looking to buy ESS goggles, but...

lurkingknight · January 22nd, 2012, 12:19

I retrofitted 2 micro laptop fans into my ESS strikers, both have a separate battery box that use 2 AAAs, one fails, the other can still keep it relatively fog free... but both going give the best results.

The fans are 7mmx7mmx3mm. You can find them on digikey.ca

The boxes are tucked behind the elastic strap beside the goggles, held there with velcro. The weight is not enough that it's noticeable and the strap is strong enough to keep it on my fat head.

Death March · January 22nd, 2012, 12:26

Don't know if anyone has noticed,but there is a recall on the ESS Turbo fans check the add for sealsactiongear.com . I bought two of these new and both had that battery issue. Just a "Heads up". https://www.sealsactiongear.com/cata...?idProduct=401

Cifyra · April 5th, 2012, 21:11

Crossbows doesn't fit Asians, which is why I am selling mine.

Cliffradical · April 6th, 2012, 15:08

I just bought an ESS Profile set with the Cortex Clip nose protector thing.
Build quality is nice but could be better, no clearance issues for use with iron sights of all kinds (tested AK, M4, Benelli M3, G3A3, MAC11 with stock). Fully compatible and comfortable with MICH 2002 and PASGT helmets. Also fits perfectly for use with my mesh face mask on account of the nose thing.

I have used it in one hot, sweaty outdoor game with high relative humidity and one hot, sweaty indoor game in an arena with a cold ambient temperature.
No fog issues, no condensation issues either.

I hated the nose thing initially, but after using it I couldn't give half a shit about how it looks, because the peace of mind that it offers through working so well with the mesh mask is golden. They meet in such a way that the mesh is far, far more comfortable than it was when I was always trying to cram it into contact with the bridge on standard goggles.
I just wish I could get some different lenses for it. I got used to high-vis while I was still using my (demonstrably unsafe) knock-off Revisions.

TaroBear · April 6th, 2012, 21:21

How well does the Profile Airsoft with the Cortex work with glasses underneath? It looks roomy inside.

Eien · April 10th, 2012, 16:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaroBear

How well does the Profile Airsoft with the Cortex work with glasses underneath? It looks roomy inside.

Don't think profiles will fit glasses.

Cliffradical · April 10th, 2012, 16:11

Yeah, after looking at them their lenses have a pretty aggressive curve.
Your frames would have to be pretty darn shallow and you'd need the fan setup to avoid condensation for sure.

TaroBear · April 10th, 2012, 16:37

Hmm. Will any of the Cortex ones work at all?

Warlock · April 10th, 2012, 16:59

I use ESS turbofan since 3 years and I'm very satisfied. Light, comfortable, they are also good with face mask and night vision systems. Perform very well in all weather and conditions.

Previous goggles I used was non-fan model (Wiley X) and was fogging too much.

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January 22nd, 2012, 12:26	#17
Death March Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Manitoba	Don't know if anyone has noticed,but there is a recall on the ESS Turbo fans check the add for sealsactiongear.com . I bought two of these new and both had that battery issue. Just a "Heads up". https://www.sealsactiongear.com/cata...?idProduct=401 __________________ Death Before Dishonor" Bleeding Black Label" Last edited by Death March; January 22nd, 2012 at 12:29..

April 5th, 2012, 21:11	#18
Cifyra Iskaryot Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mississauga/Ottawa	Crossbows doesn't fit Asians, which is why I am selling mine. __________________

April 6th, 2012, 21:21	#20
TaroBear Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Markham/Toronto	How well does the Profile Airsoft with the Cortex work with glasses underneath? It looks roomy inside. __________________ This message was brought to you by Umbrella Inc.

January 22nd, 2012, 12:19	#16
lurkingknight "bb bukakke" KING! Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ottawa	I retrofitted 2 micro laptop fans into my ESS strikers, both have a separate battery box that use 2 AAAs, one fails, the other can still keep it relatively fog free... but both going give the best results. The fans are 7mmx7mmx3mm. You can find them on digikey.ca The boxes are tucked behind the elastic strap beside the goggles, held there with velcro. The weight is not enough that it's noticeable and the strap is strong enough to keep it on my fat head.

April 6th, 2012, 15:08	#19
Cliffradical butthurt for not having a user title Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Winnipeg	I just bought an ESS Profile set with the Cortex Clip nose protector thing. Build quality is nice but could be better, no clearance issues for use with iron sights of all kinds (tested AK, M4, Benelli M3, G3A3, MAC11 with stock). Fully compatible and comfortable with MICH 2002 and PASGT helmets. Also fits perfectly for use with my mesh face mask on account of the nose thing. I have used it in one hot, sweaty outdoor game with high relative humidity and one hot, sweaty indoor game in an arena with a cold ambient temperature. No fog issues, no condensation issues either. I hated the nose thing initially, but after using it I couldn't give half a shit about how it looks, because the peace of mind that it offers through working so well with the mesh mask is golden. They meet in such a way that the mesh is far, far more comfortable than it was when I was always trying to cram it into contact with the bridge on standard goggles. I just wish I could get some different lenses for it. I got used to high-vis while I was still using my (demonstrably unsafe) knock-off Revisions.

April 10th, 2012, 16:11	#22
Cliffradical butthurt for not having a user title Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Winnipeg	Yeah, after looking at them their lenses have a pretty aggressive curve. Your frames would have to be pretty darn shallow and you'd need the fan setup to avoid condensation for sure.

April 10th, 2012, 16:37	#23
TaroBear Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Markham/Toronto	Hmm. Will any of the Cortex ones work at all? __________________ This message was brought to you by Umbrella Inc.

April 10th, 2012, 16:59	#24
Warlock Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Laurentians	I use ESS turbofan since 3 years and I'm very satisfied. Light, comfortable, they are also good with face mask and night vision systems. Perform very well in all weather and conditions. Previous goggles I used was non-fan model (Wiley X) and was fogging too much. __________________

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