

PS. i will put anti fog on it every game so im pretty sure that any fogging issues should be gone

Brian McIlmoyle · August 27th, 2007, 14:22

That I have seen no less than 4 pairs of broken Bolles

The lens of course does not break... but the frame, particularly the bracket that holds the head band can be broken by bb impact... and this is where I have seen the 2 pairs I have had and the other 2 pairs others have had break.

madlz · August 27th, 2007, 14:31

yeah i read your other post im hoping that mines will not break on a lucky shot. The only reason im not getting the ESS as of now is because that many people are saying it is very uncomfortable on your head if you dont wear a helmet (which i dont).

Brian McIlmoyle · August 27th, 2007, 14:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by madlz

yeah i read your other post im hoping that mines will not break on a lucky shot. The only reason im not getting the ESS as of now is because that many people are saying it is very uncomfortable on your head if you dont wear a helmet (which i dont).

Well if it was my money I would get somthing that does not have a known flaw for our uses...

madlz · August 27th, 2007, 14:45

ahah yeah i know i ought to get the ESS strikers then!! Is it only the ESS Advanced that have the non helmet fitting problem? Are the strikers good to go without a helmet?

THanks a lot brian and everyone for the quick help!

Farmboy · August 27th, 2007, 16:35

Shame less plug ----> We are now an ESS Dealer

Brian McIlmoyle · August 27th, 2007, 16:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by madlz

ahah yeah i know i ought to get the ESS strikers then!! Is it only the ESS Advanced that have the non helmet fitting problem? Are the strikers good to go without a helmet?

THanks a lot brian and everyone for the quick help!

I have a pair of ESS strikers, thermal... they have a pivoting strap attachment point that allows the goggles to fit well with or without a helmet.. they fit better with... but well without.

Used them last Saturday night... everyone including bolle wearers where stumbling around in "foggles" half the night... while I was clear and dry....even without fans...

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August 27th, 2007, 01:48	#1
madlz Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2007	Goggles?: Bolle x800 and ESS Striker Land Ops Which of these 2 are the better model? Both are approximately the same price ($50-60). I will be buying tehse off EBAY and would like to know which one you guys would recommend. Im really getting into the full airsoft experience now as i will order a full CADPAT kit later on. Are they both airsoft and/or paintball certified? according to the websites both are employed by various armed forces and policing around the world. Thanks!

August 27th, 2007, 04:09	#4
Lerch * AV Status REVOKED * Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CFB Shilo, MB	ESS Land Ops are on eBay for like $50. Great pair of goggles, especially if you wear glasses. __________________

August 27th, 2007, 12:55	#5
tunabreath Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Edmonton, AB	The Bolles have to be the least fog prone goggles I've ever seen and/or worn, short of multiple fans. They're also a lot more comfortable to wear for long durations than most goggles because they have a soft rubber lining for your face, rather than foam (which gets abrasive when your sweat works into it). for reference: http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=27695 __________________ Vita, Passione e Pistole* Last edited by tunabreath; August 27th, 2007 at 13:07..

August 27th, 2007, 04:06	#3
philstructo Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Edmonton	V12's there there the coolest gogles I have seen.

August 27th, 2007, 13:47	#6
madlz Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2007	awesome the bolle's seem like the choice for me they are a little cheaper too. Great and thanks all! PS. i will put anti fog on it every game so im pretty sure that any fogging issues should be gone

August 27th, 2007, 14:22	#7
Brian McIlmoyle 8=======D Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto	Be advised That I have seen no less than 4 pairs of broken Bolles The lens of course does not break... but the frame, particularly the bracket that holds the head band can be broken by bb impact... and this is where I have seen the 2 pairs I have had and the other 2 pairs others have had break. __________________ Brian McIlmoyle TTAC3 Director CAPS Range Officer Toronto Downtown Age Verifier OPERATION WOODSMAN If the tongue could cut as the sword does, the dead would be infinite

August 27th, 2007, 14:31	#8
madlz Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2007	yeah i read your other post im hoping that mines will not break on a lucky shot. The only reason im not getting the ESS as of now is because that many people are saying it is very uncomfortable on your head if you dont wear a helmet (which i dont).

August 27th, 2007, 14:45	#10
madlz Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2007	ahah yeah i know i ought to get the ESS strikers then!! Is it only the ESS Advanced that have the non helmet fitting problem? Are the strikers good to go without a helmet? THanks a lot brian and everyone for the quick help!

August 27th, 2007, 16:35	#11
Farmboy Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Trenton Area	Shame less plug ----> We are now an ESS Dealer __________________ Official Merchant of War. Exclusive Canadian Distributor for Blue Force Gear, Knights Armament, Rainier Arms, High Ground, Battle Comp, Multitasker and more! http://oneshottactical.com/ One Shot Tactical Inc.

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